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: Moderate
- Drydock type: Small
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 VIANA DO CASTELO port (PTVDC) — Portugal
Key information on VIANA DO CASTELO Port.
VIANA DO CASTELO (UN/Locode: PTVDC), Portugal is a seaport located at approximately 41.68768° N, -8.83310° E.
What type of vessels VIANA DO CASTELO Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (67.19%), Other (25%), Tanker (4.69%) and Passenger (3.13%).
Where is VIANA DO CASTELO Port located?
Coordinates: 41.68768° N, -8.83310° E.
- LEIXOES — UN/Locode: PTLEI — 41.18399° N, -8.69449° E
- VIGO — UN/Locode: ESVGO — 42.24150° N, -8.72124° E
- PORTO — UN/Locode: PTOPO — 41.14407° N, -8.64143° E
What are the key facilities and depths at VIANA DO CASTELO Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Tide Gate and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 20.1m - 21.3m and cargo pier depth 21.6m - 22.9m.
What restrictions apply at VIANA DO CASTELO Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply 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: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do VIANA DO CASTELO Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 166; max beam: 28; max draft: 10.1; max DWT: 28,450; max GT: 20973; max NT: 10262; min LOA: 16; min beam: 5; min draft: 3.9; min DWT: 2031; min GT: 1742; min NT: 580 and build year: 1984.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | PTVDC |
| Latitude / Longitude | 41.69º, -8.83º |
| Country | Portugal |
| Channel Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 20.1m - 21.3m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 21.6m - 22.9m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | - |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Tide Gate |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
