Port of Taperoa

The approach to Taperoa is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ilha de Tinharé Lighthouse Lighthouse at 14.2 NM to the NE. Other aids include Quiepe (20.1 NM SSE), Ponta Do Mutá (22.3 NM SSE), Morro De Taipus (26.7 NM SSE), Contas (44.6 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Taperoa 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.

You can track vessels near Taperoa (BRTPR) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Taperoa is a port in BR. Its UN/LOCODE is BRTPR — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Taperoa 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.