Building towards the Future

Caracas Bay is located on Curaçao’s southern coast, 8 km southeast of the capital Willemstad. The bay is easily accessible from the open sea and ideal for berthing large vessels and other floating objects. This makes it highly suitable for (long-term) lay-up and service calls.

Thanks to the cThanks to the crystal-clear water, more and more shipowners use Caracas Bay to perform inspections, repairs and underwater services.

The natural, deepwater bay features two The natural, deepwater bay features two sheltered deep-sea piers that can accommodate ships of every type and size, including passenger vessels. Both piers are naturally protected from wind and sea.

Facility/Service Details

Berths: Two berths, both 13.7 m deep; max. LOA is 320 m

Repair and Maintenance: Repairs can be performed on site

Cargo Facilities: Lighters and stevedores can be transported from Willemstad

Bunker Service: Fuel and fresh water can be supplied from Willemstad by barge

Ballast/slop reception: Reception ex-barge can be arranged.

Other seOther services: A range of marine services can be provided at the facility, including fumigation, waste management, tug services, barges, underwater services, and more

Caracas Bay Jetties

Safe mooring location available in Curaçao

Location benefits

Building towards the Future

St. Michiel’s Bay is located on Curaçao’s

southern coast, 8 km west of the capital

Willemstad. It offers a sheltered deep bay

with clear and safe waters, making it

suitable for (long-term) lay-up and service

calls. It is ideal for carrying out

underwater services and minor repairs.

Vessels with dangerous cargoes can also Vessels with dangerous cargoes can also

be anchored here. The many benefits for

shipowners include: availability of

maintenance and repair supplies and

companies, attractive harbor rates, and

close proximity to the shore.

Facility/Service DetailsMooring Buoy (SMB): Located 198 m offshore at a depth of 39.6 m. The buoy is 2.7 m high and 5.48 m wide. It is chained to two shore anchors with two 120 mm stud link chains, and has two hooks to tie up the vessel. It is equipped with a load monitor. Max. DWT is 350,000.

Repair and Maintenance: Repairs can be performed using barges from Willemstad.

Cargo Cargo Facilities: Lighters can transfer cargo (limited amounts)

Bunker Service: Fuel and fresh water can be supplied from Willemstad by barge

Ballast/slop reception: Available by barge

Other services: A range of marine services can be provided at the facility, including fumigation, waste management, tug services, barges, underwater services, and more

St. Michiel Single Mooring Buoy

Safe mooring location available in Curaçao

Location benefits