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Porto Novo
Key data
updated May 2019Size limits
Draught 6.7m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molhe Principal | — | — | 1 |
| Cais Terrapieno | — | — | 3 |
| Berths | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Anchorages
Anchorage may be obtained 0.25nm SSW of the berth in a depth of 13.0m, sand, chalk and broken shells.
Charts and publications
BA 367. Admiralty Pilot NP1.
About Porto Novo
updated May 2010Where it is
Porto Novo is located on the island of Santo Antao, Cape Verde Islands.
The port
Porto Novo is primarily a coastal trade terminal and ferry port for traffic to Porto Grande.
Questions about Porto Novo
What time zone is Porto Novo in?
Local time at Porto Novo is UTC−1. No summer time.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Porto Novo?
The UN/LOCODE of Porto Novo is CVPON.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Porto Novo say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.