Port of Bahia Blanca (ARBHI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Bahia Blanca (UN/LOCODE ARBHI) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Argentina, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 38.7833° S, 62.2667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Argentina
UN/LOCODE
ARBHI
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
38.7833° S, 62.2667° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
2 m
Oil Terminal Depth
12.5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
South Atlantic Ocean
Region
Argentina

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Medium
Ice RestrictionYes
WharvesAnchorage

Route Calculator & Transit Estimator

Port of Bahia Blanca (ARBHI)
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Distance
1 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bahia Blanca

Where is Port of Bahia Blanca located?

Port of Bahia Blanca is a seaport located in Argentina, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 38.7833° S, 62.2667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bahia Blanca?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bahia Blanca is ARBHI — country code AR, location code BHI.

How deep is Port of Bahia Blanca?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bahia Blanca has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Bahia Blanca require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bahia Blanca.

What type of harbor is Port of Bahia Blanca?

Port of Bahia Blanca is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Bahia Blanca have?

Port of Bahia Blanca is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Bahia Blanca are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13815), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →