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.

Country
Venezuela
UN/LOCODE
VECUM
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
10.4667° N, 64.1833° 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
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
3 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorageRo-RoSolid BulkContainerBreakbulk

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Port of Cumana (Puerto Sucre) (VECUM)
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Distance
26 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →