Port of Ciudad Del Carmen (MXCME): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Ciudad Del Carmen (UN/LOCODE MXCME) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 18.6333° N, 91.8667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, breakbulk facilities.

Country
Mexico
UN/LOCODE
MXCME
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
18.6333° N, 91.8667° 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
7 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Oil Terminal Depth
3.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Mexico East Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesBreakbulk

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Distance
45 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ciudad Del Carmen

Where is Port of Ciudad Del Carmen located?

Port of Ciudad Del Carmen is a seaport located in Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 18.6333° N, 91.8667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ciudad Del Carmen?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ciudad Del Carmen is MXCME — country code MX, location code CME.

How deep is Port of Ciudad Del Carmen?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ciudad Del Carmen has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Ciudad Del Carmen require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ciudad Del Carmen.

What type of harbor is Port of Ciudad Del Carmen?

Port of Ciudad Del Carmen is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Ciudad Del Carmen have?

Port of Ciudad Del Carmen is recorded as offering wharves, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Ciudad Del Carmen are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9490), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →