Curaçao

Port of Willemstad (CW WIL)

UN/LOCODE
CW WIL
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
14 m
Nearest city
Willemstad
Body of water
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Curaçao
Port of Willemstad, Curaçao © We El at Dutch Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Coordinates
12.1167, -68.9333 (12°07′N 68°56′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
1 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 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
43.58
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.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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