Port of CONTADORA

PAOTD🇵🇦Panama

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About Port of CONTADORA

Contadora is a small port in Panama. It serves as a hub for local ferry services and recreational boating. The port is situated in the Pearl Islands archipelago.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
West Coast Central America
Sub-area
Panama Canal
Latitude
8.6263°
Longitude
-79.0360°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of CONTADORA?

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The approach to CONTADORA is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Isla Señora Lighthouse at 11.6 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Isla San José (25.3 NM SSW), Isla Galera (30.1 NM SSE), Peñon Limoncillo (32.9 NM WNW), Isla Boná (33 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of CONTADORA?

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The Port of CONTADORA is located within the Panama Canal approach — the vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America. 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 CONTADORA?

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You can track vessels near CONTADORA (PAOTD) 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 CONTADORA?

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The Port of CONTADORA is a port in PA. Its UN/LOCODE is PAOTD — 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 PAOTD 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 CONTADORA?

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The Port of CONTADORA 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.