Belize · North America · BZ BZE

Belize City

Open Roadstead · Small harbour · Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean

Port information

Channel depth
18.2 m
Anchorage depth
7 m
Berth depth
9.4 m
Tide range
0.2 m
Max vessel draught
7.5 m
Water
salt
Likely soil (estimate)
Sand, Silt / mud
Position
17.500, -88.183

Dredgers that can do the job here

  • TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Medium–jumbo (5,000 m³+)

    Loose sand or silt in open water. Can work while ships keep moving and carry spoil long distances.

  • WIDWater injection · Water injection

    Cheap upkeep for fine silt in channels with a current.