Port of Colonia

UYCYR🇺🇾Uruguay

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About Port of Colonia

Also known as: Colonia, Puerto Franco, Puerto de Colonia del Sacramento

Colonia is a port on the Río de la Plata in Uruguay. It serves as a ferry terminal and handles general cargo. The port accommodates various vessel types and has pilotage services.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
13140 →
GeoNames ID
11171814 →
Wikidata
Q31999878 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
UYCYR
Country
🇺🇾Uruguay
Time Zone
UTC-3
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
East Coast South America
Body of Water
Río de la Plata
Latitude
-34.4723°
Longitude
-57.8480°

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Colonia?

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The approach to Colonia is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Piedra Diamante Lighthouse at 6.3 NM to the WNW with a nominal range of 11 NM. Other aids include La Toma Ensenada (20.9 NM S), Buenos Aires Outer Breakwater South End (26.1 NM WSW), Club Pescadores (26.1 NM WSW), Buenos Aires Province and City Lighthouses (26.4 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Colonia on?

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The Port of Colonia is situated on the South Atlantic Ocean in UY. 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 Colonia?

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You can track vessels near Colonia (UYCYR) 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 Colonia?

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The Port of Colonia is a port in UY. Its UN/LOCODE is UYCYR — 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 UYCYR mean?

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The first two characters, UY, are the ISO country code for UY. 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 Colonia?

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The Port of Colonia 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.