Port of Chiquinquirá

VECHQ🇻🇪Venezuela

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About Port of Chiquinquirá

Chiquinquirá is a port located in Venezuela's VE-V region. It serves as a maritime gateway for the area, handling various cargo types.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3745389 →
Wikidata
Q31960418 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
VE-V
Area
North Coast South America
Latitude
10.4339°
Longitude
-71.6479°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Chiquinquirá is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Rear Lighthouse at 21 NM to the N. Other aids include Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Front (21.9 NM N), Maracaibo Channel Range Rear (25.3 NM N), Isla San Carlos (34.1 NM N), Canal Interior Malecon del Este (35.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Chiquinquirá on?

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The Port of Chiquinquirá is situated on the Caribbean Sea 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 Chiquinquirá?

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You can track vessels near Chiquinquirá (VECHQ) 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 Chiquinquirá?

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The Port of Chiquinquirá is a port in VE. Its UN/LOCODE is VECHQ — 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 VECHQ 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 Chiquinquirá?

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The Port of Chiquinquirá 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.