Port of Corinto (NICIO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Corinto (UN/LOCODE NICIO) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Nicaragua, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 12.4833° N, 87.1667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 13.4 m, an anchorage depth near 8 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Nicaragua West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Corinto
Where is Port of Corinto located?
Port of Corinto is a seaport located in Nicaragua, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 12.4833° N, 87.1667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Corinto?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Corinto is NICIO — country code NI, location code CIO.
How deep is Port of Corinto?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Corinto has a channel depth of about 13.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 8 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Corinto?
Port of Corinto reports a maximum draft of 12.2 m, a maximum length of 294.1 m, a maximum beam of 36.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Corinto require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Corinto.
What type of harbor is Port of Corinto?
Port of Corinto is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Corinto have?
Port of Corinto is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Corinto are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15550), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →