Port of Caleta Olivia

ARCVI🇦🇷Argentina

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About Port of Caleta Olivia

This port on the San Jorge Gulf handles fishing and tanker vessels. It is located in the northeast of Argentina's Santa Cruz province.

Background
Caleta Olivia is a coastal city located in the northeast of the Argentine province of Santa Cruz, on the San Jorge Gulf by the Atlantic Ocean. It had a population of 56,310 in the 2022 census [INDEC]. It is the second most important city of the province after Rio Gallegos, and the most populated in the Deseado Department.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
AR-Z
Area
East Coast South America
Latitude
-46.4269°
Longitude
-67.4754°

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q1026633 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.caletaolivia.gov.ar →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
ARCVI
Country
🇦🇷Argentina
Time Zone
UTC-3

Operations & Services

History

Established
1901

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Caleta Olivia?

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The approach to Caleta Olivia is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Olivia Lighthouse at 1.7 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Bahía Bustamante (39.1 NM N), San Jorge (39.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Caleta Olivia on?

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The Port of Caleta Olivia is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean in AR. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Caleta Olivia (ARCVI) 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 Caleta Olivia?

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The Port of Caleta Olivia is a port in AR. Its UN/LOCODE is ARCVI — 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 ARCVI 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 Caleta Olivia?

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The Port of Caleta Olivia 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 Caleta Olivia?

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CALETA OLIVIA (UN/Locode: ARCVI), Argentina is a seaport located at approximately -46.42692° N, -67.47545° E.

Where is the Port of Caleta Olivia located?

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Coordinates: -46.42692° N, -67.47545° E. Nearby terminals/ports:COMODORO RIVADAVIA — UN/Locode: ARCRD — -45.85600° N, -67.46500° ECALETA CORDOVA — UN/Locode: ARCLC — -45.76249° N, -67.34650° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Caleta Olivia?

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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 Caleta Olivia?

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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 Caleta Olivia?

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Vessel types historically calling: Fishing and Tanker.