Port of Cayman Brac (KYCYB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cayman Brac (UN/LOCODE KYCYB) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Cayman Islands, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 19.7500° N, 79.7500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 18 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Cayman Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cayman Brac
Where is Port of Cayman Brac located?
Port of Cayman Brac is a seaport located in Cayman Islands, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 19.7500° N, 79.7500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cayman Brac?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cayman Brac is KYCYB — country code KY, location code CYB.
How deep is Port of Cayman Brac?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cayman Brac has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 18 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Cayman Brac?
Port of Cayman Brac reports a maximum draft of 4.8 m, a maximum length of 75 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Cayman Brac require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cayman Brac.
What type of harbor is Port of Cayman Brac?
Port of Cayman Brac is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cayman Brac have?
Port of Cayman Brac is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cayman Brac are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10585), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →