Port of Porto Grande (CV GRA)
Cape Verde
Also known as: Mindelo
| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | CV GRA |
| Coordinates | 16.8833, -25.0000 (16°53′N 25°00′W) |
| Region | CV-SV |
| Nearest city | Mindelo |
| Body of water | North Atlantic Ocean |
| First port of entry | Yes |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Very small |
| Harbor type | Coastal, natural |
| Shelter | Fair |
| Tidal range | 1 m |
| Anchorage depth | 21.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | Yes |
| Tug assistance | Yes |
| Quarantine / pratique | Yes |
| Repairs | Major |
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Nearest airport | Yes |
Facilities
Wharves
Anchorage
Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Fixed crane
Mobile crane
Floating crane
Lifts up to 24 t
Lifts 25–49 t
Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Engine supplies
Provisions
Ratings
Located in Cape Verde, the port of Porto Grande serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Porto Grande has a Very small harbor of the Coastal, natural type. Mindelo is the nearest city to Porto Grande, linking the port to inland markets.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Porto Grande located?
- Porto Grande is a seaport in Cape Verde, near Mindelo.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Porto Grande?
- The UN/LOCODE for Porto Grande is CV GRA.
Nearby ports
- Porto Da Praia Cape Verde 270 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 13584 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 4677 km
- Los Angeles USA 9268 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 8251 km
- Hamburg Germany 5072 km
- Santos Brazil 5097 km
- Durban South Africa 7944 km
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