Tidal range
Variation from -0.15m to 1.60m.
Draught
Average draught at the terminal is 12.20m, considering an average tide of 1m.
Access channel
Access to the Portocel terminal is through the access channel for the Barra do Riacho Port, from the 245o alignment beacons, between buoys no. 1 and 2 up to the maneuvering area, totaling an 1,010m-long, 153m-wide extension.
Maneuvering basin
Located within protection jetties, with project diameter of 460m and depth of 12.80m. Pilotage is compulsory and performed through the Espírito Santo Pilotage Union, in compliance with the concepts and instructions set forth in the Maritime Authority Norms (NORMAM) and Standards and Procedures of the Espírito Santo Port Office (NPCP-ES).
Signaling and marking
The signaling and marking set consists of:
- six buoys located at the entrance to the access channel;
- two small beacons at each head of each breakwater;
- seven buoys around the edge of the maneuvering basin;
- one buoy at the end of the berthing area;
- two alignment beacons;
- two beacons at the extremities of the quay.
Recommended anchorage
Anchorage is prohibited in the area next to the south breakwater and near Fibria’s mill underwater discharge pipe, as indicated on the riverside side of the Nautical Chart no. 1,420 issued by the Hydrographic and Navigation Department of the Navy.
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