Brazil

Port of Recife (BR REC)

Brazil
Also known as: Pernambuco
Port of Recife, Brazil © Rafael Holanda Barroso · CC BY 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE BR REC
Coordinates -8.0500, -34.8667 (8°03′S 34°52′W)
Region BR-PE
Nearest city Recife
Body of water South Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 2.6 m
Channel depth 9.7 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 ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
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.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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