Port of Mariel (CUMAR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mariel (UN/LOCODE CUMAR) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Cuba, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 22.9833° N, 82.7500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 10 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Cuba North Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mariel
Where is Port of Mariel located?
Port of Mariel is a seaport located in Cuba, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 22.9833° N, 82.7500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mariel?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mariel is CUMAR — country code CU, location code MAR.
How deep is Port of Mariel?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mariel has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 10 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Mariel?
Port of Mariel reports a maximum draft of 8.5 m, a maximum length of 211.9 m, a maximum beam of 32.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Mariel require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mariel.
What type of harbor is Port of Mariel?
Port of Mariel is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mariel have?
Port of Mariel is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mariel are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10090), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →