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Port of Durán

ECDUN🇪🇨Ecuador

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About Port of Durán

Also known as: Guayaquil

This port is located on the Guayas River, near the Gulf of Guayaquil. It serves as a significant cargo handling facility for Ecuador.

Background
Guayaquil, officially Santiago de Guayaquil, is the largest city in Ecuador and also the nation's economic capital and main port. The city is the capital of Guayas Province and the seat of Guayaquil Canton. The city is located on the west bank of the Guayas River, which flows into the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Guayaquil.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
Medium
Repair Code
C

History

Established
1534

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
ECDUN
Country
🇪🇨Ecuador
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
EC-G
Latitude
-2.2000°
Longitude
-79.8333°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
15275 →
GeoNames ID
13436795 →
Wikidata
Q43509 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.guayaquil.gob.ec →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Durán?

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The approach to Durán is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cerro Santa Ana Lighthouse at 2.8 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Estero Salado F Range Rear (13.3 NM SW), Estero Salado E Range Rear (15.3 NM SW), Estero Salado C Range Rear (29 NM SW), Punta Mandinga (32.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Durán on?

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The Port of Durán is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in EC. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Durán?

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You can track vessels near Durán (ECDUN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for ECDUN on the live map.

Where is the Port of Durán?

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The Port of Durán is a port in EC. Its UN/LOCODE is ECDUN — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE ECDUN mean?

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The first two characters, EC, are the ISO country code for EC. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Durán?

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The Port of Durán operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.