Brazil

Port of Natal (BR NAT)

Brazil
Port of Natal, Brazil © Beraldo Leal · CC BY 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE BR NAT
Coordinates -5.7833, -35.2000 (5°47′S 35°12′W)
Region BR-RN
Nearest city Natal
Body of water South Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type River, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1.9 m
Channel depth 10 m
Anchorage depth 12 m
Cargo pier depth 11.5 m
Oil terminal depth 7.3 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 190 m × 30 m × 9.3 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance No
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies

Natal operates as a working harbor in Brazil, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as River, natural sets the scale of operations at Natal. Draft at the approach to Natal is constrained by a 10.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Natal located?
Natal is a seaport in Brazil.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Natal?
The UN/LOCODE for Natal is BR NAT.
What is the channel depth at Natal?
The channel depth at Natal is 10 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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