Port of San Nicolas (ARSNS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of San Nicolas (UN/LOCODE ARSNS) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Argentina, on the Rio de la Plata. It sits at 33.3333° S, 60.2333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Rio de la Plata; South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Argentina
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of San Nicolas
Where is Port of San Nicolas located?
Port of San Nicolas is a seaport located in Argentina, on the Rio de la Plata. Its coordinates are 33.3333° S, 60.2333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of San Nicolas?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of San Nicolas is ARSNS — country code AR, location code SNS.
How deep is Port of San Nicolas?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of San Nicolas has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of San Nicolas require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of San Nicolas.
What type of harbor is Port of San Nicolas?
Port of San Nicolas is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of San Nicolas have?
Port of San Nicolas is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of San Nicolas are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13650), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →