Port of Ciudad Bolivar (VECBL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ciudad Bolivar (UN/LOCODE VECBL) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 8.1333° N, 63.5500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- 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 Ciudad Bolivar
Where is Port of Ciudad Bolivar located?
Port of Ciudad Bolivar is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 8.1333° N, 63.5500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ciudad Bolivar?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ciudad Bolivar is VECBL — country code VE, location code CBL.
How deep is Port of Ciudad Bolivar?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ciudad Bolivar has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Ciudad Bolivar?
Port of Ciudad Bolivar reports a maximum draft of 9.1 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Ciudad Bolivar require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ciudad Bolivar.
What type of harbor is Port of Ciudad Bolivar?
Port of Ciudad Bolivar is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ciudad Bolivar have?
Port of Ciudad Bolivar is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ciudad Bolivar are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12340), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →