Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Limited
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about FARO port (PTFAO) — Portugal
Key information on FARO Port.
FARO (UN/Locode: PTFAO), Portugal is a seaport located at approximately 37.01510° N, -7.93640° E.
What type of vessels FARO Port handles?
Port usage is Tanker (46.84%), Other (32.11%), Cargo (15.79%) and Passenger (5.26%).
Where is FARO Port located?
Coordinates: 37.01510° N, -7.93640° E.
- GUADIANA — UN/Locode: PTVRE — 37.19494° N, -7.41377° E
- PORTIMAO — UN/Locode: PTPRM — 37.12719° N, -8.52926° E
- ISLA CRISTINA — UN/Locode: ESZGA — 37.19644° N, -7.32795° E
What are the key facilities and depths at FARO Port?
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 4.9m - 6.1m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 6.04 m.
What restrictions apply at FARO Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: not available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do FARO Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo and Ro Ro. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 300; max beam: 63; max draft: 18.11; max DWT: 206,331; max GT: 116581; max NT: 66443; min LOA: 4; min beam: 2; min draft: 1.8; min DWT: 137; min GT: 309; min NT: 199 and build year: 1959.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | PTFAO |
| Latitude / Longitude | 37.02º, -7.94º |
| Country | Portugal |
| Channel Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 23.2m - OVER |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Oil Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 6.04 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | River Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
