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.
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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Drake Passage; South Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Argentina
Services & Restrictions
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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 →