The Port of Willemstad is the main and largest port of Curaçao, housing a wide variety of maritime facilities for all types of vessels. The entrance channel to this port, the St. Anna Bay, is situated in Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao. Cruise ships and other vessels dock at the Megapier Cruise Terminal at the entrance of the bay and at (cruise) terminals located at the Otrobanda side of the bay. At the end of its entry lies the Schottegat area, which houses the main facilities of the port including the region’s largest oil refinery and dry-dock, an economic zone area, the container terminal and cargo wharves. All these facilities are located directly in the harbor.


Berths: There are berths on both sides of the St. Anna Bay, North of the pontoon bridge, with depths varying from 5.4 to 10.0m alongside, generally used for bunkering and passenger ships. The Megapier Jetty lies 200 meters to the west of the St. Anna Bay and has a draft of 15m directly in front of the jetty. Being outside the bay, the Megapier Cruise Terminal is not subject to the St. Anna Bay restrictions.

Cargo facilities: The container terminal has a draft of 12.2m and is equipped with 2 gantry cranes with a capacity of 50t and has a rated throughput of 30 to 35 moves per hour, with an outreach of 37.49m and a back reach of 16.15m. General cargo is handled with the ship’s gear. The facility can accommodate Ro/Ro and Lo/Lo.

Storage facilities: There are several covered and open storage spaces available on the wharves to load or unload ships, mainly dry cargo.

Repair and maintenance: A wide range of facilities and services, are available by way of dry and wet operations with a maximum allowable depth of 10m. Maximum graving dock dimensions are 280m x 48m. Conversions and engineering are supported by international standards.

Bunker facilities: Seven berths are equipped to supply all fuel-grades and ex-pipe bunker facilities are available at nine jetties. Fresh water is available at most berths and jetties.

Barges: There are several barges available.

Ballast/slop reception: Available. Slops containing chemicals will under no circumstances be accepted on shore.