Port of El Palito (VEELP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of El Palito (UN/LOCODE VEELP) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 10.4833° N, 68.1167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, breakbulk 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 Palito
Where is Port of El Palito located?
Port of El Palito is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 10.4833° N, 68.1167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of El Palito?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of El Palito is VEELP — country code VE, location code ELP.
How deep is Port of El Palito?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of El Palito has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of El Palito?
Port of El Palito reports a maximum draft of 14.6 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of El Palito require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of El Palito.
What type of harbor is Port of El Palito?
Port of El Palito is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of El Palito have?
Port of El Palito is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of El Palito are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12115), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →