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Port of COVENAS

COCVE🇨🇴Colombia

Port Location

About Port of COVENAS

Also known as: Covenas Offshore Terminal

Coveñas is a historic port on Colombia's Caribbean coast, established in the 16th century. It primarily functions as an oil terminal, handling crude oil exports. The port is equipped with facilities to accommodate tankers.

Background
Coveñas is a resort city and municipality located in the Sucre Department, northern Colombia. It was established in the 16th century as a port for slave traders, then it became an oil port in the twentieth century. It was classified as a municipality in 2002. The city is now a popular resort for the people from the Colombian Andean region.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

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

History

Established
1560

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
COCVE
Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
North Coast South America
Latitude
9.4117°
Longitude
-75.6840°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
11901 →
GeoNames ID
11525606 →
Wikidata
Q952231 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.covenas-sucre.gov.co →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of COVENAS?+
The approach to COVENAS is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta De Piedra Lighthouse at 2 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Isla Ceycen (19.7 NM NNW), Roca Morrosquillo (21.4 NM WNW), Isla Múcura (24.8 NM NNW), Isla Fuerte (29.5 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of COVENAS on?+
The Port of COVENAS is situated on the Caribbean Sea in CO. 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 COVENAS?+
You can track vessels near COVENAS (COCVE) 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 COCVE on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of COVENAS?+
The Port of COVENAS operates in the UTC-5 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.