The norm that demands the certificate of safety elements “Safety Certificate” is very hard and can complicate the departure from Uruguay. We overcome the problem by presenting the security card of the liferaft.
See: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DdF0UAkWsAAFqbG.jpg

Omar Sanchez, Wetdoc. S/V Smoke, AU.

Sailing rio de la plata- unmarked hazard.

We sailed from Piriapolis to BA and back and had been warned of possible unmarked wrecks. Nothing on the way there following the Uruguayan coast to Colonia, however on the way back on the more direct route from Buenos Aires to Piriapolis we saw an unmarked wreck at approximate position s34”39.924’ W57”50.653’.

It appeared to be a sunken barge, with the jig and hoist above the water line. It was dusk, no light was visible, and the wreck was not on the last update I had obtained before departing. A collision would have had a devastating impact, fortunately with so much exposed above water line the radar echo was very strong.

Try to sail during light hours, particularly on the Argentinian side and use your radar! Chris, S/Y HaiYou

Piriápolis: Works on the port are in the completion stage, the majority of marine have been enabled, with 100 new moorings.

The dry dock, and the travelift are are operational.
You should always inform Prefectura (Coast Guard) by VHF channel 16 at least 30 minutes before arrival.

The immigration office is located 50 meters from the port, and operates Monday to Saturday from 12: 30h to 16: 30h. The service is fee-based and paid in Uruguayan pesos,

Omar Sanchez, Wetdoc, from Buenos Aires.