Port of Cabedelo Pt / João Pessoa

The controlling depth at Cabedelo Pt / João Pessoa is 9.01 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Cabedelo Pt / João Pessoa is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pedra Seca Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the NE. Other aids include Cabo Branco (10.9 NM SSE), Baía De Traição (18.6 NM NNW), Bacopari (37 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Cabedelo Pt / João Pessoa 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 Cabedelo Pt / João Pessoa (BRCDO) 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 BRCDO on the live map.

The Port of Cabedelo Pt / João Pessoa 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.

CABEDELO (UN/Locode: BRCDO), Brazil is a seaport located at approximately -6.97161° N, -34.83998° E.

Coordinates: -6.97161° N, -34.83998° E. Nearby terminals/ports:JOAO PESSOA — UN/Locode: BRJPA — -7.07000° N, -34.52000° E

Harbor type/size: River Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 3.4m - 4.6m; anchorage depth 4.9m - 6.1m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 9.01 m.

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

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

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

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

Service providers include Estrela do Mar.