Panama City
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OVERVIEW:
One of the smaller ports on the Gulf coast, primarily handling containers, Ro-Ro
cargoes at St Andrew's Bay Deepwater Terminal.
LOCATION:
In the Gulf of Mexico, 221 n.m. east of New Orleans and 213 n.m. NW of Tampa.
CHARTS:
NOAA Charts No. 11389-1, 11390-1 and 11391-1.
DOCUMENTS:
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ISPS COMPLIANCE:
Port is compliant.
PFSO:
Commanding Officer, US Coast Guard, Sector Mobile. T: +1 (251) 441 5121.
http://www.uscg.mil/d8/mso/mobile
MAX. SIZE:
Depth 32 ft.
DENSITY:
Salt water.
RESTRICTIONS:
Maximum safe draft over bar is 36 ft. No other restrictions except in case of bad
weather.
PILOTAGE:
Compulsory. Pilots board at sea-buoy. Guard VHF Channel 16. Safe anchorage at sea-buoy
if waiting for Pilot
PC Port Pilots Inc: Pilot boat, grey and white hull with black lettering. T: +1 (904)
785 2209.
PC Pilots Inc: Pilot boat, red and white hull. T…
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