Port of Caracas Baai

The controlling depth at Caracas Baai is 13.71 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Caracas Baai is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Waterfort Lighthouse at 5 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Punt Kanon (7.2 NM ESE), Klein Curaçao (13.5 NM ESE), Kaap Sint Marie (13.7 NM WNW), Noordpunt (25.5 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Caracas Baai 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.

You can track vessels near Caracas Baai (CWCRB) 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 CWCRB on the live map.

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

The first two characters, CW, are the ISO country code for CW. 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.

The Port of Caracas Baai 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.

CARACAS BAY (UN/Locode: CWCRB), Curaçao is a seaport located at approximately 12.07450° N, -68.85650° E.

Coordinates: 12.07450° N, -68.85650° E. Nearby terminals/ports:WILLEMSTAD — UN/Locode: CWWIL — 12.11550° N, -68.92800° ECURACAO — UN/Locode: CWCUR — 12.17000° N, -69.00000° EBULLENBAY — UN/Locode: CWBUB — 12.18845° N, -69.02615° E

Depths: maximum draft approx. 13.71 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

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.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo and Tanker.