Velas (PTVEL)

The port handles general cargo, passengers, container vessels and tankers.

Velas the principal town of Ilha de Sao Jorge lies on the W side of a bay entered between Ponta da Queimada and Morro Grande,

Anchorage may be obtained in a depth of 25.0m on the entry leading line 0.35nm from Velas Light on the alignment (304.25°) of anchoring lights situated on the W side of the bay. Anchorage may also be obtained 0.15 farther inshore in a depth of 16.0m, 0.2nm from Velas Light, with the rear anchoring light bearing 295°.

Directions: From a position approx 2nm SSE of the port, the line of bearing 348°, of Velas Light leads into the bay passing WSW of dangers which fringe Ponta da Queimada and the SE side of the bay to a distance of 0.1nm.

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

Pilotage is compulsory.

Port limits are defined by the arc of a circle, radius 1.5nm, centred on Cais das Velas Light.

Velas Light (red structure, yellow bands and black base, 7m in height) in position 38°41'N 028°12'W.

The bay is open to winds from W and S which are frequently experienced between the months of Oct and May; on occasions the port may be untenable for up to a week at a time.

VELAS, ILHA DE SГO JORGE 38°40.76'N 28°12.11'W UNCTAD LOCODE: PT VEL For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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