Port of Río Grande
Río Grande is a river harbor in Argentina, registered under the UN/LOCODE code ARRGA.
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, River, natural
- Shelter
- Good
- Entrance restrictions
- Affected by tide, other factors
- Terminal infrastructure
- No terminal type is recorded in this WPI source.
Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.
- Mean tidal range
- 6 m
Facilities and services
The port is a first port of entry and requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory and available with local assistance. Pratique, a deratting certificate, and other quarantine services are available. Communications include radio, radiotelephone, and air.
The port offers medical facilities. Fixed cranes are available, with lift capacity of up to 24 tons. Supplies on offer include provisions, water, fuel oil, and diesel oil.
Repair capability is rated limited.
Notes and references
- NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 13970, Pub. 124, chart 22036. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.
- NGA World Port Index database (WPI.mdb), 2019. Facilities and services data.
- Record status: WPI-classified port.