Port of Porto Grande

CVGRA🇨🇻Cabo Verde

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About Port of Porto Grande

Porto Grande is a natural harbor on São Vicente island, Cabo Verde. It serves as a key transshipment point and bunkering station for vessels in the Atlantic. The port handles general cargo and is equipped with tugs and compulsory pilotage.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
32m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
A

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
45880 →
GeoNames ID
13233314 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CVGRA
Country
🇨🇻Cabo Verde
Time Zone
UTC-1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
CV-SV
Latitude
16.8667°
Longitude
-25.0000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Porto Grande on?

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The Port of Porto Grande is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in CV. 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 Porto Grande?

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You can track vessels near Porto Grande (CVGRA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Porto Grande?

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The Port of Porto Grande is a port in CV. Its UN/LOCODE is CVGRA — 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 CVGRA mean?

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The first two characters, CV, are the ISO country code for CV. 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 Porto Grande?

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The Port of Porto Grande 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.