Port of Campos dos Goytacazes

The approach to Campos dos Goytacazes is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Guaxindiba Lighthouse at 22.9 NM to the NE with a nominal range of 15 NM. Other aids include Barra Do Açu (23.8 NM SE), Quissamã (24.7 NM S), Ponta Do Retiro (31 NM NE), Macaé (45.5 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Campos dos Goytacazes 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.

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The Port of Campos dos Goytacazes is a port in BR. Its UN/LOCODE is BRCGZ — 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 Campos dos Goytacazes 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.

CAMPOS DOS GOYTACAZES (UN/Locode: BRCGZ), Brazil is a seaport located at approximately -21.88000° N, -39.86000° E.

Coordinates: -21.88000° N, -39.86000° 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: Tanker.

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