Port of Porto Alegre (BRPOA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Porto Alegre (UN/LOCODE BRPOA) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 30.0333° S, 51.2333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Brazil SE Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Porto Alegre
Where is Port of Porto Alegre located?
Port of Porto Alegre is a seaport located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 30.0333° S, 51.2333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Porto Alegre?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Porto Alegre is BRPOA — country code BR, location code POA.
How deep is Port of Porto Alegre?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Porto Alegre has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Porto Alegre?
Port of Porto Alegre reports a maximum draft of 5.2 m, a maximum length of 235 m, a maximum beam of 35 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Porto Alegre require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Porto Alegre.
What type of harbor is Port of Porto Alegre?
Port of Porto Alegre is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Porto Alegre have?
Port of Porto Alegre is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Porto Alegre are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13080), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →