Panama City
USPFN
Also see
General before first USA port
OVERVIEW:
One of the smaller ports on the Gulf coast. Handles primarily containerised and breakbulk
cargoes, including forest products, copper, linerboard, wood pulp, steel plate and
pipes. Aggregates also handled.
LOCATION:
Between the cities of Tallahassee and Pensacola on Florida’s panhandle. Panama City
is situated on the north side of St Andrew Bay and is approximately 221 n.m. east
of New Orleans and 213 n.m. NW of Tampa.
DOCUMENTS:
See
General – Documents before first USA port.
ISPS COMPLIANCE:
Port is compliant.
PFSO:
Commanding Officer, US Coast Guard, Sector Mobile. T: +1 (251) 441 5121.
MAX. SIZE:
Breakbulk:
Depth 38.0 ft. (MLLW).
Containers:
Depth 34.7 ft. (MLLW).
Bulk:
Depth 34.7 ft. (MLLW).
DENSITY:
Salt water.
RESTRICTIONS:
Maximum safe draft over bar is 36 ft. No other restrictions except in case of bad
weather.
Also see
Approaches.
APPROACHES:
St Andrew Bay:
St Andrew…
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