Port of Sao Sebastiao (BRSSO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Sao Sebastiao (UN/LOCODE BRSSO) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 23.8000° S, 45.4000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Brazil
UN/LOCODE
BRSSO
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
23.8000° S, 45.4000° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
20.1 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Max Vessel Draft
22.3 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
18.6 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
South Atlantic Ocean
Region
Brazil SE Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Sao Sebastiao (BRSSO)
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Distance
50 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sao Sebastiao

Where is Port of Sao Sebastiao located?

Port of Sao Sebastiao is a seaport located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 23.8000° S, 45.4000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sao Sebastiao?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sao Sebastiao is BRSSO — country code BR, location code SSO.

How deep is Port of Sao Sebastiao?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sao Sebastiao has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Sao Sebastiao?

Port of Sao Sebastiao reports a maximum draft of 22.3 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Sao Sebastiao require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sao Sebastiao.

What type of harbor is Port of Sao Sebastiao?

Port of Sao Sebastiao is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Sao Sebastiao have?

Port of Sao Sebastiao is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Sao Sebastiao are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12960), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →