Port of Sao Francisco (BRSFS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sao Francisco (UN/LOCODE BRSFS) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 26.2500° S, 48.6333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Brazil SE Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sao Francisco
Where is Port of Sao Francisco located?
Port of Sao Francisco is a seaport located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 26.2500° S, 48.6333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sao Francisco?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sao Francisco is BRSFS — country code BR, location code SFS.
How deep is Port of Sao Francisco?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sao Francisco has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Sao Francisco require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sao Francisco.
What type of harbor is Port of Sao Francisco?
Port of Sao Francisco is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sao Francisco have?
Port of Sao Francisco is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sao Francisco are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13000), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →