Port of Puerto Chichiriviche (VECHV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Chichiriviche (UN/LOCODE VECHV) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 10.9167° N, 68.2667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Venezuela
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Chichiriviche
Where is Port of Puerto Chichiriviche located?
Port of Puerto Chichiriviche is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 10.9167° N, 68.2667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Chichiriviche?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Chichiriviche is VECHV — country code VE, location code CHV.
How deep is Port of Puerto Chichiriviche?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Chichiriviche has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Puerto Chichiriviche?
Port of Puerto Chichiriviche reports a maximum draft of 7 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Puerto Chichiriviche require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Chichiriviche.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Chichiriviche?
Port of Puerto Chichiriviche is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Chichiriviche have?
Port of Puerto Chichiriviche is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Chichiriviche are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12100), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →