Port of Ushuaia (ARUSH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Ushuaia (UN/LOCODE ARUSH) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Argentina, on the Drake Passage. It sits at 54.8167° S, 68.3000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Argentina
UN/LOCODE
ARUSH
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
54.8167° S, 68.3000° 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
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Max Vessel Length
317 m
Tidal Range
2 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m

Harbor Profile

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Ushuaia (ARUSH)
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Distance
25 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ushuaia

Where is Port of Ushuaia located?

Port of Ushuaia is a seaport located in Argentina, on the Drake Passage. Its coordinates are 54.8167° S, 68.3000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ushuaia?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ushuaia is ARUSH — country code AR, location code USH.

How deep is Port of Ushuaia?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ushuaia has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Ushuaia?

Port of Ushuaia reports a maximum length of 317 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Ushuaia require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ushuaia.

What type of harbor is Port of Ushuaia?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Ushuaia have?

Port of Ushuaia is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Ushuaia are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #13980), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →