Port of River Sao Nicolau

The approach to River Sao Nicolau is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ponta Grossas Lighthouse at 2.1 NM to the N. Other aids include Cabo De Santa Marta (22.9 NM NNE), Ponta Piambo (27.2 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of River Sao Nicolau 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 River Sao Nicolau (AORSN) 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 AORSN on the live map.

The Port of River Sao Nicolau is a port in AO. Its UN/LOCODE is AORSN — 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 River Sao Nicolau 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.