Port of Rio Grande

The controlling depth at Rio Grande is 14.53 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 Rio Grande is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Barra Rio Grande Lighthouse at 3.2 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Rio Grande Do Sul West Mole (6.1 NM SSE), Rio Grande Do Sul East Mole (6.3 NM SSE), Estreito (22.3 NM NE), Sarita (35.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande (BRRIG) 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 BRRIG on the live map.

The Port of Rio Grande 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.

RIO GRANDE (UN/Locode: BRRIG), Brazil is a seaport located at approximately -32.09028° N, -52.13150° E.

Coordinates: -32.09028° N, -52.13150° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PELOTAS — UN/Locode: BRPET — -31.78297° N, -52.33249° E

Harbor type/size: River Natural and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 6.4m - 7.6m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 14.53 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; 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: 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, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.

Ship suppliers include Sea Star Ship Suppliers, TROPICAL SHIP SUPPLY LTD. - BRAZIL and NAVSUPPLY SHIPCHANDLER.

Service providers include SHIPTECH MARINE SERVICES and Istanbul Teknik Marine.