Port of Carupano (VECUP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Carupano (UN/LOCODE VECUP) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 10.7000° N, 63.2500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 21.6 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Venezuela
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Carupano
Where is Port of Carupano located?
Port of Carupano is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 10.7000° N, 63.2500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Carupano?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Carupano is VECUP — country code VE, location code CUP.
How deep is Port of Carupano?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Carupano has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 21.6 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Carupano?
Port of Carupano reports a maximum draft of 6.7 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Carupano require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Carupano.
What type of harbor is Port of Carupano?
Port of Carupano is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Carupano have?
Port of Carupano is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Carupano are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12260), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →