Port of San Sebastián

ARSSN🇦🇷Argentina

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About Port of San Sebastián

Also known as: San Sebastian Bay

This port is situated on the northern coast of Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina. It handles general cargo, offshore vessels, tankers, and tugs.

Background
San Sebastián Bay is located in the northern coast of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego Province. The bay is partly enclosed by the 17 km-long El Páramo spit that protrudes from the north. The spit is made of sand and gravel. There has been a trend of falling relative sea level over the last 7,000 years. Tides in the bay are large.

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
5ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
13965 →
GeoNames ID
11525588 →
Wikidata
Q5716544 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
AR-V
Latitude
-53.3000°
Longitude
-68.4667°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of San Sebastián?

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The approach to San Sebastián is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is San Sebastián Lighthouse at 11.2 NM to the E. Other aids include Punta Páramo (13.4 NM NE), Magallanes (38.5 NM N), Cabo Espiritu Santo (38.8 NM N), Punta Trucco Range Rear (38.8 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of San Sebastián on?

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The Port of San Sebastián 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 San Sebastián?

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You can track vessels near San Sebastián (ARSSN) 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 San Sebastián?

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The Port of San Sebastián is a port in AR. Its UN/LOCODE is ARSSN — 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 ARSSN 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 San Sebastián?

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The Port of San Sebastián 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 San Sebastián?

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SAN SEBASTIAN (UN/Locode: ARSSN), Argentina is a seaport located at approximately -52.80000° N, -68.22000° E.

Where is the Port of San Sebastián located?

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Coordinates: -52.80000° N, -68.22000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:RIO CULLEN — UN/Locode: ARRIC — -52.85212° N, -68.27910° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of San Sebastián?

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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 San Sebastián?

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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 San Sebastián?

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Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo, Offshore, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.