Baracoa (CUBCA)

The port is principally used by coastal traffic, vessels anchor for lightering operations. Port is currently closed but will reopen should normal activity resume.

Summer.

Baracoa is situated on the E tip of Cuba.

Anchorage: LOA 80m, draught 5.0m.

Bahia de Miel: Anchorage may be obtained in depths of 9.0 to 11.0m, sand, in the S part of Bahia de Miel. It is exposed to winds from all directions and does not offer any shelter. Anchorage may also be obtained in the centre of Bahia de Baracoa in depths of 7.0 - 9.0m, mud. This anchorage however is infrequently used.

BA 435, Admiralty Pilot NP70.

1025.

Compulsory. Pilots come from Puerto de Moa and board vessel 2nm off port. Pilots are obtained from Puerto de Moa.

Entrance to the port is restricted to daylight hours only.

Range 0.6m.

Available.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

BARACOA 20°21.01'N 74°29.92'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CU BCA For details see: MOA, Puerto Cayo ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

PILOTS NOTE: For details see MOA, Puerto Cayo. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________