Port of Natal (BRNAT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Natal (UN/LOCODE BRNAT) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 5.7833° S, 35.2000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 10 m, an anchorage depth near 12 m, cargo pier depths around 11.5 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Brazil NE Coast Cont
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Natal
Where is Port of Natal located?
Port of Natal is a seaport located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 5.7833° S, 35.2000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Natal?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Natal is BRNAT — country code BR, location code NAT.
How deep is Port of Natal?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Natal has a channel depth of about 10 m, an anchorage depth of about 12 m, cargo pier depths of about 11.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Natal?
Port of Natal reports a maximum draft of 9.3 m, a maximum length of 190 m, a maximum beam of 30 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Natal require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Natal.
What type of harbor is Port of Natal?
Port of Natal is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Natal have?
Port of Natal is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Natal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12690), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →