Port of Caniçal

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About Port of Caniçal

Caniçal is Madeira's principal cargo port, situated on the island's north coast in the North Atlantic Ocean. It handles a variety of vessel types including bulk carriers, container ships, gas carriers, and tankers. The port is equipped to manage general cargo operations.

Background
Caniçal is a civil parish in the municipality of Machico in the Portuguese island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 3,924, in an area of 11.85 km2. Equidistant from Funchal and Santana (20 km), the community is connected to these centres by the Regional 109 roadway. Caniçal is now the principal cargo port in Madeira. Living in this parish is a 109-year-old man as of March 7, 2021.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
5m

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11821831 →
Wikidata
Q857987 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.apram.pt →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
PT-30
Area
West Africa
Body of Water
North Atlantic Ocean
Latitude
32.7354°
Longitude
-16.7349°

Terminals

CANICAL PORT, MADEIRA

ADMINISTRACAO DOS PORTOS DA REGIAO AUTONOMA DA MADEIRA, SA

R. do Porto Caniçal, 9200 Caniçal, Portugal

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Caniçal is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is São Roque Lighthouse at 1.9 NM to the SW. Other aids include Funchal Breakwater (10.4 NM WSW), São Jorge (10.5 NM NW), Ilhéu Mole (Porto Moniz) (23.1 NM WNW), Ponta da Agulha (24.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Caniçal on?

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The Port of Caniçal 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 Caniçal?

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You can track vessels near Caniçal (PTCNL) 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 Caniçal?

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The Port of Caniçal is a port in PT. Its UN/LOCODE is PTCNL — 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 PTCNL 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 Caniçal?

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The Port of Caniçal 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 Caniçal?

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CANICAL (UN/Locode: PTCNL), Portugal is a seaport located at approximately 32.73536° N, -16.73489° E.

Where is the Port of Caniçal located?

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Coordinates: 32.73536° N, -16.73489° E. Nearby terminals/ports:FUNCHAL — UN/Locode: PTFNC — 32.64445° N, -16.90944° EPORTO SANTO — UN/Locode: PTPXO — 33.06151° N, -16.31251° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Caniçal?

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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 Caniçal?

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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.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Caniçal?

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Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Pleasure Craft, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.

Who are the ship suppliers at the Port of Caniçal?

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Ship suppliers include Whale Maritime.