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Port of Las Piedras

VELSP🇻🇪Venezuela

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About Port of Las Piedras

Also known as: Las Piedras

Las Piedras is a Venezuelan port located on the Paraguaná Peninsula. It serves as a key hub for the region's oil industry, handling crude oil and refined products. The port accommodates tankers and features facilities for oil loading and export.

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
12060 →
GeoNames ID
11525759 →
Wikidata
Q111386772 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Good

Region

Latitude
11.7000°
Longitude
-70.2167°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Las Piedras?

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The approach to Las Piedras is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Fijo Lighthouse at 0.3 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Punta Macolla (23.7 NM N), Punta Adícora (28.4 NM ENE), Punta Taima-Taima (42.6 NM ESE), Falcón Lighthouses (44.6 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Las Piedras on?

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The Port of Las Piedras 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 Las Piedras?

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You can track vessels near Las Piedras (VELSP) 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 VELSP on the live map.

Where is the Port of Las Piedras?

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The Port of Las Piedras is a port in VE. Its UN/LOCODE is VELSP — 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 VELSP 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 Las Piedras?

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The Port of Las Piedras 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.