Port Foster

AQPFS🇦🇶Antarctica

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About Port Foster

Port Foster is a specially protected bay on Deception Island, offering a safe harbor in the South Shetland Islands. Its sheltered waters accommodate various vessel types.

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Port Foster is one of the safest harbours in Antarctica, located in Deception Island in the South Shetland Islands.

Current Conditions

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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.
63095 →
Wikidata
Q3398350 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Shelter
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
Antarctica
Latitude
-62.9522°
Longitude
-60.6539°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port Foster on?

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The Port Foster 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 Foster?

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You can track vessels near Port Foster (AQPFS) 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 Foster?

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The Port Foster is a port in AQ. Its UN/LOCODE is AQPFS — 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 AQPFS 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 Foster?

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The Port Foster 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.