Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre) (VECUM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre) (UN/LOCODE VECUM) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 10.4667° N, 64.1833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, container 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Venezuela
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre)
Where is Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre) located?
Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre) is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 10.4667° N, 64.1833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre)?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre) is VECUM — country code VE, location code CUM.
How deep is Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre)?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre) has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre) require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre).
What type of harbor is Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre)?
Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre) is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre) have?
Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre) is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre) are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12220), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →