Praia da Vitoria

1. Praia da Vitoria pilot boarding place Pilot boards38°43.4′N 027°01.6′W

Size limits

Tankers LOA 200m, draught 10.7m.

Other vessels LOA: 250m, draught 12.0m.

Largest vessel handled: LOA 300m, 22,000DWT, draught 12.0m.

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

Range 1.7m (spring), 1.3m (neaps).

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

Approach

The port of Praia da Vitoria, is entered between Ponta Ma Merenda, 38°44'N 027°03'W and Ponta do Baixo, 2nm S. Approach and entry is from the E between the heads of two breakwaters, 0.3nm apart, and is clear of dangers.

Port limits

The port limits comprise of the area off the E coast of Ilha Terceira, bounded on the N by the parallel of 38°45.3'N, on the S by the parallel of 38°41.2'N and on the E by the meridian of 027°00.2'W.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained anywhere off the harbour entrance, in depths of between 22-60m. The recommended anchorage for vessels awaiting the pilot, is in a depth of 28m, 0.35nm SE of the head of Molhe Sul, 38°43'N 027°03'W.

Vessels under quarantine or carrying dangerous cargoes must anchor S of a line of bearing 298° of the head of Molhe Sul.

Tugs

Tug 1 x 2300hp available.

Charts and publications

BA 1950, 1956, 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.

Notice of readiness

Generally tendered after vessel has berthed alongside.

Documents

Port without paper programme: The Brazilian Federal Ports Bureau's Porto Sem Papel - PSP (Port Without Paper) programme was implemented at Santos Port in August, 2011. Rio de Janeiro and Vitoria are also now included. It is planned to introduce this system at all 34 public ports of Brazil. See Country Section for additional information.

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

Available for small craft only.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Available in limited quantities.

Medical

Hospital de Santo Espirito da Ilha Terceira, 24.6km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Lajes Airport located at Praia da Vitoria, 7.6km.

Airport facilities: Daily direct flights to Lisbon and direct flights two days a week to Boston, USA and Toronto, Canada.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Praia da Vitoria an artificial harbour, is situated in Baia da Praia Vitoria.

The port

The port is a supply line for Lajes Air Base (2nm NW), comprises commercial quays and is also a minor fishing port.

Where does the pilot board at Praia da Vitoria?

The pilot boards at Praia da Vitoria pilot boarding place, 38°43.4′N 027°01.6′W.

What time zone is Praia da Vitoria in?

Local time at Praia da Vitoria 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 Praia da Vitoria?

1025.

Which load line zone is Praia da Vitoria 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 Praia da Vitoria?

Port State Control at Praia da Vitoria: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Praia da Vitoria?

The UN/LOCODE of Praia da Vitoria is PTPRV.

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