Port of Machico

PTMCH🇵🇹Portugal

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About Port of Machico

Machico is a port located on the island of Madeira in the North Atlantic Ocean. It serves as a local maritime facility for the region.

Background
Machico is a municipality, parish and city in the southeast part of the island of Madeira, in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The easternmost municipality on the island, it is also the third-most populous area with a population of 21,828 in 2011. The town, proper, had a population of 10,894 in 2001.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
PT-30
Body of Water
North Atlantic Ocean
Latitude
32.7000°
Longitude
-16.7667°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11695352 →
Wikidata
Q693243 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.cm-machico.pt →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Machico is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is São Roque Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the N. Other aids include Funchal Breakwater (7.9 NM WSW), São Jorge (10.7 NM NW), Ilhéu Mole (Porto Moniz) (22.5 NM WNW), Ponta da Agulha (23.5 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Machico on?

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The Port of Machico 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 Machico?

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You can track vessels near Machico (PTMCH) 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 Machico?

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The Port of Machico is a port in PT. Its UN/LOCODE is PTMCH — 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 PTMCH 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 Machico?

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The Port of Machico 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.