Port of CANANEIA

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About Port of CANANEIA

Also known as: Canal do Ararapira

Cananéia is a canal port located in Brazil's southernmost São Paulo state. It serves as a maritime gateway for the region.

Background
Cananéia is the southernmost city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, near where the Tordesilhas Line passed. The population in 2020 was 12,541 and its area is 1,242.010 km2 (479.543 sq mi). The elevation is 8 m. The city of Cananéia is host to the Dr. João de Paiva Carvalho research base belonging to the Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
2m

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History

Established
1892

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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
East Coast South America
Latitude
-25.0175°
Longitude
-47.9197°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3479339 →
Wikidata
Q1751347 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
www.cananeia.sp.gov.br →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of CANANEIA?

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The approach to CANANEIA is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ilha do Bom Abrigo Lighthouse at 7.1 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Icapara (32.4 NM NE), Paranaguá Range C Rear (35 NM SW), Cassual (36.2 NM SW), Ponta das Conchas (37.2 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of CANANEIA on?

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The Port of CANANEIA 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 CANANEIA?

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

Where is the Port of CANANEIA?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE BRCNI mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of CANANEIA?

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The Port of CANANEIA 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.