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.

Country
Nicaragua
UN/LOCODE
NICIO
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
12.4833° N, 87.1667° 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
13.4 m
Anchorage Depth
8 m
Cargo Pier Depth
12.5 m
Max Vessel Draft
12.2 m
Max Vessel Length
294.1 m
Tidal Range
0.9 m
Oil Terminal Depth
12.7 m
Entrance Width
115 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / None
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorageRo-RoSolid BulkLiquid BulkContainerBreakbulk

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Port of Corinto (NICIO)
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Distance
30 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →