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Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad)
Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad) (Aruba) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11840). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Aruba
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AWORJ
- World Port Index no.
- 11840
- Coordinates
- 12.52°N, 70.03°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Aruba
- 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Max vessel length | 340.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 38.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ro-ro
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage 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) | 9,400 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,410 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,790 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad), 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 Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad)
Where is Port of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad)?
Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad) (Aruba) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 12.52°N, 70.03°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad)?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AWORJ for Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad). Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad)?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 340.0 m, beam 38.0 m, draft 9.9 m for Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad). Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad) from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,400 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,790 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Cartagena (Colombia), Caucedo, San Juan.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad)?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Paarden Baai - (Oranjestad) 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.