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Port of El Palito

VEELP🇻🇪Venezuela

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About Port of El Palito

Also known as: El Palito

El Palito is a Venezuelan port located on the Caribbean coast. It serves as a facility for various vessel types and is equipped with tugs and a drydock.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Elevation
2m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
12117 →
GeoNames ID
11525738 →
Wikidata
Q111386988 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
North Coast South America
Latitude
10.4975°
Longitude
-68.1365°

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of El Palito?

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The approach to El Palito is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Fortín Solano Lighthouse at 7.4 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Front (9.3 NM ESE), Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Rear (9.3 NM ESE), Isla Alcatráz (9.5 NM E), Bahía de Turiamo (17.1 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of El Palito on?

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The Port of El Palito 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 El Palito?

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You can track vessels near El Palito (VEELP) 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 VEELP on the live map.

Where is the Port of El Palito?

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The Port of El Palito is a port in VE. Its UN/LOCODE is VEELP — 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 VEELP 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 El Palito?

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The Port of El Palito 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.