Port of ATUCHA

ARATU🇦🇷Argentina

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This port serves the Atucha Nuclear Power Complex. It handles bulk carriers, container ships, general cargo vessels, Ro-Ro ships, and tankers. Located on the Paraná de las Palmas River, it is approximately 100 km from Buenos Aires.

Background
El Complejo Nuclear Atucha es un centro argentino donde funcionan las centrales nucleares Atucha I y II. Está ubicado sobre el margen derecho del río Paraná de las Palmas, a 100 km de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, en la localidad de Lima del Partido-Municipio de Zárate.
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Type
Port
Area
East Coast South America
Latitude
-33.9631°
Longitude
-59.2008°
UN/LOCODE
ARATU
Country
🇦🇷Argentina
Time Zone
UTC-3
Established
1968
Operator (Wikidata ID)
Nucleoeléctrica Argentina
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of ATUCHA?

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The approach to ATUCHA is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Río Luján Lighthouse at 45.2 NM to the SE with a nominal range of 8 NM. Other aids include Martin Garcia (48.9 NM ESE), Buenos Aires Province and City Lighthouses (49 NM ESE), Martin Garcia (49 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of ATUCHA on?

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The Port of ATUCHA is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean in AR. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of ATUCHA?

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You can track vessels near ATUCHA (ARATU) 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 ATUCHA?

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The Port of ATUCHA is a port in AR. Its UN/LOCODE is ARATU — 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 ARATU mean?

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The first two characters, AR, are the ISO country code for AR. 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 ATUCHA?

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The Port of ATUCHA operates in the UTC-3 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 ATUCHA?

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ATUCHA (UN/Locode: ARATU), Argentina is a seaport located at approximately -33.96314° N, -59.20082° E.

Where is the Port of ATUCHA located?

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Coordinates: -33.96314° N, -59.20082° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ZARATE — UN/Locode: ARZAE — -34.08728° N, -59.01370° EIBICUY — UN/Locode: ARIBY — -33.75000° N, -59.18000° EDEL GUAZU — UN/Locode: ARDGU — -33.90156° N, -58.88621° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of ATUCHA?

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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 ATUCHA?

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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 ATUCHA?

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Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Ro Ro and Tanker.