Quequen

Size limits

LOA 230m, beam 38.0m, 91,913DWT

Water density

Brackish, depending on tide and rate of river flow. Varies at different berths and advisable to check before completion of loading.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

MHW range 1.4m, MLW range 0.8m.

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

Approach

The port is approached directly from seaward and entered through a channel dredged to a depth of 12.2m, width 120m, on a leading line, which leads between the breakwaters into the harbour.

Caution: The channel is subject to heavy silting and latest information regarding the depth should be sought from the port authority.

The port has 2 protecting breakwaters, the northern, length 560m and the southern, length 1,330m. The entrance between the breakwaters is 210m wide.

Port limits

The port limits are defined as extending to the N with the town of Quequen and to the S with Necochea City.

Quequen/Necochea have open roadstead as follows:

North: by an imaginary line running parallel to coast. Distance 5nm.

South: by parallel 38°46'W,

West: by meridian 058°51'W,

East: by meridian 058°21'W.

Anchorages

The port has an open roadstead and quarantine anchorage approx 9nm from the berths with depths of approx 15.0m. Holding ground is not good.

Masters are advised to anchor at least 5nm off the port and warned that weather conditions can on occasions change rapidly.

Whilst at anchor a good weather watch should be maintained and vessels should be prepared to weigh anchor and put to sea if conditions start to deteriorate.

Restrictions

Due to extensive silting, local agents should be contacted to obtain the current applicable draught. Vessels with an LOA greater than 210m should liaise with the Port Authority and only berth during daylight hours.

Prohibited areas: An area into which entry is prohibited due to the existance of oceanographic instruments extends 0.3nm S from the head of Escollera Sur and then W and NW to the shore (0.6nm WNW).

Tugs

There are 2 towage companies both operating 2 tugs, with an approx capacity of 3,500hp.

Mooring

Vessels are required to berth bow out, however if conditions do not permit the vessel to be swung or if special conditions regarding cargo apply, vessels may be able to berth bow in.

Charts and publications

BA 534. Arg H 200, 252, 253. US 23141, 23131, 23030. 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

Minor repairs possible.

Dry docks

No floating drydocks available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from pier by hydrant. Delivery rate about 6tph.

Bunkering: Available from Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata or Bahia Blanca, via road tankers. MGO can be supplied from Necochea, ample pre advice and checking is required to avoid charges for road tankers standing by.

Stores: Available.

Medical

There are 2 private clinics and a municipal hospital available in the area.

Transport

Nearest airport: Necochea.

Airport facilities: Domestic flights to Buenos Aires.

Nearest railway: Quequen.

Working hours

Port administration and stevedores normally Mon to Fri 0700 to 1300hrs and 1300 to 1900hrs. Saturday shifts available and are classed as overtime.

Where it is

Quequen is located 440km S of Buenos Aires, on the east bank of the River Quequen with Necochea on the west bank.

The port

There are extensive berthing and storage facilities for the export of grain, vegetable oil, fertilisers (liquid & dry), general cargo and frozen fish. Fuel oil is also handled in lesser quantities.

Traffic

Approx 7,000,000t of cargo and 300 vessels are handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Quequen?

Compulsory. Pilot boards in position 38°35.7'S 58°40.0'W approx 1.15nm SE of the southern breakwater head.

What time zone is Quequen in?

Local time at Quequen is UTC−3. No summer time.

What is the water density at Quequen?

Brackish, depending on tide and rate of river flow.

Which load line zone is Quequen in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Quequen?

The UN/LOCODE of Quequen is ARQQN.

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