Port of El Bluff (NI ELB)
UN/LOCODE
NI ELB
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
3.4 m
Nearest city
El Bluff
Body of water
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Nicaragua
Port information
- Also known as
- Bluefields
- Coordinates
- 12.0000, -83.7000 (12°00′N 83°42′W)On the map
Harbor
- Harbor type
- Coastal, natural
- Anchorage depth
- 6.4 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 3.4 m
- Oil terminal depth
- 3.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes
Pilotage available: Yes
Tug assistance: Yes
Quarantine / pratique: Yes
Repairs: Limited
Dry dock: Small
Medical facilities: Yes
Nearest airport: Yes
Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Oil terminal
Cranes
Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
El Bluff is a seaport on the coast of Nicaragua, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Very small, with a Coastal, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 3.4 m, a key limit on vessel draft.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of El Bluff located?
- El Bluff is a seaport in Nicaragua.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of El Bluff?
- The UN/LOCODE for El Bluff is NI ELB.
- What is the channel depth at El Bluff?
- The channel depth at El Bluff is 3.4 m.
Nearby ports
- Bluefields Nicaragua 6 km
- San Andres Island Colombia 226 km
- Puerto Cabezas Nicaragua 227 km
- Puerto Moin Costa Rica 232 km
- Puerto Limon Costa Rica 236 km
- Puntarenas Costa Rica 256 km
- Puerto Caldera Costa Rica 257 km
- Puerto Quepos Costa Rica 290 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 14513 km
- Singapore Singapore 18324 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 8839 km
- Los Angeles USA 4254 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 13942 km
- Hamburg Germany 9177 km
- Santos Brazil 5702 km
- Durban South Africa 13049 km
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