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Port of Puerto Cabello

VEPBL🇻🇪Venezuela

Port Location

About Port of Puerto Cabello

Also known as: Puerto Cabello

Puerto Cabello is Venezuela's largest and busiest port, situated on the country's north coast. It serves as a vital hub for the nation's oil industry and handles significant general cargo. The harbor offers full shelter and requires compulsory pilotage.

Background
Puerto Cabello is a city on the north coast of Venezuela. It is located in Carabobo State, about 210 km west of Caracas. As of 2011, the city had a population of around 182,400. The city is home to the largest and busiest port in the country and is thus a vital cog in the country's vast oil industry. The word 'cabello' translates to 'hair'. The Spanish took to saying that the sea was so calm there that a ship could be moored to the dock with a single hair.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Elevation
34m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
U
Repair Code
U
Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
12117 →
GeoNames ID
11525739 →
Wikidata
Q995695 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
puertocabello-carabobo.gob.ve →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
VEPBL
Country
🇻🇪Venezuela
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
North Coast South America
Latitude
10.4775°
Longitude
-68.0104°

Terminals

BOLIPUERTOS PUERTO CABELLO

BOLIVARIANA DE PUERTOS, S.A. BOLIPUERTOS PUERTO CABELLO

www.bolipuertos.gob.ve →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Puerto Cabello?+
The approach to Puerto Cabello is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Fortín Solano Lighthouse at 1 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Front (1.7 NM ESE), Puerto Cabello Inner Port Range Rear (1.8 NM ESE), Isla Alcatráz (2.7 NM NE), Bahía de Turiamo (9.6 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Puerto Cabello on?+
The Port of Puerto Cabello 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 Puerto Cabello?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Cabello (VEPBL) 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 VEPBL on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Puerto Cabello?+
The Port of Puerto Cabello 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.