Cabedelo : Profile

Clearance

Clearance should be completed within two working days of arrival. The order in which you visit the various officials is important, otherwise, you might have a wasted journey. If one is not available, just return the next day. Vist Immigration (Federal Police) first, followed by the Customs (Alfandega) with the ships’papers and the document provided by the police, then the Port Authority with all the papers presented and provided so far. Finally, with all the documentation previously accumulated plus any vaccination documents, the Health Authorities (Vigilancia Sanitaria).

There is a marina close to Joao Pessoa, capital of Paraíba state. The police visit the marina every day and one can drive with them to check in at Cabedelo where there is also a customs office and the port captain's office. This is in front of the harbour entrance in Cabedelo.

If Jacare is your first port of call, take the train from the station next to Jacare Wharf to Cabedello. It is now possible to complete all the formalities at the harbour.

Normally you will be granted a 90 day visa which can be extended for another 90 days, but be sure to get the extension before the initial 90 days expires as there is a fine for each day otherwise.

Docking

This coast is fringed by reefs, so it is important to make for the outer buoy of the approach channel (06deg. 36.35N, 0034deg.48.8W). Once inside the harbour, keep close to the quay, after which, move to the centre of the river Paraiba. There is a shoal in front of Favella and anchoring near here is not recommended. It is best to proceed up the river to Jacare, but beware of the many shoals and the strong currents. It is advisable not to use a danforth type anchor as it can more easily be tripped when the tide turns.

The new yacht facility at Praia do Jacare has much improved the attraction of stopping on this part of the coast.

Cabedelo Nautical
Jacare
www.cabedelonautica.com.br, brian@cabedelonautica.com.br
Anchor in the river or pick up a buoy. Brian is English and is very helpful and able to arrange all types of repairs and also supplies of diesel, as well as advising on the clearance formalities. Water and showers are available in the yard. There is an internet cafe close by.

Jacare Yacht Village (Fessard Marina)
Praia do Jacare
Tel:+55 83 248 36 38
philippefessard@yahoo.fr
This small marina has 40 berths with water,electricity, toilets and showers. Diesel fuel berth, scrubbing area, bar, restaurant, laundry, WiFi, and pool. Haul-out and secure shore storage facility are being planned.

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