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Arroyo Seco
Key data
updated Jan 2023Size limits
LOA 230.0m, draught 11.5m, beam 38.0m, 95,305DWT.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADM Agro Terminal | 11.50 m | 229 m | 1 |
| LDC Terminal | 11.50 m | 230 m | 2 |
| Shell CAPSA Terminal | 8.53 m | 129 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jun 2017Approach
Manoeuvring zones are at Km 398.3 to Km 393.3 for vessels sailing down river and at Km 394.0 to Km 394.7 for vessels arriving from upriver ports.
Anchorages
Anchorage, for vessels awaiting a berth, is between Km 394.7 and Km 398.3 as permitted by the coastguard. The anchorage can usually accommodate 4 vessels.
Charts and publications
BA 1329, 1330, 1982A; Argentina CR No I. Admiralty Pilot NP5, NP286(7).
Reporting before arrival
updated Sep 2010Health
Health department available at Rosario.
Customs and immigration
The necessary Customs and Immigration formalities are carried out at the port of Rosario.
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Prefectura Naval Argentina.
Contact person: General Prefect, Prefecto Nacional Naval.
Address: Av Eduardo Madero 235, piso 2, 1106 Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Tel: +54 11 4318 7521/7522/7523
Fax: +54 11 4314 0317.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www. prefecturanaval.gov.ar
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Jun 2017Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Not available at Toepfer Terminal.
Bunkering: Available by barge only.
Medical
Espanol Hospital, 28.1km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Islas Malvinas International Airport located at Rosario, 44.5km.
Working hours
Monday to Friday : 0600 to 1800.
Saturday: 0600 to 1200.
Shift: 6 hours.
About Arroyo Seco
updated May 2010Where it is
Arroya Seco is situated on the Parana River, at Km 396 below Rosario.
The port
There are two grain berths and a tanker terminal, which are normally considered to be within the Rosario port range.
Questions about Arroyo Seco
What time zone is Arroyo Seco in?
Local time at Arroyo Seco is UTC−3. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Arroyo Seco?
The deepest berth listed is at ADM Agro Terminal: 11.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Arroyo Seco in?
Tropical.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Arroyo Seco?
The UN/LOCODE of Arroyo Seco is ARASO.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Arroyo Seco say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.