Cabo Verde · Africa · CV RAI

Porto Da Praia

Coastal (Breakwater) · Small harbour · North Atlantic Ocean

Port information

Channel depth
6.4 m
Anchorage depth
15.5 m
Berth depth
7.9 m
Tide range
1 m
Max vessel draught
—
Water
salt
Likely soil (estimate)
Sand, Silt / mud
Position
14.917, -23.517

Dredgers that can do the job here

  • TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Small–medium (1,000–5,000 m³)

    Loose sand or silt in open water. Can work while ships keep moving and carry spoil long distances.

  • WIDWater injection · Water injection

    Cheap upkeep for fine silt in channels with a current.