Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad) (AWORJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad) (UN/LOCODE AWORJ) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Aruba, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 12.5167° N, 70.0333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Aruba
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad)
Where is Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad) located?
Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad) is a seaport located in Aruba, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 12.5167° N, 70.0333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad)?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad) is AWORJ — country code AW, location code ORJ.
How deep is Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad)?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad) has a channel depth of about 11 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 Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad)?
Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad) reports a maximum draft of 9.9 m, a maximum length of 340 m, a maximum beam of 38 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad) require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad).
What type of harbor is Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad)?
Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad) is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad) have?
Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad) is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad) are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11840), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →