Porto Ingles (CVPOI)

The port currently only receives inter island traffic, however there are plans for tourism and international vessels.

Porto Ingles, also known as Porto Maio, is located on the SW coast of the island of Maio, SE Cape Verde Islands.

Draught 4.0m.

Anchorage can be obtained 0.15nm SW of the wooden pier in a depth of 12.0m. Anchorage can also be obtained 0.3nm SW of Forte de Sao Jose in a depth of 24.0m. The bottom in all cases consists of chalk and fine sand. Caution: When approaching the anchorage caution is necessary as the 20m line lies 0.2nm offshore.

The port is entered between Ponta da Areia and Ponto Preta (15°07.7'N 023° 12.8'W), 1.25NM SE, and is only sheltered from the NE. With W winds which occur in the wet season it is dangerous, and vessels in the anchorages, should be in readiness to get underway.

BA 369. Admiralty Pilot NP1.