Curacao · North America · CWWIL

Willemstad

Coastal (Breakwater) · Medium harbour · Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean

Port information

Channel depth
14 m
Anchorage depth
12 m
Berth depth
14 m
Tide range
0.6 m
Max vessel draught
13.7 m
Water
salt
Likely soil (estimate)
Sand, Silt / mud
Position
12.117, -68.933

Dredgers that can do the job here

  • TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Small–medium (1,000–5,000 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.