Port of Juan L. Lacaze

UYJLC🇺🇾Uruguay

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About Port of Juan L. Lacaze

Also known as: Juan Lacaze, Puerto Sauce, Puerto de Juan L. Lacaze, Puerto del Sauce

This harbor on the Río de la Plata in Uruguay serves as a port for the region. It handles general cargo and is accessible to vessels with limited draft. Pilotage is compulsory.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
13130 →
GeoNames ID
3440175 →
Wikidata
Q111387443 →
Seamark Type
harbour

Identification

UN/LOCODE
UYJLC
Country
🇺🇾Uruguay
Time Zone
UTC-3
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
UY-CO
Area
East Coast South America
Body of Water
Río de la Plata
Latitude
-34.4363°
Longitude
-57.4477°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Juan L. Lacaze?

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The approach to Juan L. Lacaze is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Piedra Diamante Lighthouse at 25.4 NM to the W with a nominal range of 11 NM. Other aids include La Toma Ensenada (31.9 NM SW), Atalaya (35.1 NM S), Buenos Aires Province and City Lighthouses (42.6 NM WNW), Martin Garcia (42.7 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Juan L. Lacaze on?

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The Port of Juan L. Lacaze 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 Juan L. Lacaze?

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You can track vessels near Juan L. Lacaze (UYJLC) 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 Juan L. Lacaze?

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The Port of Juan L. Lacaze is a port in UY. Its UN/LOCODE is UYJLC — 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 UYJLC 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 Juan L. Lacaze?

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The Port of Juan L. Lacaze 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.