Port of Ceuta (ESCEU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Ceuta (UN/LOCODE ESCEU) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Spain, on the Strait of Gibraltar. It sits at 35.9000° N, 5.3167° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Spain
UN/LOCODE
ESCEU
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
35.9000° N, 5.3167° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Strait of Gibraltar; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Spain

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
10 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ceuta

Where is Port of Ceuta located?

Port of Ceuta is a seaport located in Spain, on the Strait of Gibraltar. Its coordinates are 35.9000° N, 5.3167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ceuta?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ceuta is ESCEU — country code ES, location code CEU.

How deep is Port of Ceuta?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ceuta has an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

Does Port of Ceuta require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ceuta.

What type of harbor is Port of Ceuta?

Port of Ceuta is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Ceuta have?

Port of Ceuta is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Ceuta are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45730), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →