Port of SANTA MARIA

The approach to SANTA MARIA is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is El Puerto de Santa María Lighthouse Lighthouse at 1.3 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Rota Naval Base Range Rear (5.3 NM WNW), Cádiz Approach Range Rear (5.4 NM SW), Rota (6.3 NM WNW), Chipiona (13.5 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of SANTA MARIA is located within the Strait of Gibraltar — the gateway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near SANTA MARIA (ESSML) 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 ESSML on the live map.

The Port of SANTA MARIA is a port in ES. Its UN/LOCODE is ESSML — 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, 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.

The Port of SANTA MARIA 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.