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Puerto San Julian, Argentina

Argentina · 49.32° S, 67.70° W · Also listed as Chokrak

The World Port Index classes Puerto San Julian as a natural coastal harbor on the South Atlantic Ocean. It records a cargo pier depth of 6.4 m. Norfolk is 9,620 km away in a straight line.

9,620 km from Norfolk, Virginia, in a straight line.
Cargo pier depth
6.4 m
Max vessel draft
6.4 m
From Norfolk
9,620 kmGreat-circle distance
Nearest port guide
Puerto Santa Cruz100 km away

Depths and vessel limits

The index sets a maximum vessel draft of 6.4 m.

Anchorage depth
6.4 m
Cargo pier depth
6.4 m
Oil terminal depth
6.4 m
Tidal range
3 m
Maximum vessel draft
6.4 m

As recorded in the World Port Index. Gauges run from 0 to 25 m. Confirm current depths and limits with the port before you fix a vessel.

Facilities on record

Arrival and entry

Pilotage is compulsory.

Pilotage compulsory
Yes
Pilotage available
Yes
Tug assistance
No
Tug salvage
No
Arrival notice (ETA message) required
Yes
Shelter afforded
Good
Entrance restricted by tide
Yes
Entrance restricted by swell
No
Entrance restricted by ice
No

Cargo handling

Wharves
Yes
Anchorage
Yes
Fixed cranes
No
Mobile cranes
No
Floating cranes
No
Lifts of 100 tons and over
No
Lifts of 50 to 100 tons
No
Lifts of 25 to 49 tons
No
Lifts up to 24 tons
No
Longshore labor
Yes

Services and supplies

Repair capability is rated limited.

Repairs
Limited
Electrical repair
No
Fuel oil
No
Diesel oil
No
Potable water
Yes
Provisions
Yes
Deck supplies
Yes
Engine supplies
Yes
Shore electricity
Yes
Medical facilities
Yes
Garbage disposal
Yes
Airport
Yes

US trade with Argentina

US exports, 2025
$10.0BLed by machinery and mechanical appliances
US imports, 2025
$8.3BLed by mineral fuels and oils

Top goods, trade terms and port guides for Argentina

Other ports in Argentina

The nearest is Puerto Santa Cruz, 100 km away in a straight line.

Sources

  • US trade figures: US Census Bureau, International Trade API, HS2 total exports and general imports for calendar 2024 and 2025, retrieved November 4, 2026.
  • Port data: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, World Port Index (Pub 150), from NGA's UpdatedPub150.csv as captured by the Internet Archive on September 29, 2026.
  • Distances are great-circle distances computed from World Port Index coordinates, not sailing distances.
  • Map: Natural Earth 1:110m land, public domain.