Port of Sao Tome Island

STTMS🇸🇹Sao Tome and Principe

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About Port of Sao Tome Island

This open roadstead port in the Atlantic Ocean serves São Tomé Island, the largest island of São Tomé and Príncipe. It handles container, gas carrier, general cargo, passenger, and tanker vessels. Facilities include fixed cranes with lifting capacities up to 100 MT, and anchorage loading/offloading operations.

Background
São Tomé is an island located in the Gulf of Guinea. At 859 km2 (332 sq mi) and a population of 193,380 as of May 2018, it is the largest and most populous island of São Tomé and Príncipe, being home to 96% of the country's population. The island is divided into six districts. It is located 2 km (1.2 mi) north of the Equator.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
10m
Channel Depth
5ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
D
Terminals
1

History

Established
1493

Terminals

PORTO DE SAO TOME

PORTO DE SAO TOME

Largo das Alfândegas CP 437, Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe

enaport.st →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
STTMS
Country
🇸🇹Sao Tome and Principe
Time Zone
UTC+0

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
West Africa
Sub-area
Gulf of Guinea
Body of Water
Atlantic Ocean
Latitude
0.3472°
Longitude
6.7375°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
46380 →
Wikidata
Q233124 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Sao Tome Island?

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The controlling depth at Sao Tome Island is 10 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Sao Tome Island?

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The approach to Sao Tome Island is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is São Sebastião Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Ilhéu Das Cabras (3.9 NM NNW), Lagoa Azul (7.7 NM WNW). 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 Sao Tome Island?

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You can track vessels near Sao Tome Island (STTMS) 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 Sao Tome Island?

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The Port of Sao Tome Island is a port in ST. Its UN/LOCODE is STTMS — 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 STTMS 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 Sao Tome Island?

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The Port of Sao Tome Island 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 Sao Tome Island?

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SAO TOME (UN/Locode: STTMS), Sao Tome and Principe is a seaport located at approximately 0.34720° N, 6.73750° E.

Where is the Port of Sao Tome Island located?

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Coordinates: 0.34720° N, 6.73750° E.

What facilities are available at the Port of Sao Tome Island?

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Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Cranes: fixed cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 4.9m - 6.1m; anchorage depth 4.9m - 6.1m; cargo pier depth 1.8m - 3m and maximum draft approx. 10 m.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Sao Tome Island?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Sao Tome Island?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: 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 Sao Tome Island?

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