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Port of Acajutla

SVAQJ🇸🇻El Salvador

Port Location

About Port of Acajutla

El Salvador's principal seaport, Acajutla handles exports including coffee, sugar, and Balsam of Peru. The port accommodates bulk carriers, container ships, and tankers, utilizing mobile and fixed cranes for cargo operations.

Background
Acajutla is a seaport city in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador. The city is located at 13°35′24″N 89°50′01″W on the Pacific coast of Central America and is El Salvador's principal seaport from which a large portion of the nation's exports of coffee, sugar, and Balsam of Peru are shipped. As a city, Acajutla is one of seventeen such districts in Sonsonate. As of 1992, the population of the city was 18,008.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
12m
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
17m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
U
Repair Code
N
Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
15645 →
GeoNames ID
3587495 →
Wikidata
Q937292 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.acajutla.gob.sv →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
SVAQJ
Country
🇸🇻El Salvador
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
West Coast Central America
Latitude
13.5761°
Longitude
-89.8450°

Terminals

PUERTO ACAJUTLA

COMISION EJECUTIVA PORTUARIA AUTONOMA (CEPA)

www.cepa.gob.sv →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Acajutla?+
The controlling depth at Acajutla is 12 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 Acajutla?+
The approach to Acajutla is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Acajutla National Pier Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Punta Remedios (3.9 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Acajutla on?+
The Port of Acajutla is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in SV. 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 Acajutla?+
You can track vessels near Acajutla (SVAQJ) 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 SVAQJ on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Acajutla?+
The Port of Acajutla operates in the UTC-6 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 Acajutla?+
ACAJUTLA (UN/Locode: SVAQJ), El Salvador is a seaport located at approximately 13.57613° N, -89.84501° E.
Where is the Port of Acajutla located?+
Coordinates: 13.57613° N, -89.84501° E.
What facilities are available at the Port of Acajutla?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: anchorage depth 20.1m - 21.3m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 12.5m - 13.7m and maximum draft approx. 12 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Acajutla?+
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 Acajutla?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not 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 Acajutla?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Ro Ro and Tanker.