Port of Almirante

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About Port of Almirante

Also known as: Almirante

Almirante is a port located in Panama. It serves as a maritime facility, though specific cargo handled and vessel types are not detailed.

Background
Almirante es un grado militar de la marina de guerra o armada que equivale al de teniente general.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
16m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
13436796 →
Wikidata
Q132851 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
East Coast Central America
Latitude
9.2901°
Longitude
-82.3936°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Almirante is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sixaola Lighthouse at 19.4 NM to the NNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Almirante on?

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The Port of Almirante 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 Almirante?

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You can track vessels near Almirante (PAPAM) 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 Almirante?

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The Port of Almirante is a port in PA. Its UN/LOCODE is PAPAM — 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 PAPAM 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 Almirante?

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The Port of Almirante 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.