Port of Carupano

VECUP🇻🇪Venezuela

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About Port of Carupano

Also known as: Carupano

Carupano is a historic port established in 1647 on Venezuela's Caribbean coast. It serves as a commercial center for the eastern region, handling general cargo.

Background
Carúpano is a city in the eastern Venezuelan state of Sucre. It is located on the Venezuelan Caribbean coast at the opening of two valleys, some 120 km east of the capital of Sucre, Cumaná. This city is the shire town of the Bermúdez Municipality and, according to the 2010 Venezuelan census, the municipality has a population of 173,877 inhabitants. Carúpano is considered the gateway to the Paria Peninsula and its main commercial and financial center.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
10m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1647

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
North Coast South America
Latitude
10.6750°
Longitude
-63.2497°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11525743 →
Wikidata
Q153511 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
alcaldiabermudez.com.ve →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Carupano is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Puerto Santo Lighthouse at 32.2 NM to the E. Other aids include Morro De Chacopata (33.2 NM W), Punta Ballena (36.7 NM WNW), Hilton Marina Entrance (38 NM WNW), Hilton Marina (38.1 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Carupano on?

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The Port of Carupano 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 Carupano?

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You can track vessels near Carupano (VECUP) 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 Carupano?

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The Port of Carupano is a port in VE. Its UN/LOCODE is VECUP — 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 VECUP 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 Carupano?

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The Port of Carupano 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.