Port of Puerto Armuelles

PAAML🇵🇦Panama

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About Port of Puerto Armuelles

Also known as: Puerto Armuelles

This Pacific coast port in western Panama handles bananas and oil. It features separate deep-water terminals for each commodity.

Background
Puerto Armuelles is a city and corregimiento on Panama's Pacific coast in western Chiriquí Province adjacent to Costa Rica. It is the seat of the Barú District and the second-largest city in Chiriqui province with a population of nearly 25,000. Puerto Armuelles has two different types of deep-water ports, one for bananas, and one for oil.

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
B

History

Established
1928

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PAAML
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
PA-4
Area
West Coast Central America
Latitude
8.2120°
Longitude
-82.8743°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
15460 →
GeoNames ID
11525712 →
Wikidata
Q3130855 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Puerto Armuelles?

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The approach to Puerto Armuelles is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Isla Burica Lighthouse at 11.7 NM to the S with a nominal range of 12 NM. Other aids include Cabo Matapalo (26.9 NM WNW), Punta Curupacha (32.4 NM NW), Isla Ladrones (33.1 NM SE), Isla Ensillada (42.5 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Puerto Armuelles on?

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The Port of Puerto Armuelles is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in PA. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Puerto Armuelles (PAAML) 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 Puerto Armuelles?

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The Port of Puerto Armuelles is a port in PA. Its UN/LOCODE is PAAML — 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 PAAML mean?

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The first two characters, PA, are the ISO country code for PA. 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 Armuelles?

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The Port of Puerto Armuelles 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.