Angra do Heroismo

1. Angra do Heroismo pilot boarding place Pilot boards38°38.1′N 027°12.5′W

Size limits

LOA 110m, draught 7.0m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Mean spring range 1.3m. Mean neap range approx 0.6m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The harbour is in a small bay entered between Ponta do Farol (38°13.5'N 027°13.0'W) and Ponta do Castelinho, approx 0.5nm NNE.

Shoal depths extend approx 0.05nm S from the S side of Ponta Castelinho and also fringe the NE side of Monte Brasil up to a distance of 0.05nm. The alignment (341°) of leading light leads from the SE through the inner anchorages to the harbour entrance:

Front Light on Misericordia Church, red mast, 20m in height,

(38°39.2'N 027°13.1'W).

Rear Light, yellow metal structure, 21m in height, 170m NNW of the front light.

Useful marks: (position from the front leading light):

Monument (0.275nm N) on a large yellow pyramid standing on a hill above the city.

Porto Pipas Light (green column, white band, 5m in height) 0.25nm SSE.

Light (fixed red) 0.75nm ENE, exhibited from a factory roof, 30m in height.

Port limits

The port limits comprise of the area off the S coast of Ilha Terceira bounded S by the parallel of 38°36'N, on the E by the meridian of 027°10'W and on the W by the meridian of 027°16'W.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: May be obtained in a depth of 35m, sand with Ponta do Castelinho (38°39.0'N 027°12.8'W), on which stands Forte de Sao Sebastiao, bearing approx 340°, distant 0.35nm. This anchorage is for vessels awaiting a pilot or for those whose size does not permit them to berth inside the port.

Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes, or vessels undergoing quarantine, anchor 0.4nm E of this anchorage.

Anchorage may also be obtained on the W side of Monte Brasil, in Baia do Fanal in a depth of 16.0m, sand, with Cais do Castelo (38°39'N 027°13.8'W) bearing 100° distant 0.2nm. Landing may be effected at Cais do Castelo and at Porto da Silveira, a small cove 0.5nm NNW.

Inner anchorage: May be obtained close to the port entrance (positioned from Ponta do Castelinho 38°39.0'N 027°12.8'W), in a depth of approx 20m, sand (0.225nm SW, small vessels only).

In a depth of approx 15m, sand (0.225nm WSW).

Charts and publications

BA 1957. Admiralty Pilot NP67. NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Messages required 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. They should be sent to the vessel's agent stating date and time of arrival, draughts and reason for call.

Communications

Radio: San Miguel coast radio station operates throughout 24 hours. Calling frequency, 2182kHz; working frequencies 2742kHz and 1663.5kHz.

VHF: Ch 16, 11, 14. Ch 16 can be contacted between 0800-2000 hours.

Notice of readiness

Generally tendered after vessel has berthed alongside.

Documents

Vessel's papers are sighted by the harbour master.

Health

Pratique can be applied for by radio or after authorities board the vessel. Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Officers and crew are allowed to take ashore a reasonable allowance of tobacco and alcohol for their own consumption.

Vessels from the European Community will have shore passes issued. Crew members of vessels, the country of registration which has no diplomatic relations with the Azores, will be issued shore passes on a case by case basis.

Notices and regulations

Tankers: Vessels carrying explosives, inflammable liquid or any other dangerous cargoes, before entering port must hoist International Code, signal "B" at foremast during the day and a red light at night.

Upon boarding the vessel the harbour pilot enquires from the master whether there are explosives and any other dangerous cargoes onboard. Masters are requested to supply accurate information as to the quantity and nature in order to enable the port authority to select a suitable berth or anchorage.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Instituto Portuario e dos Transportes Maritimos.

Position: Chairman.

Address: Edificio Vasco da Gama, Rua General Gomes Araujo, P-1399-005, Lisbon, Portugal.

Tel: +351 21 391 4712

Mob: +351 91 971 3089

Website: http://www.imarport.pt

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Slipway, small craft facilities only.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at Porto das Pipas.

Bunkering: Available at Porto das Pipas. Advanced notice of requirement should be given.

Medical

Hospital De Santo Espirito Da Ilha Terceira, 1.3km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Lajes Airport located at Lajes, 20.1km.

Airport facilities: Daily direct flights to Lisbon and direct flights to Boston (USA) and Toronto (Canada) twice a week.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-2359hrs.

Where it is

The port of Angra do Heroismo is situated on the SW coast of the island of Terceira, one of the Azores Archipelago.

The port

The port is situated in an open bay, depth at the entrance 40m, there are two quays.

There has been a decline in general cargo activity at the port since the opening of Praia da Vitoria. The concentration is now on mainly for passengers.

Where does the pilot board at Angra do Heroismo?

The pilot boards at Angra do Heroismo pilot boarding place, 38°38.1′N 027°12.5′W.

What time zone is Angra do Heroismo in?

Local time at Angra do Heroismo is UTC−1. Clocks go to UTC+0 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the water density at Angra do Heroismo?

1025.

Which load line zone is Angra do Heroismo in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Angra do Heroismo?

Port State Control at Angra do Heroismo: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Angra do Heroismo?

The UN/LOCODE of Angra do Heroismo is PTADH.

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