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Ports in Curaçao
NaviBoss has port guides for 4 ports in Curaçao, 4 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA IV, buoyage follows IALA region B.
All 4 ports in Curaçao
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullen Bay | CWBUB | Yes | — | NAVAREA IV |
| Caracas Bay | CWCRB | Yes | — | NAVAREA IV |
| Fuik Bay | CWFUI | Yes | 4.3 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Willemstad | CWWIL | Yes | 15.0 m | NAVAREA IV |
Navigational warnings
Curaçao's waters are in NAVAREA IV. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Curaçao
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to ports in Curacao should expect to provide information regarding:
1. ETA and pilotage.
2. Vessel particulars.
3. Crew/passenger details.
4. Stores details.
5. Safety and class.
6. Insurance and security.
7. Manifests.
8. Dangerous goods.
9. Waste and MARPOL declarations.
10. Customs and immigration.
11. Health and sanitary.
12. Agent details.
Please see -
https://curports.com/our-ports/port-access-procedures/
Please refer to individual port pre-arrival for further details.
ISPS (ship and port security)
Curacao is now a new constituent country of the Netherlands.
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +599 9. · Netherland Antilles Guilder/Florin (ANG or NAFI), US Dollar, Euro.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Curaçao
How many ports in Curaçao have a NaviBoss port guide?
4 ports, 4 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Curaçao in?
Curaçao's ports lie in NAVAREA IV (4). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Curaçao use?
IALA region B: red to starboard when entering harbour.
What time zone are Curaçao's ports in?
UTC−4, with no summer time.
Which port in Curaçao takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Willemstad: its deepest listed berth takes 15.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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