Port of Arctowski

AQARC🇦🇶Antarctica

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About Port of Arctowski

Arctowski is a seaport in Antarctica, located at approximately -62.15° latitude and -58.47° longitude. It serves as a base for scientific research and handles offshore vessels. The port has no specific restrictions regarding tides, swell, ice, or overhead limits.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
63090 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Latitude
-62.1500°
Longitude
-58.4667°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Arctowski?

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The approach to Arctowski is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Jasper Point Lighthouse at 12.6 NM to the W. Other aids include Ardley Island (13.4 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Arctowski on?

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The Port of Arctowski 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 Arctowski?

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You can track vessels near Arctowski (AQARC) 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 Arctowski?

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The Port of Arctowski is a port in AQ. Its UN/LOCODE is AQARC — 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 AQARC 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 Arctowski?

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The Port of Arctowski 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.

What is the Port of Arctowski?

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ARCTOWSKI (UN/Locode: AQARC), Antarctica is a seaport located at approximately -62.15000° N, -58.47000° E.

Where is the Port of Arctowski located?

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Coordinates: -62.15000° N, -58.47000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:BELLINGSHAUSEN — UN/Locode: AQBHN — -62.18000° N, -58.95000° EGREAT WALL — UN/Locode: AQGWL — -62.22000° N, -58.97000° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Arctowski?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Arctowski?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Arctowski?

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Vessel types historically calling: Offshore.