| MAIN DANGERS TO NAVIGATION |
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| Between Coco and Algodão Islands there is a slab next to the surface |
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Passage between the Coco and Algodão Islands: never try to cross through channel formed by these islands because there is in the middle of them a slab not signalized with a one meter depth. Geographical Localization: : 23o 12,15’S / 044o 35,05’W
Meros Slab: this slab can represent a danger for the vessels with big draft which are going or coming back from Angra dos Reis. Located at Meros Island side, it has in its elevated part , 2,3 meters depth. Geographical localization: 23o 10,70’S / 044o 34,60’W |
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| Funda, Rasa and Perdida slabs are nearby Ventura Island |
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| Passage between Catimbau Island and Continent: in the middle of this channel, nearby Catimbau Island, there is a stone with approximately two meters depth. Vessels with big draft must avoid this passage. Geographical Localization: 23o 11,70’S / 044o 37,60’W
Funda, Rasa and Perdida Slab: these slabs located in the north part of Paraty Bay are a big danger for navigation, because they are less than one meter depth and don’t have signalization. Geographical Localization: 23o 07,90’S / 044o 39,50’W (Funda); 23o 07,30’S / 044o 39,20’W (Rasa); 23o 08,55’S / 044o 41,05’W (Perdida) |
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