Angra do Heroismo (PTADH)

The port is situated in an open bay, depth at the entrance 40m, there are two quays. There has been a decline in general cargo activity at the port since the opening of Praia da Vitoria. The concentration is now on mainly for passengers.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

The port of Angra do Heroismo is situated on the SW coast of the island of Terceira, one of the Azores Archipelago.

LOA 110m, draught 7.0m.

Outer anchorage: May be obtained in a depth of 35m, sand with Ponta do Castelinho (38°39.0'N 027°12.8'W), on which stands Forte de Sao Sebastiao, bearing approx 340°, distant 0.35nm. This anchorage is for vessels awaiting a pilot or for those whose size does not permit them to berth inside the port. Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes, or vessels undergoing quarantine, anchor 0.4nm E of this anchorage. Anchorage may also be obtained on the W side of Monte Brasil, in Baia do Fanal in a depth of 16.0m, sand, with Cais do Castelo (38°39'N 027°13.8'W) bearing 100° distant 0.2nm. Landing may be effected at Cais do Castelo and at Porto da Silveira, a small cove 0.5nm NNW. Inner anchorage: May be obtained close to the port entrance (positioned from Ponta do Castelinho 38°39.0'N 027°12.8'W), in a depth of approx 20m, sand (0.225nm SW, small vessels only). In a depth of approx 15m, sand (0.225nm WSW).

The harbour is in a small bay entered between Ponta do Farol (38°13.5'N 027° 13.0'W) and Ponta do Castelinho, approx 0.5nm NNE. Shoal depths extend approx 0.05nm S from the S side of Ponta Castelinho and also fringe the NE side of Monte Brasil up to a distance of 0.05nm. The alignment (341°) of leading light leads from the SE through the inner anchorages to the harbour entrance: Front Light on Misericordia Church, red mast, 20m in height, (38°39.2'N 027°13.1'W). Rear Light, yellow metal structure, 21m in height, 170m NNW of the front light. Useful marks: (position from the front leading light): Monument (0.275nm N) on a large yellow pyramid standing on a hill above the city. Porto Pipas Light (green column, white band, 5m in height) 0.25nm SSE. Light (fixed red) 0.75nm ENE, exhibited from a factory roof, 30m in height.

BA 1957. Admiralty Pilot NP67. NP286(1).

1025.

Compulsory and available throughout 24 hours. Pilots board approx 1nm SSE of the port entrance, (38° 38.7'N 027° 12.6'S). The pilots are under the direct control of the harbour master.

The port limits comprise of the area off the S coast of Ilha Terceira bounded S by the parallel of 38°36'N, on the E by the meridian of 027°10'W and on the W by the meridian of 027°16'W.

Mean spring range 1.3m. Mean neap range approx 0.6m.

Prevailing winds: W, NW, SW'ly. The port is open to winds from the S and E and with a S'ly heavy swell, sets in round Monte Brasil. From Jun-Sep the weather is usually fine and the anchorage is safe. At all other times there is a greater risk of bad weather and vigilance is required so that a vessel can put to sea at the first sign of deterioration. Alongside berths are untenable in heavy swell.

ANGRA DO HEROНSMO, ILHA TERCEIRA 38°39.07'N 27°12.99'W UNCTAD LOCODE: PT ADH For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 20/24 Angra do Heroнsmo Hr Mr correspondence, (RSDRA2024000072124), 20/24

Radio: San Miguel coast radio station operates throughout 24 hours. Calling frequency, 2182kHz; working frequencies 2742kHz and 1663.5kHz. VHF: Ch 16, 11, 14. Ch 16 can be contacted between 0800-2000 hours.

Officers and crew are allowed to take ashore a reasonable allowance of tobacco and alcohol for their own consumption. Vessels from the European Community will have shore passes issued. Crew members of vessels, the country of registration which has no diplomatic relations with the Azores, will be issued shore passes on a case by case basis.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List 5 2. Stores List 2 3. Crew Personal Effects List 2 Vessel's papers are sighted by the harbour master.

Messages required 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. They should be sent to the vessel's agent stating date and time of arrival, draughts and reason for call.

Tankers: Vessels carrying explosives, inflammable liquid or any other dangerous cargoes, before entering port must hoist International Code, signal "B" at foremast during the day and a red light at night. Upon boarding the vessel the harbour pilot enquires from the master whether there are explosives and any other dangerous cargoes onboard. Masters are requested to supply accurate information as to the quantity and nature in order to enable the port authority to select a suitable berth or anchorage.

Pratique can be applied for by radio or after authorities board the vessel. Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Generally tendered after vessel has berthed alongside.