Port of El Bluff (NIELB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of El Bluff (UN/LOCODE NIELB) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Nicaragua, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 12.0000° N, 83.7000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Nicaragua East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of El Bluff
Where is Port of El Bluff located?
Port of El Bluff is a seaport located in Nicaragua, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 12.0000° N, 83.7000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of El Bluff?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of El Bluff is NIELB — country code NI, location code ELB.
How deep is Port of El Bluff?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of El Bluff has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of El Bluff require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of El Bluff.
What type of harbor is Port of El Bluff?
Port of El Bluff is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size.
What cargo facilities does Port of El Bluff have?
Port of El Bluff is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of El Bluff are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9769), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →