About us
Born in 1978, Sulnorte Serviços Marítimos Ltda is a family-owned tugboat company, proud to have one of the largest coastal coverages in Brazil.
Through an intense risk prevention program and being completely updated about the latest safety practices and rules, Sulnorte assures the security level to our crew, the environment protection, the well-being of all our employees and the high quality of the services we deliver.
Sulnorte is also recognized as a dynamic and flexible company. Our proposal is to give the best experience to our customers, adapting to their needs.
Sulnorte means Family and tradition, quality and honesty, integrity and reliability. Certainly, we are your best choice for harbour towage services in Brazil.
Our Services


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Highlights
Wide Brazilian coast coverage.
High fleet availability.
Flexibility and swift decision making, lead by customer’s needs and by results.
Suitable fleet employment, offering the best cost utility to our clientele.
Focus on quality, safety, and care for social and environmental sustainability.
Commitment with Brazil’s development and economy growth.
Fleet
Tugboat | Bollard Pull | BHP | Propulsion | Location |
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SN Cariri | 63 | 4400 | ASD | Click here |
Casco 2151 | 70 | 4200 | ASD | – |
Casco 2152 | 70 | 4200 | ASD | – |
SN Abaís | 57 | 4.400 | ASD | Click here |
SN David | 57 | 4.400 | ASD | Click here |
SN Guarapari | 57 | 4.400 | ASD | Click here |
SN Abrolhos | 57 | 4.400 | ASD | Click here |
SN Maraú | 50 | 3.500 | ASD | Click here |
SN Jatoba | 50 | 3.700 | ASD | Click here |
SN Aragipe | 51 | 3.500 | ASD | Click here |
SN Chuí | 45 | 3.500 | ASD | Click here |
SN Oiapoque | 50 | 3.500 | ASD | Click here |
SN Pirambú | 50 | 3.500 | ASD | Click here |
SN Mossoró | 45 | 3.100 | CONV (2) | Click here |
SN Jauá | 41 | 2.828 | ASD | Click here |
SN Caeté | 41 | 2.828 | ASD | Click here |
SN Sauípe | 40 | 2.828 | ASD | Click here |
SN Palmares | 40 | 2.480 | CONV (2) | Click here |
SN Araruama | 32 | 2.560 | CONV (2) | Click here |
SN Atalaia | 32 | 2.560 | CONV (2) | Click here |
SN Pituba | 21 | 1.700 | CONV(3) | Click here |
SN Pirajá | 20 | 1.700 | CONV (3) | Click here |
Nicola | 55 | 4.024 | ASD | Click here |
América | 55 | 4.024 | CASD | Click here |
José Mendes | 34 | 2.820 | ASD | Click here |
Market
Sulnorte has expertise in port and maritime operations, as well as a long-term relationship with our customers. We are fully able to attend to all kinds of vessels fleet.
We are the most qualified Brazilian company, having deep know-how and a lot of experience in the most diversified shipping markets, which is the key to our successful history in vessel maneuvers performance.

Dry Bulk
- Our fleet perfectly attends the main agribusiness companies and the relevant stakeholders;
- We hold a large number of vessel maneuvers on the grains, fertilizers, ore, and raw materials market;

Chemical & Tanker
- We are the tug provider of the main owners and charterers on the chemicals, veg oil, fuels, gas, and other liquid cargoes vessels;
- Wide coverage of Brazilian cabotage main port complexes;

Container & Roro
- We hold a history of expertise in the attendance of the main liner companies in the international scenario;

Ship-to-Ship (STS)
- Safety attendance of the relevant petrochemicals players;
Expertise in anchorage and terminal operations;

Break Bulk and Project Cargo
- We are fully established as the #1 company in the attendance to the owners, charterers, and third parties in the break bulk and project market;
- Contract in force with the biggest wood pulp carriers;
- Contract in force with many steel companies and carriers;
- Expertise in the attendance of granite vessels and customers;

Cruise and Ocean Lines
- We safety maneuvered plenty of vessels to the most known cruise ships and ocean lines companies;

Offshore & Maritime
- We successfully attended to Brazilian and international companies on the offshore and maritime market on a tramp basis.

Dispatch Center
Monitors and tracks in real time, 24/7 SSHINC, every single tug movement and services provided by our fleet.
Allocates appropriate fleet to each maneuver, ensuring operational efficiency and attendance on time.
Records all port movements, creating a large database that supports KPIs analysis and market intelligence.



Social and Environmental Responsibility
Sulnorte promotes social and environmental responsibility and the continual improvement of the Safety-First culture.
Sulnorte values transparency and trust, engaged in strict compliance policies.

Contact Us
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Branches
Make contact with our branches and operations center
Rua Rodrigo Silva, 26, 11° Andar, Centro, Rio De Janeiro/RJ
CEP: 20011-902
Rua Guaiaó, 66, Sala 2608, Aparecida, Santos/SP
CEP: 11035-260
Branch Manager: Agnes Ferreira
Cell: +55 (13) 99794-2532
Telephone: +55 (13) 3211-5040
E-mail: agnes.beatriz@sulnorte.com.br
Rua Zacarias De Azevedo 399, Sala 403, Centro, Maceió/AL
CEP: 57020-470
Branch Manager: Lidiane Santos
Cell: +55 (71) 99653-9083
Telephone: +55 (82) 3327-6557
E-mail: lidiane.santos@sulnorte.com.br
Rua Álvaro Chaves 468, Floresta, Porto Alegre/RS
CEP: 90220-040
Branch Manager: Ricardo Patta
Mobile: +55 (53) 99997-4973
E-mail: ricardo.patta@sulnorte.com.br
Rua Conde Porto Alegre 384, Sala 501, Centro, Rio Grande/RS
CEP: 96200-330
Branch Manager: Ricardo Patta
Mobile: +55 (53) 99997-4973
E-mail: ricardo.patta@sulnorte.com.br
Rua da Grécia, 165, 4°andar, Comércio, Salvador/BA
CEP: 40010-010
Branch Manager: Lidiane Santos
Cell: +55 (71) 99653-9083
Telephone: +55 (71) 3241-8818
E-mail: lidiane.santos@sulnorte.com.br
Rua 24 de Outubro, Nº 2828, Laguinho, Santarém/PA
CEP: 68040-010
Operational coordinator: Brígida Boyer
Cell: +55 (91) 99148-7834
Telephone: +55 (91) 3311-8765
E-mail: brigida.boyer@sulnorte.com.br
Rua José Alexandre Buaiz 350, 909 E 910, Ed. Affinity Work, Enseada do Suá, Vitória
CEP: 29050-545
Branch Manager: Agnes Ferreira
Mobile: +55 (13) 99794-2532
Phone: +55 (13) 3211-5040
E-mail: agnes.beatriz@sulnorte.com.br
Avenida Gabriel de Lara, 332, Sala 504 E 505, Ed. Paranagua Business, João Gualberto, Paranaguá/PR
CEP: 83203-550
Branch Manager: Fabio Dias
Cell: +55 (41) 98834-4344
Telephone: +55 (41) 3423-2040
E-mail: fabio.dias@sulnorte.com.br
Trav. Crispim Dos Santos Qd 326, Lt02, Núcleo Urbano, Barcarena/PA
CEP: 68447-000
Operational coordinator: Brígida Boyer
Cell: +55 (91) 99148-7834
Telephone: +55 (91) 3311-8765
E-mail: brigida.boyer@sulnorte.com.br