Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal

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About Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal

Cayo Arcas Terminal is an offshore petroleum terminal located in Mexican waters. It serves as a loading point for crude oil.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

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Q111386547 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
MXCAT
Country
🇲🇽Mexico
Time Zone
UTC-6

Region

Latitude
19.6833°
Longitude
-92.0833°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal?

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The approach to Cayo Arcas Terminal is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cayos Arcas Lighthouse at 32.1 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Cerro de San Bartolo (32.1 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal on?

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The Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in MX. 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 Cayo Arcas Terminal?

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You can track vessels near Cayo Arcas Terminal (MXCAT) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE MXCAT mean?

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The first two characters, MX, are the ISO country code for MX. 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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal?

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The Port of Cayo Arcas Terminal operates in the UTC-6 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.