Port of Puerto Ordaz (VEPZO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Ordaz (UN/LOCODE VEPZO) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 8.3500° N, 62.7167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, solid bulk, breakbulk 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
- 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 Ordaz
Where is Port of Puerto Ordaz located?
Port of Puerto Ordaz is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 8.3500° N, 62.7167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Ordaz?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Ordaz is VEPZO — country code VE, location code PZO.
How deep is Port of Puerto Ordaz?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Ordaz has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Puerto Ordaz?
Port of Puerto Ordaz reports a maximum draft of 11.2 m, a maximum length of 294.5 m, a maximum beam of 38 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Puerto Ordaz require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Ordaz.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Ordaz?
Port of Puerto Ordaz is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Ordaz have?
Port of Puerto Ordaz is recorded as offering wharves, solid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Ordaz are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12335), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →