Puerto Cabezas (NIPUZ)

During a period under previous management, the port was allowed to fall into disrepair. However, there has been a concerted effort to rebuild and repair wherever possible. Cargoes are principally made up of timber and resin exports and mining machinery imports.

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

Puerto Cabezas is located on the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua near the border with Honduras.

LOA 120m, max draught 6.5m

Anchorage can be taken off the end of the pier, in depths of 6.0 - 9.0m, mud, good holding ground. Good anchorage can also be taken, in a depth of 8.0m, with the pier head, bearing 319°, distant 0.34nm.

Approaches: The approach is from the SE with depths reducing from 20.0-10.0m. From the vicinity of 13°59'N 083°21'W the route leads NW for a distance of approx 2nm to the Pilot Boarding area, clear of dangers. The jetty shows up well on radar to a range of 14nm.

BA 2943. Admiralty Pilot NP69A.

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots will berth vessels during daylight hours only. An ETA should be sent 24hrs in advance. Pilot boards 0.7nm off the port.

Bragman Bluff Light (14°02'N 083°25'W).

Maximum tidal range 0.5m. A counter current flows S to SSW at up to 1.2kts near the head of the jetty.

None available at the port.

Prevailing winds: E'ly. Both jetty and anchorage are exposed to the E'ly winds.

PUERTO CABEZAS 14°01.09'N 83°23.69'W UNCTAD LOCODE: NI PUZ ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Port: Ch 16.

..... Documents Copies 1. Cargo Manifest 9 2. Cargo List 4 3. Bill of Lading 9 4. Crew's Personal Effects List 9 5. Crew List 9 6. Passenger List 9 7. Stores List 9 These documents will be distributed to the Immigration Office, Harbour Master, Customs Office, Port Authority and agent.

Notice of ETA is required 24 hours prior to arrival.