Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
- Max LOA 280 meters
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: Limited
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 PUERTO LA CRUZ port (VEPCZ) — Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Key information on PUERTO LA CRUZ Port.
PUERTO LA CRUZ (UN/Locode: VEPCZ), Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) is a seaport located at approximately 10.22559° N, -64.64632° E.
What type of vessels PUERTO LA CRUZ Port handles?
Port usage is Tanker (50%), Other (33.33%), Cargo (12.5%) and Passenger (4.17%).
Where is PUERTO LA CRUZ Port located?
Coordinates: 10.22559° N, -64.64632° E.
- GUANTA — UN/Locode: VEGUT — 10.24756° N, -64.59019° E
- JOSE TERMINAL — UN/Locode: VEJOT — 10.10034° N, -64.87198° E
- ARAYA — UN/Locode: VEARA — 10.57000° N, -64.26000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at PUERTO LA CRUZ Port?
Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m; oil terminal depth 15.5m - 16m and maximum draft approx. 16.76 m.
What restrictions apply at PUERTO LA CRUZ Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none 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: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do PUERTO LA CRUZ Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 292; max beam: 46; max draft: 18.24; max DWT: 181,265; max GT: 92745; max NT: 60504; min LOA: 22; min beam: 11; min draft: 4.2; min DWT: 210; min GT: 471; min NT: 580 and build year: 1988.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | VEPCZ |
| Latitude / Longitude | 10.23º, -64.65º |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Channel Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 23.2m - OVER |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Oil Depth | 15.5m - 16m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 16.76 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Open Roadstead |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Large |
