Pilotages:
One River Plate pilot embarks at Recalada pilot station or at Montevideo joint point (JP= 35 03 S - 056 09 W). Then, two River Parana Pilots embark at Zona Comun and sail the vessel up to Santa Fe roads. Harbor Pilot in/out. / Viceversa.
Located on the River Santa Fe north derivation channel, abeam of km 595 of the River Parana, about 500 km from Buenos Aires. Latitude:31°40s Longitude:60°42w
Used mainly for discharging petroleum products for local consumption.
Discharge rate: about 450 cum/hr
Loading rate: about 250 cum/hr
Restrictions:
LOA max: 160 mts.
Sail draft: Presently 24,5 fw
(The draft is influenced by the height of the River Parana, sometimes it can fall to less than 20 fw). Advisable to check prior fixing.
Fresh water and bunkers available
No slop reception facilities
No waiting time expected.