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Port of Bellingshausen

AQBHN🇦🇶Antarctica

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About Port of Bellingshausen

Bellingshausen is an Antarctic seaport that historically handled passenger, pleasure craft, and tanker vessels. Located at approximately -62.18° N, -58.95° E, it has no noted operational restrictions regarding tide, swell, ice, or overhead limits.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Identification

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

Region

Latitude
-62.1833°
Longitude
-58.9500°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bellingshausen?+
The approach to Bellingshausen is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Jasper Point Lighthouse at 1.2 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Ardley Island (1.8 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Bellingshausen on?+
The Port of Bellingshausen 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 Bellingshausen?+
You can track vessels near Bellingshausen (AQBHN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for AQBHN on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Bellingshausen?+
The Port of Bellingshausen 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 Bellingshausen?+
BELLINGSHAUSEN (UN/Locode: AQBHN), Antarctica is a seaport located at approximately -62.18000° N, -58.95000° E.
Where is the Port of Bellingshausen located?+
Coordinates: -62.18000° N, -58.95000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:GREAT WALL — UN/Locode: AQGWL — -62.22000° N, -58.97000° EARCTOWSKI — UN/Locode: AQARC — -62.15000° N, -58.47000° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Bellingshausen?+
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 Bellingshausen?+
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 Bellingshausen?+
Vessel types historically calling: Passenger, Pleasure Craft and Tanker.