Seaport · Spain
Port of San Ciprian
San Ciprian (Spain) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 37690). It lies on the Bay of Biscay.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Spain
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ESSCI
- World Port Index no.
- 37690
- Coordinates
- 43.70°N, 7.43°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Bay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Spain N Coast
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 17.1 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 5,960 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,980 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,510 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to San Ciprian, 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. 143 (Enroute) - West Coast of Europe and Northwest Africa.
Frequently asked questions about San Ciprian
Where is Port of San Ciprian?
San Ciprian (Spain) lies on the Bay of Biscay, at about 43.70°N, 7.43°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of San Ciprian?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ESSCI for San Ciprian. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is San Ciprian from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,960 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,510 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Leixões (Porto), Sines, Valencia.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from San Ciprian?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for San Ciprian 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.