Porto de Sal Rei (CVSAR)

A mole protected by a breakwater provides a jetty with Ro-Ro ramp with a depth of 5.0m alongside.

Porto de Sal Rei is located on the NW coast of Boa Vista, the easternmost island of Cape Verde.

Draught 6.7m.

Anchorage may be obtained, sheltered in the summer from the prevailing NE winds, approx 1.5nm SE of Calheta de Velho Light in a depth of approx 14-15m. The holding ground is not good, being generally rock covered by a thin layer of sand or shells. Anchorage may also be obtained 0.11nm SE of the light in a depth of 14.0m, crushed shells.

Approach and entry: Through a channel between Ponta Manuel da Rosa, the NE extremity of Ilheu de Sal Rei, and Ponta de Joao Gomes leads to the breakwater. Local knowledge is essential for hauling around the SW side of Ilheu de Sal Rei, passing N of Baixona (English Reef). There are depths of 11.0m between the reef and Ponta de Forte.

BA 369. Admiralty Pilot NP1.

Calheta do Velho Light, 16°10.4'N 022°56.4'W. Customs Pier Light, 16°10.6'N 022°55.5'W (red framework tower, 6.0m in height). Ribeira de Rabil Light, 16°08.4'N 022°54.1'W (lantern on metal mast, 5.0m in height).

Mean spring range 1.0m, mean neap range 0.8m.