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Port of Cais do Pico

PTCDP🇵🇹Portugal

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About Port of Cais do Pico

Cais do Pico is a harbor located on Pico Island in the Azores, Portugal. It serves as a local port for ferry services and general maritime traffic in the central Atlantic.

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Elevation
1m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
9781906 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PTCDP
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Time Zone
UTC-1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
PT-20
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Azores
Latitude
38.5231°
Longitude
-28.3219°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Cais do Pico?

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The approach to Cais do Pico is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ponta do São Mateus Lighthouse at 8.5 NM to the SW. Other aids include Madalena North Mole (9.9 NM W), Cais das Velas (10.8 NM NNE), Velas Anchorage Range Rear (10.8 NM NNE), Ponta dos Rosais (13.8 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Cais do Pico on?

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The Port of Cais do Pico 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 Cais do Pico?

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You can track vessels near Cais do Pico (PTCDP) 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 PTCDP on the live map.

Where is the Port of Cais do Pico?

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The Port of Cais do Pico is a port in PT. Its UN/LOCODE is PTCDP — 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 PTCDP 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 Cais do Pico?

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The Port of Cais do Pico 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.