Port of Vila Nova do Corvo

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About Port of Vila Nova do Corvo

Vila Nova do Corvo is a small port located on the island of Corvo in the Azores, Portugal. It serves as a vital link for this remote island municipality, handling general cargo and passenger traffic. The port accommodates various vessel types and is equipped with pilotage and tug services.

Background
Vila do Corvo is the smallest municipality in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores, constituting the island of Corvo in its entirety. With a population of 430 in 2011, it is the least populated of the Portuguese municipalities, and the only Portuguese municipality, by law, without a civil parish. Its area is 17.11 square kilometres (6.61 mi2).

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
38050 →
GeoNames ID
11874828 →
Wikidata
Q1006836 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.cm-corvo.pt →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PTVNC
Country
🇵🇹Portugal
Time Zone
UTC-1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
PT-20
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Azores
Latitude
39.6721°
Longitude
-31.1102°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Vila Nova do Corvo?

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The approach to Vila Nova do Corvo is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ponta Negra Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Canto da Carneira (2.9 NM NNE), Ponta do Albarnaz (10.8 NM SSW), Fajã Grande (14.6 NM SSW), Lajes (18.1 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Vila Nova do Corvo on?

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The Port of Vila Nova do Corvo 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 Vila Nova do Corvo?

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You can track vessels near Vila Nova do Corvo (PTVNC) 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 Vila Nova do Corvo?

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The Port of Vila Nova do Corvo is a port in PT. Its UN/LOCODE is PTVNC — 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 PTVNC 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 Vila Nova do Corvo?

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The Port of Vila Nova do Corvo 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.