Port of Paracuru

BRPRU🇧🇷Brazil

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About Port of Paracuru

Paracuru is a seaport in Ceará, Brazil. It is situated on the Atlantic coast. Information on its specific cargo handling, vessel types, or facilities is not available.

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Paracuru is a municipality in the state of Ceará in the Northeast region of Brazil.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
BR-CE
Area
East Coast South America
Latitude
-3.3974°
Longitude
-39.0177°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BRPRU
Country
🇧🇷Brazil
Time Zone
UTC-3

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q542347 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Paracuru is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ponta das Almas Lighthouse at 15 NM to the SE. Other aids include Pecém (15.1 NM SE), Mundaú (24.5 NM WNW), Titan Breakwater (36.8 NM ESE), Mucuripe (38.2 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Paracuru on?

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The Port of Paracuru 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.

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

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You can track vessels near Paracuru (BRPRU) 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 Paracuru?

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The Port of Paracuru is a port in BR. Its UN/LOCODE is BRPRU — 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 BRPRU 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 Paracuru?

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The Port of Paracuru 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.

What is the Port of Paracuru?

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PARACURU (UN/Locode: BRPRU), Brazil is a seaport located at approximately -3.39741° N, -39.01771° E.

Where is the Port of Paracuru located?

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Coordinates: -3.39741° N, -39.01771° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PECEM — UN/Locode: BRPEC — -3.53213° N, -38.80311° EFORTALEZA — UN/Locode: BRFOR — -3.71448° N, -38.49648° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Paracuru?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Paracuru?

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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.

Who are the ship suppliers at the Port of Paracuru?

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