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Summary
Max. Size:
Breakbulk:
75,000 d.w.t., LOA 225 m., draft 12.5 m.
Bulk:
220,000 d.w.t., LOA 300 m., beam 50.0 m., draft 18.5 m.
Tankers:
LOA 340 m., beam 61.0 m., draft 21.7 m.
Gas:
Depth 14.0 m.
Airport:
Campos Domestic, 55 km. Rio de Janeiro Galeao Int'l, 255 km.
Repairs/Drydocks:
Minor repairs possible.
Acu
BRACX
Also known as Acu Superport
OVERVIEW:
A major regional hub comprising two main port areas, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Terminal
1 berths are located at the end of a 3,000 m. causeway and handle crude oil and iron
ore. Terminal 2 berths are located within an artificially created harbour and handle
dry and liquid bulk, liquefied gas, offshore and breakbulk cargoes. Plans for future
development include the creation of a container terminal and support facilities for
the Brazilian Navy
LOCATION:
In the NE of Rio de Janeiro State, 250 km. ENE of Rio de Janeiro and 360 km. SE of
Belo Horizonte.
CHARTS:
Digital: BR322900, BR41406A and BR501405.
Paper: BA 495, 496 and 3972.
US 24170.
Publications:
NP5, South America Pilot Vol 1.
PORT LIMITS:
Bounded by lines connecting the following positions:
- 21° 42.00′ S, 041° 01.43′ W
- 21° 46.20′ S, 040° 44.31′ W
- 21° 55.50′ S, 040° 44.31′…
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