Seaport · Venezuela
Puerto Borburata
Puerto Borburata (Venezuela) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 12130). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Venezuela
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- VEBOR
- World Port Index no.
- 12130
- Coordinates
- 10.48°N, 67.98°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Venezuela
- Other names
- Barburata
- 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 | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 175.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 21.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Liquid bulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radio
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) | 9,490 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,510 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,900 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto Borburata, 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 Puerto Borburata
Where is Puerto Borburata?
Puerto Borburata (Venezuela) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 10.48°N, 67.98°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Borburata?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE VEBOR for Puerto Borburata. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Puerto Borburata?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 175.0 m, beam 21.0 m, draft 9.4 m for Puerto Borburata. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Puerto Borburata from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,490 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,900 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 Puerto Borburata?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto Borburata 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.