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Port of San Juan

PRSJU🇵🇷Puerto Rico

Port Location

About Port of San Juan

This is Puerto Rico's largest seaport, situated in San Juan Bay. It handles a wide range of cargo including bulk, container, and general cargo, serving vessel types from tankers to passenger ships. The port features multiple public and private facilities with various crane capabilities.

Background
The Port of San Juan is the largest seaport facility in Puerto Rico, located in and around San Juan Bay in San Juan, the capital municipality of the archipelago and island. The Port of San Juan consists of multiple public and private passenger and cargo facilities. Public facilities are administered by the Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA), under the Department of Transportation and Public Works of Puerto Rico.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
9.75m
Channel Depth
9ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
S
Repair Code
A
Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
11110 →
GeoNames ID
4563807 →
Wikidata
Q3909281 →
Wikipedia
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Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PRSJU
Country
🇵🇷Puerto Rico
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Area
Caribbean Sea
Latitude
18.4500°
Longitude
-66.1115°

Terminals

LUIS AYALA COLON

LUIS AYALA COLON SUCRS., INC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of San Juan?+
The controlling depth at San Juan is 9.75 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.
How do I navigate the approach to the Port of San Juan?+
The approach to San Juan is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is San Juan Puerto Nuevo Range Front Lighthouse at 1.5 NM to the ESE. Other aids include San Juan Graving Dock Range Rear (1.8 NM ESE), Cabo San Juan (28.4 NM E), San Juan Puerto Nuevo Range Rear (30.6 NM SSE), Southern Puerto Rico Lighthouses (30.6 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of San Juan on?+
The Port of San Juan 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 San Juan?+
You can track vessels near San Juan (PRSJU) 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 PRSJU on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of San Juan?+
The Port of San Juan 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 San Juan?+
SAN JUAN (UN/Locode: PRSJU), Puerto Rico is a seaport located at approximately 18.45000° N, -66.11150° E.
Where is the Port of San Juan located?+
Coordinates: 18.45000° N, -66.11150° E. Nearby terminals/ports:FAJARDO — UN/Locode: PRFAJ — 18.33535° N, -65.63116° EYABUCOA — UN/Locode: PRPYA — 18.05098° N, -65.83340° EYABUCOA — UN/Locode: PRYAB — 18.05000° N, -65.83000° E
What facilities are available at the Port of San Juan?+
Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 9.75 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of San Juan?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of San Juan?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of San Juan?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.