Port of Punta Cardon (VEPCN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Punta Cardon (UN/LOCODE VEPCN) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 11.6333° N, 70.2333° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Venezuela
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Punta Cardon
Where is Port of Punta Cardon located?
Port of Punta Cardon is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 11.6333° N, 70.2333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Punta Cardon?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Punta Cardon is VEPCN — country code VE, location code PCN.
How deep is Port of Punta Cardon?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Punta Cardon has an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Punta Cardon?
Port of Punta Cardon reports a maximum draft of 13.7 m, a maximum length of 274.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Punta Cardon require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Punta Cardon.
What type of harbor is Port of Punta Cardon?
Port of Punta Cardon is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Punta Cardon have?
Port of Punta Cardon is recorded as offering wharves, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Punta Cardon are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12050), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →