Port of Puerto Carenero

The approach to Puerto Carenero is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Isla Farallón Centinela Lighthouse at 17 NM to the N. Other aids include La Sabana (17.1 NM WNW), Anzoátegui State (Puerto la Cruz Area) Lighthouses (33.5 NM SE), Punta Camuri-Grande (39.3 NM W), Marina de Caraballeda Inner Breakwater (43.8 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Puerto Carenero 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.

You can track vessels near Puerto Carenero (VEPCO) 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 VEPCO on the live map.

The Port of Puerto Carenero is a port in VE. Its UN/LOCODE is VEPCO — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Puerto Carenero 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.