Port of Guanta (VEGUT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Guanta (UN/LOCODE VEGUT) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 10.2500° N, 64.5833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, container, 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Venezuela
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Guanta
Where is Port of Guanta located?
Port of Guanta is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 10.2500° N, 64.5833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Guanta?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Guanta is VEGUT — country code VE, location code GUT.
How deep is Port of Guanta?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Guanta has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Guanta?
Port of Guanta reports a maximum draft of 10.6 m, a maximum length of 200 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Guanta require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Guanta.
What type of harbor is Port of Guanta?
Port of Guanta is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Guanta have?
Port of Guanta is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Guanta are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12200), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →