Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal (MXCAT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal (UN/LOCODE MXCAT) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 20.1667° N, 91.9833° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 12.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Mexico East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal
Where is Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal located?
Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal is a seaport located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 20.1667° N, 91.9833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal is MXCAT — country code MX, location code CAT.
How deep is Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal has an anchorage depth of about 12.8 m.
Does Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal.
What type of harbor is Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal?
Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal have?
Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9395), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →