Seaport · Panama
Port of Bocas Del Toro
Bocas Del Toro (Panama) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9840). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Panama
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PABOC
- World Port Index no.
- 9840
- Coordinates
- 9.33°N, 82.23°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Panama East Coast
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 0.3 m |
| Max vessel draft | 8.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Breakbulk
- Other facilities
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- 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) | 9,490 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,490 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,920 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bocas Del Toro, with full port guides:
- Moín (Limón) · 60 nm
- Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) · 140 nm
- Balboa · 160 nm
- Cartagena (Colombia) · 400 nm
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. 148 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Bocas Del Toro
Where is Port of Bocas Del Toro?
Bocas Del Toro (Panama) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 9.33°N, 82.23°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bocas Del Toro?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PABOC for Bocas Del Toro. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Bocas Del Toro?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 8.0 m for Bocas Del Toro. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Bocas Del Toro from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,490 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,920 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Moín (Limón), Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT), Balboa.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bocas Del Toro?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bocas Del Toro 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.