Port of Santos (BRSSZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Santos (UN/LOCODE BRSSZ) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 23.9500° S, 46.3000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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 (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 Santos
Where is Port of Santos located?
Port of Santos is a seaport located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 23.9500° S, 46.3000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Santos?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Santos is BRSSZ — country code BR, location code SSZ.
How deep is Port of Santos?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Santos has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Santos?
Port of Santos reports a maximum draft of 15 m, a maximum length of 354 m, a maximum beam of 49 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Santos require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Santos.
What type of harbor is Port of Santos?
Port of Santos is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Santos have?
Port of Santos is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Santos are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12970), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →