Port Of Ilheus (BRIOS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port Of Ilheus (UN/LOCODE BRIOS) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 14.7833° S, 39.0167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- 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 Ilheus
Where is Port Of Ilheus located?
Port Of Ilheus is a seaport located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 14.7833° S, 39.0167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port Of Ilheus?
The UN/LOCODE for Port Of Ilheus is BRIOS — country code BR, location code IOS.
How deep is Port Of Ilheus?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port Of Ilheus has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port Of Ilheus?
Port Of Ilheus reports a maximum draft of 8.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port Of Ilheus require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port Of Ilheus.
What type of harbor is Port Of Ilheus?
Port Of Ilheus is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port Of Ilheus have?
Port Of Ilheus is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port Of Ilheus are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12810), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →