01

Reliability

Maracaibo Lake

Latin America’s largest lake, a top global hub for oil, gas, coal, grains, and scraps.

02

Efficiency

Puerto Cabello

Venezuela’s most vital port, driving the economy through oil, gasoline, gas, grains, chemicals, and containers.

03

Commitment

La Guaira

A strategic port just 30 km from Caracas, near Simón Bolívar Airport.

04

Success

Puerto la Cruz

A vibrant industrial and commercial hub in Anzoátegui State, thriving on trade, finance, and fishing.

Port Area Layout

General information

OPERATION TYPE Self Loading - Discharging or Assisted
CARGO HANDLED Containers, grains, general
PORT OPERATORS Bolipuerto, Phoenix
WATER DENSITY 0.998 – 1.001
VESSEL RESOURCES Ship's Gear - Clamshell
DOCKS TO WEIGHT SCALE 300-600 mts
CARGO RATE Grains 2000-3000 mt/day / Pipes 1500-2000 mt/day Project cargo 500-1000 mt/day (Subject on contract)
SHORE RESOURCES hoppers, clamshell, forklift, Kalmar, transport, weight system, cargo storage (silos) (Subject on contract)

Services

FRESH WATER Available ex trucks
SHIP'S PROVISTION Available - ship's chandlers must be hire
BUNKERS Available - off shore Mararcaibo
UNDERWATER INSPECTION Available- compulsory
REPAIRS AND STORE Minors
GARBAGE Available through the ship provider
OTHER INSPECTIONS Draff survey, bunker survey, hull condition, on & off hire bunker survey, ballast analyze, tally , security guard
  • 2 Tugboats for vessels with LOA over 136 mts at conventional piers
  • 3 tugboats used for vessels assigned to grains piers
  • Maneuvering restricted at night
  • Vessels assigned at piers 11 and 12 are to berth with favourable current
Facilities Berth Nº Berth Length Max LOA Max Draft Max Beam Max Airdraft
General Cargo Dock N° 5 135 No Restrictions 5.6 N/A No Restrictions
General Cargo Dock N° 5A 60 No Restrictions 5.6 N/A No Restrictions
Project Cargo Dock N° 6 180 No Restrictions 6.30 N/A No Restrictions
Project Cargo Dock N° 7 185 No Restrictions 7.62 N/A No Restrictions
Containers Dock N° 8 200 No Restrictions 9.20 N/A No Restrictions
Containers Dock N° 9 160 No Restrictions 7.40 N/A No Restrictions
Grain Cargoes Dock N° 10 170 No Restrictions 8.38 N/A No Restrictions
Grain Cargoes Dock N° 11 185 No Restrictions 8.74 N/A No Restrictions
Grain Cargoes Dock N° 12 185 No Restrictions 9.85 N/A No Restrictions

General information

OPERATION TYPE Self-Loaded(Unload)-Assited
DOCK BOTTOM Soft-Mud
WATER DENSITY 0.997 - 1.009
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS Draff survey, bunker survey, hull condition, on & off hire bunker survey, ballast analyze

Services

UNDERWATER INSPECTION LIQ / SOL
ACCESS AND SECURITY LIQ / SOL
FRESH WATER LIQ / SOL
NITROGENE SUPPLY LIQ / SOL
Cargoes:
  • Ethylene
  • Propylene
  • Propane
  • Butane
  • Ammonia andryho
  • Urea in bags
  • Urea in bulk
  • Caustic Soda
  • Salt in bulk
  • Styrene
  • MVC
  • Fresh Water
  • Nitrogen
  • Octene
  • EDC
  • General Cargo
  • Hexane
  • Buteno 1
  • Mineral Oil
  • Pirolitic gasoline
  • Heavy Oil
Facilities Berth Nº Max Draft Deadweight Max LOA Max Beam Max Moulded Lenght Section Berth (mts) Width Deck of Berth (mts) Heigh Deck of Berth (nmmm)
Solid Dock North Pier Urea in Bulk 9.45 50,000 200 (*) (*) 224 10.35 3.53
Solid Dock South Pier Urea in Bags 9.45 50,000 250 N/A N/A 297 10.35 3.53
Solid Dock South Pier General Cargo 9.45 50,000 200 N/A N/A 225 10.35 3.53
Liquid Dock North Pier 9.45 50,000 240 N/A (***) 264 4.50 3.60
Liquid Dock South Pier 9.45 50,000 240 N/A (***) 264 4.50 3.60
Salt - 5.49 10,000 83 N/A N/A 111 13.20 5.53
Heavy Cargo - 9.45 Unlimited 60 N/A N/A 90 - 1

General information

OPERATION TYPE Self Loading
CARGO HANDLED Coal, Cement, Clinker
PORT OPERATORS Latinoamericana de Carbon, Caneveca, Carbones del Zulia
WATER DENSITY 0.998 - 1
VESSEL RESOURCES Ship's gears, Mooring Lines, Clamshell (Subject on contract)
DOCKS TO SHIPS Palmarejo / El Bajo: 20min La Estacada: 2Hrs
CARGO RATE 8000 - 12000 MT / 24 hrs
SHORE RESOURCES 3 - 5 barges of 1000-1500 MT C/U

Services

FRESH WATER Available Exbarge
SHIP'S PROVISTION Available - Ship's chandlers must be hire
BUNKERS Available - Off shore Mararcaibo
UNDERWATER INSPECTION Available - Compulsory
REPAIRS AND STORE Minors
GARBAGE Available - Compulsory
OTHER INSPECTIONS Draff survey, bunker survey, hull condition, on & off hire bunker survey, ballast analyze
  • The official channel draft is set at 10.35 meters. However, due to the presence of shifting dense mud near the channel exit and strong currents caused by high tides, pilots recommend a more conservative approach, as outlined in the restriction table below
  • Vessel sailing with hightide must use tugboats to turn around vessel to be place at channel
Facilities Anchorage Point Nº MAX LOA Max Beam Max Draft at Channel Max Sailing Draft Max Airdraft
La Estacada 1 No Restrictions No Restrictions 10.35 mts (high tide) 10.10 mts / 28 mts beam 10.00 mts/ over 28 mts beam suggested draft by pilots No Restrictions
El Bajo 3 No Restrictions No Restrictions 10.35 mts (high tide) 10.10 mts / 28 mts beam 10.00 mts/ over 28 mts beam suggested draft by pilots 42 mtrs
Palmarejo 1 No Restrictions No Restrictions 10.35 mtrs (high tide) 10.10 mts / 28 mts beam 10.00 mts/ over 28 mts beam suggested draft by pilots 42 mtrs

General information

OPERATION TYPE Self Loading - Discharging or Assisted
CARGO HANDLED Coal, Cement, Clinker, Sugar
PORT OPERATORS Bolipuerto
WATER DENSITY 0.998 – 1.001
VESSEL RESOURCES Ship's gears - Clamshell (Subject on contract)
DOCKS TO WEIGHT SCALE 300-600 mts
CARGO RATE 8000 - 12000 MT / 24 hrs
SHORE RESOURCES Ship's gears - Clamshell (Subject on contract). Crane outreach needed At least 11 - 14 mts outreach

Services

FRESH WATER Available at Berth
SHIP'S PROVISTION Available - Ship's chandlers must be hire
BUNKERS Available - Off shore Mararcaibo
UNDERWATER INSPECTION Available - Compulsory
REPAIRS AND STORE Minors
GARBAGE Available - Compulsory
OTHER INSPECTIONS Draff survey, bunker survey, hull condition, on & off hire bunker survey, ballast analyze, tally , security guard
  • 2 Tugboats used to open vessel off berth
  • 2 tugboats used on each maneuvers in/out
Facilities Berth Nº MAX LOA Max Bean Max Draft Max Airdraft
NORTH Dock N° 1 180 Previous port authorities approval 9 42 mtrs
SOUTH Dock N° 1 180 Previous port authorities approval 6 42 mtrs
Port Area Layout

General information

OPERATION TYPE Self Loading - Discharging or Assisted
CARGO HANDLED Containers, Grains, General Cargo
PORT OPERATORS Bolipuerto, Sogebusa, Servicios Colonial, Globalagro, Nautilus Int, Grupo Ferrer
WATER DENSITY 1025 Salt watter
VESSEL RESOURCES Ship's Gear - Clamshell (Subject on contract)
DOCKS TO WEIGHT SCALE 300-600 mts
CARGO RATE Grains 5000-8000 mt/day / Pipes 1500-2000 mt/day General Cargo 500-1000 mt/day (Subject on contract)
SHORE RESOURCES hoppers, clamshell, forklift, Kalmar, transport, weight system, cargo storage (silos) (Subject on contract)

Services

FRESH WATER Available ex trucks
SHIP'S PROVISTION Available - ship's chandlers must be hire
BUNKERS Available - Trucks
UNDERWATER INSPECTION Available - Compulsory
REPAIRS AND STORE Minors
GARBAGE Available - Compulsory
OTHER INSPECTIONS Draff survey, bunker survey, hull condition, on & off hire bunker survey, ballast analyze, tally , security guard
  • 3 Tugs to be use for vessels over 210 mts LOA (Docks N° 8,9)
  • 3 Tugs to be use for vessels over 170 mts LOA and/or 9.3 mts Draft (Docks N° 10,11)
  • 3 Tugs to be use for vessels over 210 mts LOA and/or 10 mts Draft (Docks N° 22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29.30,31,32)
Facilities Berth Nº Berth Length Max LOA Max Draft Max Beam Max Airdraft
Launches Dock N° 1 136 150 9.2 No Restrictions No Restrictions
Tugs Dock N° 2 136 150 9.2 No Restrictions No Restrictions
Passenger Vessel Dock N° 3 155 150 9.2 No Restrictions No Restrictions
General Cargo Ro / Ro Dock N° 4 145 150 9.2 No Restrictions No Restrictions
General Cargo Ro / Ro Dock N° 5 150 150 9.2 No Restrictions No Restrictions
General Cargo Ro / Ro Dock N° 6 150 200 9.2 No Restrictions No Restrictions
General Cargo Ro / Ro Dock N° 7 150 200 9.2 No Restrictions No Restrictions
General Cargo Ro / Ro Dock N° 8 173 250 9.5 No Restrictions No Restrictions
General Cargo Ro / Ro Dock N° 9 173 250 9.5 No Restrictions No Restrictions
General Cargo Ro / Ro Dock N° 10 175 175 9.3 No Restrictions No Restrictions
General Cargo Ro / Ro Dock N° 11 175 175 9.3 No Restrictions No Restrictions
General Cargo Ro / Ro Dock N° 12 260 160 9.2 No Restrictions No Restrictions
Coastal Dock N° 13 130 130 9.2 No Restrictions No Restrictions
Containers Dock N° 22 184 270 10.6 No Restrictions No Restrictions
Containers Dock N° 23 184 270 10.6 No Restrictions No Restrictions
Containers Dock N° 24 184 230 10.2 No Restrictions No Restrictions
Containers Dock N° 24A 300 175 10.2 No Restrictions No Restrictions
Containers Dock N° 25 205 230 10.2 No Restrictions No Restrictions
Containers Dock N° 26 205 270 10.6 No Restrictions No Restrictions
Containers Dock N° 27 205 270 10.6 No Restrictions No Restrictions
Grain Cargo Dock N° 28 200 260 10.6 No Restrictions No Restrictions
Grain Cargo Dock N° 29 200 260 10.6 No Restrictions No Restrictions
Grain Cargo Dock N° 30 200 260 10.6 No Restrictions No Restrictions
Grain Cargo Dock N° 31 203 230 10.5 No Restrictions No Restrictions
Grain Cargo Dock N° 32 203 230 10.2 No Restrictions No Restrictions

General information

OPERATION TYPE Self Loading - Discharging or Assisted
CARGO HANDLED Containers, Grains, General Cargo
PORT OPERATORS Ocamar, Mercaduana
WATER DENSITY 1025 Salt watter
VESSEL RESOURCES Ship's Gear - Clamshell (Subject on contract)
DOCKS TO WEIGHT SCALE 300-600 mts
CARGO RATE Grains 5000-8000 mt/day / Pipes 1500-2000 mt/day General Cargo 500-1000 mt/day (Subject on contract)
SHORE RESOURCES hoppers, clamshell, forklift, Kalmar, transport, weight system, cargo storage (silos) (Subject on contract)

Services

FRESH WATER Available ex trucks
SHIP'S PROVISTION Available - ship's chandlers must be hire
BUNKERS Available - Trucks
UNDERWATER INSPECTION Available - Compulsory
REPAIRS AND STORE Minors
GARBAGE Available - Compulsory
OTHER INSPECTIONS Draff survey, bunker survey, hull condition, on & off hire bunker survey, ballast analyze, tally , security guard
  • 3 Tugs to be use for vessels over 160 mts LOA or 9.50 mts Draft
  • Night maneuvers are prohibited but not limited to special permits granted by the harbor master, subject to time and conditions such as lighting and fenders
Facilities Berth Nº Berth Length Max LOA Max Draft Max Beam Max Airdraft
General / Granel Cargo Dock N° 39 - T4 180 180 10 No Restrictions No Restrictions
General / Granel Cargo Dock N° 40 - T3 180 180 10 No Restrictions No Restrictions
General / Granel Cargo Dock N° 41 - T2 180 180 10.30 No Restrictions No Restrictions
General / Granel Cargo Dock N° 42 - T1 180 180 9.8 No Restrictions No Restrictions

General information

OPERATION TYPE Direct discharge to trucks and/or to shore Tanks (restricted)
CARGO HANDLED Liquids, Chemical products, Vegetable oils
PORT OPERATORS Terquinca
WATER DENSITY 1025 Salt watter
VESSEL RESOURCES Connection
DOCKS TO WEIGHT SCALE N/A
CARGO RATE 2000 / 2500
SHORE RESOURCES Hoses connection 4, 6 and 8 inches

Services

FRESH WATER Available ex trucks
SHIP'S PROVISTION Available - ship's chandlers must be hire
BUNKERS Available ex trucks
UNDERWATER INSPECTION Available - Compulsory
REPAIRS AND STORE Minors
GARBAGE Available - Compulsory
OTHER INSPECTIONS Draff survey, bunker survey, hull condition, on & off hire bunker survey, ballast analyze, tally , security guard
  • 3 tugboats used for vessels with LOA starting 155 mts and 8.50 meters draft, night berthing maneuver will be subject to the lighting and fenders conditions (Dock N° 37)
  • 3 tugboats used for vessels with LOA starting 160mts or 9.50 mts draft, night berthing maneuver will be subject to the lighting and fenders conditions (Docks N° 38)
Facilities Berth Nº Berth Length Max LOA Max Draft Max Beam Max Airdraft
Liquid / Chemical Dock N° 37 175 160 9 No Restrictions No Restrictions
General / Granel Cargo Dock N° 38 180 170 9.8 No Restrictions No Restrictions

General information

OPERATION TYPE Discharging direct to trucks / shore tanks
CARGO HANDLED Liquids, Chemical, Fertilizer, Oils and Grains
PORT OPERATORS Vopak, Segramar
WATER DENSITY 1025 Salt watter
VESSEL RESOURCES Ship's Gear - Connections (Subject on contract)
DOCKS TO WEIGHT SCALE N/A
CARGO RATE Fertilizer 3000-4000 / Liquid 3000-4000 / Grains 7000-8000 (Subject on contract)
SHORE RESOURCES Cranes, Clamshell, Coveyorbelt, Connections 4, 6, 8, 12 ichs, Hoses, Storega shore tanks (Subject on contract)

Services

FRESH WATER Available - Trucks / shore pipes lines
SHIP'S PROVISTION Available - Ship's chandlers must be hire
BUNKERS No allowed
UNDERWATER INSPECTION Available - Compulsory
REPAIRS AND STORE Minors
GARBAGE Available - Compulsory
OTHER INSPECTIONS Draff survey, Bunker survey, Hull condition, On & off hire bunker survey, Ballast analyze, Tally, Security guard
  • The use of two tugs is mandatory.
  • Berthing maneuvers are subject to meteorological conditions and light buoy status, permitted only when wind force is below 15 knots.
  • Sailing is allowed at any time, subject to meteorological and light buoy conditions.
Berth Nº Max DeadWeight Max LOA Max Draft Max Beam Max Airdraft
Dock A 11000 125 7.16 No Restrictions No Restrictions
Dock B 40000 220 11.4 No Restrictions No Restrictions
Dock C 40000 220 11.4 No Restrictions No Restrictions
Port Area Layout

General information

OPERATION TYPE Self Loading - Discharging or Assisted
CARGO HANDLED Bulk, Containers, Project, Car-carrier ships and General cargoes.
PORT OPERATORS Puerto Sucre
WATER DENSITY 1025 Salt watter
VESSEL RESOURCES Ship's gears - Clamshell (Subject on contract)
DOCKS TO WEIGHT SCALE 500-800 mts
CARGO RATE Containers 11-13 hrs / Grains 2000-2500 mt day / General Cargo 250-350 mt day por gang (Subject on contrac)
SHORE RESOURCES Hoppers, Clamshell, Forklift, Kalmar, Transport, Weight system, (Subject on contract)

Services

FRESH WATER Available ex trucks
SHIP'S PROVISTION Available - Ship's chandlers must be hire
BUNKERS No allowed
UNDERWATER INSPECTION Available - Compulsory
REPAIRS AND STORE Minors
GARBAGE Available - Ship's chandlers
OTHER INSPECTIONS Draff survey, bunker survey, hull condition, on & off hire bunker survey, ballast analyze, tally , security guard
  • Coastal / Small boats (Docks Sur N° 9,10,11,12,13)
  • Out of order (Docks Sur N° 14)
  • Currently no tenders but wheels act as protection (Docks N° 18,19)
Facilities Berth Nº MAX LOA Max Bean Max Draft Max Airdraft
Roll on-Roll off Dock NORTH N° 1 140 No Restriction 11,5 No Restriction
Grain / General Cargo Dock NORTH N° 2 140 No Restriction 11 No Restriction
Containers / Bulk Cargo Dock NORTH N° 3 176 No Restriction 10.5 No Restriction
Containers / Bulk Cargo Dock NORTH N° 4 176 No Restriction 10.5 No Restriction
Containers / Bulk Cargo Dock NORTH N° 5 176 No Restriction 10.5 No Restriction
Containers / Bulk Cargo Dock NORTH N° 6 155 No Restriction 9.5 No Restriction
Containers / Bulk Cargo Dock NORTH N° 7 155 No Restriction 9 No Restriction
Grains Silos Dock NORTH N° 8 200 No Restriction 8,5 No Restriction
Out of Order Dock Sur N° 9 136 No Restriction - No Restriction
Out of Order Dock Sur N° 10 161 No Restriction - No Restriction
Out of Order Dock Sur N° 11 161 No Restriction - No Restriction
Out of Order Dock Sur N° 12 136 No Restriction - No Restriction
Out of Order Dock Sur N° 13 136 No Restriction - No Restriction
Out of Order Dock Sur N° 14 133 No Restriction - No Restriction
Tourists / Boats Dock Sur N° 15 168 No Restriction 8 No Restriction
General Cargo / Bulk Cargo Dock Sur N° 16 180 No Restriction 8,5 No Restriction
General Cargo / Bulk Cargo Dock Sur N° 17 180 No Restriction 9 No Restriction
General Cargo / Bulk Cargo Dock Sur N° 18 180 No Restriction 9 No Restriction
General Cargo / Bulk Cargo Dock Sur N° 19 180 No Restriction 8,5 No Restriction
Tourists / Boats Dock N° 20 168 No Restriction 7,5 No Restriction
Tourists / Boats Dock N° 21 160 No Restriction 8 No Restriction
Tugs Dock N° 22 160 No Restriction 9.5 No Restriction
Tugs / Navy vessel Dock N° 23 171 No Restriction 10.5 No Restriction
Tugs / Navy vessel Dock N° 24 171 No Restriction 10 No Restriction
Port Area Layout

General information

OPERATION TYPE Self Loading - Discharging or Assisted
CARGO HANDLED Containers, grains, general
PORT OPERATORS Bolipuerto
WATER DENSITY 1025 Salt watter
VESSEL RESOURCES Ship's gears - Clamshell (Subject on contract)
DOCKS TO WEIGHT SCALE 500-800 mts
CARGO RATE Containers 11-13 hrs / Grains 1500-2000 mt day / General cargo 250-350 mt day (Subject on contract)
SHORE RESOURCES hoppers, clamshell, forklift, Kalmar, transport, weight system, cargo storage (silos) (Subject on contract)

Services

FRESH WATER Available ex trucks
SHIP'S PROVISTION Available - Ship's chandlers must be hire
BUNKERS Available - trucks, barges
UNDERWATER INSPECTION Available - Compulsory
REPAIRS AND STORE Minors
GARBAGE Available - Ship's chandlers must be hire
OTHER INSPECTIONS Draff survey, bunker survey, hull condition, on & off hire bunker survey, ballast analyze, tally , security guard
2 tugs to be used for vessels over 136mts LOA compulsory (subject to the pilot final decision)
Facilities Berth Nº Berth Length Max Bean Max Draft Max Airdraft
Small boats Dock M1 116 No Restriction 7,5 No Restriction
Small boats, Passengers transport Dock M2 116 No Restriction 7,5 No Restriction
General cargo, Bulk, Possibly Ro-Ro type Dock M3 160 No Restriction 9.8 No Restriction
General cargo, Bulk, Possibly Ro-Ro type Dock M4 160 No Restriction 10 No Restriction
General cargo, Bulk, Container, Project loads, car-carrier Dock M5 200 No Restriction 10.3 No Restriction
General cargo, Bulk, Container, Project loads, car-carrier Dock M6 200 No Restriction 10.6 No Restriction

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