Port of Santiago De Cuba (CUSCU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Santiago De Cuba (UN/LOCODE CUSCU) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Cuba, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 20.0167° N, 75.8333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Cuba South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Santiago De Cuba
Where is Port of Santiago De Cuba located?
Port of Santiago De Cuba is a seaport located in Cuba, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 20.0167° N, 75.8333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Santiago De Cuba?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Santiago De Cuba is CUSCU — country code CU, location code SCU.
How deep is Port of Santiago De Cuba?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Santiago De Cuba has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Santiago De Cuba?
Port of Santiago De Cuba reports a maximum draft of 10.9 m, a maximum length of 214 m, a maximum beam of 35 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Santiago De Cuba require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Santiago De Cuba.
What type of harbor is Port of Santiago De Cuba?
Port of Santiago De Cuba is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Santiago De Cuba have?
Port of Santiago De Cuba is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Santiago De Cuba are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10370), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →