Port of Caripito (VECAR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Caripito (UN/LOCODE VECAR) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 10.1500° N, 63.0333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Venezuela
UN/LOCODE
VECAR
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
10.1500° N, 63.0333° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
14 m
Tidal Range
4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
9.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Venezuela

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockEmergency Only / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
35 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Caripito

Where is Port of Caripito located?

Port of Caripito is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 10.1500° N, 63.0333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Caripito?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Caripito is VECAR — country code VE, location code CAR.

How deep is Port of Caripito?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Caripito has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m.

Does Port of Caripito require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Caripito.

What type of harbor is Port of Caripito?

Port of Caripito is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Caripito have?

Port of Caripito is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Caripito are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12280), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →