POSITION
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22
Miles South of Port of Recife, Lat. 08-22 S /// Long. 034-25 W - B.A.
Chart N. 3978 - Brazilian Chart N. 906. |
APPROACHES
TO THE PORT
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Approaches
to the port of Suape can be easily done as very good landmarks are
available and the entrance of the port can be safely reached from any
direction. There's a light buoy marking the Sitiba Shoal bearing 117°
from the breakwater light head; Cape of Santo Agostinho Lighthouse is
an outstanding aid for navigators as it can be easily identified from
24 miles. For details see List of Lights, Brazilian Navy publication
DH-2. |
ANCHORAGE
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Anchorage
areas have sand and mud button, providing good holding power.
Nevertheless, keeping a close watch is a sound practice, specially
under strong ESE stormy winds, when the current can be strong enough
to make the anchor drag. |
WEATHER
CONDITIONS
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•Its
vicinities may be considered as fair.
•Annual atmospheric temperature average is 26°C and varies from
17°C (min) in the winter to 35°C (max).
•The period of the most rainfall concentration is from March to June
- In the Summer period (October/December) the rainfall decreases.
•Visibility is generally good to excellent but can be severely
reduced by rain. |
LOCAL
TIME
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The
local Time is GMT less 3 hours throughout the year. |
PILOTAGE
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Boards
01 Miles Northeast of Breakwater in position Lat. 08-23.00 S Long.
034-56.00 W. Vessel with LOA until 165.0 meters free all time WP time
and LOA up 165,0 meters only daylight WP(05:00/16:30 hours). |
TUGS
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The
use of two tugs is mandatory at the pier or at the LPG storage tanker
for small vessel. For mooring large carriers 3 tugs are necessary
according to the local administration authority regulation. Two tugs
are stationed at Suape on a 24h basis. Given sufficient prior notice a
3rd tug from Recife can usually be made available on request. |
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