Port of Caracasbaai (CWCRB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Caracasbaai (UN/LOCODE CWCRB) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Curacao, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 12.0667° N, 68.8667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Curacao
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Caracasbaai
Where is Port of Caracasbaai located?
Port of Caracasbaai is a seaport located in Curacao, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 12.0667° N, 68.8667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Caracasbaai?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Caracasbaai is CWCRB — country code CW, location code CRB.
How deep is Port of Caracasbaai?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Caracasbaai has a channel depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Caracasbaai?
Port of Caracasbaai reports a maximum length of 320 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Caracasbaai require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Caracasbaai.
What type of harbor is Port of Caracasbaai?
Port of Caracasbaai is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Caracasbaai have?
Port of Caracasbaai is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Caracasbaai are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11800), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →