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Breves
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
LOA 180m and draught 9.75m HW (8.22m LW).
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
The channel is 130nm in length, being longer and deeper than Estreito de Boiucu and has many sharp bends.
A vessel leaving Belem at half ebb will carry the next flood into Estreito de Breves, this is important as the outgoing stream is very strong in this channel.
Anchorages
Anchoring allowed at Macacos.
Restrictions
Sailing daylight hours only.
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Comissao Nacional de Seguranca Publica nos Portos, Terminais e Vias Navegaveis - CONPORTOS.
Contact person: Ezio Borghetti.
Position: Secretario Executivo.
Address: Esplenada dos Ministerios, Bloco T, 5 andar - Ministerio da Justica, DF, 70064-900, Brasilia, Brazil.
Tel: +55 61 429 3173.
Fax: +55 61 429 9169.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.mj.gov.br
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
About Breves
updated May 2010Where it is
Breves port on the Amazon River is located 130nm upriver from Belem.
The port
The private port operated by Robco exports timber and timber products via jetty or barges. There are regular break bulk services to Europe and USA, with charter services to Asia.
Questions about Breves
What time zone is Breves in?
Local time at Breves is UTC−3. No summer time.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Breves?
The UN/LOCODE of Breves is BRBVS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Breves say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.