Port of Willemstad (CWWIL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Willemstad (UN/LOCODE CWWIL) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Curacao, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 12.1167° N, 68.9333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Curacao
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Willemstad
Where is Port of Willemstad located?
Port of Willemstad is a seaport located in Curacao, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 12.1167° N, 68.9333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Willemstad?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Willemstad is CWWIL — country code CW, location code WIL.
How deep is Port of Willemstad?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Willemstad has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Willemstad?
Port of Willemstad reports a maximum draft of 12.8 m, a maximum length of 338.8 m, a maximum beam of 45.6 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Willemstad require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Willemstad.
What type of harbor is Port of Willemstad?
Port of Willemstad is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Willemstad have?
Port of Willemstad is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Willemstad are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11810), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →