Port of Matanzas (CUQMA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Matanzas (UN/LOCODE CUQMA) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Cuba, on the Straits of Florida. It sits at 23.0500° N, 81.5500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Straits of Florida; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Cuba North Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Matanzas
Where is Port of Matanzas located?
Port of Matanzas is a seaport located in Cuba, on the Straits of Florida. Its coordinates are 23.0500° N, 81.5500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Matanzas?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Matanzas is CUQMA — country code CU, location code QMA.
How deep is Port of Matanzas?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Matanzas has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Matanzas?
Port of Matanzas reports a maximum draft of 17 m, a maximum length of 252 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Matanzas require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Matanzas.
What type of harbor is Port of Matanzas?
Port of Matanzas is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Matanzas have?
Port of Matanzas is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Matanzas are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10110), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →