Port of Puerto Cabezas (NIPUZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Cabezas (UN/LOCODE NIPUZ) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Nicaragua, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 14.0167° N, 83.3833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 10 m, an anchorage depth near 6 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, 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
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Nicaragua East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Cabezas
Where is Port of Puerto Cabezas located?
Port of Puerto Cabezas is a seaport located in Nicaragua, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 14.0167° N, 83.3833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Cabezas?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Cabezas is NIPUZ — country code NI, location code PUZ.
How deep is Port of Puerto Cabezas?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Cabezas has a channel depth of about 10 m, an anchorage depth of about 6 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Puerto Cabezas?
Port of Puerto Cabezas reports a maximum draft of 6.5 m, a maximum length of 120 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Puerto Cabezas require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Cabezas.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Cabezas?
Port of Puerto Cabezas is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Cabezas have?
Port of Puerto Cabezas is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Cabezas are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9760), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →