Seaport · Puerto Rico
Port of Arecibo
Arecibo (Puerto Rico) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11100). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Puerto Rico
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PRARE
- World Port Index no.
- 11100
- Coordinates
- 18.48°N, 66.70°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Puerto Rico
- Other names
- Puerto Arecibo
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 1.8 m |
| Tidal range | 0.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 9,010 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,030 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,410 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Arecibo, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: U.S. Coast Pilot 5 - Gulf of Mexico Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Arecibo
Where is Port of Arecibo?
Arecibo (Puerto Rico) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 18.48°N, 66.70°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Arecibo?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PRARE for Arecibo. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Arecibo from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,010 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,410 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include San Juan, Caucedo, Kingston.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Arecibo?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Arecibo through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.