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Port of Nicaro

CUICR🇨🇺Cuba

Port Location

About Port of Nicaro

Nicaro is a Cuban seaport situated on the northern coast. It handles tanker vessels and features mobile cranes with lifting capacities up to 24 MT. The port offers wharf and anchorage loading/offloading services, with a channel depth of 14 meters.

Background
Nicaro-Levisa, also Levisa-Nicaro, is a Cuban town and consejo popular of the municipality of Mayarí, in Holguín Province, formed by the settlements of Nicaro and Levisa. With a population of about 20,000, it is the most populated village in the municipality after Mayarí.

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
8.05m
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3739987 →
Wikidata
Q16895843 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
CUICR
Country
🇨🇺Cuba
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
QUAY (Quay)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Caribbean Sea
Latitude
20.7079°
Longitude
-75.5499°

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Nicaro?+
The controlling depth at Nicaro is 8.05 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.
How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Nicaro?+
The approach to Nicaro is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Liberal Lighthouse at 4.6 NM to the NE. Other aids include Punta Mayari (5.2 NM NNE), Playa Caracolillo (11.7 NM NNW), Cabo Lucrecia (22.2 NM N), Punta Sotavento (27.7 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Nicaro on?+
The Port of Nicaro is situated on the Caribbean Sea in CU. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Nicaro?+
You can track vessels near Nicaro (CUICR) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for CUICR on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Nicaro?+
The Port of Nicaro operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Nicaro?+
NICARO (UN/Locode: CUICR), Cuba is a seaport located at approximately 20.70785° N, -75.54985° E.
Where is the Port of Nicaro located?+
Coordinates: 20.70785° N, -75.54985° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ANTILLA — UN/Locode: CUANT — 20.82725° N, -75.74125° EMOA — UN/Locode: CUMOA — 20.66531° N, -74.93851° ESANTIAGO DE CUBA — UN/Locode: CUSCU — 20.00073° N, -75.86171° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Nicaro?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 14m - 15.2m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 8.05 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Nicaro?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Nicaro?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: not available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Nicaro?+
Vessel types historically calling: Tanker.