Port of Puerto Nacional (ARPNL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Nacional (UN/LOCODE ARPNL) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Argentina, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 38.8000° S, 62.2833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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 (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 Nacional
Where is Port of Puerto Nacional located?
Port of Puerto Nacional is a seaport located in Argentina, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 38.8000° S, 62.2833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Nacional?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Nacional is ARPNL — country code AR, location code PNL.
How deep is Port of Puerto Nacional?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Nacional has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Puerto Nacional require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Nacional.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Nacional?
Port of Puerto Nacional is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Nacional have?
Port of Puerto Nacional is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Nacional are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13830), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →