Port of Maliaño

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About Port of Maliaño

Maliaño is a dock facility situated within the Bay of Santander, Spain. It serves as a port with pilotage and tug assistance available.

Background
Maliaño is a village in the municipality of Camargo. The town is located near the Bay of Santander, 5 km from the regional capital. It is the location of the regionally significant Santander Airport. The population in the year 2004 was 7,301 (INE) and it raised to 9,563 inhabitants in 2009. In 2012 9.657 inhabitants.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
5m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Medium
Repair Code
B

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
37470 →
GeoNames ID
3117634 →
Wikidata
Q2689444 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
ESMLO
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
DCK (Dock)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Body of Water
Bay of Santander
Latitude
43.4167°
Longitude
-3.8333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Maliaño is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Galea Lighthouse at 34.9 NM to the E with a nominal range of 19 NM. Other aids include Fuerte de la Galea (35.1 NM E), Getxo Contradique de Algorta (35.4 NM E), Espigón de Portugalete (35.6 NM E), Górliz (38.8 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Maliaño?

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The Port of Maliaño is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

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

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You can track vessels near Maliaño (ESMLO) 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 Maliaño?

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The Port of Maliaño is a port in ES. Its UN/LOCODE is ESMLO — 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 ESMLO mean?

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The first two characters, ES, are the ISO country code for ES. 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 Maliaño?

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The Port of Maliaño 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.