Port of Puerto Cabello (VEPBL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Cabello (UN/LOCODE VEPBL) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 10.4833° N, 68.0000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Venezuela
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Cabello
Where is Port of Puerto Cabello located?
Port of Puerto Cabello is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 10.4833° N, 68.0000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Cabello?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Cabello is VEPBL — country code VE, location code PBL.
How deep is Port of Puerto Cabello?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Cabello has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Puerto Cabello?
Port of Puerto Cabello reports a maximum draft of 10.6 m, a maximum length of 279 m, a maximum beam of 40.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Puerto Cabello require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Cabello.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Cabello?
Port of Puerto Cabello is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Cabello have?
Port of Puerto Cabello is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Cabello are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12120), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →