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.
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
- Open Roadstead
- 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 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 →