Port of Big Creek (BZBGK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Big Creek (UN/LOCODE BZBGK) is a harbor located in Belize, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 16.5167° N, 88.4000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 6 m.

Country
Belize
UN/LOCODE
BZBGK
Harbor Type
Unknown
Coordinates
16.5167° N, 88.4000° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
11 m
Anchorage Depth
6 m
Max Vessel Draft
11 m
Entrance Width
120 m

Harbor Profile

World Water Body
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Belize

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown

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Port of Big Creek (BZBGK)
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Distance
48 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Big Creek

Where is Port of Big Creek located?

Port of Big Creek is a seaport located in Belize, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 16.5167° N, 88.4000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Big Creek?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Big Creek is BZBGK — country code BZ, location code BGK.

How deep is Port of Big Creek?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Big Creek has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 6 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Big Creek?

Port of Big Creek reports a maximum draft of 11 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Big Creek require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Big Creek.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Big Creek are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9598), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →