Seaport · Honduras
Port of Coxen Hole
Coxen Hole (Honduras) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9675). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Honduras
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- HNRTB
- World Port Index no.
- 9675
- Coordinates
- 16.32°N, 86.55°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Honduras East Coast
- Other names
- Roatan
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 20.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 13.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 0.5 m |
| Max vessel length | 305.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
- Solid bulk
- Breakbulk
- Other facilities
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 9,000 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,010 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,440 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Coxen Hole, 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. 148 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Coxen Hole
Where is Port of Coxen Hole?
Coxen Hole (Honduras) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 16.32°N, 86.55°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Coxen Hole?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE HNRTB for Coxen Hole. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Coxen Hole?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 305.0 m, draft 9.3 m for Coxen Hole. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Coxen Hole from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,000 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,440 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Puerto Cortés, Puerto Quetzal, Moín (Limón).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Coxen Hole?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Coxen Hole 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.