Port of El Guamache (VEEGU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of El Guamache (UN/LOCODE VEEGU) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 10.9000° N, 64.1000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.

Country
Venezuela
UN/LOCODE
VEEGU
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
10.9000° N, 64.1000° 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
21.6 m
Anchorage Depth
14 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Max Vessel Draft
10.5 m
Max Vessel Length
292 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Venezuela

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesAnchorageRo-RoSolid BulkLiquid BulkContainerBreakbulkOil Terminal

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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 El Guamache

Where is Port of El Guamache located?

Port of El Guamache is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 10.9000° N, 64.1000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of El Guamache?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of El Guamache is VEEGU — country code VE, location code EGU.

How deep is Port of El Guamache?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of El Guamache has a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of El Guamache?

Port of El Guamache reports a maximum draft of 10.5 m, a maximum length of 292 m, a maximum beam of 45 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of El Guamache require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of El Guamache.

What type of harbor is Port of El Guamache?

Port of El Guamache is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of El Guamache have?

Port of El Guamache is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of El Guamache are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12230), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →