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Port of Bahía Las Minas

PAPBM🇵🇦Panama

Port Location

About Port of Bahía Las Minas

Also known as: Puerto Bahia las Minas, Puerto de La Bahia de Las Minas, Puerto de La Bahía de Las Minas, Refineria Las Minas, Refineria Panama, Refineria Panama SA's Las Minas Bay

Bahía Las Minas is a port established in 1918, located in Panama's PA-3 region. It serves as a key industrial port, primarily handling crude oil and refined petroleum products. The port is equipped to accommodate tankers and is crucial for the region's petrochemical industry.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
19m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1918

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
PA-3
Area
East Coast Central America
Sub-area
Panama Canal
Latitude
9.3906°
Longitude
-79.8148°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3708148 →
Wikidata
Q1105400 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bahía Las Minas?+
The approach to Bahía Las Minas is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bahía las Minas Range Rear Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Limón Bay East Breakwater (5.9 NM W), Limón Bay West Breakwater (6.4 NM W), Gatún Approach Northbound Range Rear (6.9 NM WSW), Isla Pastores (8 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 Bahía Las Minas?+
The Port of Bahía Las Minas 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 Bahía Las Minas?+
You can track vessels near Bahía Las Minas (PAPBM) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for PAPBM on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Bahía Las Minas?+
The Port of Bahía Las Minas 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.