Curaçao

Port of Willemstad (CW WIL)

Curaçao
Port of Willemstad, Curaçao © We El at Dutch Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE CW WIL
Coordinates 12.1167, -68.9333 (12°07′N 68°56′W)
Nearest city Willemstad
Body of water Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 14 m
Anchorage depth 11 m
Cargo pier depth 14 m
Oil terminal depth 12.5 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 338.8 m × 45.6 m × 12.8 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
RoRo Other Wharves Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk Oil terminal
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 43.58

Willemstad operates as a working harbor in Curaçao, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Medium harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Willemstad. Draft at the approach to Willemstad is constrained by a 14.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Willemstad located?
Willemstad is a seaport in Curaçao.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Willemstad?
The UN/LOCODE for Willemstad is CW WIL.
What is the channel depth at Willemstad?
The channel depth at Willemstad is 14 m.
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