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Port of Tombua

AOPLE🇦🇴Angola

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About Port of Tombua

Tombua, formerly Porto Alexandre, is a seaport on the South Atlantic coast of Angola. It historically served fishing and general cargo vessels. The port is situated within Porto Alexandre, an important harbor for regional oil production.

Background
Tômbua, formerly known as Porto Alexandre, is a city and municipality in Angola, in Namibe Province. The municipality has a population of 55,494 and the city has a population of 46,573 in 2014. It is located on the shore of Porto Alexandre, an important harbor on the South Atlantic Ocean for oil production and fishing.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
AO-NAM
Area
West Africa
Latitude
-15.7989°
Longitude
11.8307°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
AOPLE
Country
🇦🇴Angola
Time Zone
UTC+1

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
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Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Tombua?

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The approach to Tombua is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tombua Lighthouse at 1.5 NM to the NE. Other aids include Ponta Albina (7.6 NM SW), Rio Dos Flamingos (18.3 NM NE), Ponta Do Noronha (40.5 NM NNE), Fortaleza De São Fernando (40.6 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Tombua on?

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The Port of Tombua 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Tombua?

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You can track vessels near Tombua (AOPLE) 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 AOPLE on the live map.

Where is the Port of Tombua?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE AOPLE mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Tombua?

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The Port of Tombua 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.

What is the Port of Tombua?

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PORTO ALEXANDRE (UN/Locode: AOPLE), Angola is a seaport located at approximately -15.79890° N, 11.83073° E.

Where is the Port of Tombua located?

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Coordinates: -15.79890° N, 11.83073° E. Nearby terminals/ports:NAMIBE — UN/Locode: AOMSZ — -15.19250° N, 12.13150° EBAIA DOS TIGRES — UN/Locode: AOBDT — -16.60000° N, 11.73000° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Tombua?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Tombua?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Tombua?

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Vessel types historically calling: Fishing and General Cargo.