Nicaragua

Port of Puerto Cabezas (NI PUZ)

Nicaragua
Port information
UN/LOCODE NI PUZ
Coordinates 14.0167, -83.3833 (14°01′N 83°23′W)
Nearest city Puerto Cabezas
Body of water Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Very small
Harbor type Open roadstead
Shelter Poor
Tidal range 0.5 m
Channel depth 10 m
Anchorage depth 6 m
Cargo pier depth 6.4 m
Oil terminal depth 6.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 120 m × 6.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance No
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fresh water Diesel fuel

Puerto Cabezas operates as a working harbor in Nicaragua, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Very small harbor laid out as Open roadstead sets the scale of operations at Puerto Cabezas. Draft at the approach to Puerto Cabezas is constrained by a 10.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Puerto Cabezas located?
Puerto Cabezas is a seaport in Nicaragua.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Cabezas?
The UN/LOCODE for Puerto Cabezas is NI PUZ.
What is the channel depth at Puerto Cabezas?
The channel depth at Puerto Cabezas is 10 m.
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