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.
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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Strait of Gibraltar; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Spain
Services & Restrictions
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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 →