Port of Puerto De Hierro (VEPHO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto De Hierro (UN/LOCODE VEPHO) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 10.6333° N, 62.1000° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Venezuela
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto De Hierro
Where is Port of Puerto De Hierro located?
Port of Puerto De Hierro is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 10.6333° N, 62.1000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto De Hierro?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto De Hierro is VEPHO — country code VE, location code PHO.
How deep is Port of Puerto De Hierro?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto De Hierro has an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Puerto De Hierro require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto De Hierro.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto De Hierro?
Port of Puerto De Hierro is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto De Hierro have?
Port of Puerto De Hierro is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto De Hierro are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12275), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →