Venezuela

Port of Maracaibo (VE MAR)

Venezuela
Port information
UN/LOCODE VE MAR
Coordinates 10.6333, -71.6000 (10°38′N 71°36′W)
Nearest city Maracaibo
Body of water Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Open roadstead
Shelter Excellent
Channel depth 9.4 m
Anchorage depth 23.2 m
Cargo pier depth 9.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 199.9 m × 32.3 m × 10.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits No
Facilities
RoRo Other Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 18.77

Maracaibo operates as a working harbor in Venezuela, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Medium harbor laid out as Open roadstead sets the scale of operations at Maracaibo. Draft at the approach to Maracaibo is constrained by a 9.4 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Maracaibo located?
Maracaibo is a seaport in Venezuela.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Maracaibo?
The UN/LOCODE for Maracaibo is VE MAR.
What is the channel depth at Maracaibo?
The channel depth at Maracaibo is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
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