Bahia has the longest coastline of Brazil, with more than 1,000 km of coastline. Salvador, the state capital, is located in the Bay of All Saints, the largest in Brazil and the second largest in the world, with about 1100 km ², 56 islands and the conditions of navigability year.

The Port of Salvador has two channels of access: the channel from inside, next to the city, with a depth of 8m and the second, the side of the island of Itaparica, with depth ranging between 13 and 55 m. Its area of influence covers the entire state of Bahia, the southwest and south of the states of Sergipe and Pernambuco.

The occupancy rate of the Port of Salvador revolves around 30%, and represents a high degree of comfort for its users because, for the universe of 9 babycots in use, this rate prevents the formation of queues for the berth.

Amplitude of the tide: maximum of 2.80 m praticagem

The praticagem the Port of Salvador is required for *:
 

1 - Foreign ships;

2 - Oil tankers and propaneiros the Brazilian flag. The praticagem is optional for vessels controlled by Brazilians since shipping with Brazilian category of Master of cabotage.

Bahia Marina

- It is the most modern marina in the country today. 

  - International standard with modern facilities in the industry;

- Project was planned and executed with the most modern techniques available for services and nautical equipment;

- Area ranging from 1,000 to 6.000m ² ² for implementation of events.

Located in the eastern edge of the Bay of All Saints and inserted into the Historic Center of Salvador, its strategic location allows easy access to City Center, the Historic Center of Salvador and edge both by land or by sea.

Centro Náutico da Bahia

The Centro Náutico da Bahia meets all framework for the development of the boating industry in the state of Bahia. Located near the pier of Porto, in the Bay of All Saints, Centro Náutico da Bahia offers:

- 42 vacancies for boats up to 80 feet;

- Supply of drinking water and electricity in 110 and 220 V;

- Put off the supply of fuels and lubricants;

- Security 24 hours a day;

- Support navigator with the positions of Immigration, Customs, Port Authority and Ports Department of Health;

- Offering service restaurant, supply, boating tours among others.

Terminal Turístico de São Joaquim

Maritime terminal that offers services to vessels that connect the city of Salvador to the island of Itaparica, cutting access to 100km in the southern cities of the state. The catamarans, modern and well equipped boats have air-conditioning, seats and board of commissioners. The Ferry-boat system has two vessels with capacity to carry 90 vehicles, six other conventional vessels with capacity for 60 vehicles, and an advanced model with capacity for 170 small cars and all comfort and safety of a catamaran. Besides the vehicles, the boats can carry from 140 to 1,000 passengers per trip.

- The boats are equipped with:

- Life vest in the capacity of the vessel plus 10% of jackets for children;

- Buoys lifebelt retina with cable and apparatus for automatic lighting;

  - Survival craft for 100% of capacity;

 - Pyrotechnic devices to indicate day and night; 

 - Communications equipment and fire fighting.