Seaport · Curaçao
Port of Bullen Baai
Bullen Baai (Curaçao) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11820). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Curaçao
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CWBUB
- World Port Index no.
- 11820
- Coordinates
- 12.18°N, 69.03°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Curacao
- Other names
- Curacao Oil Terminal
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 21.6 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 23.2 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 28.7 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Liquid bulk
- Oil terminal
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 9,410 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,420 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,810 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bullen Baai, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 148 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume II.
Frequently asked questions about Bullen Baai
Where is Port of Bullen Baai?
Bullen Baai (Curaçao) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 12.18°N, 69.03°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bullen Baai?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CWBUB for Bullen Baai. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Bullen Baai?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 28.7 m for Bullen Baai. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Bullen Baai from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,410 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,810 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Caucedo, Cartagena (Colombia), San Juan.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bullen Baai?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bullen Baai through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.