Seaport · Peru
Port of Bahia San Nicolas
Bahia San Nicolas (Peru) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 14895). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Peru
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PESNX
- World Port Index no.
- 14895
- Coordinates
- 15.25°S, 75.23°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Peru
- Other names
- San Nicolas
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 18.6 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 18.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
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) | 10,510 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 10,490 nm |
| Hai Phong | 10,450 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bahia San Nicolas, 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: Sailing Directions Pub. 125 (Enroute) - West Coast of South America.
Frequently asked questions about Bahia San Nicolas
Where is Port of Bahia San Nicolas?
Bahia San Nicolas (Peru) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 15.25°S, 75.23°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bahia San Nicolas?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PESNX for Bahia San Nicolas. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Bahia San Nicolas from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 10,510 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 10,450 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Callao (Lima), Chancay, Guayaquil.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bahia San Nicolas?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bahia San Nicolas 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.