Port of BELLAS

The controlling depth at BELLAS is 10 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to BELLAS is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ilha Do Cabo Lighthouse at 9.2 NM to the NE. Other aids include Ponta Das Lagostas (10.9 NM NE), Ponta Das Palmeirinhas (15.4 NM SW), Barra Do Dande (27.1 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of BELLAS is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean in AO. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near BELLAS (AOBEL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for AOBEL on the live map.

The Port of BELLAS is a port in AO. Its UN/LOCODE is AOBEL — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, AO, are the ISO country code for AO. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of BELLAS operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.