Port of Santander (ESSDR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Santander (UN/LOCODE ESSDR) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Spain, on the Bay of Biscay. It sits at 43.4667° N, 3.7833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Bay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Spain N Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Santander
Where is Port of Santander located?
Port of Santander is a seaport located in Spain, on the Bay of Biscay. Its coordinates are 43.4667° N, 3.7833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Santander?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Santander is ESSDR — country code ES, location code SDR.
How deep is Port of Santander?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Santander has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Santander require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Santander.
What type of harbor is Port of Santander?
Port of Santander is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Santander have?
Port of Santander is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Santander are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #37470), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →