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Port of Sandim

PTDFZ🇵🇹Portugal

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About Port of Sandim

Sandim is a marina located in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. It serves as a recreational harbor on the Douro River estuary.

Background
Sandim is a civil parish in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Sandim, Olival, Lever e Crestuma. However, on March 14, 2025, the merged parishes were restored to their original characteristics by Law No. 25-A/2025, and therefore the parish of Sandim was reinstated. The population in 2011 was 5,938, in an area of 13.56 km2.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
12m

Region

Subdivision
PT-13
Latitude
41.0333°
Longitude
-8.5167°

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PTDFZ
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11822206 →
Wikidata
Q2117368 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Sandim is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Praia da Aguda Lighthouse at 6.4 NM to the W. Other aids include Cantareira (Range Front) (9.6 NM NW), São Miguel o Anjo (9.6 NM NW), Barra da Foz Range Rear (9.8 NM NW), Rio Douro South Mole (9.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Sandim on?

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The Port of Sandim 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 Sandim?

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You can track vessels near Sandim (PTDFZ) 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 PTDFZ on the live map.

Where is the Port of Sandim?

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The Port of Sandim is a port in PT. Its UN/LOCODE is PTDFZ — 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 PTDFZ 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 Sandim?

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The Port of Sandim 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.