Portimao (PTPRM)

Portimao is a port of call for cruise vessels and is also used for the export of canned fish, dried fruit and wood strip.

Summer.

Portimao is situated on the S coast of Portugal, 12km E of Lagos.

LOA 215m, draught 10.0m. Vessels drawing up to 7.6m can cross the bar at the entrance to the harbour at any state of the tide.

Approx 42 vessels and 20,141 passengers are handled annually.

Outer anchorage: Anchorage may be obtained off Praia da Rocha (37°07'N 008° 32'W), in depths between 14.0m and 35m, sand, in an area centred 2nm SW of the head of the W breakwater. Facilities for disembarking passengers from large vessels anchored off Praia da Rocha are provided at a small quay at the root of Molhe Oeste. The quay is shoal and the Port Authority position a floating pontoon alongside to facilitate landing. Inner anchorage: The inner anchorage is situated in the area, approximately 400m in diameter, close N of Molhe Leste, where vessels of up to LOA 100m, draught 7.0m, may moor in a depth of 8.0m.

From the vicinity of the pilot boarding position, approximately 1nm S of the harbour entrance, the alignment 021° on the leading lights leads through the entrance, 250m wide, to the vicinity of No 2 Lightbuoy (port hand),0.45nm N of Molhe Oeste Light (37°06.4'N 008°31.7'W): Ferragudo Leading Lights: Front light (white truncated column, red bands) 0.9nm NNE of Molhe Oeste Light. Rear light (similar column, 8m in height) 87m NNE of front light. Caution: These lights may be moved to meet changes in the channel. From the vicinity of No 2 Lightbuoy the fairway, further marked by lightbuoys No 4 (port hand) and No 1 (starboard hand), leads N, then NNW, for approximately 0.7nm to the vicinity of Cais Comerciale de Turismo (1nm N of Molhe Oeste Light). The canal and turning basin, of 350m diameter, leading to the general cargo berth and the Turismo berth is dredged to a depth of 8.0m and a width of 200m. Vessels proceeding further upriver should maintain a distance of 80m from the quay and round Sao Francisco, the rocky point 0.1nm NW of the head of the quay, at a distance of approximately 50m, then, above the shipyards at Sao Francisco, the W bank should be followed at a distance of approximately 40m.

BA 89, 3636. Admiralty Pilot NP67, NP286(1).

1026.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels except for the following: ..... 1. Portuguese warships and coastguard vessels. 2. Portuguese coastal and fishing vessels. 3. Pleasure craft. Call " Pilotosportimao" on VHF Ch 14, 16. Tel: +351 289 804605 Fax: +351 289 812903 throughout 24 hours. A pilotage service is available from the outer Anchorage to the inner port. Pilot boards approximately 1nm S of W Mole Light .

Vessel greater than 70t may not proceed at a speed greater than 5kts

Mean spring range 2.6m; mean neap range 1.2m. Tidal streams: Tidal streams follow the course of the river attaining rates of approximately 1kt on the ingoing stream and 2kts on the outgoing stream. These rates increase slightly at springs and during floods.

1 small tug available. However more powerful tugs can be made available subject to 24hrs advanced notice.

Prevailing winds: SW to SE.

PORTIMГO 37°06.79'N 8°31.56'W UNCTAD LOCODE: PT PRM For details see: PORTUGAL - COASTAL VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 21/24 (Former update 20/24) Spanish Bulletin 16/24, (RSDRA2024000114214), 21/24

Radio: Capitania de Porto - 2182kHz, 2566kHz, 2615kHz. VHF: Port: Ch 11, 14, 16. Call 'Capimarportimao', hours 0900-1200 and 1400-1700.

..... Document Copies 1. Certificate of Registry - 2. Safety Equipment Certificate - 3. Load Line Certificate - 4. Crew List 6 5. Stores List 2 6. Crew Personal Effects List 2 7. Maritime Declaration of Health -

Vessels should send ETA 24 hours prior to arrival.

Regulations concerning entry: Vessels over 70t may not proceed at a speed greater than 8kts between the port entrance and Forte Sao Joao 37°07.1'N 008° 31.3'W; above this position speeds must not exceed 5kts. If the manoeuvring speed of a vessel exceeds these speeds it may proceed but is not absolved from the responsibility for any danger it may cause. Fishing vessels and recreational craft shall not impede the manoeuvring of larger vessels.