Port of Belem (BRBEL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Belem (UN/LOCODE BRBEL) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 1.4500° S, 48.5000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9 m, an anchorage depth near 10.7 m, cargo pier depths around 9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Brazil NE Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Belem
Where is Port of Belem located?
Port of Belem is a seaport located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 1.4500° S, 48.5000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Belem?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Belem is BRBEL — country code BR, location code BEL.
How deep is Port of Belem?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Belem has a channel depth of about 9 m, an anchorage depth of about 10.7 m, cargo pier depths of about 9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Belem?
Port of Belem reports a maximum draft of 7.9 m, a maximum length of 210 m, a maximum beam of 40 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Belem require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Belem.
What type of harbor is Port of Belem?
Port of Belem is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Belem have?
Port of Belem is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Belem are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12490), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →