Port of Arturo Prat

AQAPT🇦🇶Antarctica

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About Port of Arturo Prat

This Antarctic port serves as a logistical hub for scientific research. It primarily handles supplies and personnel for expeditions.

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Classification

Type
Shelter

Region

Area
Antarctica
Latitude
-62.5000°
Longitude
-59.6892°

Identification

UN/LOCODE
AQAPT
Country
🇦🇶Antarctica
Time Zone
UTC+13

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Arturo Prat?

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The approach to Arturo Prat is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ardley Island Lighthouse at 27.5 NM to the NE. Other aids include Jasper Point (28.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Arturo Prat on?

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The Port of Arturo Prat is situated on the Southern Ocean in AQ. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Arturo Prat?

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You can track vessels near Arturo Prat (AQAPT) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Arturo Prat?

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The Port of Arturo Prat is a port in AQ. Its UN/LOCODE is AQAPT — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE AQAPT mean?

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The first two characters, AQ, are the ISO country code for AQ. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Arturo Prat?

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The Port of Arturo Prat operates in the UTC+13 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.