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.
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.
Who are the ship suppliers at FARO Port?
Ship suppliers include Whale Maritime.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| 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 |
