Port of Maracaibo (VEMAR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Maracaibo (UN/LOCODE VEMAR) is a medium open roadstead harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 10.6333° N, 71.6000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, container 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Venezuela
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Maracaibo
Where is Port of Maracaibo located?
Port of Maracaibo is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 10.6333° N, 71.6000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Maracaibo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Maracaibo is VEMAR — country code VE, location code MAR.
How deep is Port of Maracaibo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Maracaibo has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Maracaibo?
Port of Maracaibo reports a maximum draft of 10.4 m, a maximum length of 199.9 m, a maximum beam of 32.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Maracaibo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Maracaibo.
What type of harbor is Port of Maracaibo?
Port of Maracaibo is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Maracaibo have?
Port of Maracaibo is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Maracaibo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11960), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →