Port of Setubal (PTSET): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Setubal (UN/LOCODE PTSET) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Portugal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 38.5167° N, 8.9000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Portugal
UN/LOCODE
PTSET
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
38.5167° N, 8.9000° 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
11 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
14 m
Tidal Range
4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
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 / Medium
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Wharves

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Distance
17 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Setubal

Where is Port of Setubal located?

Port of Setubal is a seaport located in Portugal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 38.5167° N, 8.9000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Setubal?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Setubal is PTSET — country code PT, location code SET.

How deep is Port of Setubal?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Setubal has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.

Does Port of Setubal require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Setubal.

What type of harbor is Port of Setubal?

Port of Setubal is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Setubal have?

Port of Setubal is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Setubal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38000), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →