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Port of Armação dos Búzios

BRABZ🇧🇷Brazil

Port Location

About Port of Armação dos Búzios

Also known as: Canal da Marina Porto Buzios, Canal da Marina Porto Búzios

Armação dos Búzios is a seaport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It historically handles passenger vessels.

Background
Armação dos Búzios, often referred to as just Búzios, is a municipality located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is 173 km east of the city of Rio de Janeiro. By 2020, its population consisted of 34,477 inhabitants and its area of 71 km2. Today, Búzios is a worldwide tourist site.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
BR-RJ
Latitude
-22.7500°
Longitude
-41.8833°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
13010569 →
Wikidata
Q680119 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.buzios.rj.gov.br →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BRABZ
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Time Zone
UTC-3
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1995

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Armação dos Búzios?+
The approach to Armação dos Búzios is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Lajinha Lighthouse at 10.6 NM to the SW. Other aids include Cabo Frio (17.1 NM SSW), Cabo Frio (17.1 NM SSW), Macaé (22.3 NM NNE), Macaé (22.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Armação dos Búzios on?+
The Port of Armação dos Búzios is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean in BR. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Armação dos Búzios?+
You can track vessels near Armação dos Búzios (BRABZ) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for BRABZ on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Armação dos Búzios?+
The Port of Armação dos Búzios operates in the UTC-3 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Armação dos Búzios?+
BUZIOS (UN/Locode: BRABZ), Brazil is a seaport located at approximately -22.75920° N, -41.90010° E.
Where is the Port of Armação dos Búzios located?+
Coordinates: -22.75920° N, -41.90010° E. Nearby terminals/ports:FORNO — UN/Locode: BRFNO — -22.97462° N, -42.01749° EMACAE — UN/Locode: BRMEA — -22.38300° N, -41.76874° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Armação dos Búzios?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Armação dos Búzios?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Armação dos Búzios?+
Vessel types historically calling: Passenger.
Who are the ship suppliers at the Port of Armação dos Búzios?+
Ship suppliers include TROPICAL SHIP SUPPLY LTD. - BRAZIL and NAVSUPPLY SHIPCHANDLER.