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
Portos dos Açores, S.A. - Rua Teófilo Braga, Nº 1
9500-247 Ponta Delgada
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
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 |
8.5 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 |
16 m |
16 m |
16 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 |
4 m |
4 m |
4 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
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
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
Notice required:
Last working day until 15:00 hrs, except emergencies
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 |
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
Contacts:
Ph: +351 296 285 221 - EXT. 114
Fax: +351 296 283 390
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 |
|
CCTV Terminal / Berth |
YES |
Private Security Company |
Port Police |
YES |
Armed – Maritime Police |
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: Portos dos Açores, S.A. – (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 |
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
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
|
Discharge of Sludge &
Bilge
|
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
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 |
- - |
- - |
Details of Public Holidays which occur on the SAME DATE each year (E.g. New Years Day, January 1): |
Details of Public Holidays which occur on a DIFFERENT DATE each year (E.g. Easter Day): |
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Holiday Name |
Date |
Name |
MM/DD 2007 |
MM/DD 2008 |
MM/DD 2009 |
|
New Year´s Day |
1st January |
Mardi Gras |
20th February |
5th February |
24th February |
|
Anniversary of the Revolution |
25th April |
Good Friday |
6th April |
21st March |
10th April |
|
Labour Day |
1st May |
Easter Sunday |
8th April |
23rd March |
12th April |
|
Portugal Day |
10th June |
Local Holiday (only Ponta Delgada) |
14th May |
28th April |
18th May |
|
Assumption B. V. Mary |
15th August |
Ascension Day |
17th May |
1st May |
21st May |
|
Proclamation of the Republic |
5th October |
Regional Day |
28th May |
12th May |
1st June |
|
All Saints Day |
1st November |
Corpus Christi |
7th June |
22nd May |
11th June |
|
Independence Day |
1st December |
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Immaculate Conception |
8th December |
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Christmas Day |
25th December |
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