Port of Puerto Nacional/Bahia Blanca

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About Port of Puerto Nacional/Bahia Blanca

Also known as: Bahia Blanca

Located on Blanca Bay in Argentina, Puerto Nacional/Bahia Blanca is a major port established in 1828. It handles bulk cargo and is equipped with tugs and a drydock.

Background
Bahía Blanca, colloquially referred to by its own local inhabitants as simply Bahía, is a city in the Buenos Aires province of Argentina, centered on the northwestern end of the eponymous Blanca Bay of the Argentine Sea. It is the 4th largest city in the province, and the 16th largest in the country by metropolitan population. It is the seat of government of the Bahía Blanca Partido, with 336,574 inhabitants according to the 2022 census [INDEC]. Bahía Blanca is the principal city in the Greater Bahía Blanca metropolitan area.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Tidal Range
10ft
Elevation
8m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

History

Established
1828

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
ARPNL
Country
🇦🇷Argentina
Time Zone
UTC-3
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
AR-B
Body of Water
Blanca Bay
Latitude
-38.8000°
Longitude
-62.2833°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
13830 →
GeoNames ID
11525568 →
Wikidata
Q54108 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.bahia.gob.ar →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Puerto Nacional/Bahia Blanca?

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The approach to Puerto Nacional/Bahia Blanca is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Chica Lighthouse at 20.7 NM to the ESE with a nominal range of 7 NM. Other aids include Punta Tejada (24.5 NM ESE), El Rincón (37.2 NM SSE), Villarino Partido Lighthouse (37.3 NM SSE), Recalada A Bahía Blanca (49.2 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Puerto Nacional/Bahia Blanca on?

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The Port of Puerto Nacional/Bahia Blanca 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 Puerto Nacional/Bahia Blanca?

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You can track vessels near Puerto Nacional/Bahia Blanca (ARPNL) 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 Puerto Nacional/Bahia Blanca?

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The Port of Puerto Nacional/Bahia Blanca is a port in AR. Its UN/LOCODE is ARPNL — 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 ARPNL 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 Puerto Nacional/Bahia Blanca?

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The Port of Puerto Nacional/Bahia Blanca 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.