Port of Las Piedras (VELSP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Las Piedras (UN/LOCODE VELSP) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 11.7000° N, 70.2167° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Venezuela
UN/LOCODE
VELSP
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
11.7000° N, 70.2167° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Anchorage Depth
15.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
2 m
Oil Terminal Depth
12.5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Venezuela

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
3 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Las Piedras

Where is Port of Las Piedras located?

Port of Las Piedras is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 11.7000° N, 70.2167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Las Piedras?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Las Piedras is VELSP — country code VE, location code LSP.

How deep is Port of Las Piedras?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Las Piedras has an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Las Piedras require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Las Piedras.

What type of harbor is Port of Las Piedras?

Port of Las Piedras is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Las Piedras have?

Port of Las Piedras is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Las Piedras are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12060), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →