Port of Puerto Guantanamo (CUGUB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Guantanamo (UN/LOCODE CUGUB) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in Cuba, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 19.9833° N, 75.1333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Cuba South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Guantanamo
Where is Port of Puerto Guantanamo located?
Port of Puerto Guantanamo is a seaport located in Cuba, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 19.9833° N, 75.1333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Guantanamo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Guantanamo is CUGUB — country code CU, location code GUB.
How deep is Port of Puerto Guantanamo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Guantanamo has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Puerto Guantanamo?
Port of Puerto Guantanamo reports a maximum draft of 5.8 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Puerto Guantanamo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Guantanamo.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Guantanamo?
Port of Puerto Guantanamo is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Guantanamo have?
Port of Puerto Guantanamo is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Guantanamo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10320), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →