Seaport · Argentina
Port of Mar Del Plata
Mar Del Plata (Argentina) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 13780). It lies on the South Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Argentina
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ARMDQ
- World Port Index no.
- 13780
- Coordinates
- 38.03°S, 57.53°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Argentina
- Other names
- Puerto Mar Del Plata
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 280.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Steam
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 8,970 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,960 nm |
| Hai Phong | 9,490 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mar Del Plata, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 124 (Enroute) - East Coast of South America.
Frequently asked questions about Mar Del Plata
Where is Port of Mar Del Plata?
Mar Del Plata (Argentina) lies on the South Atlantic Ocean, at about 38.03°S, 57.53°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mar Del Plata?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ARMDQ for Mar Del Plata. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Mar Del Plata?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 280.0 m for Mar Del Plata. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Mar Del Plata from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,970 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 9,490 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Rio Grande.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Mar Del Plata?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mar Del Plata through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.