Port of Recife (BRREC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Recife (UN/LOCODE BRREC) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 8.0500° S, 34.8667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.7 m, an anchorage depth near 12 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Medium
- 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 Recife
Where is Port of Recife located?
Port of Recife is a seaport located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 8.0500° S, 34.8667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Recife?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Recife is BRREC — country code BR, location code REC.
How deep is Port of Recife?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Recife has a channel depth of about 9.7 m, an anchorage depth of about 12 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Recife?
Port of Recife reports a maximum draft of 12 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Recife require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Recife.
What type of harbor is Port of Recife?
Port of Recife is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Recife have?
Port of Recife is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Recife are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12730), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →