Praia da Graciosa (PTPRG)

The port of Praia da Graciosa is protected by main breakwater built in framed area between the bay and the beach islet that lies in front. Commercial activities is handled on the main berth.

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

Praia da Graciosa is located on E coast of Graciosa Island, which is the northernmost of the Central Group of the Azores Islands.

Draught 6.8m.

Approx 33,700t of cargo, 1,400TEU, 180 vessels and 9,500 passengers handled annually.

BA 1950, 1956. Admiralty Pilot NP67, NP286(1).

Lajes Rescue Coordination Centre.

1025.

Compulsory pilotage is exempt for the following: ..... 1. National navy and auxiliary vessels. 2. Vessels used for coastal navigation which authorized to operate the traffic belonging to the port authority or its service. 3. Local traffic vessels, tugboats and auxiliary or other vessels which authorized to perform their operation in the local area, with GT of less than the limit set by the PA Board of Directors. 4. Vessels engaged in port work. 5. Local and coastal fishing vessels. 6. Recreational craft.

Port limits are defined as a rectangular extending 2.2nm from the Vila da Praia breakwater light.

MHWS 1.6m; MHWN 1.3m; MLWN 0.7m; MLWS 0.3m.

Available.

Prevailing winds: W, NW and SW'ly.

VHF: Ch 11, 14, 16.