Port of Belize City (BZBZE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Belize City (UN/LOCODE BZBZE) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Belize, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 17.5000° N, 88.1833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 18.2 m, an anchorage depth near 7 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Belize
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Belize City
Where is Port of Belize City located?
Port of Belize City is a seaport located in Belize, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 17.5000° N, 88.1833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Belize City?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Belize City is BZBZE — country code BZ, location code BZE.
How deep is Port of Belize City?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Belize City has a channel depth of about 18.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 7 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Belize City?
Port of Belize City reports a maximum draft of 7.5 m, a maximum length of 140 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Belize City require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Belize City.
What type of harbor is Port of Belize City?
Port of Belize City is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Belize City have?
Port of Belize City is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Belize City are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9590), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →