Brazil

Port of Recife (BR REC)

UN/LOCODE
BR REC
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
9.7 m
Nearest city
Recife
Body of water
South Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Brazil
Port of Recife, Brazil © Rafael Holanda Barroso · CC BY 2.0
Port information
Region
BR-PE
Also known as
Pernambuco
Coordinates
-8.0500, -34.8667 (8°03′S 34°52′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
2.6 m
Anchorage depth
12 m
Cargo pier depth
11 m
Oil terminal depth
9.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
12 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Major Marine railway (slipway): Medium Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies

Recife is a seaport on the coast of Brazil, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Medium, with a Coastal, breakwater layout. The channel depth runs to 9.7 m, a key limit on vessel draft.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Recife located?
Recife is a seaport in Brazil.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Recife?
The UN/LOCODE for Recife is BR REC.
What is the channel depth at Recife?
The channel depth at Recife is 9.7 m.
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