Port of Principe

STPCP🇸🇹Sao Tome and Principe

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About Port of Principe

This pier is located in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Africa. It serves the island of Príncipe, handling general cargo and likely supporting fishing and small vessel traffic.

Background
Príncipe is the smaller, northern major island of the country of São Tomé and Príncipe lying off the west coast of Africa in the Gulf of Guinea. It has an area of 142 square kilometres (55 sq mi) and a population of 7,324 at the 2012 Census; the latest official estimate was 8,420. The island is a heavily eroded volcano speculated to be over three million years old, surrounded by smaller islands including Ilheu Bom Bom, Ilhéu Caroço, Tinhosa Grande and Tinhosa Pequena. Part of the Cameroon Line archipelago, Príncipe rises in the south to 947 metres at Pico do Príncipe. The island is the main constituent of the Autonomous Region of Príncipe, established in 1995, and of the coterminous district of Pagué.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Tidal Range
5ft
Elevation
157m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
D

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
46375 →
GeoNames ID
11809047 →
Wikidata
Q210636 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
STPCP
Country
🇸🇹Sao Tome and Principe
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
West Africa
Sub-area
Gulf of Guinea
Body of Water
Atlantic Ocean
Latitude
1.6468°
Longitude
7.4273°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Principe is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pónta Da Mina Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the E. Other aids include Ilhéu Bom Bom (3.5 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Principe?

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You can track vessels near Principe (STPCP) 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 Principe?

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The Port of Principe is a port in ST. Its UN/LOCODE is STPCP — 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 STPCP mean?

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The first two characters, ST, are the ISO country code for ST. 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 Principe?

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The Port of Principe 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.