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Rio De Janeiro

Rio De Janeiro is a large natural coastal harbour on the South Atlantic Ocean, in Brazil. Its UN/LOCODE is BRRIO. Pilotage is compulsory, tugs are available and it is a first port of entry. Rio De Janeiro offers fuel oil and diesel, provisions, ship stores, fresh water, major repairs and a large dry dock. Vessel Hunter tracks its live arrivals and the vessels heading its way.

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UN/LOCODEBRRIO

CountryBrazil

TypePort

RegionEast Coast South America

Coordinates-22.850, -43.178

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Services and supplies

What Rio De Janeiro offers a visiting ship, as the port index records it. Lines the index does not state are left out.

Supplies

Fuel oil: Yes
Diesel: Yes
Fresh water: Yes
Provisions: Yes
Deck stores: Yes
Engine stores: Yes

Repair

Ship repairs: Major
Dry dock: Large
Slipway: Small
Electrical repair: Yes

Harbour

Pilotage: Compulsory
Tugs: Yes
Stevedores: Yes
Mobile cranes: Yes
Floating cranes: Yes

Waste and health

Garbage reception: Yes
Dirty ballast reception: Yes
Medical facilities: Yes

Largest vessel

Draft: 14.2 m

Approach and berths

Shelter, entrance, clearance and cargo berths at Rio De Janeiro, as the nautical port index records them. Depths are not shown: the index gives them as broad bands for one point in the port, too coarse to plan a call on.

Approach

Shelter: Excellent
Entrance restrictions: Other
Pilotage available: Yes
Pilotage advisable: Yes
Tug assistance: Yes
Salvage tugs: Yes
ETA message required: Yes
Good holding ground: Yes
Turning area: Yes
Overhead limits: Yes

Entry

First port of entry: Yes
Free pratique: Yes

Cargo and berths

Wharves: Yes
Anchorage: Yes
Med mooring: Yes
Fixed cranes: Yes

Connections

Airport nearby: Yes
Rail connection: Yes

Ports near Rio De Janeiro

Other Brazil ports on the same stretch of coast.

Latest news

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Questions about Rio De Janeiro

What is the UN/LOCODE of Rio De Janeiro?

The UN/LOCODE of Rio De Janeiro is BRRIO.

Is pilotage compulsory in Rio De Janeiro?

Yes. The nautical port index lists pilotage in Rio De Janeiro as compulsory.

Can ships take bunkers in Rio De Janeiro?

Yes. Rio De Janeiro offers fuel oil and diesel, according to the nautical port index.

Does Rio De Janeiro have a dry dock?

Yes. Rio De Janeiro has a large dry dock and major ship repairs.

What is the largest vessel Rio De Janeiro can take?

The nautical port index gives a largest vessel of 14.2 m draft for Rio De Janeiro.

Is Rio De Janeiro a first port of entry?

Yes. Ships arriving from abroad can clear in at Rio De Janeiro.

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