Port of Riohacha

CORCH🇨🇴Colombia

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About Port of Riohacha

Riohacha is a Colombian port located on the Caribbean coast. It serves as a hub for local fishing activities and handles general cargo.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
North Coast South America
Latitude
11.5479°
Longitude
-72.9189°

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CORCH
Country
🇨🇴Colombia
Time Zone
UTC-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Riohacha?

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The approach to Riohacha is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Riohacha (Río de la Hacha) Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Riohacha (0.7 NM WSW), Puerto Manaure (31.6 NM ENE), Punta Manaure (31.6 NM ENE), La Guajira Department (Guajira Peninsula) Lighthouses (32 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Riohacha on?

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The Port of Riohacha 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 Riohacha?

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You can track vessels near Riohacha (CORCH) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Riohacha?

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The Port of Riohacha is a port in CO. Its UN/LOCODE is CORCH — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE CORCH mean?

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The first two characters, CO, are the ISO country code for CO. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Riohacha?

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The Port of Riohacha 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.