Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: None
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about PUERTO SANDINO port (NIPSN) — Nicaragua
Key information on PUERTO SANDINO Port.
PUERTO SANDINO (UN/Locode: NIPSN), Nicaragua is a seaport located at approximately 12.19835° N, -86.76758° E.
What type of vessels PUERTO SANDINO Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (68.42%) and Tanker (31.58%).
Where is PUERTO SANDINO Port located?
Coordinates: 12.19835° N, -86.76758° E.
- CORINTO — UN/Locode: NICIO — 12.48116° N, -87.17017° E
What are the key facilities and depths at PUERTO SANDINO Port?
Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 12.5m - 13.7m; cargo pier depth 3.4m - 4.6m; oil terminal depth 14m - 15.2m and maximum draft approx. 8.53 m.
What restrictions apply at PUERTO SANDINO Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: available; pilotage advisable; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do PUERTO SANDINO Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Gas Carrier and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 228; max beam: 33; max draft: 14.52; max DWT: 74,039; max GT: 42826; max NT: 22454; min LOA: 155; min beam: 24; min draft: 9.77; min DWT: 19621; min GT: 16770; min NT: 5031 and build year: 2002.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | NIPSN |
| Latitude / Longitude | 12.20º, -86.77º |
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Channel Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 3.4m - 4.6m |
| Oil Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 8.53 |
Nearby Ports
| Port name | Latitude / Longitude |
|---|---|
| NICIO | 12.48º, -87.17º |
| Harbour Type | Open Roadstead |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
