Port of Palmer

AQPLM🇦🇶Antarctica

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About Port of Palmer

Palmer is an Antarctic seaport serving scientific research and tourism. It accommodates offshore and passenger vessels. The port is located on the Antarctic Peninsula.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Antarctica
Latitude
-64.7752°
Longitude
-64.0537°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Palmer on?

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The Port of Palmer 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 Palmer?

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You can track vessels near Palmer (AQPLM) 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 Palmer?

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The Port of Palmer is a port in AQ. Its UN/LOCODE is AQPLM — 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 AQPLM 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 Palmer?

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The Port of Palmer 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 Palmer?

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PALMER (UN/Locode: AQPLM), Antarctica is a seaport located at approximately -64.77521° N, -64.05374° E.

Where is the Port of Palmer located?

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Coordinates: -64.77521° N, -64.05374° E. Nearby terminals/ports:VERNADSKY — UN/Locode: AQVKY — -65.23000° N, -64.25000° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Palmer?

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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 Palmer?

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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 Palmer?

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Vessel types historically calling: Offshore and Passenger.