Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife (ESSCT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife (UN/LOCODE ESSCT) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Spain, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 28.4667° N, 16.2333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 18.6 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Islas Canarias
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife
Where is Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife located?
Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife is a seaport located in Spain, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 28.4667° N, 16.2333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife is ESSCT — country code ES, location code SCT.
How deep is Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 18.6 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife?
Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife reports a maximum draft of 13.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife.
What type of harbor is Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife?
Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife have?
Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38160), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →