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Ports in Nicaragua
NaviBoss has port guides for 5 ports in Nicaragua, 5 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA IV and NAVAREA XII, buoyage follows IALA region B.
All 5 ports in Nicaragua
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefields | NIBEF | Yes | — | NAVAREA IV |
| Corinto | NICIO | Yes | 12.2 m | NAVAREA XII |
| Puerto Cabezas | NIPUZ | Yes | 6.5 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Puerto Sandino | NIPSN | Yes | 12.2 m | NAVAREA XII |
| San Juan del Sur | NISJS | Yes | 8.6 m | NAVAREA XII |
Navigational warnings
Nicaragua's waters are in NAVAREA IV and NAVAREA XII. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Nicaragua
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels calling at ports in Nicaragua are expected to provide information regarding:
Nicaragua operates in accordance with the IMO FAL Convention. Please see pre-arrival information of individual ports for more details.
ISPS (ship and port security)
For ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +505. · The unit of currency in Nicaragua is the Nicarguan Gold Cordoba (NIO) which consists of 100 centavos.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Nicaragua
How many ports in Nicaragua have a NaviBoss port guide?
5 ports, 5 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Nicaragua in?
Nicaragua's ports lie in NAVAREA IV (4) and NAVAREA XII (12), depending on the coast.
Which IALA buoyage region does Nicaragua use?
IALA region B: red to starboard when entering harbour.
What time zone are Nicaragua's ports in?
UTC−6, with no summer time.
Which port in Nicaragua takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Corinto: its deepest listed berth takes 12.2 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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