Seaport · São Tomé & Príncipe
Port of Sao Tome
Sao Tome (São Tomé & Príncipe) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 46380). It lies on the Gulf of Guinea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- São Tomé & Príncipe
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- STTMS
- World Port Index no.
- 46380
- Coordinates
- 0.35°N, 6.73°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Other names
- Ana Chavez
- Repairs
- Emergency only
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 37.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.5 m |
| Tidal range | 1.4 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 10.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Local assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 5,990 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,010 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,960 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sao Tome, 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. 123 (Enroute) - Southwest Coast of Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Sao Tome
Where is Port of Sao Tome?
Sao Tome (São Tomé & Príncipe) lies on the Gulf of Guinea, at about 0.35°N, 6.73°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sao Tome?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE STTMS for Sao Tome. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Sao Tome from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,990 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,960 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kribi, Douala, Lekki Deep Sea Port.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Sao Tome?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sao Tome 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.