Port of La Salina (VELSV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of La Salina (UN/LOCODE VELSV) is a small canal or lake harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 10.3667° N, 71.4667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- 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 La Salina
Where is Port of La Salina located?
Port of La Salina is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 10.3667° N, 71.4667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of La Salina?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of La Salina is VELSV — country code VE, location code LSV.
How deep is Port of La Salina?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of La Salina has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of La Salina?
Port of La Salina reports a maximum draft of 11.3 m, a maximum length of 274 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of La Salina require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of La Salina.
What type of harbor is Port of La Salina?
Port of La Salina is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of La Salina have?
Port of La Salina is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of La Salina are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12025), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →