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Taboguilla Island Terminal
Key data
updated Nov 2019Size limits
LOA 260m, draught 15m, 75,000DWT, no beam restriction.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decal Taboguilla | 15.00 m | 260 m | 2 |
| Taboguilla Island | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.
Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority:
1. For Ports and Ship Registry:
Contact person: Chief of Port Security Department
Address: Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), Diablo Heights, Building 5534, PO Box 8062, Panama 7, Republic of Panama.
Tel: +507 232 7352
Mobile: +507 660 61057.
Website: www.amp.gob.pa
2. For the Panama Canal:
Contact person: Manager - Canal Security Division.
Address: Panama Canal Authority (ACP), Balboa - Ancon, Republic of Panama, PO Box 5413, Miami FL 33102-5413
Tel: +507 272 4646, Cell: +507 614 1941.
Recognised Security Organisations:
RSO - ISSC Issue: Phoenix Management Service Group, Universe Security Group (London), Singapore Technologies.
RSO - Security Consultant Services: MUSC, Secure Maritime Group (St Petersburg, Florida).
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)
Panama has signed a PSI ship boarding agreement with the USA aimed at stemming the flow of weapons of mass destruction. If a US or Panama flagged vessel is suspected of trafficking proliferation related cargo, either party to this agreement can request authorisation to board, search and possibly detain the others vessel and its cargo.
About Taboguilla Island Terminal
updated Sep 2015Where it is
Taboguilla Island Terminal is located 17km S of Panama City, in the Gulf of Panama. Taboguilla Island is located off the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, approx 13km from Balboa.
The port
Taboguilla Island Terminal is a fuel storage terminal.
There is a fish processing plant and a pier operated by Pesquera Taboguilla SA for the export of fish products in Taboguilla Island.
Questions about Taboguilla Island Terminal
What time zone is Taboguilla Island Terminal in?
Local time at Taboguilla Island Terminal is UTC−5. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Taboguilla Island Terminal?
The deepest berth listed is at Decal Taboguilla: 15.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Taboguilla Island Terminal in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Taboguilla Island Terminal?
Port State Control at Taboguilla Island Terminal: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Taboguilla Island Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE of Taboguilla Island Terminal is PATBG.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Taboguilla Island Terminal 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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