Port of Mar Del Plata (ARMDQ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mar Del Plata (UN/LOCODE ARMDQ) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Argentina, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 38.0333° S, 57.5333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Argentina
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mar Del Plata
Where is Port of Mar Del Plata located?
Port of Mar Del Plata is a seaport located in Argentina, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 38.0333° S, 57.5333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mar Del Plata?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mar Del Plata is ARMDQ — country code AR, location code MDQ.
How deep is Port of Mar Del Plata?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mar Del Plata has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Mar Del Plata?
Port of Mar Del Plata reports a maximum length of 280 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Mar Del Plata require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mar Del Plata.
What type of harbor is Port of Mar Del Plata?
Port of Mar Del Plata is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mar Del Plata have?
Port of Mar Del Plata is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mar Del Plata are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13780), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →