The shipping platform

Location: The port of Deseado is located in the province of Santa Cruz, DArgentina, 245 km. SE of Comodoro Rivadavia. The port is situated on the N bank of Deseado river, and at its mouth. General overview: The port has established itself as an important base for the South Atlantic fishing industry. There are shore installations for deep frozen fish and for processing fresh fish, both for export. An extension to the commercial wharf is used by trawlers and factory ships with cold storage space for processing and exports nearby. Berths: - Wharf No.1: length: 114 m; depth: 11 m; remarks: reefer, container, general - Wharf No.2: length: 100 m; depth: 11 m; remarks: reefer, container, general - Wharf No.3: length: 129 m; depth: 9 m; remarks: reefer, container, general - Wharf No.4: length: 146 m; depth: 9 m; remarks: reefer, container, general - Wharf No.5-6: length: 250 m; depth: 10.5 m; remarks: fishing Warehousing: - Open Storage: 10,000m2 - Covered Storage: 650m2 - Truck Area: 8,000m2 Traffic figures: Approx. 45 vessels are handled annually. Load line zone: - Southern Winter Seasonal Zone - Winter Apr 16 to Oct 15 - Summer Oct 16 to Apr 15 Max size: Wharf No.1 can accept vessels up to LOA 180-190m, draught 8.2m. New Wharf, Berths No.3 and 4, is limited to vessels between LOA 35-120m.