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Port of Praia

CVRAI🇨🇻Cabo Verde

Port Location

About Port of Praia

Praia Harbor is the main port of Cabo Verde, located on Santiago Island in the Atlantic Ocean. It handles general cargo, containers, and passengers, serving fishing vessels and featuring roll-on/roll-off ramps. The port has 863 meters of quay and a maximum depth of 13.5 meters.

Background
Praia Harbor is the port of the city of Praia in the southern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is situated in a natural bay of the Atlantic Ocean. Since the latest modernization in 2014, it has 2 long quays, 3 shorter quays, a quay for fishing boats with fish processing installations, 2 container parks, 2 roll-on/roll-off ramps and a passenger terminal. The total length of the quays is 863 m, and the maximum depth is 13.5 m. The port of Praia played an important role in the colonization of Africa and South America by the Portuguese. With 817,845 metric tonnes of cargo and 85,518 passengers handled (2017), it is the second busiest port of Cape Verde, after Porto Grande (Mindelo).

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
35m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C
Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
45910 →
GeoNames ID
11593061 →
Wikidata
Q23007049 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.enapor.cv →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
West Africa
Latitude
14.9112°
Longitude
-23.5053°

Terminals

PORT OF PRAIA

PORTOS DE CABO VERDE (ENAPOR)

Ilha de Santiago, Praia, Cape Verde

www.enapor.cv →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Praia on?+
The Port of Praia 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 Praia?+
You can track vessels near Praia (CVRAI) 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 CVRAI on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Praia?+
The Port of Praia 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.