Port of Scotia Bay: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Scotia Bay is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Antarctica, on the Scotia Sea. It sits at 60.7500° S, 44.7167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
Antarctica
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
60.7500° S, 44.7167° 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
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
14 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
Scotia Sea; South Atlantic Ocean
Region
Antarctica

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Anchorage

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Port of Scotia Bay
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Distance
9 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Scotia Bay

Where is Port of Scotia Bay located?

Port of Scotia Bay is a seaport located in Antarctica, on the Scotia Sea. Its coordinates are 60.7500° S, 44.7167° W.

How deep is Port of Scotia Bay?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Scotia Bay has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Scotia Bay?

Port of Scotia Bay is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Scotia Bay have?

Port of Scotia Bay is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Scotia Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #63080), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →