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.

Country
Venezuela
UN/LOCODE
VECLM
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
10.6000° N, 67.0167° 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
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Max Vessel Draft
7 m
Oil Terminal Depth
15.5 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorageSolid BulkLiquid BulkBreakbulk

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Distance
5 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →