Port of La Guaira (VELAG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of La Guaira (UN/LOCODE VELAG) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 10.6167° N, 66.9333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Venezuela
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of La Guaira
Where is Port of La Guaira located?
Port of La Guaira is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 10.6167° N, 66.9333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of La Guaira?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of La Guaira is VELAG — country code VE, location code LAG.
How deep is Port of La Guaira?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of La Guaira has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of La Guaira?
Port of La Guaira reports a maximum draft of 10.7 m, a maximum length of 278.9 m, a maximum beam of 40.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of La Guaira require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of La Guaira.
What type of harbor is Port of La Guaira?
Port of La Guaira is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of La Guaira have?
Port of La Guaira is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of La Guaira are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12150), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →