Port of Punta De Palmas (VEPLV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Punta De Palmas (UN/LOCODE VEPLV) is a very small canal or lake harbor located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 10.7833° N, 71.5833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, oil terminal facilities.

Country
Venezuela
UN/LOCODE
VEPLV
Harbor Type
Canal or Lake
Coordinates
10.7833° N, 71.5833° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
12.5 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
12.5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Canal or Lake
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Venezuela

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorageLiquid BulkOil Terminal

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Port of Punta De Palmas (VEPLV)
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Distance
1 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Punta De Palmas

Where is Port of Punta De Palmas located?

Port of Punta De Palmas is a seaport located in Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 10.7833° N, 71.5833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Punta De Palmas?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Punta De Palmas is VEPLV — country code VE, location code PLV.

How deep is Port of Punta De Palmas?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Punta De Palmas has a channel depth of about 12.5 m.

Does Port of Punta De Palmas require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Punta De Palmas.

What type of harbor is Port of Punta De Palmas?

Port of Punta De Palmas is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Punta De Palmas have?

Port of Punta De Palmas is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, oil terminal facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Punta De Palmas are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12032), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →