Seaport · Puerto Rico
Port of Mayaguez
Mayaguez (Puerto Rico) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11290). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Puerto Rico
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PRMAZ
- World Port Index no.
- 11290
- Coordinates
- 18.20°N, 67.15°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Puerto Rico
- Repairs
- Limited
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 | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 0.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
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) | 9,030 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,050 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,430 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mayaguez, 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 Mayaguez
Where is Port of Mayaguez?
Mayaguez (Puerto Rico) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 18.20°N, 67.15°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mayaguez?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PRMAZ for Mayaguez. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Mayaguez from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,030 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,430 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 Mayaguez?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mayaguez 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.