Port of Oranjestad (BQORA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Oranjestad (UN/LOCODE BQORA) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Caribbean Netherlands, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 17.4833° N, 62.9833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 20 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, liquid bulk, 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Saint Eustatius
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Oranjestad
Where is Port of Oranjestad located?
Port of Oranjestad is a seaport located in Caribbean Netherlands, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 17.4833° N, 62.9833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Oranjestad?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Oranjestad is BQORA — country code BQ, location code ORA.
How deep is Port of Oranjestad?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Oranjestad has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 20 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Oranjestad?
Port of Oranjestad reports a maximum draft of 28.7 m, a maximum length of 415 m, a maximum beam of 50 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Oranjestad require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Oranjestad.
What type of harbor is Port of Oranjestad?
Port of Oranjestad is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Oranjestad have?
Port of Oranjestad is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Oranjestad are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11390), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →