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Macae
Key data
updated Oct 2019Size limits
Draught 5.7m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrobras Terminal | 5.70 m | — | 6 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Oct 2019Approach
Macae is entered N of Ponta do Forte in shallow waters, having a depth of 3.0-4.0m.
Anchorages
Can be obtained 2.5nm N of Ponta do Forte depth 4.0m sand, keeping clear of the wreck 4nm NNE of the point.
Restrictions
Rocks and a depth of 0.4m exist close S of the N entrance point of the river.
Charts and publications
BA 550. Admiralty Pilot NP5, NP286(&).
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
Port services
updated Oct 2019Medical
Sao Joao Batista Hospital, 2km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Macae Airport, 6.5km.
About Macae
updated Oct 2019Where it is
Macae is located 6nm NW of Ponta do Forte.
The port
Port of Macae also known as Port of Imbetiba Macae operated by Petrobras. Main cargo shipped in the port are chemicals, food, tubular equipment, subsea equipment and construction and assembly materials.
Traffic
Approximate 715,000t of cargo are handled yearly.
Questions about Macae
What time zone is Macae in?
Local time at Macae is UTC−3. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Macae?
The deepest berth listed is at Petrobras Terminal: 5.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Macae?
1025.
Which load line zone is Macae in?
Tropical.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Macae?
The UN/LOCODE of Macae is BRMEA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Macae 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.