Nicaragua

Port of Bluefields (NI BEF)

Nicaragua
Also known as: El Rama; El Bluff
Port information
UN/LOCODE NI BEF
Coordinates 12.0167, -83.7500 (12°01′N 83°45′W)
Nearest city Bluefields
Body of water Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Open roadstead
Shelter Good
Tidal range 0.3 m
Channel depth 3.6 m
Anchorage depth 6.4 m
Cargo pier depth 4.9 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 90.6 m × 13.8 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Limited
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Other Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Liquid bulk
Cranes
Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel

Bluefields operates as a working harbor in Nicaragua, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Open roadstead sets the scale of operations at Bluefields. Draft at the approach to Bluefields is constrained by a 3.6 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Bluefields located?
Bluefields is a seaport in Nicaragua.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bluefields?
The UN/LOCODE for Bluefields is NI BEF.
What is the channel depth at Bluefields?
The channel depth at Bluefields is 3.6 m.
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