Port of San Blas (ARBSB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of San Blas (UN/LOCODE ARBSB) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Argentina, on the South Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 40.5667° S, 62.2333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
Argentina
UN/LOCODE
ARBSB
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
40.5667° S, 62.2333° 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
4.9 m
Anchorage Depth
17.1 m
Tidal Range
6 m

Harbor Profile

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Anchorage

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Port of San Blas (ARBSB)
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Distance
98 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of San Blas

Where is Port of San Blas located?

Port of San Blas is a seaport located in Argentina, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 40.5667° S, 62.2333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of San Blas?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of San Blas is ARBSB — country code AR, location code BSB.

How deep is Port of San Blas?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of San Blas has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m.

Does Port of San Blas require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of San Blas.

What type of harbor is Port of San Blas?

Port of San Blas is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of San Blas have?

Port of San Blas is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of San Blas are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13860), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →