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Port of Bullenbaai

CWBUB🇨🇼Curaçao

Port Location

About Port of Bullenbaai

Also known as: Bullen Baai

Bullenbaai is a sheltered port on Curaçao's west coast, situated on the Schottegat. It primarily handles tanker vessels and serves as an oil transshipment terminal.

Background
Bullenbaai is a bay on the central west coast of Curaçao in the Netherlands Antilles. Covering one sixth of the length of the island's west coast, it extends from the lighthouse at Kaap Sint Marie in the north to the town of Sint Michiel in the south.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
11821 →
GeoNames ID
11525727 →
Wikidata
Q4996757 →
Wikipedia
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Seamark Type
anchorage

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CWBUB
Country
🇨🇼Curaçao
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
North Coast South America
Body of Water
Schottegat
Latitude
12.1884°
Longitude
-69.0262°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bullenbaai?+
The approach to Bullenbaai is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kaap Sint Marie Lighthouse at 1.9 NM to the W. Other aids include Waterfort (7.4 NM SE), Noordpunt (13.9 NM NNW), Punt Kanon (19 NM ESE), Klein Curaçao (25.4 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Bullenbaai on?+
The Port of Bullenbaai is situated on the Caribbean Sea in CW. 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 Bullenbaai?+
You can track vessels near Bullenbaai (CWBUB) 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 CWBUB on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Bullenbaai?+
The Port of Bullenbaai 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 Bullenbaai?+
BULLENBAY (UN/Locode: CWBUB), Curaçao is a seaport located at approximately 12.18845° N, -69.02615° E.
Where is the Port of Bullenbaai located?+
Coordinates: 12.18845° N, -69.02615° E. Nearby terminals/ports:CURACAO — UN/Locode: CWCUR — 12.17000° N, -69.00000° EWILLEMSTAD — UN/Locode: CWWIL — 12.11550° N, -68.92800° ECARACAS BAY — UN/Locode: CWCRB — 12.07450° N, -68.85650° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Bullenbaai?+
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 Bullenbaai?+
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 Bullenbaai?+
Vessel types historically calling: Tanker.