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Port of Puerto Yabucoa

PRPYA🇵🇷Puerto Rico

Port Location

About Port of Puerto Yabucoa

Puerto Yabucoa is a seaport in Puerto Rico. It primarily handles tankers.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
14ft
Elevation
7m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
U
Repair Code
N

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
11205 →
GeoNames ID
4568931 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PRPYA
Country
🇵🇷Puerto Rico
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
Caribbean Sea
Latitude
18.0510°
Longitude
-65.8334°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Puerto Yabucoa?+
The approach to Puerto Yabucoa is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is San Juan Puerto Nuevo Range Rear Lighthouse at 4.8 NM to the SW. Other aids include Southern Puerto Rico Lighthouses (4.8 NM SW), Cabo San Juan (23.3 NM NNE), San Juan Graving Dock Range Rear (27.3 NM NNW), San Juan Puerto Nuevo Range Front (27.5 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Puerto Yabucoa on?+
The Port of Puerto Yabucoa is situated on the Caribbean Sea in PR. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Puerto Yabucoa?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Yabucoa (PRPYA) 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 PRPYA on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Puerto Yabucoa?+
The Port of Puerto Yabucoa operates in the UTC-4 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.
What is the Port of Puerto Yabucoa?+
YABUCOA (UN/Locode: PRPYA), Puerto Rico is a seaport located at approximately 18.05098° N, -65.83340° E.
Where is the Port of Puerto Yabucoa located?+
Coordinates: 18.05098° N, -65.83340° E. Nearby terminals/ports:YABUCOA — UN/Locode: PRYAB — 18.05000° N, -65.83000° ELAS MAREAS — UN/Locode: PRLAM — 17.93399° N, -66.15881° EFAJARDO — UN/Locode: PRFAJ — 18.33535° N, -65.63116° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Puerto Yabucoa?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Puerto Yabucoa?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Puerto Yabucoa?+
Vessel types historically calling: Tanker.