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Port of ALMADA

PTALM🇵🇹Portugal

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About Port of ALMADA

Also known as: Portico da Lisnave, Portico of Lisnave, Pórtico da Lisnave

This Portuguese port is located on the southern bank of the Tagus River. It is operated by the Portuguese Navy and serves as a port facility.

Background
Almada is a city and a municipality in Portugal, located on the southern margin of the Tagus River, within the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. The city is connected to Lisbon by the 25 de Abril Bridge. The population of the municipality in 2011 was 174,030, in an area of 70.21 km2. The urbanized core center, the city of Almada proper, had a population of 101,500 in 2001.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
14ft
Tidal Range
5ft
Elevation
8m

Operations & Services

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

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
Portuguese Navy

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PTALM
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Latitude
38.6818°
Longitude
-9.1467°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
37990 →
GeoNames ID
11822223 →
Wikidata
Q328015 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.cm-almada.pt →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to ALMADA is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Chibata Lighthouse at 4 NM to the SW with a nominal range of 15 NM. Other aids include Mama Sul (4.7 NM NW), Alcochete Lighthouse (9.6 NM ENE), Assenta (25.9 NM NNW), Peniche West Mole (41.4 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of ALMADA on?

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The Port of ALMADA is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in PT. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near ALMADA (PTALM) 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 PTALM on the live map.

Where is the Port of ALMADA?

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The Port of ALMADA is a port in PT. Its UN/LOCODE is PTALM — 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 PTALM mean?

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The first two characters, PT, are the ISO country code for PT. 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 ALMADA?

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The Port of ALMADA operates in the UTC+0 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.

What is the Port of ALMADA?

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ALMADA (UN/Locode: PTALM), Portugal is a seaport located at approximately 38.68178° N, -9.14674° E.

Where is the Port of ALMADA located?

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Coordinates: 38.68178° N, -9.14674° E. Nearby terminals/ports:LISBOA — UN/Locode: PTLIS — 38.70339° N, -9.15243° EBARREIRO — UN/Locode: PTBRO — 38.65270° N, -9.08061° ECASCAIS — UN/Locode: PTCAS — 38.69212° N, -9.41777° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of ALMADA?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of ALMADA?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Who are the ship suppliers at the Port of ALMADA?

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Ship suppliers include Whale Maritime.