Port of Santiago de Cuba

The controlling depth at Santiago de Cuba is 10.09 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 Santiago de Cuba is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Morro Santiago De Cuba Lighthouse at 2 NM to the S. Other aids include Santiago de Cuba Province Lighthouses (2 NM S), Aserradero (17.4 NM W), Guantánamo Bay U.S. Naval Station Lighthouses (39.9 NM E), Windward Point (39.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Santiago de Cuba 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 Santiago de Cuba (CUSCU) 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 CUSCU on the live map.

The Port of Santiago de Cuba 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.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA (UN/Locode: CUSCU), Cuba is a seaport located at approximately 20.00073° N, -75.86171° E.

Coordinates: 20.00073° N, -75.86171° E. Nearby terminals/ports:GUANTANAMO BAY — UN/Locode: CUGUB — 19.92373° N, -75.16005° ENICARO — UN/Locode: CUICR — 20.70785° N, -75.54985° EANTILLA — UN/Locode: CUANT — 20.82725° N, -75.74125° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 10.09 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

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: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

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