Port of Câmara de Lobos

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About Port of Câmara de Lobos

This historic port on Madeira's southern coast serves as a fishing harbor. It is equipped with tugs and a compulsory pilotage service.

Background
Câmara de Lobos is a municipality and town in the southern coast of the Portuguese island of Madeira, divided in 5 freguesias. A de facto suburb of the much larger capital city of Funchal, it is one of the larger population centres and an extension of the Funchal economy.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
148m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Small
Repair Code
B

History

Established
1425

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
PT-30
Body of Water
North Atlantic Ocean
Latitude
32.6333°
Longitude
-16.9667°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
38130 →
GeoNames ID
11695340 →
Wikidata
Q623736 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Câmara de Lobos?

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The approach to Câmara de Lobos is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Funchal Breakwater Lighthouse at 3 NM to the E. Other aids include São Roque (11.3 NM ENE), São Jorge (12.5 NM NNE), Ilhéu Mole (Porto Moniz) (17.3 NM NW), Ponta do Pargo (18.5 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Câmara de Lobos on?

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The Port of Câmara de Lobos is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in PT. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Câmara de Lobos?

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You can track vessels near Câmara de Lobos (PTCML) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Câmara de Lobos?

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The Port of Câmara de Lobos is a port in PT. Its UN/LOCODE is PTCML — 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 PTCML 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 Câmara de Lobos?

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The Port of Câmara de Lobos 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.