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Ports in El Salvador
NaviBoss has port guides for 1 port in El Salvador, 1 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA XII, buoyage follows IALA region B.
All 1 port in El Salvador
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acajutla | SVAQJ | Yes | 12.0 m | NAVAREA XII |
Navigational warnings
El Salvador's waters are in NAVAREA XII. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at El Salvador
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to ports in El Salvador should expect to provide information regarding but not limited to the following:
Please see pre-arrival information for individual ports in El Salvador for more details.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Comision Ejectutiva Portuaria Autonoma (CEPA).
Address: Apdo 2667, Edificio Torre Roble, Blvd Los Heroes, San Salvador, El Salvador.
Tel: +503 241133/+503 240881.
Fax: +503 241355/+503 529001/+503 399245.
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +503. Numbers consist of 8 digits. There are no area codes. · Unit of currency is the US Dollar (US$) made up of 100 cents.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in El Salvador
How many ports in El Salvador have a NaviBoss port guide?
1 port, 1 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is El Salvador in?
El Salvador's ports lie in NAVAREA XII (12). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does El Salvador use?
IALA region B: red to starboard when entering harbour.
What time zone are El Salvador's ports in?
UTC−6, with no summer time.
Which port in El Salvador takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Acajutla: its deepest listed berth takes 12.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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