Port of Nuevitas

The controlling depth at Nuevitas is 10.05 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.

The approach to Nuevitas is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Nuevitas Lighthouse at 9.8 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Cayo Confites (10.1 NM NE), Punta Maternillos (10.1 NM NE), World Lights - Bahamas and West Indies (15.8 NM SSW), Punta Roma (26.2 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Nuevitas 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.

You can track vessels near Nuevitas (CUNVT) 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 CUNVT on the live map.

The Port of Nuevitas is a port in CU. Its UN/LOCODE is CUNVT — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, CU, are the ISO country code for CU. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Nuevitas 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.

NUEVITAS (UN/Locode: CUNVT), Cuba is a seaport located at approximately 21.53369° N, -77.25711° E.

Coordinates: 21.53369° N, -77.25711° E.

Depths: maximum draft approx. 10.05 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Gas Carrier, General Cargo and Tanker.