Seaport · Venezuela
Port of Catia La Mar
Catia La Mar (Venezuela) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 12145). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Venezuela
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- VECLM
- World Port Index no.
- 12145
- Coordinates
- 10.60°N, 67.02°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Venezuela
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 15.5 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Navigation and port entry
- Port security
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 9,470 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,490 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,880 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Catia La Mar, 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 Catia La Mar
Where is Port of Catia La Mar?
Catia La Mar (Venezuela) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 10.60°N, 67.02°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Catia La Mar?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE VECLM for Catia La Mar. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Catia La Mar?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 7.0 m for Catia La Mar. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Catia La Mar from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,470 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,880 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include San Juan, Caucedo, Cartagena (Colombia).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Catia La Mar?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Catia La Mar 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.