Port of Sines (PTSIE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sines (UN/LOCODE PTSIE) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Portugal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 37.9500° N, 8.8667° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 14 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
- Portugal
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sines
Where is Port of Sines located?
Port of Sines is a seaport located in Portugal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 37.9500° N, 8.8667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sines?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sines is PTSIE — country code PT, location code SIE.
How deep is Port of Sines?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sines has an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Sines require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sines.
What type of harbor is Port of Sines?
Port of Sines is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sines have?
Port of Sines is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sines are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38005), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →