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Port of Aruba

AWAUA🇦🇼Aruba

Port Location

About Port of Aruba

This port serves Aruba, handling bulk carriers, gas carriers, tankers, and offshore vessels. It is a sheltered harbor with compulsory pilotage and tug assistance.

Background
Aruba, officially the Country of Aruba, is a constituent island country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in the southern Caribbean Sea 29 kilometres (18 mi) north of the Venezuelan peninsula of Paraguaná and 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of Curaçao. In 1986, Aruba became a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and acquired the official name.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C

History

Established
1986

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
AWAUA
Country
🇦🇼Aruba
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
North Coast South America
Latitude
12.4754°
Longitude
-69.9754°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
11830 →
GeoNames ID
11524767 →
Wikidata
Q21203 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.aruba.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Aruba?+
The approach to Aruba is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Seroe Lighthouse at 7.1 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Noordwestpunt (9.4 NM NNW), Punta Macolla (26.7 NM SSW), Punta Adícora (33.5 NM SSE), Noordpunt (48.5 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Aruba on?+
The Port of Aruba is situated on the Caribbean Sea in AW. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Aruba?+
You can track vessels near Aruba (AWAUA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for AWAUA on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Aruba?+
The Port of Aruba operates in the UTC-4 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Aruba?+
ARUBA (UN/Locode: AWAUA), Aruba is a seaport located at approximately 12.47543° N, -69.97541° E.
Where is the Port of Aruba located?+
Coordinates: 12.47543° N, -69.97541° E. Nearby terminals/ports:BARCADERA — UN/Locode: AWBAR — 12.48000° N, -70.00000° EORANJESTAD — UN/Locode: AWORJ — 12.52000° N, -70.03000° ESINT NICOLAAS — UN/Locode: AWSNL — 12.43000° N, -69.92000° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Aruba?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Aruba?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Aruba?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Gas Carrier, Offshore, Tanker and Unspecified.