Port of Manaus

The controlling depth at Manaus is 9.14 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 Manaus is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Manaus Alfândega Lighthouse at 1.8 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Pedra do Jacaré (13.6 NM ENE), Moronas (14.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Manaus 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 Manaus (BRMAO) 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 BRMAO on the live map.

The Port of Manaus is a port in BR. Its UN/LOCODE is BRMAO — 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 Manaus operates in the UTC-4 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.

MANAUS (UN/Locode: BRMAO), Brazil is a seaport located at approximately -3.14403° N, -59.99597° E.

Coordinates: -3.14403° N, -59.99597° E.

Harbor type/size: River Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 20.1m - 21.3m; cargo pier depth 23.2m - OVER; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 9.14 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; 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; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

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

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

Service providers include Estrela do Mar.