Port of Sant Joan Despí

ESSJO🇪🇸Spain

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About Port of Sant Joan Despí

This port, established in 1968, is located on the Llobregat river in Catalonia, Spain. It operates with compulsory pilotage and tug assistance.

Background
Sant Joan Despí is a city and municipality located in the Baix Llobregat area. It is situated on the left bank of the Llobregat river. Es is a dialectal form of the masculine article el, hence Despí would be rendered Del pi in standard Catalan.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Medium
Repair Code
B

History

Established
1968

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
ESSJO
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Latitude
41.3667°
Longitude
2.0667°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
38550 →
GeoNames ID
12196051 →
Wikidata
Q15640 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.sjdespi.cat →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Sant Joan Despí?

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The Port of Sant Joan Despí is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Sant Joan Despí?

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You can track vessels near Sant Joan Despí (ESSJO) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Sant Joan Despí?

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The Port of Sant Joan Despí is a port in ES. Its UN/LOCODE is ESSJO — 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 ESSJO mean?

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The first two characters, ES, are the ISO country code for ES. 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 Sant Joan Despí?

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The Port of Sant Joan Despí operates in the UTC+1 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.