Port of Catia La Mar (VECLM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Catia La Mar (UN/LOCODE VECLM) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 10.6000° N, 67.0167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Venezuela
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Catia La Mar
Where is Port of Catia La Mar located?
Port of Catia La Mar is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 10.6000° N, 67.0167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Catia La Mar?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Catia La Mar is VECLM — country code VE, location code CLM.
How deep is Port of Catia La Mar?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Catia La Mar has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Catia La Mar?
Port of Catia La Mar reports a maximum draft of 7 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Catia La Mar require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Catia La Mar.
What type of harbor is Port of Catia La Mar?
Port of Catia La Mar is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Catia La Mar have?
Port of Catia La Mar is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Catia La Mar are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12145), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →