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Port of Paraguana Refinery Center

VEPRC🇻🇪Venezuela

Port Location

About Port of Paraguana Refinery Center

Also known as: Punta Cardon

This port serves the Paraguana Refinery Center, a major oil processing facility in Venezuela. It handles crude oil and refined petroleum products, primarily for export. The port accommodates large tankers and features specialized loading and unloading infrastructure.

Background
Punta Cardón is a town and parish in the Carirubana autonomous municipality of Falcón state, Venezuela.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
24m

Operations & Services

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

History

Established
1787

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Good

Region

Latitude
11.6167°
Longitude
-70.2333°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
12060 →
GeoNames ID
11525736 →
Wikidata
Q3410865 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Paraguana Refinery Center?+
The approach to Paraguana Refinery Center is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Fijo Lighthouse at 5 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Punta Macolla (28.8 NM N), Punta Adícora (32 NM NE), Falcón Lighthouses (40.6 NM SW), Punta Taima-Taima (42.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Paraguana Refinery Center on?+
The Port of Paraguana Refinery Center 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 Paraguana Refinery Center?+
You can track vessels near Paraguana Refinery Center (VEPRC) 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 VEPRC on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Paraguana Refinery Center?+
The Port of Paraguana Refinery Center 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.