Port of Presidente Kennedy

The approach to Presidente Kennedy is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ponta Do Retiro Lighthouse at 15.8 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Ilha do Francês (19.5 NM ENE), Guaxindiba (21.9 NM S), Ilha Escalvada (43.3 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Presidente Kennedy 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.

You can track vessels near Presidente Kennedy (BRPKY) 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 BRPKY on the live map.

The Port of Presidente Kennedy is a port in BR. Its UN/LOCODE is BRPKY — 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 Presidente Kennedy 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.