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Port of Puerto Balao Grande

ECPBG🇪🇨Ecuador

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About Port of Puerto Balao Grande

Puerto Balao Grande is a port located in Ecuador's Guayas province. It serves as a transshipment point for various cargo. The port handles bulk carriers and tankers, facilitating trade in the region.

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Classification

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Port

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Type
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
ECPBG
Country
🇪🇨Ecuador
Time Zone
UTC-5

Region

Subdivision
EC-G
Latitude
-2.9000°
Longitude
-79.8333°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Puerto Balao Grande?

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The approach to Puerto Balao Grande is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Española Lighthouse at 8.8 NM to the NW. Other aids include Punta Mandinga (10.4 NM NNW), Punta Arenas (18.9 NM WSW), Jambelí (22 NM SSW), Bajo Salinas (22.8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Puerto Balao Grande on?

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The Port of Puerto Balao Grande 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 Puerto Balao Grande?

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You can track vessels near Puerto Balao Grande (ECPBG) 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 ECPBG on the live map.

Where is the Port of Puerto Balao Grande?

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The Port of Puerto Balao Grande is a port in EC. Its UN/LOCODE is ECPBG — 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 ECPBG 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 Puerto Balao Grande?

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The Port of Puerto Balao Grande 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.