Port of Panama City

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About Port of Panama City

Located on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Panama City, Florida, this port handles various cargo types. It is equipped with pilotage and tug services.

Background
The Port of Panama City is a port on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Panama City, Florida. The port is overseen by the Port Authority of Panama City, which was initiated in 1945.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
8750 →
Wikidata
Q21196547 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.panamacityportauthority.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USPFN
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
None

Region

Subdivision
US-FL
Area
Gulf of Mexico
Latitude
30.1788°
Longitude
-85.7293°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Panama City?

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The approach to Panama City is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is St. Andrew Bay A Range Rear Lighthouse at 3.1 NM to the ESE. Other aids include St. Joseph Bay (23.9 NM SE), St. Joseph Point (34.2 NM SE), Cape San Blas (36.1 NM SSE), Gulf County (Port St. Joe Area) Lighthouses (36.1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Panama City on?

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The Port of Panama City is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in US. 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 Panama City?

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You can track vessels near Panama City (USPFN) 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 Panama City?

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The Port of Panama City is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USPFN — 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 USPFN mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. 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 Panama City?

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The Port of Panama City 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.