Port of Pelotas (BRPET): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Pelotas (UN/LOCODE BRPET) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 31.7833° S, 52.3333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Brazil
UN/LOCODE
BRPET
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
31.7833° S, 52.3333° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
4.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Max Vessel Draft
5.2 m
Tidal Range
1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
South Atlantic Ocean
Region
Brazil SE Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Wharves

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Port of Pelotas (BRPET)
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Distance
20 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Pelotas

Where is Port of Pelotas located?

Port of Pelotas is a seaport located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 31.7833° S, 52.3333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Pelotas?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Pelotas is BRPET — country code BR, location code PET.

How deep is Port of Pelotas?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Pelotas has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Pelotas?

Port of Pelotas reports a maximum draft of 5.2 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Pelotas require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Pelotas.

What type of harbor is Port of Pelotas?

Port of Pelotas is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Pelotas have?

Port of Pelotas is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Pelotas are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13070), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →