Port of Tubarao (BRTUB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tubarao (UN/LOCODE BRTUB) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 20.2833° S, 40.2500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 23.2 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- 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 Tubarao
Where is Port of Tubarao located?
Port of Tubarao is a seaport located in Brazil, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 20.2833° S, 40.2500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tubarao?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tubarao is BRTUB — country code BR, location code TUB.
How deep is Port of Tubarao?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tubarao has a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 23.2 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Tubarao?
Port of Tubarao reports a maximum draft of 23.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Tubarao require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tubarao.
What type of harbor is Port of Tubarao?
Port of Tubarao is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tubarao have?
Port of Tubarao is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tubarao are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12855), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →