Port of Cardenas (CUCAR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cardenas (UN/LOCODE CUCAR) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Cuba, on the Straits of Florida. It sits at 23.0500° N, 81.2000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, 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
- Straits of Florida; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Cuba North Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cardenas
Where is Port of Cardenas located?
Port of Cardenas is a seaport located in Cuba, on the Straits of Florida. Its coordinates are 23.0500° N, 81.2000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cardenas?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cardenas is CUCAR — country code CU, location code CAR.
How deep is Port of Cardenas?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cardenas has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Cardenas?
Port of Cardenas reports a maximum draft of 5.2 m, a maximum length of 170.7 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Cardenas require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cardenas.
What type of harbor is Port of Cardenas?
Port of Cardenas is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cardenas have?
Port of Cardenas is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cardenas are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10120), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →