Port of El Bluff (NI ELB)
Nicaragua
Also known as: Bluefields
| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | NI ELB |
| Coordinates | 12.0000, -83.7000 (12°00′N 83°42′W) |
| Nearest city | El Bluff |
| Body of water | Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Very small |
| Harbor type | Coastal, natural |
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
| 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 |
| Entrance restricted by ice | No |
| Entrance restricted by tide | No |
| Overhead limits | Yes |
Facilities
Wharves
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
- 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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