Seaport · Puerto Rico
Port of Playa De Humacao
Playa De Humacao (Puerto Rico) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11190). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Puerto Rico
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- PRHUC
- World Port Index no.
- 11190
- Coordinates
- 18.17°N, 65.75°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Puerto Rico
- Other names
- Humacao
- Repairs
- Moderate
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- 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) | 9,020 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,030 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,420 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Playa De Humacao, 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 Playa De Humacao
Where is Port of Playa De Humacao?
Playa De Humacao (Puerto Rico) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 18.17°N, 65.75°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Playa De Humacao?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE PRHUC for Playa De Humacao. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Playa De Humacao from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,020 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,420 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 Playa De Humacao?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Playa De Humacao 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.