Admiral's Atlas

Port of Bahía Blanca

PortsLast updated: 31 August 2026

Bahía Blanca is a coastal harbor in Argentina, registered under the UN/LOCODE code ARBHI.

This is a directory stub generated from the UN/LOCODE registry; a fuller write-up has not yet been added.

Port characteristics

Size / type
Very small, Coastal, natural
Shelter
Good
Entrance restrictions
Affected by tide, swell, ice, other factors
Overhead limitations
Bridges or power cables present
Charted depths
  • Channel9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft)
  • Anchorage9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft)
  • Cargo pier7.9–9.1 m (26–30 ft)
  • Oil/LNG terminal12.5–13.7 m (41–45 ft)
Terminal infrastructure
  • Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (7.9–9.1 m (26–30 ft))
  • Oil / LNG handlingOil/LNG terminal charted (12.5–13.7 m (41–45 ft))

Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.

Mean tidal range
2 m
Max. vessel size
Over 152 m (500 ft) length
Also noted
turning area available

Facilities and services

The port is a first port of entry and requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory and available. Assist tugs are available. Pratique, a deratting certificate, and other quarantine services are available. Communications include radio, radiotelephone, and air. Cargo can be worked at wharves and anchor.

The port offers medical facilities and dirty ballast reception. Mobile and floating cranes are available, with lift capacity of 50–100 tons. Available services include longshore labor, electrical services, steam, navigation equipment repair, and electrical repair. Supplies on offer include provisions, water, fuel oil, diesel oil, deck supplies, and engine supplies.

Repair capability is rated major and there is a medium drydock.

See also

Notes and references

  1. NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 13815, Pub. 124, chart 23121. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.
  2. NGA World Port Index database (WPI.mdb), 2019. Facilities and services data.
  3. Record status: WPI-classified port.