Port of Aveiro

The controlling depth at Aveiro is 8 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Aveiro is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Aveiro Lighthouse at 1.9 NM to the W. Other aids include Aveiro Lighthouses (2.4 NM W), Praia da Aguda (24.6 NM N), Cabo Mondego (28.4 NM SSW), Figueira da Foz (30.4 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Aveiro 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.

You can track vessels near Aveiro (PTAVE) 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 PTAVE on the live map.

The Port of Aveiro is a port in PT. Its UN/LOCODE is PTAVE — 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, 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.

The Port of Aveiro 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.

AVEIRO (UN/Locode: PTAVE), Portugal is a seaport located at approximately 40.63916° N, -8.70601° E.

Coordinates: 40.63916° N, -8.70601° E. Nearby terminals/ports:NARIZ — UN/Locode: PTNAV — 40.53000° N, -8.60000° EPORTO — UN/Locode: PTOPO — 41.14407° N, -8.64143° EFIGUEIRA DA FOZ — UN/Locode: PTFDF — 40.14291° N, -8.84630° E

Harbor type/size: River Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 8 m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.

Ship suppliers include Whale Maritime.

Service providers include Inglasco International Ltd.