Seaport · Venezuela
Puerto Miranda
Puerto Miranda (Venezuela) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 12035). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Venezuela
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- VEMIV
- World Port Index no.
- 12035
- Coordinates
- 10.77°N, 71.57°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Canal or lake
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- 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 | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 5.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 277.4 m |
| Max vessel draft | 11.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Liquid bulk
- Oil terminal
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
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) | 9,510 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,530 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,910 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto Miranda, with full port guides:
- Cartagena (Colombia) · 230 nm
- Caucedo · 470 nm
- Balboa · 490 nm
- Colón (Manzanillo, Cristóbal, CCT) · 500 nm
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 Miranda
Where is Puerto Miranda?
Puerto Miranda (Venezuela) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 10.77°N, 71.57°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Miranda?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE VEMIV for Puerto Miranda. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Puerto Miranda?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 277.4 m, draft 11.4 m for Puerto Miranda. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Puerto Miranda from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,510 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,910 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Cartagena (Colombia), Caucedo, Balboa.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Puerto Miranda?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto Miranda 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.