Venezuela · South America · VE PCN

Punta Cardon

Open Roadstead · Small harbour · Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean

Port information

Channel depth
—
Anchorage depth
17.1 m
Berth depth
7.9 m
Tide range
—
Max vessel draught
13.7 m
Water
salt
Likely soil (estimate)
Sand, Silt / mud
Position
11.633, -70.233

Dredgers that can do the job here

  • TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Medium–jumbo (5,000 m³+)

    Loose sand or silt in open water. Can work while ships keep moving and carry spoil long distances.

  • WIDWater injection · Water injection

    Cheap upkeep for fine silt in channels with a current.