Port of Puerto La Cruz (VEPCZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto La Cruz (UN/LOCODE VEPCZ) is a large open roadstead harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 10.2500° N, 64.6333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, liquid bulk, oil terminal 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Venezuela
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto La Cruz
Where is Port of Puerto La Cruz located?
Port of Puerto La Cruz is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 10.2500° N, 64.6333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto La Cruz?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto La Cruz is VEPCZ — country code VE, location code PCZ.
How deep is Port of Puerto La Cruz?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto La Cruz has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Puerto La Cruz?
Port of Puerto La Cruz reports a maximum draft of 16.8 m, a maximum length of 289.6 m, a maximum beam of 49.1 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Puerto La Cruz require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto La Cruz.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto La Cruz?
Port of Puerto La Cruz is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto La Cruz have?
Port of Puerto La Cruz is recorded as offering wharves, liquid bulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto La Cruz are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12185), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →