Port of Puerto Sandino (NIPSN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Sandino (UN/LOCODE NIPSN) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Nicaragua, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 12.1833° N, 86.7667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage, oil terminal 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
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Nicaragua West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Sandino
Where is Port of Puerto Sandino located?
Port of Puerto Sandino is a seaport located in Nicaragua, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 12.1833° N, 86.7667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Sandino?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Sandino is NIPSN — country code NI, location code PSN.
How deep is Port of Puerto Sandino?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Sandino has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Puerto Sandino require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Sandino.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Sandino?
Port of Puerto Sandino is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Sandino have?
Port of Puerto Sandino is recorded as offering anchorage, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Sandino are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15545), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →