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.
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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Venezuela
Services & Restrictions
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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 →