Seaport · Mexico
Port of Isla San Marcos
Isla San Marcos (Mexico) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 15880). It lies on the Gulf of California.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Mexico
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MXSMI
- World Port Index no.
- 15880
- Coordinates
- 27.18°N, 112.10°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Gulf of California; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Mexico West Coast
- Other names
- San Marcos
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 17.1 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Max vessel length | 109.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 7,600 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,600 nm |
| Hai Phong | 7,150 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Isla San Marcos, 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. 153 (Enroute) - West Coasts of Mexico and Central America.
Frequently asked questions about Isla San Marcos
Where is Port of Isla San Marcos?
Isla San Marcos (Mexico) lies on the Gulf of California, at about 27.18°N, 112.10°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Isla San Marcos?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MXSMI for Isla San Marcos. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Isla San Marcos?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 109.0 m for Isla San Marcos. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Isla San Marcos from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,600 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 7,150 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Ensenada, Long Beach, Los Angeles.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Isla San Marcos?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Isla San Marcos 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.