Port of La Ceiba (HNLCE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of La Ceiba (UN/LOCODE HNLCE) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Honduras, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 15.7833° N, 86.8000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.2 m, an anchorage depth near 15 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, breakbulk 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Honduras East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of La Ceiba
Where is Port of La Ceiba located?
Port of La Ceiba is a seaport located in Honduras, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 15.7833° N, 86.8000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of La Ceiba?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of La Ceiba is HNLCE — country code HN, location code LCE.
How deep is Port of La Ceiba?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of La Ceiba has a channel depth of about 4.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 15 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of La Ceiba?
Port of La Ceiba reports a maximum draft of 8 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of La Ceiba require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of La Ceiba.
What type of harbor is Port of La Ceiba?
Port of La Ceiba is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of La Ceiba have?
Port of La Ceiba is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of La Ceiba are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9670), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →