Navegantes (Portuguese pronunciation:[naveˈɡɐ̃tʃis], Seafarers) is a coastal and tourist city located in Santa Catarina state, southernBrazil. The population is 83,626 (2020 est.) in an area of 112.0 km².[2]
The main activity is fishing industry and ship building. A private port was built in 2007, served by 4 berths (approximately 900m straight) and focused on refrigerated container cargo, due to Santa Catarina State have the biggest meat industry in Brazil. As of 2012, there were 6 cranes, and plans for expansion of the quay.[3]