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: Emergency Only
- Railway 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 PUERTO ORDAZ port (VEPZO) — Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Key information on PUERTO ORDAZ Port.
PUERTO ORDAZ (UN/Locode: VEPZO), Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) is a seaport located at approximately 8.33312° N, -62.70996° E.
What type of vessels PUERTO ORDAZ Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (73.68%), Other (13.16%), Tanker (10.53%) and Passenger (2.63%).
Where is PUERTO ORDAZ Port located?
Coordinates: 8.33312° N, -62.70996° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at PUERTO ORDAZ Port?
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 12.08 m.
What restrictions apply at PUERTO ORDAZ 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: 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 ORDAZ Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 225; max beam: 35; max draft: 13.93; max DWT: 75,608; max GT: 40269; max NT: 25272; min LOA: 2; min beam: 2; min draft: 3.91; min DWT: 550; min GT: 499; min NT: 228 and build year: 1980.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | VEPZO |
| Latitude / Longitude | 8.33º, -62.71º |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Channel Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | - |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Oil Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 12.08 |
| Harbour Type | River Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
