Port of Sao Tome (STTMS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sao Tome (UN/LOCODE STTMS) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Sao Tome and Principe, on the Gulf of Guinea. It sits at 0.3500° N, 6.7333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 37 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 1.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Sao Tome and Principe
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sao Tome
Where is Port of Sao Tome located?
Port of Sao Tome is a seaport located in Sao Tome and Principe, on the Gulf of Guinea. Its coordinates are 0.3500° N, 6.7333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sao Tome?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sao Tome is STTMS — country code ST, location code TMS.
How deep is Port of Sao Tome?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sao Tome has a channel depth of about 37 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.5 m.
Does Port of Sao Tome require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Sao Tome.
What type of harbor is Port of Sao Tome?
Port of Sao Tome is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sao Tome have?
Port of Sao Tome is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sao Tome are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #46380), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →