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The Port of Ponta Delgada
Location

The port of Ponta Delgada is located on the South part of Sao Miguel Island . Azores Islands

Latitude 37º 44 N and Longitude 25º 42 W

PORT IMO NR: PTPDL184760001

Port Authority Details A.P.S.M. . Administração dos Portos das Ilhas São Miguel e Santa Maria, S.A. Rua Teófilo Braga, Nº 1
9500-247 Ponta Delgada

 
Local Time  
Winter Time: UTC -1 hour Between the first UTC hour of last Sunday of October and first UTC hour of the last Sunday of the following March
Summer Time: UTC

Between the first UTC hour of the last Sunday of March and the first UTC hour of last Sunday of the following October

 

Port Restrictions & Berth / Anchorage Details  
Berth Details:
 

Berth .4

Berth .6

Berth .10

Berth .12

NATO Berth

Length

150 m

214.5 m

220 m

355 m

220 m

Max Draught

4 m

5.8 m

9 m

10.50 m

10.50 m

Type Fenders

Big truck tires

Yokohama

Yokohama

Big truck tires

Big truck tires

Dist. Bollards

15 m

15 m

15 m

15 m

15 m

Height of Quay above water. high tide

2 m

2 m

2 m

2 m

2 m

Height of Quay above water. low tide

3.2 m

3.2 m

3.2 m

3.2 m

3.2 m

Electricity

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Fresh Water

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Gasoil

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Fuel Oil

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

50 Tns Capacity Crane

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

12 Tns Capacity Crane

No

No

No

Yes

No

25 Tns Capacity Crane

No

No

No

Yes

No


 
Port Restrictions (as per Port Authority):

Maximum Length

Maximum Draught

Maximum Air Draft

None

10.50 mts

None

NOTE:Temporary Restrictions may be imposed by Port Authorities / Harbour Master. For more information, please contact Agent

Anchorage Details:
 

Chargeable Anchorage Area

Free Anchorage Area

Latitude (between)

37º 43. 55..N and 37º 43. 30.. N

37º 44. 30..N and 37º 44. 00.. N

Longitude (between)

025º 39. 30.. W and 025º 40. 30.. W

025º 38. 00.. W and 025º 38. 30.. W

Landmarks

South from the Breakwate

Rosto do Cao . East from Port Entrance

Prevailing Currents

N/A

N/A

Prevailing Winds - Winter

SW & NW

SW & NW

Prevailing Winds - Summer

SE & NE

SE & NE


 
NOTES: If vessel intends to drop anchor, must advise previously the Agent in order to obtain authorization from Harbour Master

·Anchoring positions should be always advised by Pilots VHF ch. 16 + 14

·When vessel drops the anchor, must contact Maritime Police via VHF ch 16 + 11 and inform of  exact position

 

Navigational & Operational Information (costs as per Port Tariffs)  
Pilotage  
Pilotage service:

Compulsory

Pilots board:

Half a mile south tip of break water

Pilots speak:

Portuguese / English

Description of the Pilot Boat:

12 m wooden boat / grey and black hull

Notice required for obtaining a Pilot:

1 hour prior arrival

VHF Channels:

16 + 14

Other Information:

Vessels berth by starboardside except if requested by Captain

 

Tugs  
Notice required: Last working day until 15:00 hrs, except emergencies
Number and HP of tugs:  1 x 3.400 HP (30 tns bollard pull)

1 x 2.600 HP (25 tns bollard pull)

1 x 1.100 HP (motor launch)

Lines used:

Usually tug.s lines

 

Line Handlers  
Notice required:

Last working day until 15:00 hrs, except emergencies

 

VHF Port Communications  
 
 

Calling Channel/s

Working Channel/s

Operating Hours

Pilot Station

16

14

24 hrs

Harbour/Port Control

16

10

08 :00 . 17 :00 hrs

Tugs

16

10

08:00 . 17:00 hrs

Maritime Police

16

11

09:00 – 18:00 hrs


 
Security – ISPS  
Details  
Ponta Delgada IMO Nr.:  PTPDL184760001
Port Code:  PTPDL
ISPS Cert. Nr.:  367/06 issued by Instituto Maritimo Portuario e dos transportes Maritimos (Portugal)
ISPS Ship Pre Arrival Info Form:

To be sent to Agent 24 hours prior vessel’s arrival

 

Port Facility Security Officer details:  
Name: Capt. Amilcar Sao Miguel
Contacts: Ph: +351 296 285 221 - EXT. 114
Mob: +351 918 773 852
Fax: +351 296 283 390
 

 

 

Equipment / Personnel Available  
 

Item

Yes or No

Comments

X-ray large items

NO

 

X-ray carry on items

YES

1 set

Metal arch

YES

1 set

Vapour detectors

NO

 

Dogs (explosive/weapons)

(*)

(*) If Requested

Dogs (drugs)

(*)

(*) If Requested

Security officers

YES

Private Security Company

CCTV Terminal / Berth

YES

 

Port Police

YES

Armed – Maritime Police



 
Environmental  
Oil Spill Response (Oil Spills Offshore (outside Port/Harbour limits) or Within Harbour/Port Limits)

Responsible organization

Comments

Harbour Master
          phone: + 351 296 205 240
          Fax: + 351 205 259
          VHF: Ch. 16

Initial contact: Through Agent



 
Oil Spill Clean up Contractors

Company Name: A.P.S.M. – (Port Authority)

Address: Rua Teófilo Braga, Nº 1
9500-247 Ponta Delgada - Azores – Portugal

Phone:  + 351 296 285 221
Fax:      + 351 296 283 390
VHF: Ch. 10l



 
Services & Facilities  
Freshwater
Available: By Pipeline and by Tug at Anchorage
Advance Notice required: Yes
Rate per hour: 10 tons with 1 hose / 30 tons with 2 hoses
Hoses used: Shore hoses (50 mm)
Seasonal shortages: NA
General Comment: Freshwater supplied to vessels is the same supplied to Ponta Delgada
Bunkers
Products Available: Gasoil

Method of Delivery

Rate (CBM/Hour)

Pipeline

100

Tank truck (20 CBM capacity)

12

Tug at anchorage (90 CBM max. capacity) (*)

12

(*) Depending on weather conditions prevailing at time of operation and subject to Harbour Master authorisation

Fuel Oil (IFO up to 180 cst)

Method of Delivery

Rate (CBM/Hour)

Pipeline

140


 
Garbage / Bilge / Sewage / Sludge Removal /Waste  
Notice required: Should be requested prior vessel’s arrival
 

Item

Method of Removal

Garbage (*)

Container or Truck (depending on quantities)

Bilge

Tank Truck

Sewage

Sludge

Technical waste

Sealed container (provided by vessel)

Medical waste (**)

Sealed container (provided by vessel)

(*) Steel / Aluminium / Wood to be discharged separately
(**) Subject to Receiving Facility agreement

Other Facilities / Services
Workshop: For small repairs at workshop or onboard
Ship Chandler: Fresh provisions, engine and deck stores, etc.
Luboils: From a vast range of brands (requires advance notice to ascertain quantities available)
Diving Services: Certified diving companies able to perform almost all diving services alongside berth or at anchorage (subject to Harbour Master authorisation)
Forwarding Services: Able to ship your cargo for any place in the world, either by sea or air
Hospital: Where most of all the specialties can be attended
Private Clinic: For a more personalized attendance to crew / pax
Helicopter: For salvage / medical evacuation (emergencies)
Airport: Close to the Port of Ponta Delgada and with daily regular flights to Lisbon

E.T.A. Message (to be sent to Agent):  
Message should be dispatched: 72 / 48 / 24 / 12 hours prior arrival
Contents of message: as per Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 6 (Pilots, Port Information and VTS)
Further information required:

General Requirements

Requirements subject to Harbour Master approval

Fresh water
Garbage
Discharge of Sewage
Etc.

Discharge of Sludge & Bilge
Diving services / Repairs
Lowering Boats
Painting/Washing Ship Side
Etc.



 
Clearance Formalities:  
Port Health
Maritime Declaration of Health: Required
Vaccination certificates: Not compulsory
   
Customs
Special Requirements: Luggage to be inspected for disembarking pax/crew
Other Information: Usually, Customs Officials do not board the vessel
Usually, Customs do not seal Bonded Stores Areas
   
Immigration
Immigration Officials: Board the vessel, on arrival, alongside berth
Visas Requirements: Only for embarking/disembarking pax/crew
Other Information: Passports / Seaman’s Book of in transit crew/pax. are not collected and
stamped on arrival
   
Other Government Agencies
Government agencies that board vessel on arrival: Maritime Police

 
List of Useful contacts:
 
  Phone Mobile VHF
Harbour Master + 351 296 205 240 + 351 916 192 092 16 & 14
Maritime Police + 351 296 205 246 +351 917 764 428 16 & 11
Local Police + 351 296 282 022 - - - -
Immigration + 351 296 286 623 - - - -
Customs + 351 296 287 800 - - - -
Fire Brigade + 351 296 301 313 - - - -
Ambulance +351 112 - - - -
Hospital +351 296 203 000 - - - -
Taxis +351 296 302 530 - - - -


 
Public Holydays:
Details of Public Holidays which occur on the SAME DATE each year (E.g. New Years Day, January 1):
 
Holiday Name Date
New Year´s Day 1st January
Anniversary of the Revolution 25th April
Labour Day 1st May
Portugal Day 10th June
Assumption B. V. Mary 15th August
Proclamation of the Republic 5th October
All Saints Day 1st November
Independence Day 1st December
Immaculate Conception 8th December
Christmas Day 25th December


 
Details of Public Holidays which occur on a DIFFERENT DATE each year (E.g. Easter Day):
 
Name MM/DD 2007 MM/DD 2008 MM/DD 2009
Mardi Gras 20th February 5th February 24th February
Good Friday 6th April 21st March 10th April
Easter Sunday 8th April 23rd March 12th April
Local Holiday (only Ponta Delgada) 14th May 28th April 18th May
Ascension Day 17th May 1st May 21st May
Regional Day 28th May 12th May 1st June
Corpus Christi 7th June 22nd May 11th June


 
List of Consulates:
United States of America Deutschland

Ph: +351 296 282 216/7/8/9
Fax: +351 296 287 216
Address: Avª Príncipe Alberto I do Mónaco, Nº.6 – 2 F
9500 - 237 Ponta Delgada

Ph:+351 296 911 133
Fax: +351 296 911 139
Address: Rua da Igreja, 75-A
9545 – 531 São Vicente Ferreira
 
Belgium United Kingdom

Ph: +351 296 201 580
Fax: +351 296 201 589
Address: Rua da Pranchinha, Nr. 92
9500 Ponta Delgada

Ph: +351 296 628 175
Fax: +351 296 628 175
Address: Rua Pintor Domingos Rebelo, 43-A
9500 – 234 Ponta Delgada
       
Sweden Netherlands

Ph: +351 296 582 776
Fax: +351 296 582 998
Address: Rua Santana, 1
9680 Vila Franca do Campo

Ph: +351 296 301 800
Fax: +351 296 301 812
Address: Edifício Varela 4º Andar
Rua de Lisboa, P.O. Box 195
9501-927 Ponta Delgada
       
France Greece

Ph: +351 296 284 129
Fax: N/A
Address: Rua Carvalho Araújo, 49
9500 - 040 Ponta Delgada

Ph: +351 296 284 129
Fax: N/A
Address: Rua Carvalho Araújo, 49
9500 - 040 Ponta Delgada
       
Canada Denmark

Ph: +351 296 281 488
Fax: +351 296 281 489
Address: Rua António José de Almeida, 27-1º Esqº
9500-053 Ponta Delgada

Ph: +351 296 284 291
Fax: +351 296 283 619
Address: Praça Gonçalo Velho Cabral, 8 - 1º
9500 - 063 Ponta Delgada
       
Spain Italy

Ph: +351 296 636 717
Fax: N/A
Address: Estrada Regional da Grotinha, nº 50
9500 – Matriz – Ponta Delgada

Ph: +351 296 284 558
Fax: +351 296 284 920
Address: Rua Luís Soares de Sousa, 35
9500 - 217 Ponta Delgada
       
Norway Turkey

Ph: +351 296 205 030
Fax: +351 296 205039
Address: Largo da Matriz, 61
9500-118 Ponta Delgada

Ph: +351 296 381 403
Fax: N/A
Address: Rua Dr. António Câmara, nº 35
9500 Fajã de Baixo


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