Port of SAO LUIS

The approach to SAO LUIS is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ilha Do Medo Lighthouse at 8.7 NM to the N. Other aids include Ponta De São Marcos (11.3 NM NNE), Itauna (12.1 NM NW), Araçagi (18.2 NM NE), Pirajuba (19.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of SAO LUIS is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean in BR. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near SAO LUIS (BRALU) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of SAO LUIS is a port in BR. Its UN/LOCODE is BRALU — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, BR, are the ISO country code for BR. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of SAO LUIS 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.

SAO LUIS (UN/Locode: BRALU), Brazil is a seaport located at approximately -2.66730° N, -44.36121° E.

Coordinates: -2.66730° N, -44.36121° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ITAQUI — UN/Locode: BRIQI — -2.58382° N, -44.36623° EITAQUI — UN/Locode: BRITQ — -2.57000° N, -44.34000° EPONTA DA MADEIRA — UN/Locode: BRPMA — -2.55481° N, -44.36897° E

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

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.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo and Tanker.

Ship suppliers include TROPICAL SHIP SUPPLY LTD. - BRAZIL and NAVSUPPLY SHIPCHANDLER.