Port of Viana Do Castelo (PTVDC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Viana Do Castelo (UN/LOCODE PTVDC) is a small coastal (tide gates) harbor located in Portugal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 41.7000° N, 8.8333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 21.6 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.
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 (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Portugal
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Viana Do Castelo
Where is Port of Viana Do Castelo located?
Port of Viana Do Castelo is a seaport located in Portugal, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 41.7000° N, 8.8333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Viana Do Castelo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Viana Do Castelo is PTVDC — country code PT, location code VDC.
How deep is Port of Viana Do Castelo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Viana Do Castelo has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 21.6 m.
Does Port of Viana Do Castelo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Viana Do Castelo.
What type of harbor is Port of Viana Do Castelo?
Port of Viana Do Castelo is classified as a coastal (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Viana Do Castelo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #37940), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →