Port of Gatun

PAGTN🇵🇦Panama

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About Port of Gatun

Gatun is a lock and dam complex on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal. It facilitates the passage of vessels between the Atlantic Ocean and Gatun Lake. The facility manages water levels and controls ship traffic through its locks.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PAGTN
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Time Zone
UTC-5

Classification

Type
Port
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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You can track vessels near Gatun (PAGTN) 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 Gatun?

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The Port of Gatun is a port in PA. Its UN/LOCODE is PAGTN — 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 PAGTN 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 Gatun?

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The Port of Gatun 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.