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Port of Puerto de Hierro

VEPHO🇻🇪Venezuela

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About Port of Puerto de Hierro

Also known as: Puerto De Hierro

Puerto de Hierro is a Venezuelan port located on the coast of the Gulf of Paria. It serves as a facility for the handling of various cargo types. Pilotage is compulsory for vessels calling at this port.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
36m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
12275 →
GeoNames ID
11525745 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Latitude
10.6333°
Longitude
-62.1000°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Puerto de Hierro?

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The approach to Puerto de Hierro is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Puerto Hierro Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the E. Other aids include Macuro (9.7 NM E), Güiria (11.7 NM WSW), Güiria East Breakwater (11.8 NM WSW), Isla de Patos (14 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 de Hierro on?

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The Port of Puerto de Hierro 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 de Hierro?

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You can track vessels near Puerto de Hierro (VEPHO) 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 VEPHO on the live map.

Where is the Port of Puerto de Hierro?

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The Port of Puerto de Hierro is a port in VE. Its UN/LOCODE is VEPHO — 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 VEPHO 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 Puerto de Hierro?

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The Port of Puerto de Hierro 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.