Maracaibo (Port Code:VEMAR) is situated in Bahia de Maracaibo on the west side of the primary channel 20 miles south of San Carlos pilot station. It is a natural port and a port of entry for all terminals located on the west and east shores. A total of 12 berths are available, 8 of which are operational, primarily for general cargoes and bulk grain. The coal terminal has a Floating Storage Transfer Station (FSTS) Bulkwayuu which is permanently moored by means of chains lines in the "La Calsada" area, 10°43.5'N 071°33.5'W (see separate entry).
Approx 750 vessels visit the port annually, handling approx 1,321,000t of cargo. Max size: Harbour: Draught 10.0m. FSTS Bulkwayuu: LOA 300m, beam 44m, draught 11.2m (currently restricted to 10.8m) hatch cover airdraught 14.5m. Maraciabo Lake channel: Max draught 11.35m HW, 10.8m Medium tide, 10.2m LW (Mar 7, 2011).
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