Port of Aratu (BRARB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Aratu (UN/LOCODE BRARB) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 12.7833° S, 38.5000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Brazil SE Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Aratu
Where is Port of Aratu located?
Port of Aratu is a seaport located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 12.7833° S, 38.5000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Aratu?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Aratu is BRARB — country code BR, location code ARB.
How deep is Port of Aratu?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Aratu has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Aratu require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Aratu.
What type of harbor is Port of Aratu?
Port of Aratu is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Aratu have?
Port of Aratu is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Aratu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12772), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →