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Port of Curaçao

CWCUR🇨🇼Curaçao

Port Location

About Port of Curaçao

Also known as: Bullen Baai

This port is situated on the Schottegat, a natural harbor on the island of Curaçao. It handles a variety of vessel types including tankers, container ships, and gas carriers. The port serves as a significant hub for bunkering operations in the southern Caribbean.

Background
Curaçao, officially the Country of Curaçao, is a constituent island country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located in the southern Caribbean Sea, about 65 km (40 mi) north of Venezuela and 80 km southeast of Aruba. Curaçao includes the main island of Curaçao, and the much smaller, uninhabited island of Klein Curaçao.

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

History

Established
1954

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Body of Water
Schottegat
Latitude
12.1667°
Longitude
-69.0000°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
11821 →
GeoNames ID
11525727 →
Wikidata
Q25279 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
curacao.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Curaçao?+
The approach to Curaçao is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kaap Sint Marie Lighthouse at 3.7 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Waterfort (5.4 NM SE), Noordpunt (15.9 NM NW), Punt Kanon (17.1 NM ESE), Klein Curaçao (23.5 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Curaçao on?+
The Port of Curaçao 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 Curaçao?+
You can track vessels near Curaçao (CWCUR) 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 CWCUR on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Curaçao?+
The Port of Curaçao 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 Curaçao?+
CURACAO (UN/Locode: CWCUR), Curaçao is a seaport located at approximately 12.17000° N, -69.00000° E.
Where is the Port of Curaçao located?+
Coordinates: 12.17000° N, -69.00000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:BULLENBAY — UN/Locode: CWBUB — 12.18845° N, -69.02615° 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 Curaçao?+
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 Curaçao?+
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 Curaçao?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Pleasure Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.