Port of Petrolina

BRPNZ🇧🇷Brazil

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About Port of Petrolina

Also known as: Petrolina

This port is situated on the São Francisco River in Pernambuco, Brazil. It serves as a vital waterway for regional transport and trade.

Background
Petrolina is a municipality located in the southernmost point of the state of Pernambuco, in Northeast Brazil, in the valley of the São Francisco River. The population was 418,444 in 2025, and the total area is 4,756.8 km2, making it the largest municipality in the state by area. The municipality is closely integrated with Juazeiro, Bahia, located on the opposite bank of the São Francisco.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
301m

Region

Subdivision
BR-PE
Body of Water
São Francisco River
Latitude
-9.3833°
Longitude
-40.4833°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
13106990 →
Wikidata
Q842143 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.petrolina.pe.gov.br →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BRPNZ
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Time Zone
UTC-3
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1870

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Petrolina on?

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The Port of Petrolina is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean in BR. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Petrolina?

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You can track vessels near Petrolina (BRPNZ) 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 Petrolina?

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The Port of Petrolina is a port in BR. Its UN/LOCODE is BRPNZ — 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 BRPNZ 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 Petrolina?

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The Port of Petrolina 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.