Port of Puerto Gallegos (ARRGL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Gallegos (UN/LOCODE ARRGL) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Argentina, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 51.6167° S, 68.9667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Argentina
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Gallegos
Where is Port of Puerto Gallegos located?
Port of Puerto Gallegos is a seaport located in Argentina, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 51.6167° S, 68.9667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Gallegos?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Gallegos is ARRGL — country code AR, location code RGL.
How deep is Port of Puerto Gallegos?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Gallegos has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Puerto Gallegos require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Gallegos.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Gallegos?
Port of Puerto Gallegos is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Gallegos have?
Port of Puerto Gallegos is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Gallegos are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13960), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →