Port of Ciudad Bolívar

VECBL🇻🇪Venezuela

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About Port of Ciudad Bolívar

Also known as: Ciudad Bolivar

This riverport on the Orinoco River serves as a key maritime gateway for eastern Venezuela. It handles general cargo and is accessible to various riverine vessels.

Background
Ciudad Bolívar, formerly known as Angostura and St. Thomas de Guyana, is the capital of Venezuela's southeastern Bolívar State. It lies at the spot where the Orinoco River narrows to about 1 mile (1.6 km) in width, is the site of the first bridge across the river, and is a major riverport for the eastern regions of Venezuela.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
37m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1764

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
VECBL
Country
🇻🇪Venezuela
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
VE-F
Area
North Coast South America
Latitude
8.1468°
Longitude
-63.5453°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11525752 →
Wikidata
Q26906 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Ciudad Bolívar on?

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The Port of Ciudad Bolívar is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in VE. 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 Ciudad Bolívar?

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You can track vessels near Ciudad Bolívar (VECBL) 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 Ciudad Bolívar?

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The Port of Ciudad Bolívar is a port in VE. Its UN/LOCODE is VECBL — 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 VECBL mean?

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The first two characters, VE, are the ISO country code for VE. 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 Ciudad Bolívar?

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The Port of Ciudad Bolívar 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.