Port of Kralendijk (BQKRA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kralendijk (UN/LOCODE BQKRA) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Caribbean Netherlands, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 12.1500° N, 68.2833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, liquid 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Bonaire
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kralendijk
Where is Port of Kralendijk located?
Port of Kralendijk is a seaport located in Caribbean Netherlands, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 12.1500° N, 68.2833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kralendijk?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kralendijk is BQKRA — country code BQ, location code KRA.
How deep is Port of Kralendijk?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kralendijk has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kralendijk?
Port of Kralendijk reports a maximum draft of 8.8 m, a maximum length of 330 m, a maximum beam of 38.4 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Kralendijk require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kralendijk.
What type of harbor is Port of Kralendijk?
Port of Kralendijk is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kralendijk have?
Port of Kralendijk is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kralendijk are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11780), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →