November 10, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

NOTA À IMPRENSA

Brazilian Navy authorizes maneuvers in opportune windows, respecting current parameters and navigation safety conditions

The Superintendence of the Port of Itajaí (SPI) informs that the Brazilian Navy declared, this Tuesday (10), at 9 am, the practicability with restrictions of the Bar, in the section between the organized port area and the Braskarne Terminal. Upstream of this terminal, total impracticability remains for vessels subject to mandatory pilotage.

The measure allows the resumption of maneuvers in the best tidal windows, respecting the current parameters established in the Norms and Procedures of the Port Authority of Santa Catarina (NPCP-SC), with priority given to navigation safety.

Vessel situation

So far, four movements are scheduled for this Tuesday (10):

  • 9:30 am – Departure: Frigate Jerônimo de Albuquerque, docked at the Delemar terminal.

  • 10:00 am – Departure: Ship Czech, docked at berth PNAVE 01, Portonave.

  • 11:00 am – Berth change: Ship MSC Yamuna VI, from berth PNAVE 02, Portonave, to berth JBS 4.

  • 11:30 am – Arrival: Ship Log-In Experience, destined for berth PNAVE 01, Portonave.

  • 12:30 pm – Departure: Ship Frio Marathon, docked at Braskarne Terminal.

  • 1:45 pm – Arrival: Ship Selma Maru.

Maneuvers are subject to current and tidal conditions and the technical evaluation of the Pilotage, and may have their times changed.

The SPI continues to monitor the hydrological conditions of the Itajaí-Açu River, in conjunction with the bodies responsible for navigation safety, to ensure the continuity of operations under the authorized conditions.

History of impracticability

The access channel to the Port Complex of Itajaí had navigation suspended since Saturday (7), at 10:07 am, due to the strong current of the Itajaí-Açu River, caused by intense rains in the region.

With the authorization this Tuesday (10), at 9 am, the resumption of maneuvers occurs after approximately 71 hours of total restriction in the now released section.

The release is partial, with total impracticability remaining upstream of the Braskarne Terminal for vessels subject to mandatory pilotage.

Climatic and hydrological conditions

The heavy rains recorded in recent days in the Itajaí Valley raised river levels and intensified the current in the access channel to the Port Complex.

In Blumenau, the Itajaí-Açu River showed a downward trend, falling from 6.62 meters at 3 pm on Sunday (8) to 5.03 meters at 2 pm on Monday (9).

The reduction in levels indicates a gradual improvement in hydrological conditions. However, maneuvers continue to be subject to current parameters, tidal windows, and the technical evaluation of the Pilotage, ensuring the safety of port operations.