Nicaragua

Port of Puerto Cabezas (NI PUZ)

UN/LOCODE
NI PUZ
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
10 m
Nearest city
Puerto Cabezas
Body of water
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Nicaragua
Port information
Coordinates
14.0167, -83.3833 (14°01′N 83°23′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor
Tidal range
0.5 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 Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Marine railway (slipway): Small Medical facilities: Yes Rail connection: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Oil terminal
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.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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