Seaport · Colombia
Port of San Andres Island
San Andres Island (Colombia) is a port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9768). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Colombia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- COADZ
- World Port Index no.
- 9768
- Coordinates
- 12.57°N, 81.70°W
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Max vessel draft | 5.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
- Port security
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
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) | 9,320 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,330 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,740 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to San Andres Island, with full port guides:
- Moín (Limón) · 170 nm
- Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) · 220 nm
- Balboa · 250 nm
- Cartagena (Colombia) · 390 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 San Andres Island
Where is Port of San Andres Island?
San Andres Island (Colombia) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 12.57°N, 81.70°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of San Andres Island?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE COADZ for San Andres Island. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at San Andres Island?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 5.3 m for San Andres Island. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is San Andres Island from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,320 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,740 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 San Andres Island?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for San Andres Island 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.