Port of Bocas del Toro

PABOC🇵🇦Panama

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About Port of Bocas del Toro

Also known as: Bocas Del Toro

This port serves the Bocas del Toro Province of Panama, located on the Caribbean coast. It functions as a regional hub, handling general cargo and passenger traffic.

Background
Bocas del Toro is a province of Panama. Its area is 4,643.9 square kilometers, comprising the mainland and nine main islands. The province consists of the Bocas del Toro Archipelago, Almirante Bay, Chiriquí Lagoon, and adjacent mainland. The capital is the city of Bocas del Toro on Colón Island. Other major cities or towns include Almirante and Changuinola. The province has a population of 159,228 as of 2023.

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Elevation
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History

Established
1903

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
PA-1
Area
East Coast Central America
Latitude
9.3469°
Longitude
-82.2446°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11525714 →
Wikidata
Q217138 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bocas del Toro?

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The approach to Bocas del Toro is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sixaola Lighthouse at 23 NM to the NW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Bocas del Toro on?

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The Port of Bocas del Toro is situated on the Caribbean Sea 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 Bocas del Toro?

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You can track vessels near Bocas del Toro (PABOC) 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 Bocas del Toro?

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The Port of Bocas del Toro is a port in PA. Its UN/LOCODE is PABOC — 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 PABOC 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 Bocas del Toro?

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The Port of Bocas del Toro 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.