Mar del Plata

1. Mar del Plata pilot boarding place Pilot boards38°01.1′S 057°29.0′W

Size limits

LOA 280m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Mean max range approx 1.1m, mean minimum range approx 0.5m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The access channel has a length of approx 700m, presently dredged to a depth of approx 9.14m at CD, width 90m. There are 2 sets of leading marks in line bearing 208° and 238°.

The port is sheltered by 2 breakwaters, the northern arm of 1,100m running in a SE'ly direction and the southern arm of 2,750m running in a NE'ly direction. The width between the 2 breakwater heads is approx 400m.

Anchorages

Anchorage is located approx 2nm NE of the southern breakwater in a depth of 10.9-12.8m, with not less than 5 shackles. The holding ground is good.

Restrictions

Loading marks: Vessels can load to their summer marks all year round if sailing northbound, and not proceeding S of Lat 34°S.

Currents constantly form a sand bank off the end of the southern arm, which requires continuous dredging and ruling depths are announced constantly by the authorities. The usual min depth on the bar is 7.3m at zero, but under favourable conditions this may be up to 7.6m, this requires checking before committing a vessel near these limits.

Tugs

Depending on the prevailing conditions the Port Authority allow a tolerance of 5% on the above figures.

Mooring

There is often a heavy swell in this port, causing vessels to range in all berths, fenders being essential. It is safer to lie outside in 10.4-12.8m of water, if awaiting a berth, than in the ante port within the breakwater.

Charts and publications

BA 3329,3324. Admiralty Pilot NP5, NP286(7).

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

Repairs

Available, for minor repairs only.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Fuel oil and diesel oil is available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

There are private clinics and hospitals equipped to provide comprehensive medical attention available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Mar del Plata, 12km.

Airport facilities: Service to the international airport, at Buenos Aires is on a daily basis.

Nearest railway: Mar del Plata.

Working hours

Normally 0700 to 1300hrs, 1300 to 1900hrs. Overtime available.

Where it is

The port of Mar del Plata is situated 4.8km from the town of Mar del Plata.

The port

The port is enclosed by two breakwaters, providing a base for the Argentine Navy and a large fishing fleet. Exports consist of fish, frozen meats and domestic cargo. Containers is handled by TC2 at berth no 8. Butane and propane gas are discharged at a dolphin berth, connected to inland tanks managed by YPF.

Traffic

Approx 30,000t of cargo and 2088 TEU handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Mar del Plata?

The pilot boards at Mar del Plata pilot boarding place, 38°01.1′S 057°29.0′W.

What time zone is Mar del Plata in?

Local time at Mar del Plata is UTC−3. No summer time.

What is the water density at Mar del Plata?

1025.

Which load line zone is Mar del Plata in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mar del Plata?

The UN/LOCODE of Mar del Plata is ARMDQ.

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