Seaport · Curaçao
Port of Caracasbaai
Caracasbaai (Curaçao) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11800). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Curaçao
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CWCRB
- World Port Index no.
- 11800
- Coordinates
- 12.07°N, 68.87°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Curacao
- Other names
- Caracas Bay
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 320.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Liquid bulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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 | 9,430 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,810 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Caracasbaai, 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 Caracasbaai
Where is Port of Caracasbaai?
Caracasbaai (Curaçao) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 12.07°N, 68.87°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Caracasbaai?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CWCRB for Caracasbaai. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Caracasbaai?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 320.0 m for Caracasbaai. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Caracasbaai 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 Caracasbaai?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Caracasbaai 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.