Port of Jose Ignacio (UYJIT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Jose Ignacio (UN/LOCODE UYJIT) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Uruguay, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 34.9500° S, 54.7000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Uruguay
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Jose Ignacio
Where is Port of Jose Ignacio located?
Port of Jose Ignacio is a seaport located in Uruguay, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 34.9500° S, 54.7000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Jose Ignacio?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Jose Ignacio is UYJIT — country code UY, location code JIT.
How deep is Port of Jose Ignacio?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Jose Ignacio has a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Jose Ignacio require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Jose Ignacio.
What type of harbor is Port of Jose Ignacio?
Port of Jose Ignacio is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Jose Ignacio have?
Port of Jose Ignacio is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Jose Ignacio are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13115), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →