Horta (PTHOR)

Horta is the principle port in the central group of Arquipelago dos Azores. Main imports: Gasoil, gasoline, butane and all kind of manufactured goods. Main exports: Fish, dairy products and some manufactured goods. Berth also handles passenger, container, breakbulk and liquid cargo.

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

Horta is situated in Baia da Horta, Western part of Fayal Island.

LOA 240m, beam 31.2m, draught 8.0m, 9,737DWT.

Approx 1,000,000t of cargo, 300 vessels and 450,000 passengers handled annually.

Anchorage may be obtained in the outer harbour, as follows (positioned from the breakwater light 28°32'N 028°37.3'W): Bearing 130° distant 0.3nm, in a depth of 33m. Bearing 092° distant 0.2nm, in a depth of 33m. Bearing 350° distant 0.125nm, in a depth of 14m (temporary anchorage in good weather). Prohibited anchorage area exists in the inner harbour.

The directions for entering the harbour are as follows: Approach: Entering the bay from the N, a good clearance should be given to the dangers off Ponta Baia do Cavalo, 38°33'N 028°36'W and when entering from the S to Ilheu Negro de Entre Montes, 38°31.5'N 028°37.3'W, a small islet standing on foul ground extending 0.125nm E from the root of the breakwater. A light (white framework tower, 15m in height) is exhibited from the head of the breakwater. Entry: From a position NE of the breakwater head the line of bearing, 285° of Boa Viagem Light, (square column, red band, 7m in height), 38°32.3'N 028° 37.5'W, leads to the port entrance and on to the alignment 195° of entrance leading lights situated at the head of the harbour: Front light, (red mast, 5m in height), 38°31.7'N 028°37.5'W; Rear light, (white mast, red band, 5m in height), 13m from the front light.

BA 1956, 1957. Admiralty Pilot NP67, NP286(1).

1025.

Compulsory and available throughout 24 hours. The pilot boards vessels from a launch approx 0.5nm E of the head of the breakwater.

The port limits are defined as the area enclosed by a circle, radius 4nm, centred on the breakwater light (38°32'N 028°37'W).

Mean spring range approx 1.2m.

One tug of 2,300hp and one motor boat of 300hp are available. Other two similar tugs are available under 48hrs advanced request.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. Strong winds from SW and SE raise a steep and confused sea at the anchorage within the harbour thereby restricting entry under such conditions.

HORTA, ILHA DO FAIAL 38°32.06'N 28°37.37'W UNCTAD LOCODE: PT HOR For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Radio: San Miguel coast radio station operates throughout 24 hours. Calling frequency, 2182kHz; working frequencies 2742kHz and 1663.5kHz. VHF: Ch 11, 13 & 16. Call "Postrad-Horta". Call: Capimarhorta. Channel 16, 11, 14. Pilot Station: VHF Ch 14 Calling & Emergency: VHF Ch16 Maritime Police & Harbour Master: VHF Ch11 Agency: VHF Ch 12

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.

Should be sent to the vessel's agent 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival, stating date, 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 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.