Port of Rio Grande (BRRIG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Rio Grande (UN/LOCODE BRRIG) is a large river (natural) harbor located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 32.0500° S, 52.0833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Brazil SE Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Rio Grande
Where is Port of Rio Grande located?
Port of Rio Grande is a seaport located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 32.0500° S, 52.0833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Rio Grande?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Rio Grande is BRRIG — country code BR, location code RIG.
How deep is Port of Rio Grande?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Rio Grande has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Rio Grande?
Port of Rio Grande reports a maximum draft of 12.8 m, a maximum length of 337 m, a maximum beam of 51 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Rio Grande require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Rio Grande.
What type of harbor is Port of Rio Grande?
Port of Rio Grande is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Rio Grande have?
Port of Rio Grande is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Rio Grande are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13060), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →