Port of Palua (VEPLA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Palua (UN/LOCODE VEPLA) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 8.3667° N, 62.6833° W. The port reports cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Venezuela
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Palua
Where is Port of Palua located?
Port of Palua is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 8.3667° N, 62.6833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Palua?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Palua is VEPLA — country code VE, location code PLA.
How deep is Port of Palua?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Palua has cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Palua require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Palua.
What type of harbor is Port of Palua?
Port of Palua is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Palua have?
Port of Palua is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Palua are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12330), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →