Port of Bluefields (NIBEF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Bluefields (UN/LOCODE NIBEF) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Nicaragua, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 12.0167° N, 83.7500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.6 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk 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
- Nicaragua East Coast
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bluefields
Where is Port of Bluefields located?
Port of Bluefields is a seaport located in Nicaragua, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 12.0167° N, 83.7500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bluefields?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bluefields is NIBEF — country code NI, location code BEF.
How deep is Port of Bluefields?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bluefields has a channel depth of about 3.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Bluefields?
Port of Bluefields reports a maximum length of 90.6 m, a maximum beam of 13.8 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Bluefields require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bluefields.
What type of harbor is Port of Bluefields?
Port of Bluefields is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Bluefields have?
Port of Bluefields is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Bluefields are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9770), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →