Port of Rio de Janeiro

The controlling depth at Rio de Janeiro is 10.14 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 Rio de Janeiro is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ponta Da Armaçao Lighthouse at 3.2 NM to the SE. Other aids include Ilha de Villegagnon (3.9 NM SSE), Ilha da Laje (5.4 NM SSE), Ilha de Laje (5.4 NM SSE), Fortaleza De Santa Cruz (5.8 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Rio de Janeiro 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 de Janeiro (BRRIO) 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 BRRIO on the live map.

The Port of Rio de Janeiro 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 DE JANEIRO (UN/Locode: BRRIO), Brazil is a seaport located at approximately -22.84982° N, -43.17784° E.

Coordinates: -22.84982° N, -43.17784° E. Nearby terminals/ports:NITEROI — UN/Locode: BRNTR — -22.87886° N, -43.12202° EITAGUAI — UN/Locode: BRIGI — -22.87000° N, -43.77000° EITAGUAI — UN/Locode: BRSPB — -22.92535° N, -43.85781° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 15.5m - 16m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 12.5m - 13.7m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 10.14 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply 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: available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.

Ship suppliers include CTS Offshore and Marine, NAVSUPPLY SHIPCHANDLER and Sea Star Ship Suppliers + more.

Service providers include Hans Lutz Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Inglasco International Ltd and Istanbul Teknik Marine.