Port of Santa Clara

The approach to Santa Clara is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Castillo Del Morro Lighthouse at 1.1 NM to the NW with a nominal range of 26 NM. Other aids include Havana Inner Harbor Range No. 2 Rear (1.1 NM ESE), Havana Inner Harbor Range No. 1 Rear (1.3 NM ESE), Darsena De Barlovento (8.5 NM WSW), Darsena de Barlovento (Marina Hemingway) (8.5 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Santa Clara is situated on the Gulf of Mexico 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 Santa Clara (CUSNU) 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 CUSNU on the live map.

The Port of Santa Clara is a port in CU. Its UN/LOCODE is CUSNU — 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 Santa Clara 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.