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Praticagem
do Brasil

The national association of Brazil's maritime pilots — advancing safety, technical excellence and the profession since 1975.

Who we are

The national voice of Brazil's maritime pilots.

Praticagem do Brasil is the non-profit association that represents the country's pilotage entities and works to continuously improve the profession and the quality of the service. It is recognized by the Brazilian Navy as the national representative body for pilotage.

By delegation of the Maritime Authority, Praticagem do Brasil coordinates the pilots' recertification programme, approves control stations and pilot-boat crews, and inspects and certifies pilotage vessels across the country.

Praticagem do Brasil
1975
Founded
20
Pilotage zones
~590
Maritime pilots
80k
Maneuvers / year
Publications & recognition

Knowledge that reaches the whole sector.

Rumos Práticos

The magazine of Brazilian pilotage, in Portuguese and English editions.

Books

On port planning and 200 years of regulated pilotage in Brazil.

Global standing

IMPA vice-presidency, IMO delegation and FLAPRAC co-founder.

Latest news

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Get to know Praticagem do Brasil.

Explore the institution, its people and its work on the official website.

Visit praticagemdobrasil.org.br