Port of Aveiro (PTAVE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Aveiro (UN/LOCODE PTAVE) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Portugal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 40.6500° N, 8.6500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Portugal
UN/LOCODE
PTAVE
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
40.6500° N, 8.6500° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
11 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Portugal

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Aveiro (PTAVE)
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Distance
30 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Aveiro

Where is Port of Aveiro located?

Port of Aveiro is a seaport located in Portugal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 40.6500° N, 8.6500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Aveiro?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Aveiro is PTAVE — country code PT, location code AVE.

How deep is Port of Aveiro?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Aveiro has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Aveiro require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Aveiro.

What type of harbor is Port of Aveiro?

Port of Aveiro is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Aveiro have?

Port of Aveiro is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Aveiro are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #37970), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →