Seaport · Cayman Islands
Port of Cayman Brac
Cayman Brac (Cayman Islands) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 10585). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Cayman Islands
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- KYCYB
- World Port Index no.
- 10585
- Coordinates
- 19.75°N, 79.75°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Cayman Islands
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 18.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 0.3 m |
| Max vessel length | 75.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 4.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 8,940 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,950 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,340 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Cayman Brac, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 147 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume I.
Frequently asked questions about Cayman Brac
Where is Port of Cayman Brac?
Cayman Brac (Cayman Islands) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 19.75°N, 79.75°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cayman Brac?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE KYCYB for Cayman Brac. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Cayman Brac?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 75.0 m, draft 4.8 m for Cayman Brac. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Cayman Brac from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,940 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,340 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kingston, Miami, Port Everglades.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Cayman Brac?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Cayman Brac through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.