Port of Cienfuegos (CUCFG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cienfuegos (UN/LOCODE CUCFG) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in Cuba, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 22.1500° N, 80.4500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 10.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Cuba South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cienfuegos
Where is Port of Cienfuegos located?
Port of Cienfuegos is a seaport located in Cuba, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 22.1500° N, 80.4500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cienfuegos?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cienfuegos is CUCFG — country code CU, location code CFG.
How deep is Port of Cienfuegos?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cienfuegos has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 10.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Cienfuegos?
Port of Cienfuegos reports a maximum draft of 11.5 m, a maximum length of 185 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Cienfuegos require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cienfuegos.
What type of harbor is Port of Cienfuegos?
Port of Cienfuegos is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cienfuegos have?
Port of Cienfuegos is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cienfuegos are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10540), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →