Posorja

Size limits

Max draught 15m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The access channel to the Guayas River is 16m deep and 21nm long.

Anchorages

An anchorage for small vessels situated 2nm N of the port, (02°42.3'S 080°14.5'W).

Charts and publications

BA 509, 586, 2257, 3092.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Direccion General de la Marina Mercante y del Litoral, Secretaria de Proteccion Maritima.

Position: Superintendente de Autoridades Portuarias.

Address: Elizalde 101 y Malecon, Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Tel: +593 4 232 4827

Fax: +593 4 232 4827

Mob: +593 9 402 9527

Email: [email protected]

Telex: 43325.

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Where it is

Posorja is located in the southern most point of Ecuador, 70km from the port of Guayaquil, opposite Puna Island.

The port

The first deep water port in Ecauador, with a current capacity to receive vessels of up to 15,500TEU. Chosen for its strategic location, DP World have a 50 year concession as operator from the Government of Ecuador. Phase I has been completed and includes the dredging of the new access channel, a 20km access road and 400m of new quay handling containers and break bulk. Posorja will be able to receive larger Post-Panamax vessels on longer berths and will complement the nearby inland port of Guayaquil.

What time zone is Posorja in?

Local time at Posorja is UTC−5. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Posorja?

The deepest berth listed is at Posorja Deepwater Port: 15.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Posorja?

The UN/LOCODE of Posorja is ECPSJ.

What crews who called at Posorja say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.

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