Port of São Sebastião

The controlling depth at São Sebastião is 8.02 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 São Sebastião is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ponta Da Sela Lighthouse at 6.7 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Ponta do Boi (13 NM SE), Alcatrazes (24.7 NM SW), Ubatuba (28.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of São Sebastião 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 São Sebastião (BRSSO) 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 BRSSO on the live map.

The Port of São Sebastião 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.

SAO SEBASTIAO (UN/Locode: BRSSO), Brazil is a seaport located at approximately -23.79547° N, -45.39520° E.

Coordinates: -23.79547° N, -45.39520° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ILHA BELA — UN/Locode: BRIBE — -23.79059° N, -45.36255° ESANTOS — UN/Locode: BRSSZ — -23.95109° N, -46.35358° E

Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 20.1m - 21.3m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 18.6m - 19.8m and maximum draft approx. 8.02 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: not 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, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Special Craft and Tanker.

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