Port of Porto Grande (CVGRA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Porto Grande (UN/LOCODE CVGRA) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Cabo Verde, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 16.8833° N, 25.0000° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Cape Verde
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Porto Grande
Where is Port of Porto Grande located?
Port of Porto Grande is a seaport located in Cabo Verde, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 16.8833° N, 25.0000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Porto Grande?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Porto Grande is CVGRA — country code CV, location code GRA.
How deep is Port of Porto Grande?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Porto Grande has an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Porto Grande require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Porto Grande.
What type of harbor is Port of Porto Grande?
Port of Porto Grande is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Porto Grande have?
Port of Porto Grande is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Porto Grande are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45880), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →