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.

Country
Cayman Islands
UN/LOCODE
KYCYB
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
19.7500° N, 79.7500° 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
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
18 m
Cargo Pier Depth
3.4 m
Max Vessel Draft
4.8 m
Max Vessel Length
75 m
Tidal Range
0.3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
6.4 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorageRo-RoSolid BulkLiquid BulkBreakbulk

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Port of Cayman Brac (KYCYB)
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Distance
96 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →