Seaport · Cape Verde
Porto Da Praia
Porto Da Praia (Cape Verde) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45910). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Cape Verde
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CVRAI
- World Port Index no.
- 45910
- Coordinates
- 14.92°N, 23.52°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Cape Verde
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 7,470 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,490 nm |
| Hai Phong | 7,170 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Porto Da Praia, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 143 (Enroute) - West Coast of Europe and Northwest Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Porto Da Praia
Where is Porto Da Praia?
Porto Da Praia (Cape Verde) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 14.92°N, 23.52°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Porto Da Praia?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CVRAI for Porto Da Praia. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Porto Da Praia from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,470 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 7,170 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Dakar, Abidjan, Tema.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Porto Da Praia?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Porto Da Praia through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.