Port of Cutuco

The controlling depth at Cutuco is 7.32 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 Cutuco is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Isla Zacatillo Lighthouse at 3 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Punta Chiquirin (3.3 NM SE), Punta Amapala (11.7 NM SSW), Islas Farallones (17.1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Cutuco is situated on the Caribbean Sea in SV. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

The Port of Cutuco is a port in SV. Its UN/LOCODE is SVCUT — 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, SV, are the ISO country code for SV. 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 Cutuco 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.