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Port of Santander

ESSDR🇪🇸Spain

Located in the Bay of Santander on Spain's Cantabrian coast, this port serves as a key maritime gateway. It handles general cargo and is equipped with tugs and a medium-sized drydock.

Background
The Port of Santander, Cantabria (Spain), is located in the Cantabrian Sea, specifically in the Bay of Santander, in the municipalities of Santander, Camargo and Marina de Cudeyo. It is managed by the Port Authority of Santander, whose current president is Francisco Martín Gallego, under the public entity Ports of the State and in turn administered by the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda. It belongs to the maritime province of Santander (ST). Santander District (ST-4).
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Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
4m
Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
M
Repair Code
B
Terminals
1
WPI No.
37470
GeoNames ID
12196049
Wikidata
Q9064614
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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
UN/LOCODE
ESSDR
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)
Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Biscay Bay
Body of Water
Bay of Santander
Latitude
43.4554°
Longitude
-3.8080°

BOLUDA MARITIME TERMINALS SANTANDER

BOLUDA CORPORACION MARITIMA S.A.

Muelle Raos 3, Parcela VI, 39011 Santander, Spain

www.boluda.com.es
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Santander?+
The approach to Santander is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Galea Lighthouse at 34.1 NM to the E with a nominal range of 19 NM. Other aids include Fuerte de la Galea (34.3 NM E), Getxo Contradique de Algorta (34.7 NM E), Espigón de Portugalete (34.9 NM ESE), Górliz (37.7 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 Santander?+
The Port of Santander 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 Santander?+
You can track vessels near Santander (ESSDR) 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 ESSDR on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Santander?+
The Port of Santander 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.