We are ARGELAN

We are a Maritime Agency operating in all Uruguayan ports and anchor-service areas.

We always seek the most convenient option to perform the operation required.

Our goal is to be recognized as an eminent, consistent and reputable company providing tailor-made solutions.

How? By providing our expertise to clients’ business, prioritizing their interests.

Our Strengths

  • Financial autonomy based on balanced financial funds for all business activities.

  • Highly competitive rates to suit your budget requirements.

  • Excellent work culture.

  • Experienced and highly specialized employees.

Where we are

 
  • River Plate

    National Capital | Department of Montevideo

    Lat 34º 55´S Long 56º 13´W

    Charts Urug 441 Arg H 113 H 116 H 152

    BA 2001 3064 HO 24050 24054

    US 24050, 24057

    Montevideo Port is located on the River Plate, being Uruguay’s capital and main city. The port consists of 2 main areas: the eastern side, which is dedicated to containers, drycargo, project cargo operations and cruise passengers, while the western side, La Teja, is dedicated to oil and gas operations. Montevideo Port access channel draft is 12 mts at zero Wharton.

    Local time: GMT -3 | No rain season | Water density: Breakish Water about 1,009/1,012 | Average tide is (+) 0,90 mts

    ANCHORAGE ZONES

    Service Zone

    35° 01’ 33” S / 056° 04’ 12” W 35° 02’ 27” S / 055° 59’ 24” W 35° 04’ 51” S / 056° 04’ 12” W

    • LOA

    N/R

    • Beam

    N/R

    • Draft

    32,8 ft / 10 mts

    Available Services

    • Crew Change, delivery of provisions, stores, and spare parts by launch

    • Bunker

    • Fresh Water

    • Garbage discharge

    Non-available services

    • Discharge of bilges water and slop

    Alpha Zone

    35° 06’ 30” S / 35° 09’ 30” S 055° 37’ 12” W / 055° 45’ 18” W

    • LOA

    N/R

    • Beam

    N/R

    • Draft

    45,9 ft / 14 mts

    Available Services:

    • Delivery of provisions, stores, and spare parts by launch

    • Crew Change by launch

    • Bunker

    • Fresh Water

    • Discharge garbage

    • STS operations

    Non-available services:

    • Discharge of bilges water and slop

    TERMINALS

    Terminal Cuenca del Plata (TCP)

    The terminal is operated by a public-private joint venture specialized in container operations. The pier is 640 mts long and furnished with eight gantry cranes plus other specialized equipment to smooth the operations.

    • LOA

    320

    • Beam

    42

    • Draft

    45,9 ft / 14 mts

    River Basin

    This area is assigned to UY Navy ships and Ferries, connecting Montevideo with Buenos Aires.

    BASIN 1

    Located between Pier A head and Pier B head, including seven piers.

    • LOA

    Pier 1-2 - 306 mts

    Pier 3-4-5 - 494 mts

    Pier 6-7 - 294 mts

    • Beam

    42 mts

    • Draft

    34,4 ft / 10,5 mts

    BASIN 2

    Consists of five piers, the depth alongside is 10 mts at zero datum. Both areas are authorized to operate containers, reefers, RoRo vessels, passenger vessels, bulk carriers, among others. Pier 11 is the area designated for fishing vessels.

    • LOA

    Pier 8-9 - 327 mts

    Pier 10 - 392 mts

    Pier C - 332 mts

    • Beam

    42 mts

    • Draft

    Pier 8-9-10 - 34,4 ft / 10,5 mts

    Pier C - 37 ft / 11,5 mts

    Available Services:

    • Crew change, delivery of provisions, stores, and spare parts alongside vessel

    • Discharge of bilges water, slop and garbage

    • Fresh Water

    • Bunker

    Tsakos Indistrias Navales

    Private Floating Dock 190,0 m x 33,00 m 20000 MT 23´ (TSAKOS)

    OUTSIDE PORT AREA: S.C.R.A. (owned by Uruguayan Navy)

    Cerro dry dock 141,30 m x 18,64 m (at Punta de Lobos)

    Maua dry dock 75 x 15 m

    Terminal Granelera de Uruguay (TGM)

    This terminal is the latest construction in Montevideo Port and includes 9 silos with 120,000 MTs capacity.

    • Direct tranship vessel’s holds/barges are available using vessel’s cranes and viceversa.

    • Terminal possess Dolphin for berth up to Post Panamax vessels of 280 meters LOA with 13 meters (43 feet) draft at Cero Wharton

    • LOA

    280 mts

    • Beam

    N/R

    • Draft

    43 ft / 13 mts

    Average Loading Capacity per hour

    Grains 900 mts

    Wood chips 800 mts

    La Teja

    The national oil company ANCAP is responsible for the operation and management of La Teja. The number of pilots and tugboats for berthing/unberthing maneuvers will be determined by the port authorities based on the vessel`s characteristics and weather conditions. The installations consist of three piers (190 mts North and South pier and 110 mts the West pier):

    • LOA

    190 mts

    • Beam

    N/R

    • Draft

    19,02 ft / 5,8 mts

    Average discharge capacity per hour

    • Bitumen

    200 mts

    • Gas & Gas Oil

    400 mts

    • LPG

    400 mts

    Available Services

    • Crew change, delivery of provisions, stores, and spare parts by launch

    • Bunker only MGO

    • Fresh Water

    • Garbage services

    Non-available services

    • Discharge of bilges water and slop

  • Private terminal in the jurisdiction of Conchillas Port. The installations include a FreeTrade Zone and terminal works exclusively with this kind of products. It is allowed to operate petrochemicals, bulk cargos, general cargo and containers.

    The terminal operates 24/7 on SHINC basis with the exception of 3 holidays (Christmas, New Year’s and Labor Day). The usage of 2 tugboats is compulsory and in the case of vessels having an LOA as of 150 mts, 3 tugboats will be required.

    No mobile/gantry crane available.

    Local time: GMT -3 | Water density: 0,998

    • LOA

    240

    • Beam

    32,3 mts

    • Draft

    40,2 ft / 12,25 mts

    • DWT

    80,000 MTs

    • Air DRAFT (at 0)

    N/R

    Available Services

    • Crew change, delivery of provisions, stores, and spare parts alongside vessel

    • Garbage discharge

    Non available services:

    • Discharge of bilges water and slop

    • Bunker

    • Fresh Water

  • River Uruguay, km 0

    Department of Colonia

    Lat 33º 57´S Long 58º 26´W

    Charts Arg CR #1, CR #3, H 118, H 130, H 153

    US 24050, 24058

    Berth assignment: Priority is given based on the vessel’s arrival to Nueva Palmira roads. Notwithstanding, berthing priority is subject to the decision of the respective berth managers, according to the availability of cargo and export documentation. When the vessel arrives at Montevideo Pilot Station, two specialized pilots will board to assist during her navigation up river to Nueva Palmira.

    Even though Nueva Palmira`s terminal does not have restrictions on to Panamax size vessels, Martin Garcia Canal has a navigation draft up to 10.36 mts up to 245 LOA and 32.60 meters BEAM. An alternative for vessels exceeding the indicated draft is to navigate through Argentinean waters in Emilio Mitre Canal where the draft is 10,20 mts, up to Common Zone. In case this option applies, please be aware that Argentinean River Pilots must do the navigation.

    ** Please confirm the draft levels with the agency prior to your operation, since they may change during seasons.

    Local time: GMT -3 | No rain season | Water density: 0,998

    • LOA

    245-255mts

    245-255mts

    255-266 mts

    266-277 mts

    • Beam

    32,60 mts

    32,60-35 mts

    35-41 mts

    41-44 mts

    • Draft

    9,45 mts

    9,14 mts

    8,84 mts

    8,53 mts

    TERMINALS

    Ontur Terminal

    Multipurpose terminal, which handles reefer, bulk and bagged cargoes (among others). Ships can berth in the inner or outer side. It provides cold storage with 43,000 cbm capacity and a wood pulp warehouse of 30,000 m3 close to the installations.

    *Even if there are no beam restrictions; a beam exceeding 38 mts may represent some difficulties.

    **Air Draft may be adjusted according to River Level.

    Average Loading rates per hour

    • LOA

    225 mts

    • Beam*

    N/R

    • Draft

    32 ft / 9,75 mts

    • DWT

    N/R

    • Air Draft**

    N/R

    *Even if there are no beam restrictions; a beam exceeding 38 mts may represent some difficulties.

    **Air Draft may be adjusted according to River Level.

    Average Loading rates per hour

    • HSS

    320 Tons

    • SBM

    200 Tons

    • V/OIL

    N/A

    Available Services

    • Crew change, delivery of provisions, stores, and spare parts alongside vessel

    • Fresh Water

    • Discharge of bilges water and slop

    • Bunker by truck

    Non-available services

    • Garbage discharge

    TGU (Terminales Graneleras Uruguayas S.A.)

    It is the North Section of ANP Pier, which is operated under time concession of a private group, while the South Section is operated under public authorities. The total length of both piers is 370 mts. It works 24 hrs per day SHINC. Please consider that vessels must be announced 5 days prior to their arrival.

    • LOA

    Capesize

    • Beam

    43

    • Draft

    33 ft / 10,05 mts

    • DWT

    N/R

    • Air Draft

    22 mts

    Loading System

    It consists of two grain elevators (one with hydraulic shooter) that shift alongside. Average Loading Rates: 500-550 mts per hour per gang.

    • Bunker by truck

    • Crew change, delivery of provisions, stores, and spare parts alongside vessel

    • Fresh Water

    Non available services

    • Discharge of bilges water, slop and garbage

    • Bunker

    ANP South Section

    Considering that both terminals share the same pier, if a vessel (Panamax size) is already operating in TGU, the berthing space in the South Section may be limited. Around 40 mts of vessel´s LOA may end up outside the pier. In these cases, ropes may be tied in the Navios Terminal (for an additional cost). Compulsory two tugboats for berthing/unberthing will be required by the authorities.

    • LOA

    Capesize

    • Beam

    43

    Draft32 ft / 9,75 mts

    • DWT

    N/R

    • Air Draft

    N/R

    Available Services

    • Bunker by truck

    • Crew change, delivery of provisions, stores, and spare parts alongside vessel

    • Fresh Water

    • Discharge of bilges water and slop

    Non available services

    • Garbage discharge

    Navios Terminal - Corporación Navios

    This private terminal operates 24 hours SHINC basis. The use of two tugboats is compulsory for berthing/unberthing maneuvers, as well as Pre-Hold Inspection before start of loading.

    The installations include

    • 9 silos with a capacity of 460,000 tons (soybean basis)

    • Iron/manganese ore pile area with capacity for 700,000 tons

    • Independent weight scale.

    • The inside pier can also receive, secure and safety moor up to 48 barges.

    • LOA

    225

    • Beam

    N/R

    • Draft

    38 ft / 11,58 mts

    • DWT

    85.000 mts

    • Air Draft

    22,5 mts

    Loading System

    It consists of three hydraulic telescopic spouts, able to operate 2 at the same time.

    Average Loading rates per hour:

    • Grains

    800/1.200 mts

    • Products

    450/1.000 mts

    • Ores

    1.500 mts

    • DWT

    85.000 mts

    • Air Draft

    22,5 mts

    *Loading varies according to the cargo distribution in the silos and the vessel`s characteristics.

    **Unloading barges average rate is 350 MTs per hour.

    Available Services

    • Crew change, delivery of provisions, stores, and spare parts by launch service

    • Fresh Water

    • Discharge of bilges water and slop

    Non available services

    • Discharge of bilges water, slop and garbage

    • Bunker

  • Uruguay River, km 95

    Department of Río Negro

    Lat 33º 06´S Long 58º 19´W

    Charts Arg CR #3 B.A. 3549

    Located 317 km from Montevideo and 92 km from Nueva Palmira Port. Its geographical position allows it to be a hub for agricultural products from Uruguay and Argentina. The main products commercialized are wood, grains (barley and corn) and citric products.

    Local time: GMT -3 | Water density: 0,998 Average loading/unloading capacity per hour*

    • Loading

    500 mts

    • Unloading

    120 mts

    *The loading system is based on conveyor belts

    • LOA

    N/R

    • Beam

    N/R

    • Draft

    21 ft / 6,4 mts

    • Air Draft

    N/R

    Available Services

    • Crew change, delivery of provisions, stores, and spare parts alongside vessel

    • Garbage discharge

    • Bunker

    • Fresh Water

    • Discharge of bilges water and slop

  • It’s a private terminal in the jurisdiction of Fray Bentos port, the installations include a Free Trade Zone, and the terminal works exclusively with cellulose, chemicals, and salt. It is allowed to operate petrochemicals, bulk cargos, general cargo and containers. The terminal operates 24/7 on SHINC basis, with the exception of 3 holidays (Christmas, New Year’s and Labor Day). No mobile/gantry crane available.

    Local time: GMT -3 | Water density: 0,998

    • LOA

    160 mts

    • Beam

    28 mts

    • Draft

    21 ft / 6,4 mts

    • DWT

    70.000 mts

    • Air DRAFT (at 0)

    N/R

    Available Services

    • Crew Change, delivery of provisions, stores, and spare parts alongside vessel

    Non available services:

    • Discharge of bilges water, slop and garbage

    • Bunker

    • Fresh Water

  • BA Chart BA 3064 HO 24050

    Single Point Mooring Buoy Terminal

    Lat 34º 53´S Long 54º 42´W

    Located in the East Coast of Uruguay (3 km from Jose Ignacio), it is managed by the state company ANCAP and they determine the number of tugs and mooring masters to assist the operation, while “pilot on watch” is compulsory to stay on board during the complete operation. It only allows the discharge of Crude and Gas Oil.

    Local time: GMT -3 | Water density: salt water

    • LOA

    Suezmax

    • Beam

    Suezmax

    • Draft

    Between 17 – 19 mts depending on tide

    Average discharge capacity per hour

    • Grude Oil

    2.500/3.000 cbm

    • Gas Oil

    2.500/3.000 cbm

    Available Services

    • Crew Change, delivery of provisions, stores, and spare parts by launch

    Non-available services

    • Fresh Water

    • Discharge of bilges water, slop and garbage services

    • Bunker

    ANCHORAGE ZONE

    Delta Zone

    35° 04’ S / 35° 06’ S 055° 11’ W / 055° 16’ W

    • LOA

    N/R

    • Beam

    N/R

    • Draft

    82,02 ft / 25 mts

    Available Services

    • Crew Change, delivery of provisions, stores, and spare parts by launch

    • Bunker

    • Fresh Water

    • Garbage discharge

    • STS operations

    Non-available services

    • Discharge of bilges water and slop

  • Local time: GMT -3 | Water density: salt water

    The STS area is divided into two zones.

    Alpha Zone

    35° 00’ S / 054° 00’ W 35° 05’ S / 054° 00’ W 35° 05’ S / 054° 17’ W 35° 11’ S / 054° 17’ W

    Bravo Zone

    34° 55’ S / 053° 19’30” W 35° 07’ S / 053° 00’ W 34° 30’ S / 052° 31’ W 34° 18’ S / 052° 50’ 30” W

    • LOA

    N/R

    • Beam

    N/R

    • Draft

    N/R

    Available Services

    • Crew change

    • Delivery of provisions

    • Stores

    • Spare parts by workboat

    Non-available services

    • Discharge of bilges water and slop

    • Fresh Water

    • Bunker

    • Garbage discharge