Port of Aratu (BR ARB)
Brazil
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| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | BR ARB |
| Coordinates | -12.7833, -38.5000 (12°47′S 38°30′W) |
| Region | BR-BA |
| Nearest city | Aratu |
| Body of water | South Atlantic Ocean |
| First port of entry | No |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Small |
| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
| Shelter | Fair |
| Tidal range | 3 m |
| Channel depth | 17.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | Yes |
| Pilotage available | Yes |
| Tug assistance | Yes |
| Quarantine / pratique | Yes |
| Repairs | Limited |
| Dry dock | Large |
| Marine railway (slipway) | Small |
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Nearest airport | Yes |
| Rail connection | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by ice | No |
| Entrance restricted by tide | No |
Facilities
Wharves
Anchorage
Mediterranean mooring
Cranes
Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Aratu is a seaport on the coast of Brazil, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Small, with a Open roadstead layout. The channel depth runs to 17.1 m, a key limit on vessel draft.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Aratu located?
- Aratu is a seaport in Brazil.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Aratu?
- The UN/LOCODE for Aratu is BR ARB.
- What is the channel depth at Aratu?
- The channel depth at Aratu is 17.1 m.
Nearby ports
- Madre De Deus Brazil 13 km
- Port De Salvador Brazil 20 km
- Port Of Ilheus Brazil 229 km
- Port De Aracaju Brazil 261 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 17123 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 8294 km
- Los Angeles USA 9874 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 10959 km
- Hamburg Germany 8685 km
- Santos Brazil 1489 km
- Durban South Africa 7350 km
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