Port of Comandante Ferraz

AQCFZ🇦🇶Antarctica

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About Port of Comandante Ferraz

This is a Brazilian research station and port facility in Antarctica. It serves as a logistical hub for scientific expeditions and personnel. The port accommodates supply vessels and research ships operating in the Antarctic region.

Background
The Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station is a permanent Antarctic research station named after the Brazilian Navy Commander Luís Antônio de Carvalho Ferraz (1940–1982), who visited Antarctica many times with the British exploration team and managed to convince his government to create a self-guided Brazilian Antarctic Program.

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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

History

Established
2007
Operator (Wikidata ID)
Brazil

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
Antarctica
Latitude
-62.0829°
Longitude
-58.3873°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
63090 →
Wikidata
Q683143 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.mar.mil.br →
Seamark Type
rock
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Comandante Ferraz?

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The approach to Comandante Ferraz is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Jasper Point Lighthouse at 15.9 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Ardley Island (17 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Comandante Ferraz on?

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The Port of Comandante Ferraz 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 Comandante Ferraz?

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You can track vessels near Comandante Ferraz (AQCFZ) 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 Comandante Ferraz?

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The Port of Comandante Ferraz is a port in AQ. Its UN/LOCODE is AQCFZ — 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 AQCFZ 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 Comandante Ferraz?

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The Port of Comandante Ferraz 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.