Port of Casilda (CUCAS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Casilda (UN/LOCODE CUCAS) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Cuba, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 21.7500° N, 79.9833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Cuba South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Casilda
Where is Port of Casilda located?
Port of Casilda is a seaport located in Cuba, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 21.7500° N, 79.9833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Casilda?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Casilda is CUCAS — country code CU, location code CAS.
How deep is Port of Casilda?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Casilda has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Casilda?
Port of Casilda reports a maximum draft of 7.6 m, a maximum length of 170 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Casilda require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Casilda.
What type of harbor is Port of Casilda?
Port of Casilda is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Casilda have?
Port of Casilda is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Casilda are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10530), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →