Seaport · Spain
Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife
Santa Cruz De Tenerife (Spain) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 38160). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Spain
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ESSCT
- World Port Index no.
- 38160
- Coordinates
- 28.47°N, 16.23°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Islas Canarias
- Other names
- Teneriffe
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 18.6 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 23.2 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 13.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Steam
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 6,750 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,770 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,370 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Santa Cruz De Tenerife, 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 Santa Cruz De Tenerife
Where is Port of Santa Cruz De Tenerife?
Santa Cruz De Tenerife (Spain) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 28.47°N, 16.23°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Santa Cruz De Tenerife?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ESSCT for Santa Cruz De Tenerife. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Santa Cruz De Tenerife?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 13.5 m for Santa Cruz De Tenerife. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Santa Cruz De Tenerife from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,750 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,370 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Sines, Tanger Med, Algeciras.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Santa Cruz De Tenerife?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Santa Cruz De Tenerife 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.