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
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 PUNTA CARDON port (VEPCN) — Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Key information on PUNTA CARDON Port.
PUNTA CARDON (UN/Locode: VEPCN), Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) is a seaport located at approximately 11.62051° N, -70.23824° E.
What type of vessels PUNTA CARDON Port handles?
Port usage is Tanker (88.46%), Passenger (7.69%) and Cargo (3.85%).
Where is PUNTA CARDON Port located?
Coordinates: 11.62051° N, -70.23824° E.
- LAS PIEDRAS — UN/Locode: VELSP — 11.70000° N, -70.22000° E
- PUNTO FIJO — UN/Locode: VEPFI — 11.70450° N, -70.22250° E
- AMUAY — UN/Locode: VEAMY — 11.75836° N, -70.21763° E
What are the key facilities and depths at PUNTA CARDON Port?
Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: anchorage depth 17.1m - 18.2m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 21.6m - 22.9m and maximum draft approx. 14 m.
What restrictions apply at PUNTA CARDON Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
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: not available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do PUNTA CARDON Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 250; max beam: 44; max draft: 14.9; max DWT: 113,180; max GT: 64121; max NT: 34635; min LOA: 35; min beam: 8; min draft: 4.2; min DWT: 2000; min GT: 1419; min NT: 580 and build year: 1994.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | VEPCN |
| Latitude / Longitude | 11.62º, -70.24º |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Channel Depth | - |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 17.1m - 18.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Oil Depth | 21.6m - 22.9m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 14 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Open Roadstead |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
