Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Major
- Drydock type: Medium
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about WILLEMSTAD port (CWWIL) — Curaçao
Key information on WILLEMSTAD Port.
WILLEMSTAD (UN/Locode: CWWIL), Curaçao is a seaport located at approximately 12.11550° N, -68.92800° E.
What type of vessels WILLEMSTAD Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (31.75%), Tanker (26.98%), Passenger (24.87%) and Other (16.4%).
Where is WILLEMSTAD Port located?
Coordinates: 12.11550° N, -68.92800° E.
- CARACAS BAY — UN/Locode: CWCRB — 12.07450° N, -68.85650° E
- CURACAO — UN/Locode: CWCUR — 12.17000° N, -69.00000° E
- BULLENBAY — UN/Locode: CWBUB — 12.18845° N, -69.02615° E
What are the key facilities and depths at WILLEMSTAD Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 14m - 15.2m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 14m - 15.2m; oil terminal depth 12.5m - 13.7m and maximum draft approx. 13.71 m.
What restrictions apply at WILLEMSTAD Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.
What vessel types and sizes do WILLEMSTAD Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 360; max beam: 60; max draft: 15.7; max DWT: 77,238; max GT: 225282; max NT: 134779; min LOA: 9; min beam: 3; min draft: 2.48; min DWT: 260; min GT: 499; min NT: 149 and build year: 1968.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | CWWIL |
| Latitude / Longitude | 12.12º, -68.93º |
| Country | Curacao |
| Channel Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
| Oil Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 13.71 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
