CHILE General

GENERAL (See Plan) Health Service agent will check Derat (Exemption) Certificate and will
inspect provision stores. In case of a death or suspected epidemic illness,
the Master should ask the Agent for the presence of an epidemiologic doctor
on reception.
GEO-POLITICAL: Before departure to Juan Fernandez or Easter Island, the vessel must
Capital City: Santiago. carry a free of epidemic and plague certificate, requested by Agent.
Nationality: (noun) Chilean, (adjective) Chilean. Agriculture Service agent boards at all call ports and checks for plague.
Population: 16,454,143. On disembarking, crew and passengers should sign a declaration that neither
COMMUNICATIONS: vegetables nor animals are introduced in the country.
International Direct Dial Code: 56. Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Reports’’ dated October 1991, June 2004 and
Number of Internal Airports: 79. ‘‘Pilotage – Estrecho de Magallanes’’.
Major Languages Spoken: Spanish (official), Mapudungun, German,
English.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: All Chilean ports and terminals are ISPS code
certificated and have a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO). Security level
ECONOMY: is set by the local maritime authority and duly informed to all ports, terminal
Currency: 1 Chilean Peso (CLP) of 100 Centavos. operators and agencies.
Exchange: (as of May 2008) PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all foreign vessels entering or leaving ports,
US$ 1.00 ␦ CLP 479.70 harbours and oil terminals and navigating in all channels within Chilean
Exchange rates under licence from XE.com waters. Certain vessels are not required to carry a Pilot in the western part
Main Industries: Copper, other minerals, foodstuffs, fish processing, iron of Estrecho de Magallanes (Strait of Magellan). There are two types of
and steel, wood and wood products, transport equipment, cement and pilotage, one to assist channels navigation and the other to assist port
textiles. manoeuvres.
ENVIRONMENT: Channel Pilotage: Pilots for the south channels from the west entrance of
Territorial Sea: 12 n.m. Canal Chacao (Lat. 41␥ 45' S, Long. 73␥ 52' W) and for passage through
Other Maritime Claims: Contiguous Zone: 24 n.m. Estrecho de Magallanes should be requested at least 48 hours in advance
Continental Shelf: 200/350 n.m. Exclusive Economic Zone: 200 n.m. via the Agent to the Direccion General del Territorio Maritimo. If Pilot is
Coastline Extent: 6,435 km. required to embark in Cape Horn area, 72 hours is required. There are also
Climate: Temperate; desert in north; Mediterranean in central region; cool Pilots available to assist navigation to Antarctica.
and damp in south. Inner channel waters avoid rough seas which are frequent in the open SE
Natural Resources: Copper, timber, iron ore, nitrates, precious metals, Pacific Ocean.
molybdenum and hydropower.
Natural Hazards: Severe earthquakes; active volcanism; tsunamis. Pilot Stations:
Ancud (SHOA Chart No. 7210)
Terrain: Low coastal mountains; fertile central valley; rugged Andes in
Laitec (SHOA Chart No. 7431)
east.
Bahia Posesion (SHOA Chart No. 11600)
Average Temperatures:
Cabo de Hornos (SHOA Chart No. 13600)
Month High Low
Paso Richmond (SHOA Chart No. 13300).
January 30␥ C 12␥ C
June 15␥ C 3␥ C There is also an option, at extra cost, to embark/disembark Pilots at ports
September 18␥ C 7␥ C north of Canal Chacao.
Pilot transportation is provided by private boats and not by the Pilotage
CHARTS: Nautical charts and publications issued by Hydrographic and Service. For the west part of the Magellan Strait and Cape Horn area,
Oceanographic Service of the Chilean Navy (SHOA). Catalogue of Nautical transportation by private helicopters is available if the vessel has an approved
Charts and Publications (SHOA Publication 3000) that contain detailed landing area.
information related to cartography and nautical publications of the Chilean
coast. Pilotage Routes: As a guide, the main routes are, but not limited to:
Electronic Nautical Charts (ENC): SHOA produces ENC of the Chilean a) Estrecho de Magallanes (Magellan Strait)
jurisdictional waters, in IHO S-57 standard, to be used with electronic b) channels from Cabo Tamar to Isla San Pedro
navigation systems. ECN issued by SHOA are dealt as sale units that c) channels to Puerto Natales
comprise one or more cells, each corresponds to a particular area or zone. d) channels to Puerto Williams
Sales Units of Chilean ENC can be purchased at the International Centre e) channels to Cape Horn
for Electronic Nautical Charts (IC-ENC) or at SHOA where updated Notice f) east access to Canal Beagle
to Mariners can be downloaded. g) fjords Otway and Skyring
IC-ENC Web: www.ic-enc.org h) route to Isla Guarello
SHOA Web: www.shoa.cl i) channels through Chonos Archipelago
Nautical Radio Warnings and Notices to Mariners: Every day SHOA j) route to Bahia Chacabuco
broadcasts Coastal Nautical Warnings by Safety-Net system and messages k) route to Laguna San Rafael
for navigational safety in the NAVAREX XV in schedules and frequencies. l) channels through inner waters of Isla Chiloe
Nautical Publications: SHOA No. 3007, List of Lights m) route to Puerto Montt and Canal Chacao.
SHOA PUB 3008, List of Radio Aids to Navigation Channel Restrictions:
SHOA PUB 3009, Tide Tables of the Chilean Coast. Passage LOA Draft Daylight
Sailing Directions: Chilean coast consists of six volumes. (m.) (m.)
SHOA No. 3001, Vol. 1, from Arica to Canal Chacao Canal Pulluche 7.50
SHOA No. 3002, Vol. 2, from Canal Chacao to Golfo de Penas Angostura Inglesa 180 10.70 Only
SHOA No. 3003, Vol. 3, from Golfo de Penas to Western entrance of Canal Gray 230 10.67 Only
Magellan Strait Paso Summer 7.00
SHOA No. 3004, Vol. 4, Start of Magellan and adjacent waters Angostura Kirke 150 6.50 Only
SHOA No. 3005, Vol. 5, Tierra del Fuego and adjacent channels and Vessels navigating through channels shall fulfill safety measures
islands established by SOLAS and in addition:
SHOA No. 3006, Vol. 6, Chilean Antarctic Territory. a) Main engines and generators, auxiliary engines and generators,
DOCUMENTS: The formal reception of vessels is carried out at the first rudder and steering system, gyro, radars and echo sounders, anchors,
landfall port, dispatch at the last port, with participation of commission of cables and capstans to be in proper operating condition.
authorities taking part as far as controls to be realised are concerned. b) Visibility from the bridge not obstructed by derricks or cargo.
Arrival and departure formalities are conducted by Agent at ports between c) Helmsman on the bridge at all times.
arrival and departure ports. If the vessel can not fulfill safety measures, antipollution or health
The vessels’ Reception and Dispatch Commission is presided over by the conditions, it is not suitable for navigation through the channels and the local
Maritime Authority, International Police, Health Service, Agricultural Service maritime authority may deny pilotage.
and Agent. Buoyage in Chile is IALA Region B.
The following is for guidance only for first port: It is recommended that the Pilot has the availability of a ‘‘Pilot Plug’’ with
1 Animals/Plants List connections to GPS, AIS, ECDIS, etc.
1 Arms and Ammunition List
1 Ballast List Communication: From one hour before entering a narrow passage, vessels
5 Crew Effects Declarations should make VHF radio calls every 10 minutes, giving position and ETA to
5 Crew Lists the passage. The Master should be on the bridge, anchors ready and steering
5 General Declarations gear tested.
1 Gross Tonnage Certificate Port Pilotage: Vessels should request port pilot service at least 2 hours in
1 ISSC advance via Agent. Assistance is generally given by one Pilot. For vessels
1 Last Port Clearance over LOA 220 m., or at a SPM, two Pilots. Number of tugs and/or additional
1 Last Ports of Call List (30 days) support is according to Port Captain. Vessels on arrival at a port can drop
1 Maritime Declaration of Health anchor independently while waiting for the Pilot. In this condition no other
1 Narcotics List activity is permitted except departure.
5 Passenger Lists (disembarking) Estrecho de Magallanes (Strait of Magellan): Procedure: Vessels
5 Passenger Lists (in Transit) approaching Estrecho de Magallanes should, 24 hours in advance of entering
3 Provisions Lists. the Straits, inform ‘‘Maritgob Punta Arenas’’ through Valparaiso Radio (CBV)
Agent will contact Customs authorities in advance and forward additional or Magallanes Radio (CBM).
copies of some above documents such as Crew Lists, Passengers Lists and Punta Arenas will acknowledge and transmit instructions. The message
Crew Effects Declarations, Transit Cargo, Dangerous Cargo, etc. should include vessel’s name, ETA at the entrance to the Straits, length,
International Police provides crew members a 30-day shore pass. These draft, g.t. and ETA at the pilot boarding area or traffic control area.
shore passes are to be returned on departure at the last port. If a crew Waters of the Estrecho de Magallanes are jurisdictional Chilean territorial
member is to be disembarked, the Agent must advise International Police waters. Navigation is according to Chilean maritime rules and part of the
Department in writing if a visa is required to replace shore pass, a police routes with compulsory pilotage. All vessels navigating the Estrecho de
agent will be assigned until the crew member has departed Chile. This is at Magallanes waters should comply with sailing directions and traffic control
vessel’s cost. regulations established by the Maritime Authority.
For passenger ships, if required in advance, one/two police agents are Also see Web: www.shoa.cl and Web: www.directemar.cl
embarked in the last foreign departure port to check documentation of For the oriental part of the Strait (Bahia Posesion – Punta Arenas), pilotage
passengers and crew during passage to the first Chilean port. is always compulsory. For the occidental part (Cabo Pilar – Punta Arenas)

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and vessels that have not or will not be in Chilean inner waters (ports), being concentrated in the wrong area in the event of a missed report, and
crossing directly the Strait from the Pacific to Atlantic (or vice versa) may the possibility that survivors from a stricken ship may not be found. On arrival
ask for exemption of pilotage assistance. at the ship’s destination or on departure from the CHILREP area, a Final
Channel Pilots: Vessels westbound through Estrecho de Magallanes Report (FR) is to be sent. CHILREP is a positive reporting system in that,
normally embark Pilots off Cabo Posesion (Lat. 52␥ 22' S, Long. 69␥ 02' W). should an expected report become overdue, actions which include worldwide
Westbound vessels transitting the Strait from ocean to ocean and not bound communication checks, the alerting of ships in the vicinity and the launching
to or from other Chilean channels are permitted to disembark Pilots off Punta of search aircraft, will be initiated.
Arenas (Lat. 53␥ 10' S, Long. 70␥ 54' W). Other vessels should disembark Dates and times contained in CHILREP reports are to be in Universal
Pilots at Laitec (Lat. 43␥ 07' S, Long. 73␥ 37' W), Ancud (Lat. 41␥ 52' S, Co-ordinated Time which is indicated by the suffix ‘‘Z’’.
Long. 73␥ 50' W), or Valparaiso (Lat. 33␥ 02' S, Long. 71␥ 38' W). Eastbound Standard Report Format: The following list shows all the CHILREP format
vessels should follow this procedure in reverse. components. The full list of components does not have to be included when
Berthing Pilots: Berthing Pilots for the oil and gas terminals in the east part sending CHILREP reports. Master should include those components shown
of Estrecho de Magallanes are embarked off the terminals by vessels from in the examples given for each report, others may be included at the Master’s
the Atlantic and off Punta Arenas by vessels from the Pacific. discretion or when relevant to the type of report being sent.
When 20 n.m. from landfall point position Lat. 52␥ 35' S, Long. 68␥ 10.5' W, A. Vessel’s name and call sign.
westbound vessels should contact Punta Dungeness Light or Cabo Espiritu B. Date/time of position (UTC).
Santo Light for instructions. C. Position (latitude and longitude).
Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Channel 16. D. Geographical position (optional, to be used when sailing near the
They should report to Governacion Maritima, Punta Arenas, as follows: coast or inland waters).
a) On entering and leaving the Straits when abeam of Punta Dungeness
E. Course.
Light (Lat. 52␥ 23' S, Long. 68␥ 26' W), Punta Anxious Light
F. Speed (vessel’s anticipated average speed until next report).
(Lat. 54␥ 07' S, Long. 70␥ 57' W), Isla Tamar (Lat. 52␥ 55' S,
G. Name of last port of call (when entering from overseas).
Long. 73␥ 48' W) or Cabo Pilar (Lat. 52␥ 43' S, Long. 74␥ 41' W) as
H. Date/time and point of entry into CHILREP system (point of entry is
appropriate.
the latitude/longitude at which the vessel is entering the CHILREP
b) Position and speed every 4 hours if not carrying a Pilot, or at 0800 hrs.
area, or the Chilean port from which the vessel is departing).
and 2000 hrs. if carrying a Pilot.
I. Next overseas destination and estimated date and time of arrival.
In addition large vessels should advise Governacion Maritima, Punta
Arenas, of their ETA at the following channels: J. Whether Pilot is carried on vessel.
a) Paso Tortuoso (Lat. 53␥ 33' S, Long. 72␥ 26' W) K. Date/Time and point of exit from CHILREP system (point of exit is
b) Segunda Angostura (Lat. 52␥ 43' S, Long. 70␥ 20' W) the latitude/longitude at which the vessel is leaving the CHILREP area,
c) Primera Angostura (Lat. 52␥ 30' S, Long. 69␥ 36' W) or the Chilean port the vessel is to arrive).
Traffic Control Areas: Centred in positions Lat. 52␥ 45' S, Long. 69␥ 59' W (in L. Route (vessel’s intended track-state-Rhumb Line/Coastal/Great
Bahia Felipe), Lat. 53␥ 11' S, Long. 70␥ 53' W (off Punta Arenas) and Circle).
Lat. 52␥ 17' S, Long. 69␥ 10' W (in Bahia Posesion). Vessels passing through M. Coast radio/maritime communications stations monitored (include
the Straits without a Pilot should have a Certificate of Safety and Suitability INMARSAT and SELCALL number, if fitted).
for Navigation. They should anchor in these areas for these certificates to N. Date/time of next report (reports between 1200 Z and 1600 Z).
be issued or checked, at the vessel’s first transit and thereafter every O. Draft.
12 months. The use of these areas is controlled by Governacion Maritima, P. Cargo (brief indication).
Punta Arenas. Q.* Defects or other limitations.
R.* Pollution (reports of any pollution seen).
Cabo Espiritu Santo Light: Lat. 52␥ 40' S, Long. 68␥ 36' W. S. Weather conditions in area (optional).
Call sign ‘‘CMB72’’, VHF Channel 16 (24 hours).
Station is equipped with radar. T. Ship’s Agents.
U. Ship type and size.
Primera Angostura: Lat. 52␥ 30' S, Long. 69␥ 35' W. V. Medical personnel carried (Sailing Plan only).
Punta Dungeness Light: Lat. 52␥ 24' S, Long. 68␥ 26' W. W. Number of persons on board.
Dungeness Radio, call sign ‘‘CBM71’’, VHF Channel 16 (24 hours). X.* Remarks.
Station is equipped with radar.
Also see Web: www.directemar.cl * Harmful substances, Marine Pollution and Dangerous Goods refer
PRATIQUE: Fumigation: If the Derat (Exemption) Certificate of a ship Appendix A.
has expired, it can be granted the appropriate exemption, provided that Types of Reports: Sailing Plan Report (CHILREP SP): A Sailing Plan
authorities may prove there are no rats on board and that the vessel has not Report is sent to the communications stations within 24 hours prior or up to
recently called at any port affected by the bubonic plague. 2 hours after entry into the CHILREP area or departure from a port within
Fumigation can be carried out by the Agriculture and Cattle Raising Bureau. the CHILREP area.
In such cases, the ship must remain permanently moored with one or two The SP contains information necessary to initiate a plot and give an outline
anchors ahead. Crew must be put ashore for 24 hours. of the intended passage.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: CHILREP: The CHILREP is Example of SP on Entering CHILREP Area:
operated by the Directorate of Maritime Safety, Security and Operations which Format Example
is a Directorate of the Chilean Navy. It is a positive system, that is, if a CHILREP SP CHILREP SP
Position or Final Report is missed, the Maritime Search and Rescue A. Vessel’s name and call sign A. MAIPO/ELDQ4
Co-ordinator Centre or Subcentre will initiate checks to establish the safety F. Speed F. 14
of the vessel. These checks are aimed solely at establishing whether a vessel G. Name of last port of call (when G. AUCKLAND
is safe, and include broadcasts to shipping and communications with owners, entering from overseas)
Agents or charterers. If these checks are unsuccessful, then search actions H. Date/Time and point of entry into H. 280930Z 3320S 12000W
will be initiated. CHILREP system
The provisions of the National Maritime Authority are published and K. Date/Time and point of exit from K. VALPARAISO 042000Z
updated regularly at Web: www.shoa.cl CHILREP system (Chilean port
For further information, contact the Head of the Maritime Search and of arrival)
Rescue Service. Tel: +56 (32) 208639, 208637. Fax: +56 (32) 208662. L. Route L. GC
Email: mrccchile@directemar.cl M. Coast radio/maritime M. CBV, CBT, INMARSAT
Chile has an extensive coast where five Maritime Search and Rescue communications stations 1242731
Co-ordination Centres (MRCCS) and 11 Subcentres (MRSCs) are located, monitored (INMARSAT and
fitted with modern maritime communication systems and facilities to carry out SELCALL number, if fitted)
search and rescue operations. The responsibility area also covers the Drake N. Date/Time of next report N. 281400Z
Passage and an area which extends to the Antarctic. There is an Antarctic V. Medical personnel V. NO
Patrol on station during summer months, in order to assist vessels that may X. Remarks X. NIL
require assistance and to combat oil spills. Message Transmitted: CHILREP SP A MAIPO/ELDQ4 F 14 G
Chile also has three LUT (Local Users Terminal) terminals located at Easter AUCKLAND H 280930Z 3320S 12000W K VALPARAISO 042000Z L GC
Island, Santiago and Punta Arenas. Together they cover the Chilean SAR M CBV CBT INMARSAT 1242731 N 281400Z V NO X NIL.
(Search and Rescue) Region.
Notwithstanding that participation in the system is voluntary, regulations Example of SP Submitted on Departure from a Port Within CHILREP Area to
provide that every foreign vessel bound for a Chilean port must report its a Port Outside CHILREP Area: (May be submitted prior to sailing and up to
arrival at least 24 hours in advance. When foreign vessels navigate internal 2 hours after departure).
waters of the Chilean Republic, they must report their position at 1200 Z and Format Example
2400 Z. In all other conditions, the system considers a daily report between CHILREP SP CHILREP SP
1200 Z and 1600 Z. A. Vessel’s name and call sign A. ACONCAGUA/CBAC
CHILREP is a ship reporting system established with the following F. Speed F. 16
objectives: H. Date/Time and departure port for H. 161300Z ANTOFAGASTA
a) to limit the time between the loss of a vessel and the initiation of this voyage
search and rescue action, in cases where no distress signal is sent I. Next overseas destination and I. CALLAO 181500Z
b) to limit the search area for a rescue action ETA
c) to provide up-to-date information on shipping resources available in K. Date/Time and point of exit from K. 171430Z 1821S 07530W
the area, in the event of a search and rescue incident. CHILREP area
The coverage of CHILREP and the Chilean maritime search and rescue L. Route (vessel’s intended track) L. RL
area, as advised to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), are M. Coast radio/maritime M. CBA, CBA2
identical. communications stations
Requirement for Messages: On departure from a Chilean port or on entering monitored
the CHILREP area, a Sailing Plan (SP) is sent to selected coast radio stations N. Date/Time of next report N. 171500Z
which relay the information to the CHILREP Service where a computerised V. Medical personnel V. NO
plot is maintained for the vessel position. Position Reports (PR) are sent once X. Remarks X. NIL
a day between 1200 Z and 1600 Z, so that a report is received every 24 hours. Message Transmitted: CHILREP SP A ACONCAGUA/CBAC F 16 H
Should a vessel at any time be in a position more than 2 hours steaming 161300Z ANTOFAGASTA I CALLAO 181500Z K 17143)Z 1821S
from the position that would be predicted from the last SP or PR, then a 07530W L RL M CBA, CBA2 N 171500Z V NO X NIL.
Deviation Report (DR) must be sent. Failure to do so will result in the search

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Example of SP Submitted on Departure from and to a Port both within Example of a FR on Arrival at a Port in CHILREP Area:
CHILREP Area: (May be submitted prior to sailing and up to 2 hours after Format Example
departure). CHILREP FR CHILREP FR
Format Example A. Vessel’s name and call sign. A. ACONCAGUA/CBAC
CHILREP SP CHILREP SP K. Date/Time and port of arrival. K. 181315Z ARICA
A. Vessel’s name and call sign A. ANAKENA/CBAK X. Remarks (must include the X. FINAL REPORT
F. Speed F. 15 words final report).
H. Date/Time and point of entry into H. 141200Z TALCAHUANO Message Transmitted: CHILREP FR A ACONCAGUA/CBAC K 181315Z
CHILREP system (Chilean Port ARICA X FINAL REPORT.
of Departure) Example of FR, Vessel Departing CHILREP Area:
J. Whether Pilot is carried on J. YES Format Example
vessel CHILREP FR CHILREP FR
K. Date/Time and point of exit from K. PUNTA ARENAS 171300Z A. Vessel’s name and call sign. A. QUEEN ELIZABETH
CHILREP System (Chilean Port 2/GBTT
of Arrival) K. Date/Time and point of exit from K. 110430Z 1821S 08745W
L. Route (vessel’s intended track) L. Coastal, inland waters CHILREP area.
M. Coast radio/maritime M. CBT, CBP, CBM X. Remarks (must include the X. FINAL REPORT
communications stations words final report).
monitored Message Transmitted: CHILREP A QUEEN ELIZABETH 2/GBTT K
N. Date/Time of next report N. 151200Z 110430Z 1821S 08745W X FINAL REPORT.
V. Medical personnel V. YES
X. Remarks X. NIL Method of Passing Reports:
Message Transmitted: CHILREP SP A ANAKENA/CBAK F 15 H a) In a Chilean Port: Reports may be transmitted either to the local coast
141200Z TALCAHUANO J YES K PUNTA ARENAS 171300Z L radio station or to a main coastal station by any communications
COASTAL-INTERNAL WATERS M CBT, CBP, CBM N 151200Z V YES systems used.
X NIL. Alternatively they may be passed in a written note which is to be
sent to the Local Maritime Authority through the vessel’s Agent.
b) At Sea: Reports must be transmitted to any main coast stations in
Example of SP Submitted when Transitting CHILREP Area from and to a Port times and frequencies indicated in List of Coast Radio Stations (UIT
Not in CHILREP Area: LIST IV) or in other publications which contain these updated data.
Format Example Overdue Reports: To avoid unnecessary search action, it is important that
CHILREP SP CHILREP SP ships report at the nominated reporting time each day, and send their FINAL
A. Vessel’s name and call sign A. MAIPO/ELDQ4 REPORT when leaving the CHILREP area. If a ship is unable to pass a
F. Speed F. 16 position report due to unserviceable radio equipment or illness of the radio
G. Name of last port of call G. BUENOS AIRES officer, all attempts must be made to pass a signal to this effect through
H. Date/Time and point of entry into H. 150230Z 5630S 06716W another vessel, port or other shore authority, either by VHF or use of
CHILREP System emergency transmitter.
I. Next overseas destination and I. AUCKLAND 301600Z Notes on Procedures:
estimated time arrival 1. Date/Time Group: Dates and times contained in CHILREP reports are
K. Date/Time and point of exit from K. 212300Z 5500S 12000W to be in Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) which is indicated by the
CHILREP System suffix ‘‘Z’’.
L. Route L. RL to enter CHILREP then Example: 17 October 1990, 1200 LMT, transmitted as
G. 171600Z (+4).
M. Coast radio/maritime stations M. CBM, CBV, ZLB 2. Latitude and Longitude: Latitude is a four digit group expressed in
monitored degrees and minutes, and suffixed with ‘‘N’’ for North or ‘‘S’’ for South.
N. Date/Time of next report N. 151600Z Longitude is a five digit group expressed in degrees and minutes,
V. Medical personnel carried V. NO and suffixed with ‘‘E’’ for East or ‘‘W’’ for West.
Message Transmitted: CHILREP SP A MAIPO/ELDQ4 F 16 G BUENOS Example: 4230S for Lat. 42␥ 30' S., and 07840W for
AIRES H 150230Z 5630S 06716W I AUCKLAND 301600Z K 212300Z Long. 78␥ 40' W.
5500S 12000W L RL TO ENTER CHILREP THEN GC M CBM, CBV,
3. Intended Route: Indicate Great Circle (GC), Rhumb Line (RL) or
ZLB N 151600Z V NO.
coastal with waypoints being followed, expressed in latitude and
longitude. Courses are not required if waypoints are mentioned.
Position Report (CHILREP PR): Each day between 1200Z and 1600Z, a PR 4. Speed: Anticipated average speed until next report time.
should be transmitted to the communications centres. The information 5. Course: True course anticipated until next reporting time using three
contained in the PR will be used to update the plot. The PR must reflect the digit group. When more than one course will be steered, enter
position, course and speed of the ship at the time of the report. If it is ‘‘various’’. The Service will interpret this as being the normal courses
necessary to alter the nominated daily reporting time, the alterations should a vessel will follow on that particular passage. However, if the above
be shown in the PR sent before the change. assumption does not apply, clarification should be made.
6. Radio Stations Monitored: List stations which the vessel normally
Example of a PR: works to contact managers, owners, charterers and Agents, etc., in
Format Example addition to Chilean maritime communication stations monitored. If the
CHILREP PR CHILREP PR ship is fitted with Inmarsat, or Selcall, the number should also be
A. Vessel’s name and call sign A. MAKEDONIA STAR/CBMK included.
B. Date/Time of position (UTC) B. 141200Z 7. Severe Weather: Vessels which anticipate passing through areas of
C. Position C. 4230S 07715W severe weather conditions or are experiencing severe weather, are
E. Course E. 180 urged to report their position at more frequent intervals to the Service.
F. Speed F. 14 8. Geographical Position: When used, give well known names of
X. Remarks (for example, change X. NIL landmarks.
of reporting time or revised ETA) 9. Weather Conditions in the Area: This is optional but desirable, when
Message Transmitted: CHILREP PR A MAKEDONIA STAR/CBMK B reported, the following items are recommended:
141200Z C 4230S 07715W E 180 F 14 X NIL. Pressure (HP), four digits, e.g. 1024.
Wind direction and force in knots, e.g. 220-18.
Air and water temperature when available (␥C), e.g. 12-6.
Deviation Report (CHILREP DR): Should a vessel, at any time be in a position Dew point expressed in three digits (␥C), e.g. 135 (13.5).
more than 2 hours steaming from the position that would be predicted from Also see ‘‘Regulations’’.
the last SP or PR a Deviation Report must be sent. VHF: Vessels bound for Chilean port should send ETA 24 hours in advance
to the Port Captain via the nearest Coast Radio Station.
Example of a DR: This message should include:
Format Example a) vessel’s name and flag
CHILREP DR CHILREP DR b) ETA
A. Vessel’s name and call sign. A. MAKEDONIA STAR/CBMK c) number of passengers
B. Date/Time of position (UTC). B. 071700Z d) quantity of hazardous cargo for the port or in transit
C. Position C. 4730S 07710W e) health of crew and/or passengers
F. Speed F. 8 f) draft.
I. Destination and ETA I. TALCAHUANO 092330Z Radio contact should be established on VHF Channel 16 when 20 n.m.
X. Remarks (include reason for X. Reduced speed due to from the port.
deviation, for example, reduction heavy weather. Also see Web: www.directemar.cl
in speed due to weather, change
of route or port of destination,
VTS/RADAR: Estrecho de Magallanes: The area lies between Banco
etc.) Triton (Lat. 52␥ 37' S, Long. 69␥ 55' W) and the eastern approaches to
Message Transmitted: CHILREP DR A MAKEDONIA STAR/CBMK B Estrecho de Magallanes.
071700Z C 4730S 07710W F 8 I TALCAHUANO 092330Z X REDUCED Radar Assistance: Vessels requiring guidance should report as follows:
SPEED DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER. Eastbound:
a) Abeam Punta Arenas (Lat. 53␥ 10' S, Long. 70␥ 53' W) to Punta
Arenas on VHF Channel 16.
Final Report (CHILREP FR): The Final Report FR is the information to b) When 20 n.m. from Punta Baxa (Lat. 52␥ 35' S, Long. 69␥ 36' W) to
terminate participation in the system. Accordingly reports should be sent prior Punta Delgada Radio on VHF Channel 16.
to or on arrival at port, or when a ship has departed from the service area Westbound:
of the system. a) 24 hours before arrival at landfall point (position Lat. 52␥ 35' S,
When a FR is intended to be sent after departing from the service area, Long. 68␥ 10.5' W) to Punta Arenas.
such a report should be sent as soon as practicable. b) When 20 n.m. from landfall point to Punta Dungeness Light or Cabo
Espiritu Santo Light on VHF Channel 16.

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Information Service: The following information is provided by Magallanes 5. Quantity.
Radio (CBM) or Punta Delgada Radio (CBM-5): Q. 1. Condition of the ship as relevant.
a) traffic in the area 2. Ability to transfer cargo-ballast-fuel.
b) positions of oil platforms, etc. R. 1. Oil or the correct technical name of the noxious liquid discharged
c) indication of anchoring and pilot waiting areas into the sea.
d) weather conditions 2. UN number or numbers.
e) tidal information 3. Pollution category (A, B, C or D), for noxious liquid substances.
f) navigational warnings and other Notices. 4. Names of manufacturers of substances, if appropriate, where they
Automatic Identification System (AIS): AIS has been installed at are known, or consignee or consignor.
following ports, ocean accesses and stations: Arica, Iquique, Antofagasta, 5. An estimate of the quantity of the substances.
Quintero, Valparaiso, San Antonio, Talcahuano, San Vicente, Puerto Montt, 6. Whether lost substances floated or sank.
Punta Arenas, Bahia Fildes (Antarctica), Faro Punta Dungenes, Punta 7. Whether loss is continuing.
Delgada, Faro Evangelistas, Faro Felix, Faro Diego Ramirez, Faro Gabo de 8. Cause of loss.
Hornos, Faro Raper. AIS is also fitted on board traffic control units. 9. Estimate of movement of the discharge or lost substances, giving
STEVEDORES: At every Chilean port there are stowage and breakbulk current conditions if known.
companies having port elements and workers trained to fulfil vessels’ loading 10. Estimate of the surface area of the spill if possible.
and discharging activities. T. 1. Name, address, telex and telephone number of the ship’s owner
Working Hours: Chilean ports work daily on a three shift basis: 0800 – 1530, and representative (charterer, manager or operator of the ship or
1530 – 2300 and 2300 – 0600. their agent).
Ships in port must be watched by a maritime guard at their accesses. X. 1. Actions being taken with regard to the discharge and the
Guard is responsible for watching over the vessel’s security. Nobody foreign movement of the ship.
to the ship can go on board without presenting a special authorisation. 2. Assistance or salvage efforts which have been requested or which
Port labour is periodically supervised by a Security Patrol, which must take have been provided by others.
care of the stowage and break bulk activities. These have to be accomplished 3. The Master of an assisting or salvaging ship should report the
in accordance with national and international security standards. This patrol particulars of the action undertaken or planned.
keeps the Port Captain informed. Particulars not immediately available should be inserted in a supplementary
BALLAST: All vessels proceeding from other countries already ballasted message or messages.
with sea water should change ballast 12 n.m. from coast before arrival at The Master of any ship engaged in, or requested to engage in an operation
Chilean ports, documenting it in the Ballast Water Reporting form. This report to render assistance or undertake salvage should report, as far as practicable,
has to be given to Port Captain on arrival. In case a ship needs to discharge items A, B, C, E, F, L, M, N, Q, R, S, T, U, X of the standard reporting format.
ballast water in port or there are doubts over the ballast change, the Port Marine Pollutants Reports (CHILREP MP): In the case of actual discharges,
Captain will assign the area and procedure to follow under his supervision. primary marine pollutants reports should contain items A, B, C, M, Q, R, S,
Vessels proceeding from zones affected by cholera or other epidemic areas T, U, X of the standard reporting format. In the case of probable discharge,
will be asked to add to ballast tanks 100 grams sodium hypochlorite or items P should also be included. Details of P, Q, R, T and X should be as
14 grams calcium hypochlorite per ballast water ton. follows:
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated May 1992. P. 1. Correct technical name or names of goods.
POLLUTION: The discharge of any kind of ballast or waste into the sea 2. UN number or numbers.
is prohibited. This includes the discharging of oil or any derivative or residue 3. IMO hazard class or classes.
of contaminated waters from processing plants or any other noxious matter, 4. Names of manufacturers of goods when known, or consignee or
either in port or within the 200 mile territorial Chilean waters, without the Port consignor.
Captain’s authorisation. Current rules state that no tanker can discharge 5. Types of packages including identification marks or whether in
hydrocarbons or any other derivative substance, within 50 miles of the coast. portable tank or tank vehicle or packaged in vehicle, freight
According to international standards, ships navigating in Chilean territorial container or other transport unit.
waters, must be in possession of an insurance policy. In cases of pollution, 6. An estimate of the quantity and likely condition of the goods.
regardless of administrative sanctions imposed, Civil Liability Regulations Q. 1. Condition of the ship as relevant.
sanctions imposed, Civil Liability Regulations will be applied as established 2. Ability to transfer cargo-ballast-fuel.
in the international regulations. R. 1. Correct technical name or names of goods.
All Marpol Annexes apply in Chile. 2. UN number or numbers.
Also see Web: www.directemar.cl 3. IMO hazard class or classes.
FUEL: Fuel oil can be taken at any Chilean port by road tanker. The price 4. Names of manufacturers of goods when known, or consignee or
is in accordance with international market fluctuations. The Agent will have consignor.
to ask for the required amount of fuel in advance. 5. Types of packages including identification marks or whether in
SERVICES: Fumigation is performed at anchor in a special area and with portable tank or tank vehicle or packaged in vehicle, freight
nobody on board. container or other transport unit.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: See Web: www.directemar.cl 6. An estimate of the quantity and likely condition of the goods.
7. Whether lost goods floated or sank.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Vigilant deck watch and control of access to 8. Whether loss is continuing.
the ship must be maintained throughout 24 hours. Ships stores or 9. Cause of loss.
unaccompanied baggage must be carefully checked by vessel personnel, T. 1. Name, address, telex and telephone number of the ship’s owner
informing the PFSO of any non conforming situation. and representative (charterer, manager or operator of the ship or
REGULATIONS: Appendix A: Pollution Reports by Radio: their agent).
Dangerous Goods Reports (CHILREP DG): Primary reports should contain X. 1. Action being taken with regard to the discharge and movement of
items A, B, C, M, Q, R, S, T, U of the standard reporting format; details for the ship.
R should be as follows: 2. Assistance or salvage efforts which have been requested or which
R. 1. Correct technical name or names of goods. have been provided by others.
2. UN number or numbers. 3. The Master of an assisting or salvaging ship should report the
3. IMO hazard class or classes. particulars of the action undertaken or planned.
4. Names of manufacturers of goods when known, or consignee or
consignor. Particulars not immediately available should be inserted in a supplementary
5. Types of packages including identification marks or whether in message or messages.
portable tank or tank vehicle or packaged in vehicle, freight The Master of any ship engaged in or requested to engage in an operation
container or other transport unit. to render assistance or undertake salvage should report, as far as practicable,
6. An estimate of the quantity and likely condition of the goods. items A, B, C, M, P, Q, R, S, T, U, X of the standard reporting format.
7. Whether lost goods floated or sank.
8. Whether loss is continuing. Appendix B: Coast Radio Stations Handling CHILREP Messages: Long
9. Cause of loss. and Medium Range Coast Radio Stations:
If the condition of the ship is such that there is a danger of further loss of Call Watch/Calling Working Schedules
packaged dangerous goods into the sea, items P and Q of the standard Sign Identification Frequencies Frequencies (UTC)
reporting format should be reported; details for P should be as follows: CBV VALPARAISO MF J3E R/T
P. 1. Correct technical name or names of goods. Playa Ancha 2,182 kHz 2,738 kHz H24
2. UN number or numbers. Radio
3. IMO hazard class or classes. Selective HF J3E R/T
4. Names of manufacturers of goods when known, or consignee or Call (SELCALL) Channel 421 401, 404, 405, H24
consignor. Number 1860 419, 425, 427
5. Types of packages including identification marks or whether in MMSI: Channel 606 601, 604 H24
portable tank or tank vehicle or packaged in vehicle, freight 007251860 Channel 821 801, 807, 809, H24
container or other transport unit. 813, 815, 817,
6. An estimate of the quantity and likely condition of the goods. 819, 834, 836
Particulars not immediately available should be inserted in a supplementary 12,359.0 kHz 1202, 1210, H24
message or messages. Simplex 1218, 1224,
Harmful Substances Reports (CHILREP HS): In the case of actual discharge 1226, 1228, 1238
primary harmful substances reports should contain items A, B, C, E, F, L, 16,537.0 kHz 1631, 1640, 1655 H24
M, N, Q, R, S, T, U, X of the standard reporting format. In the case of probable Simplex
discharge, items B should also be included. Details for P, Q, R, T and X Channel 2221 2225, 2240 H24
should be as follows: HF F1B Telex
P. 1. Oil or the correct technical name of the noxious liquid substances 4 MHz Series 9 H24
on board. 6 MHz Series 9 HX
2. UN number or numbers. 8 MHz Series 9 H24
3. Pollution category (A, B, C or D), for noxious liquid substances. 12 MHz Series 9 H24
4. Names of manufacturers of substances, if appropriate, where they 16 MHz Series 9 H24
are known, or consignee or consignor. 22 MHz Series 9 H24

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Call Watch/Calling Working Schedules Load Line: For vessels northbound from Valparaiso tropical zone.
Sign Identification Frequencies Frequencies (UTC) Southbound will have summer zone up to latitude of west access of Canal
For CHILREP use command POS+ Chacao and inner waters (to and from Puerto Chacabuco). South of this
VHF R/T G3E latitude, summer draft from 16 October to 15 April and, winter draft from
Channel 16 Channels 26, 27 H24 16 April to 18 October.
CBA ANTOFAGASTA MF R/T J3E Also see Web: www.directemar.cl with Maritime Authority.
Radio 2,182 kHz 2,738 kHz H24 Flags: Every ship arriving at a Chilean port has to fly the flag of the country
MMSI: HF R/T J3E to which it belongs on the main mast, and the Chilean flag.
007250050 Channel 421 H24 On entering port, the ‘‘Q’’ flag will be hoisted, and when free pratique is
VHF R/T G3E granted it will be hauled down.
Channel 16 Channels 9, 10, H24
14, 26
TIME: GMT minus 4 hours. GMT minus 3 hours second Saturday in October
to second Saturday in March.
CBT TALCAHUANO MF J3E R/T
Radio 2,182 kHz 2,738 kHz H24 LOCAL HOLIDAYS: National Holidays: 1 January (New Year’s Day),
MMSI: HF J3E R/T 1 May (Labour Day); 21 May (Iquique’s Naval Combat); Ascension Day;
007250170 Channel 421 Request H24 2 June (Corpus Christi); 29 June (St. Peter and Paul) ; 15 August (Virgin
VHF G3E R/T Mary’s Assumption Day); 11 September ((National Liberation’s Day);
Channel 16 Channels 9, 10, H24 18 September (Independence Day); 19 September (Army Glories’ Day);
14, 26 12 October (The Discovery of the New World); 1 November (All Saint’s Day)
CBP PUERTO MONTT MF J3E R/T 8 December (Immaculate Concepcion) 25 December (Christmas Day).
Radio 2,182 kHz 2,738 kHz H24 Variable Holidays: Maundy Thursday; Good Friday; Easter Saturday
MMSI: HF J3E R/T (March/April).
007250230 Channel 421 Request H24 Holidays do not affect the efficiency of Port Labour System
VHF G3E R/T NOTICES: Every vessel coming directly from a foreign country and
Channel 16 Channels 9, 10, H24 preceding to a national port must report arrival to the Maritime Authority of
14, 26 the port, a minimum of 24 hours in advance. The latter can be executed by
CBY PASCUA MF J3E R/T means of a message containing the following information:
Radio 2,182 kHz 2,738 kHz H24 a) name of vessel, call sign and flag
MMSI: HF J3E R/T b) estimated time of arrival (ETA), indicating date
007250100 Channel 421 Request H24 c) information about sanitary conditions and if vessel carries sick crew
VHF G3E R/T d) drafts.
Channel 16 Channels 9, 10, H24 Commercial ports have maritime radio stations permanently listening on
14, 26 VHF Channel 16.
CBM MAGALLANES MF J3E R/T WEATHER/TIDES: South of Lat. 40␥ S, sudden changes in wind and sea
Radio 2,182 kHz 2,738 kHz H24 conditions are characteristic all year. Low pressure depressions and fronts
MMSI: MF J3E R/T move from west to east/SE, becoming stronger as they gain in latitude. Heavy
007250380 Channel 421 Request H24 swells are always with west component. Storms and gales arrive with low
Channel 606 Request H24 pressure fronts and bring strong west – north and NW, mostly from March to
Channel 821 Request H24 August (autumn and winter). Southerly winds, with high pressure systems,
12,359.0 Simplex Request H24 can be very strong, especially south in Patagonia. They are more common
Channels 12 MHz during September to March (spring and summer).
VHF G3E R/T Chiloe and Aysen areas (Lat. 41␥ S to 48␥ S) are rainy, mostly in winter.
Channel 16 Channels 9, 10, H24 In summer season (December to March), weather can be fair, but showers
14, 26 can be expected.
Short Range Coast Radio Stations: South of Lat. 48␥ S (Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego) is cold and rainy all
Call Watch/Calling Working Schedules year. In winter, it snows mostly from May to August and small icebergs and
Sign Identification Frequencies Frequencies (UTC) packs of ice can be found in some channels. Summer is known as the windy
CBF JUAN MF J3E R/T season. Fog and calm are not common in the south.
FERNANDEZ Also see Web: www.directemar.cl
Radio 2,182 kHz 2,738 kHz H24 SHORE LEAVE: See ‘‘Documents’’.
MMSI: HF J3E R/T REPATRIATION: See ‘‘Documents’’.
007250130 Channel 421 Request 1200-2200 SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: October 1991.
VHF G3E R/T Documents: The following documents should be presented by the vessel
Channel 16 Channels 9, 14 H24 on arrival:
CBS SAN PEDRO MF J3E R/T Presented
Radio 2,182 kHz 2,738 kHz H24 Total by Agent
MMSI: HF J3E R/T Cargo Manifest sometimes 2 8
007250320 Channel 421 Request 1200-2200 Cargo in Transit Manifest sometimes 2 8
VHF G3E R/T IMO Cargo Manifest sometimes 2 4
Channel 16 Channels 9, 14 H24 IMO Cargo in Transit Manifest sometimes 2 4
CBX BAHIA FELIX MF J3E R/T Crew List 6
Radio 2,182 kHz 2,738 kHz H24 Passenger List or ‘‘Nil’’ Declaration 3
MMSI: HF J3E R/T List of Passengers in Transit or ‘‘Nil’’ Declaration
007250370 Channel 421 Request 1200-2200 Ship Stores List (including radios, refrigerators, etc.) 5
VHF G3E R/T Crew Effects Declaration 3
Channel 16 Channels 9, 14 H24 List of Passengers Baggage or ‘‘Nil’’ Declaration
CBN WOLLASTON MF J3E R/T List of unaccompanied Baggage or ‘‘Nil’’ Declaration
Radio 2,182 kHz 2,738 kHz H24 Maritime Declaration of Health 1
MMSI: HF J3E R/T Vaccination List 1
007250430 Channel 421 Request H24 Mail List or ‘‘Nil’’ Declaration 5
VHF G3E R/T List of Arms and Ammunition or ‘‘Nil’’ Declaration 3
Channel 16 Channels 9, 14 H24 List of Animals or ‘‘Nil’’ Declaration 3
Port of Call List (last 30 days) 2
Appendix C: Check List for CHILREP Reports: Last Port Clearance 1
SP PR FR DR Light Dues from last Chilean Port 1
A * * * * Name/Call Sign
B * * Date/time of position Also see ‘‘Pilotage – Estrecho de Magallanes’’.
C * * Lat./Long. of position SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: May 1992.
E * + Course Ballast: It all comes down to recording in the ship’s logbook where each
F * * + Speed tank has been ballasted, in order to prove/show that all ballast is from outside
G %% Last port of call, only when entering from the 12 mile zone.
overseas If the vessel has to ballast at any port, this to be exchanged at sea outside
H * Date/time and point of entry (Lat./Long.) into the 12 mile zone, before reaching the next port.
CHILREP area or Chilean port of departure. SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: February 1993.
I %% + Next overseas destination and ETA. Passage: Buenos Aires to Punta Arenas, Valparaiso, Talcahuano via
J % Whether pilot is carried on vessel. Magallanes Strait and Chilean Inland Waters.
K * * + Date/time and point of exit, either the next Prologue: Our vessel was the first company vessel to transit Magallanes,
Chilean port OR Lat./Long. when leaving the as the South American liner service was extended to include ports in Chile.
CHILREP area. We sailed from Buenos Aires on 25 February bound for Punta Arenas, which
L * + Route is situated in the Magallanes Strait.
M * + Radio Stations monitored/INMARSAT and Pilotage: It is mandatory for foreign flag vessels to embark two pilots at
SELCALL number (if fitted). Posesion Bay, which is situated about 23 n.m. west of Punta Dungeness
N * + Nominated daily reporting time. Light. Arrangements for the Pilots should be made through the Agent at
V * Medical personnel carried. Valparaiso, at least 3 – 4 days prior to arrival. Pilots fly from Valparaiso to
X * + Remarks Punta Arenas and then by road to Posesion Bay. Pilotage is compulsory
* Mandatory. from Posesion Bay to Punta Arenas and vice versa. It is also compulsory to
%% This information is only required when entering or departing the take two pilots from Posesion Bay if the vessel is bound for any ports in
CHILREP area. Chile. However, it is not mandatory to take a Pilot on departing Punta Arenas
+ Include these only if affected by the deviation. if the vessel is west-bound through the Magallanes Strait (exiting at Cabo
% Notification of pilot is required when route considers inland waters Pillar), and not calling at any Chilean ports on the Pacific side. But it should
navigation. be borne in mind that, should a Master decide to embark Pilots (always two
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pilotage area between Punta Arenas to Cabo Pillar, the Pilots cannot be Posesion Bay to Punta Arenas: BA Charts No. 1692, 1693 and 1694.
disembarked at Cabo Pillar. On rounding into Posesion Bay from a position South of Punta Dungeness,
The vessel has to proceed northward (through the Pacific) along the great care was exercised due to very strong tides. Pilot boarded precisely
Chilean coast for over 2 days, until the pilot disembarkation points at Golfo at the position marked on chart. The vessel followed the printed track on the
de Penas (approximate position Lat. 43␥ 20' S, Long. 73␥ 38' W) or at Ancud chart until Punta Delgada. A radar station is situated there to track all ships
(approximate position Lat. 41␥ 51' S, Long. 73␥ 50' W) or until Concepcion approaching from the east, as well as all outbound ships. At times of heavy
Bay or Valparaiso. No matter where the pilots are disembarked (at any points weather, pilots board near Punta Delgada. Great caution is necessary when
as mentioned above), they return to their base at Valparaiso (all expenses transiting Primera Angostura and Segunda Angostura, due to strong tides
on owners’ account). which may attain 6 – 8 knots at springs. The safest passage is to keep the
The exercise of having to overcarry two Pilots beyond Cabo Pillar may vessel mid-channel. After clearing the Segunda Angostura, strength of tide
sound quite strange, but the fact becomes quite clear when the vessel gradually diminishes to around 1 – 2 knots. After passing about 1 mile east
invariably meets hostile weather at the western part of the Magallanes Strait of Isla Magdalena, we proceeded direct to Punta Arenas, as prudent
(where it meets the Pacific), as such Pilot disembarkation facilities do not navigation would permit.
exist. The seas in that area are always very rough with heavy swell, especially Punta Arenas – Golfo de Penas: Chart No. 1281.
when the wind is SW to west, which unfortunately is the case most of the After sailing from Punta Arenas, the passage westward through the Paso
time, to Force 8 – 9 or more with swells 4 – 6 m. in height under normal Ancho – Paso Ingles – Paso Larga – Paso del Mar and Magallanes Strait are
circumstances. deep and wide. On passing Cabo Froward, vessels can expect rain, snow,
Weather in this part changes without warning. North or northwesterly winds strong winds, gales, squalls and heavy weather, which may progressively
bring some respite from the westerly swell, but as soon as the wind backs worsen as the vessel proceeds NW through the Strait.
to west or SW, heavy rolling cannot be avoided. In order to avoid this notorious Interestingly, Cabo Froward (Lat. 53␥ 54' S, Long. 71␥ 18' W) is the
zone, take the inland route instead of exiting into the Pacific at Cabo Pillar. southern most tip of the South American continent. The lands south of this
As regards the pilotage fees from Punta Arenas up to Valparaiso, it is a point and on the southern shore of Magallanes Strait are all islands, and
fixed amount depending upon the ship’s g.t., and it is regardless of the fact obviously not connected to the mainland of South America.
whether vessel chooses to proceed via inland waters or via the Pacific. Pilots It would be pertinent to quote from the sailing directions that ‘‘at Cabo
however only take charge if the vessel transits inland sea/channels. In our Froward, the squalls are exceptionally heavy, the weather frequently changes
case, we arrived in Posesion Bay on 2 March and embarked two Pilots, who to heavy rain or snow, and the shores are often obscured. This change in
took us to Punta Arenas as we had cargo to discharge. The vessel was weather is often very striking. It is seldom however, that there are not
berthed by the Harbour Pilot on arrival at Punta Arenas, and the Magallanes occasional clearings which enable the position of the vessel to be
Strait Pilots disembarked to proceed to an hotel ashore (all expenses to the ascertained’’.
ship’s account). We sailed from Punta Arenas on 5 March, and the Canal Smyth: Charts No. 631 and 1282.
Magallanes pilots returned on board about one hour prior to sailing. We were When passing the Racon at Pasa Roda (Lat. 52␥ 55.2' S,
bound for Valparaiso. Long. 73␥ 49.5' W), course is altered to NNE to head for the fairway light at
It is mandatory to provide senior officer status to the Pilots, and they should the entrance to Canal Smyth, and the recommended track as printed on the
be lodged in separate cabins. They certainly deserve excellent treatment, as charts is followed.
their job is really demanding considering more than 700 miles of arduous Canal Mayne/Canal Gray: Charts No. 631 and 1282.
passage through the inland waters. The Pilots appeared to be very helpful After following the charted track for about 24 miles, generally northward
and congenial. beginning abeam to fairway light, vessel would arrive at position
Route Selection: It remains the Master’s prerogative to opt for inland Lat. 52␥ 25.5' S, Long. 73␥ 40' W, abeam of Punta Mary, where a choice has
channel (which commences about 31 miles SE of the Cabo Pillar), or entering to be made on whether to follow Canal Mayne or Canal Gray (Canal Gray
the Pacific after exiting at Cabo Pillar. The passage through the inland is only navigable during daylight hours as stipulated by Chilean rules). Canal
channel is about 17 miles longer and very exciting with two bottlenecks which Mayne leads to Paso Summer, which can be transited at any time, but
require special care and precise timing. On proceeding (northward) via inland maximum draft is restricted to 24 ft., as advised by the pilot. However,
channel, it is necessary to pass Summer Passage (Paso Summer) with a admiralty sailing directions quotes ‘‘ Canal Mayne is usually preferred by
maximum draft of 25 ft. at any state of tide, and remain within yards of the vessels with a draft not exceeding 6.7 m.’’. We passed with 6.8 m. draft during
shoal marking buoy. This stretch is maximum 300 m. long and safe width of northward passage, and 7.0 m. during southward passage. We stopped
about 100 m. Speed was reduced to minimum prior to the shoal depth, and engine when passing the first buoy (going up from south), which is located
the engine was stopped in time to prevent squat. The bottom is flat rock and at Lat. 52␥ 19.1' S, Long. 73␥ 58.5' W, on our starboard, and remained within
the sounding increases to 60 m. or more immediately before or after the a few metres from the same in order to avail the relatively greater depth of
shoal patch. We had reduced our draft to 7.0 m. with a trim of 50 cm. by the 8.8 m. (as per Chilean Chart), adjacent to the buoy and along the reference
stern, in order to have good steerage. However, there is an alternate passage line. Keeping the Hozven Light right ahead until abeam of the shoal marking
(via Canal Gray), which may have as narrow navigable channel as Summer buoy to starboard on the northern bank of Banco San Juan, adjacent to Isla
Passage (maximum draft 10.0 m.). But this channel has to be passed only Larga and then alter to NNE, passing about 3 cables abeam to port ‘‘Ra Sim
in daylight hours and with reasonable visibility. Lt’’ on Isla Cutler (see Chart No. 630). Distance about 11 miles from Point
The second constriction is the English Narrows (Lat. 48␥ 59' S, Mary to abeam to northern tip of Isla Larga.
Long. 74␥ 26' W), which must be navigated in daylight hours and precisely Estrecho de Collingwood: Charts No. 1282 and 630.
at slack water. Vessels up to LOA 180.0 m. are allowed to pass via English After steaming past the Isla Larga in Paso Summer (Canal Mayne), we
Narrows. This is a real bottleneck and involves two alterations of course of followed the printed track for about 22 miles to enter Estrecho de Collingwood
more than 90␥ each within a distance of less than 0.75 miles. These turns via Paso Victoria and then to Sarmiento Canal via Paso Farquhar (distance
had to be negotiated at full speed with generous use of helm. The exercise from Paso Victoria to Paso Farquhar is about 15 miles). Numerous shoals
is breathtaking and even more exciting when proceeding in the opposite and reefs exist along the route, but vessels can safely pass all dangers by
direction. remaining in mid-channel.
In order to avoid the English Narrows, a vessel may enter the Pacific by Canal Sarmiento: Charts No. 1282, 630 and 537.
making the detour at Paso Caffin (Lat. 50␥ 09' S, Long. 74␥ 44' W), and leave Followed Canal Sarmiento for about 50 miles (from Paso Farquhar) until
via Trinidad Channel. But the decision to opt for Trinidad Channel should be a constriction at Punta San Marcos which is about 0.5 miles wide. Then
made only if it is considered safe enough for the subsequent northward another two similar bottlenecks at Punta Passage (about 18 miles further
passage through the Pacific, as the weather there may not be too different north of Punta San Marcos) and the other at Punta Porpoise (a passage of
from what it has been near the western entrance of Magallanes Strait. If about 4 miles, NW of Punta Passage), and thereafter the canal widens to a
continuing via English Narrows, the inland sea terminates at San Pedro (in basin before entering into Canal Inocentes at Isla Juan Light, which is a
Golfo de Penas). The whole stretch of this passage, beginning from Estrecho further 6 miles of steaming (total distance of Canal Sarmiento beginning at
de Magallanes until San Pedro, is known as the Patagonian Channel. The Paso Farquhar until abeam to Isla Juan Light is about 78 miles).
Patagonian Channel is about 300 miles long and affords relatively smooth Canal Inocentes: Charts No. 1282, 1286 and 537.
waters as compared to the frequent gales and heavy weather associated This canal is an open basin and continues for about 11 miles before
with heavy deep swell so often experienced along the Chilean coast. merging with Canal Concepcion. It was a relatively comfortable passage.
The passage via the Patagonian Channel features high and abrupt shores, Canal Concepcion: Charts No. 1286 and 537.
steep to and sheer cliffs, numerous peaks and mountain ranges often capped We continued past Isla Inocentes for about 9 miles along the printed track
with snow, waterfalls, glaciers, ice and icebergs. We met small icebergs and merged with Canal Wide 22 miles later. This is a Y-junction, and if altering
between Canal Wide and Canal Concepcion. These icebergs originate from to port (when going north), would lead to Canal Trinidad via Paso Caffin.
the adjacent glaciers, and are driven into inland seas by easterly wind, most Canal Trinidad is the exit route to the Pacific, and can be utilised if the weather
frequently in summer, and sometimes are menacing enough to warrant in the adjacent areas is considered to be safe from heavy seas. If exiting via
reduction in speed or stop to avoid propeller damage or nipping. We did not Canal Trinidad, then the inland pilotage ceases on clearing Cabo Trinidad,
meet any icebergs during our northward passage, but encountered many of but pilots have to be overcarried until up to any of the Pilot Stations mentioned
them during our return passage 11 days later. On the whole, the Patagonian earlier.
Channel offers perhaps the most panoramic views and grandeur rarely seen In our case, it was preferred to continue via the inland sea due to adverse
weather conditions on the Pacific side along the Chilean coast.
anywhere.
Canal Wide: Charts No. 1286 and 537.
Another important fact about pilotage that should be known is that, although The area contained between Canal Concepcion and Canal Wide (i.e. Punta
the Pilots remain on board until their disembarkation at any positions as have Wilmot in the north and Isla Canning in the south) is sometimes infested with
been mentioned earlier, the pilotage fees are payable up to their return to drift ice and icebergs, which flow out from the adjacent glaciers via Seno
Valparaiso (regardless of point of disembarkation), but their responsibility Penguin and Seno Europa. During our northward passage, we did not
ceases when passing San Pedro Light (Lat. 47␥ 43.5' S, Long. 74␥ 47.5' W) encounter any ice, but during our southward passage, small icebergs were
in Golfo de Penas. There is an optional patch of inland channel of about found scattered all over the area. In summer time with an easterly wind, large
280 miles which begins at the Darwin Channel, and continues via the numbers of icebergs flow into the canal. The sights of the icebergs were very
Moraleda Channel and terminates at Ancud Pilot Station. This optional pleasant to watch by day (as long as they were no bigger), but can pose
pilotage costs around US$ 3,400.00 for this size of vessel (15,125 g.t.), and significant problems during night for obvious reasons.
may be used, should it be necessary to avoid heavy seas. However, during After entering Canal Wide (at Punta Squire), we steamed about 32 miles
our passage both north and southbound, we did not use this optional channel along the recommended track before meeting another Y-junction at the south
as the weather was not so harsh as to warrant use. The optional pilotage end of Isla Saumarez. The choice of route was to pass via Canal Grappler
though increases the distance by about 90 miles, but pays a handsome or Paso del Abismo-Canal Escape (these canals are located on either side
dividend in terms of relatively calm weather. There is a surcharge of 5% on of Isla Saumarez).
normal pilotage fees, should a vessel meet with heavy weather in Pacific The Pilot told us that it is conventional to use Canal Grappler when
after having decided to proceed along the same instead of the Patagonian northbound and Canal Escape when south-bound. This stretch is about
Channel. An additional 5% surcharge is levied in the event of an erratic gyro 18 – 20 miles long either way. As we were northbound, we passed through
compass. Canal Grappler. When south-bound, we passed through Canal Escape and

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CHILE General
Paso del Abismo, and it was one of our most spectacular and memorable Weather Forecasts: After sailing from Buenos Aires en-route to Punta
passages. This passage is only 2 cables or less wide with sheer and steep Arenas, no weather forecast is available in English, although Argentinian
rocky mountains rising to ranges of 2,000 – 4,000 ft. We only kept mid-channel station is supposed to cover all these areas in English as well. Faced with
as we darted through the passage, and broke the silence as we blew our this handicap, the Marine Superintendent arranged the services of the
horn which resonated long enough to feel like an eternity. Ocean-route Inc, USA, to furnish us with weather reports as well as weather
Angostura Ingles (English Narrows): Charts No. 570 and 1286. route.
After passing the island situated a few miles north of Isla Saumarez, begins We found their predictions of lows, highs and direction of wind and swell
the phobia of English Narrows which lies 25 miles ahead. This is the very accurate. Their prognosis for the next 3 days were in accordance with
narrowest part of the whole channel and perhaps the most thrilling for any the projected position of the ship and as such were of immense help to decide
navigator. It lies between Isla Wellington and the mainland and extends on the choice of route. However, their forecasts do not include the Patagonian
4 miles NNE to Canal Messier. The Pilot suggested that the passage through Channel, which of course was not of much importance to us as the channel
the English Narrows should only be attempted in daytime with fair weather is well sheltered, and we were primarily concerned with the weather on the
and slack water. The narrowest parts are barely 1 – 2 cables wide and involve Pacific side, in order to decide if to use the Patagonian Channel or enter the
two alterations at right angles within a span of 0.75 miles. In order to properly Pacific at Cabo Pillar or at Cabo Trinidad.
time arrival at English Narrows, it might be necessary to anchor at Puerto The weather report which is available (on W/T) in English from Chile is
Eden when northbound, or at Puerto Gray when south-bound. The tide good but forecast valid for 12 hours only, as such it was not possible to make
through the narrows attains 3 – 5 knots, and as such it is necessary to await correct assessment in advance, which is of great importance in view of the
slack water. Daytime transit is imperative for a better and correct perception frequent bad weather in the southern part of Chile. Furthermore, the above
of ship’s rate of swing. forecast was available in English only once in 24 hours (at 1210 UTC after
The Pilots gave us written instructions to exercise all possible caution the forecast in Spanish, from Valparaiso Radio/CBV). However, they
including manning of the forward anchor station. We found the pilots to be broadcast weather forecasts twice daily in Spanish (also valid for 12 hours
very confident and capable. only). On the whole, the services of Ocean-route were worthwhile, but in my
The south-bound passage through the English Narrows requires more opinion it is of little use to weather route a ship in these waters.
skilled, judicious and timely use of helm and engine. I would like to describe Position Report: While within Argentinian waters, Position Report has to
the manoeuvre of our southward passage for the benefit of the readers of be made on W/T to Naval Radio Station L2V at 1000 hrs. LT and 2000 hrs.
this report, and should be read in conjunction with the enclosed extract from LT. Similar report has to be made to any Chilean Coast Station (while within
Chilean chart for the relevant portion (see ‘‘Plan’’). Chilean waters) daily at 0800 hrs. LT and 2000 hrs. LT. The report comprises
About half an hour before the final approach, the Pilot observed the helm ship’s name, call sign, Port of Registry, position, course, speed and ETA.
response at various degrees of helm. Then the vessel was lined up on
heading 175␥ with the unlit beacon off Isla Cabrales. We have been
SHIP OFFICER’S REPORT: June 2004.
The following documents are required at the second and subsequent ports:
maintaining sea speed at 105 r.p.m. As the buoy ‘‘Bo Caution Norte’’ bore
4 copies Crew List, 4 copies Crew Personal Effects List and 4 copies Ship’s
3 points on starboard bow, starboard helm of 15␥ was given. Then as the
Stores Declaration.
beacon on the northern end of Isla Medio Canal opened out to 2 points on
Port Captain will be able to ask for any vessel certificates. However, only
the port bow, helm was eased off to midship and soon after, 15␥ of port helm
the following will usually be required:
was applied.
1 Civil Liability Certificate for Oil Pollution, pursuant to the International
At the same time double ring was given on the telegraph (prearranged with
Legal Conference on Marine Pollution Damage
the Chief Engineer) for maximum r.p.m. As the r.p.m. shot up to
1 International Tonnage Certificate
115 – 118 within seconds, the initial swing to starboard was arrested and very
1 Oil Record Book, pursuant to the International Convention for the
soon bow fell off to port under the effect of 15␥ port helm. At that instant, I Prevention of Pollution of the Sea by Oil
think I was holding my breath which I only let go once I saw the bow swinging 1 Payment of Lights and Beacons Service’s Certificate
to port, thus getting away from the mountain which lay dead ahead at 1 Radio Telephony Certificate
0.5 cables from the forecastle, while the vessel was moving at break neck 1 Radio Telegraphy Certificate
speed. Thanks to the transverse thrust of the propeller which must have 1 Safety Construction Certificate
augmented the ship’s rate of swing. 1 Safety Equipment Certificate.
In less than 5 minutes, the whole exercise was safely over and a job well At landfall port, the Alien Division will ask for passports of passengers and
done. It is much easier said than done, and I could not conceal my gratitude crew in order to make the identity cards which will identify them. Such cards
to the pilots in admiration for one of the most spectacular manoeuvres I have have to be given back when ships leave.
ever had the pleasure to witness. Before departing, the ship must be suitably secured for sea, with hatches
In my opinion, the southward passage through the narrows is more tedious closed, derricks lowered and a deck cargo inspection carried out by a
than the northward passage through the same. Maritime Authority’s Supervisor.
Canal Messier: From English Narrows (going up north), we entered Canal When a vessel leaves port, the Maritime Authority grants a ‘‘Departure
Messier which is fairly wide (2 – 3 miles), and continued for another 75 miles Bill’’, endorsed by the Customs. The Crew and/or Passenger List is enclosed
until abeam of San Pedro Light (in Golfo de Penas). The inland pilotage authorised by the Alien Division.
ceased at San Pedro Light. Total distance (pilotage) from Punta Arenas to Changes of crew and passengers from/to the vessel are not allowed after
San Pedro is about 600 miles and was piloted in 45 hours. However the Bill has been granted. If due to unforeseen circumstances, the ship does not
transit time is liable to increase if the ship has to wait for slack water and leave within a specified period of time, the fact will be reported to the Port
daylight to pass English Narrows. Captain, who will ask for the documents to be changed as appropriate.
The current in the Patagonian Channel is tidal and rarely exceeds 2 knots,
except at the bottlenecks where it is quite strong. The current runs along the AUTHORITY: Head Office: Direccion General del Territorio, Maritimo
y de Marina Mercante, Errazuriz No. 537, Valparaiso, Chile. Tel: +56 (32)
axis of the channel and so does the wind, which is either from ahead or
208000. Fax: +56 (32) 208005. Email: webmaster@directemar.cl
following. Occasional rain showers were experienced, but it hardly lasted
Web: www.directemar.cl Contact: Director General.
beyond a few miles as the topography of the mountains changed.
The mountains and the shore line (if any) are desolate, except for the
frequent schools of seals/sea wolves and ducks which can be seen on the
shores. The mountains are rocky with thin layers of top soil in most places, ANTOFAGASTA, including La Chimba Cove:
giving rise to wild trees, which all appear to be leaning south owing to 23␥ 39' S 070␥ 25' W (See Plan)
predominantly northerly wind. The leeward sides of the peaks were still
generally covered with snow, giving an indication of harsh weather in winter. OVERVIEW: Open roadstead port handling dry bulk, containers, general
The Pilots issued certificates to all members on board conferring the title cargo and tankers. The terminal handling dry cargo is privately operated by
of ‘‘Honourable Explorer of the Magallanes Strait’’. This is a very impressive Antofagasta Terminal International which handles transit cargo for Bolivia,
certificate and issued to seafarers transiting the Magallanes Strait for the first Paraguay and Argentina.
time. LOCATION: At the southern end of Bahia Moreno, 565 n.m. north of
San Pedro to Valparaiso: The passage from San Pedro in Golfo de Penas Valparaiso.
to Valparaiso was uneventful with a moderate amount of rolling, as such I CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 2111.
decided not to use the optional pilotage area which involved additional BA Charts No. 3071 and 3077.
pilotage dues, as have been mentioned earlier in detail. We arrived at
Valparaiso on 9 March and the Magallanes pilots disembarked there. PORT LIMITS: Enclosed within Lat. 23␥ 38'12" S, Lat. 23␥ 39' 06" S,
Valparaiso to Talcahuano (in Concepcion Bay): We sailed from Valparaiso Long. 70␥ 24' 38" W and the coastline.
on 12 March and arrived Talcahuano on 13 March. The passage was normal. DOCUMENTS:
As we were due to sail for Santos on 15 March, through the same route Customs:
(Patagonian Channel and Magallanes Strait), we had to embark Pilots (two 6 Cargo Manifest for the port
Pilots) at Talcahuano, who arrived from Valparaiso on 14 March and came Crew Effects Declaration
on board just before our sailing on 15 March at 1030 hrs. Crew and Passenger List
Talcahuano to Posesion Bay: During the sea passage up to San Pedro, we General Declaration
met dense fog in the north and very rough seas in the southern half of our 2 General Ship’s Manifest
passage. When we were about 100 miles SW of the pilot station at Ancud Passenger Effects Declaration
(located north of Chiloe Island), we had to make a deviation to land a crew Stores List.
member who was suspected to be suffering from kidney stones. The radio Maritime Authority:
medical advice was sought from Goonhilly, UK, and the doctor advised Arms/Ammunition List
immediate hospitalisation within 2 – 4 hours. The nearest port with medical Crew List
facilities was at Ancud, though it amounted to a deviation on a reciprocal 2 IOPP Certificates
course for about 6.5 hours. On arrival at Ancud Anchorage we dropped Passenger List
anchor. The Agent boarded immediately with the doctor, Immigration Officer 2 Port State Control Certificates
and a Naval Officer. The doctor examined the patient and also suggested 2 Safety Certificates and Arrival Conditions
immediate hospitalisation. The crew member was landed right away and we 2 Safety Construction Certificates
were underway again in less than an hour. However, we lost nearly 14 hours 2 Safety Equipment Certificates
to this emergency. It is noteworthy that south of Chiloe Island, there is no 2 Safety Radio Certificates
other place until Punta Arenas where proper medical facilities are available. Ship’s Clearance from Last Port
This delay was a blessing in disguise as we were able to transit the English 2 Tonnage Certificates
Narrows without having to anchor for daylight and slack water. National Health Service:
The remainder of the passage from San Pedro until Posesion Bay was Derat (Exemption) Certificate
uneventful, and we disembarked the Pilots (at Posesion Bay) on 20 March Maritime Declaration of Health
at 0105 hrs., and then continued with our onward passage to Santos. Vaccination List.

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Agriculture Department: TANKER FACILITIES:
Cargo Manifest for Port
Crew Effects Declaration Codelco Terminal:
Crew List Owner: Codelco Chile Div. Chuquicamata.
General Declaration Facilities: Terminal has three red mooring buoys. Vessels moor with both
General Ship’s Manifest anchors and six ropes, four aft and two breast. No wires allowed. Hose length
Passenger Effects Declaration 670 m.
Passenger List
Stores List. Esso Terminal: (Out of service)
Owner: Esso Standard Oil Co, Chile.
Interpol: Facilities: Terminal has three white buoys named North Buoy, South Buoy
Crew List
and Manouevring Buoy. For positioning of anchors there are leading marks
General Declaration
on the shore painted orange with black crosses in the centre. All vessels
Passenger List.
must have at least two mooring lines of minimum length 220 m. to be passed
Certificates: to each buoy. All buoys are fitted with slip hooks.
IOPP Certificate When mooring, the vessel will be berthed on a heading of 235␥(T). Vessels
Light Dues use both anchors with eight shackles on starboard anchor and six on the
Load Line Certificate port anchor.
Oil Record Book
Vessels cannot moor when the swell covers the tops of the rocks or if the
Safety Construction Certificate
wind is Force 4 or higher. The assistance of a tug is required for mooring.
Safety Equipment Certificate
Mooring is only performed during the hours of daylight, unmooring at night
Safety Radio Certificate
is permissible subject to weather.
Tonnage Certificate.
Cargo is discharged through 3␺12 in. hoses.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
PFSO: Mauricio Vazquez. Tel: +56 (9) 9639 4583. Shell Terminal:
MAX. SIZE: LOA 222 m., draft 11.28 m. Owner: Shell Chile Ltda (Shell-Comap).
Gas: LOA 110 m., draft 8.23 m. Facilities: Mooring facilities consist of three yellow buoys. On the shore there
Tankers: LOA 245 m., draft 14.93 m. are three metallic circles painted red and white to assist in lining up the
DENSITY: Average 1021. vessel. All vessels must have at least two mooring lines of minimum length
RESTRICTIONS: Tankers can berth during daylight hours only. Other 220 m. to be passed to each buoy. All buoys are fitted with slip hooks.
vessels can manouevre throughout 24 hours. When mooring, the vessel will be berthed on a heading of 235␥(T). Vessels
Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’ and ‘‘Regulations’’. use both anchors with nine shackles on starboard anchor and eight on the
ARRIVAL: Notice of Readiness (NOR) must be tendered once vessel port anchor. Mooring is only performed during the hours of daylight,
enters port limits. unmooring at night is permissible subject to weather.
Also see ‘‘Port Limits’’. Clean products discharged through a 10 in. flexible hose on port side.
APPROACHES: Traffic Separation Scheme: A separation scheme LPG/LNG FACILITIES:
exists at the entrance to the port, one mile wide, covering following positions:
a) Lat. 23␥ 37' 52" S, Long. 70␥ 25' 31" W Chimba Cove Gas Terminal: (Out of service)
b) Lat. 23␥ 37' 52" S, Long. 70␥ 28' 50" W Owner: Empresa Nacional de Petroleo.
Westbound traffic route located between the mentioned separation scheme Operator: Emalco.
and a line between the following positions: Facilities: Vessels moor using both anchors, six shackles on each, and
a) Lat. 23␥ 36' 23" S, Long. 70␥ 25' 31" W mooring lines to two buoys and a bollard on Guaman Island. Vessels moored
b) Lat. 23␥ 35' 30" S, Long. 70␥ 26' 58" W on a heading of 330␥(T), and can only moor during daylight.
Eastbound traffic route located between the mentioned separation scheme LNG is discharged through an 8 in. flexible hose.
and a line between the following positions:
a) Lat. 23␥ 39' 22" S, Long. 70␥ 25' 32" W
b) Lat. 23␥ 40' 22" S, Long. 70␥ 26' 30" W
CRANES: Two shore cranes available.
Principal traffic course is 090 – 270␥(T). STEVEDORES: Available through Agents working 24 hours a day in three
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Vessels calling at Antofagasta and willing to shifts, from 0800 – 1530 hrs., 1530 – 2300 hrs. and from 2300 – 0630 hrs.
berth on arrival must proceed to the pilot boarding station. Vessels that are Opening/Closing of Hatches: By ship’s crew.
to wait because of congestion or any other reason, are to anchor in the BALLAST: See ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
anchorage zone. Pilot will travel to and from the vessel by launch. The launch WASTE DISPOSAL: The port has available 12␺3 ton handling buckets.
is also used for mooring, and has VHF radio. Pilots work on VHF Channel 6.
Pilot Boarding Station: The boarding area is 0.6 n.m. NW of the
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available.
breakwater lighthouse (Lat. 23␥ 38’ 24’’ S, Long. 70␥ 25’ 00’’ W). Vessels not MEDICAL: Hospital and two medical centres available.
receiving a Pilot must keep 0.3 n.m. clear of the pilot station. FRESH WATER: Available at all berths at approximate rate of 25 t.p.h.
Also see ‘‘Anchorages’’. Vessels at anchor and vessels at buoys can obtain small quantities of fresh
ANCHORAGES: Located outside the harbour between Paita Rocks and water from tugs.
Cobre Norte Cove, with depth from 25.0 – 40.0 m., bottom sand and mud. FUEL: Fuel oil and diesel oil, in small quantities, can be supplied at all
PRATIQUE: All foreign vessels have to be cleared by port authorities. berths by tank trucks. Large orders can be tendered through the oil terminal,
Also see ‘‘Documents’’. rate of delivery for fuel oil 300 t.p.h. and for diesel oil 80 t.p.h.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: 24 hours before arrival, vessels shall STORING: Trucks and railway carriages can proceed alongside.
inform the Maritime Authority their ETA, name, call sign, nationality, draft, Forklift trucks and other storing machines can be used to handle stores.
last port of call and if there is any sickness on board. Storing possible by craft or helicopter, contact Agent.
VHF: Harbour Master and Pilot listen on Channel 16 throughout 24 hours. SERVICES: Compass adjusting, radar repair, radio repairs, gyro compass
Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’. repairs and all other types of electronic repairs possible.
VTS: Radar service available on request, VHF Channel 16. DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Callao’’.
TUGS: Five tugs available. REPAIRS: There are three workshops for minor repairs:
Assistance of one tug is compulsory when berthing and/or unberthing. Castro. Tel: +56 (55) 262215.
Vessels of less than LOA 75 m. do not require any assistance.
Ljubetic. Tel: +56 (55) 251547. Fax: +56 (55) 251443.
Two tugs will be required for ships over LOA 150 m, berthing starboard
side at Pier No. 7 and not fitted with a bow thruster, all vessels berthing Corssen. Tel: +56 (55) 231880.
without a bow thruster or using anchor to berth. SURVEYORS: Lloyd’s Register, Societe Generale Surveillance (SGS),
Because of other ships in port, weather conditions, or any other special International Inspection Service (IIS) and Centro de Estudios, Medicion y
situation, Pilot may request a second tug. Certificacion de Calidad (CESMEC).
Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 133. Ambulance
Tankers: Vessels in excess of LOA 75 m. mooring at the buoys will require Tel: +56 (55) 222370. Fire Tel: +56 (55) 221212.
the assistance of one tug. EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Search and Rescue:
BERTHS: Antofagasta Maritime Authority Tel: +56 (55) 222294, 630000, 630009.
Pier Length LOA Draft Remarks SECURITY/GANGWAY: Supplied by Agent.
No. (m.) (m.) (m.)
1–3 200 216 9.14 Dry bulk, general cargo, containers REGULATIONS: In order to have authorisation for manoeuvring, the ship
4 85 8.71 Dry bulk, general cargo, containers must have:
5 180 200 9.10 Dry bulk, general cargo, containers a) two bower anchors with not less than eight shackles of chain on each
6 130 9.46 Dry bulk, general cargo, containers b) Twelve ropes.
7 222 11.28 Dry bulk, general cargo, containers All ships manoeuvring must request permission 4 hours in advance.
Esso* 203 235 18.29 Petroleum, clean products WEATHER/TIDES: Wind predominantly SW’ly. Tidal range 1.5 m.
Codelco 245 14.93 Diesel, petroleum products CONSULS: Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Denmark, France, Germany,
Shell 185 13.71 Clean products, lubricating oil Greece, Italy, Jordan, Netherlands and Peru.
Emalco 110 8.23 LNG
Gas*
NEAREST AIRPORT: Antofagasta Cerro Moreno International Airport,
* Out of service. 28 km.
BANKS: Banco Central de Chile. Tel:+56 (55) 221594
Mooring Launch: Available. Banco de Credito E Inversiones. Tel :+56 (55) 225054
BULK FACILITIES: One conveyor belt for loading bulk concentrates. Banco del Estado de Chile. Tel: +56 (55) 221617
For receiving/discharging concentrates and soda ash, grabs and hoppers are CUSTOMS: Each crew member is allowed 400 cigarettes and 2.5 litres of
available. wine or spirits per week.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: Operator: Antafagasta Terminal SHORE LEAVE: Allowed.
International. Tel: +56 (55) 432200, 432350, 432301. Fax: +56 (55) 432355,
432309. Email: terminal@atiport.cl Email: commercial@atiport.cl REPATRIATION: Facilities available.
Web: www.atiport.cl IDENTIFICATION CARDS: All crew are supplied with a shore pass.
Two shore gantry cranes and reachstackers available. These passes are collected prior to sailing.

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SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Seaman’s Club ‘‘Hermandad de la Costa’’, PRATIQUE: In case of fever or suspected diseases on board, Master must
Balmaceda 2709, Antofagasta. Tel: +56 (55) 223864. send a message to Port Captain advising the situation. Upon arrival, vessels
AUTHORITY: Empresa Portuaria de Chile, Wheelwright No. 441, will be anchored and inspected by Health Department according to
Caldera, Chile. Tel: +56 (55) 315 551. Fax: +56 (55) 315 276. Contact: Port international procedures and will be quarantined if necessary. If arriving from
Captain. Harbour Master. Tel: +56 (55) 630 000. another Chilean port, pratique is automatic.
Email: cbaradio@directemar.cl Email: nombradasafe@directemar.cl PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: The following information is required
prior to arrival:
a) draft (forward and aft)
ARICA: 18␥ 28' S 070␥ 20' W (See Plan) b) fuel oil on board
c) diesel on board
OVERVIEW: Open roadstead port handling dry bulk, containers and d) fresh water on board
tankers. e) TPC in present condition.
LOCATION: In the north of Chile, 8 n.m. from the border with Peru. ISPS: Vessel must send the following details 72 hours prior to arrival:
a) Continuous Synopsis Record
CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 1111. b) Crew List
BA Charts No. 3070 and 3090. c) International Tonnage Certificate
PORT LIMITS: Seaward limits are from Lat. 18␥ 24.9' S, d) ISPS certificate
Long. 70␥ 19.4' W to Lat. 18␥ 28.8' S, Long. 70␥ 20.0' W. e) Port of Call List.
DOCUMENTS: VHF: Call ‘‘Arica Radio’’. Listening watch on Channel 16. Vessels
Port Captain: approaching the port must advise Arica Pilot Station of the ETA, 2 hours and
Ballast Water Report 1 hour prior to arrival. Arica Radio has radio telephone service on Channel
Crew List 26. Request this service by Channel 16. When manoeuvring within the port
Dangerous Cargo List (discharge and in transit) area, the Pilot will advise which channel to use.
General Declaration Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’.
ISPS Notification VTS/RADAR: Port equipped with AIS.
Last Port Clearance TUGS: Compulsory. 1␺550 h.p. and 1␺850 h.p. Tugs normally join vessels
Passenger List (for the port and in transit). at the end of the breakwater.
Customs: One tug for vessels up to LOA 150 m. (no tug if vessel is fitted with a bow
2 Bazaar Lists thruster).
6 Cargo Manifests (for the port) Two tugs for vessels over LOA 150 m. (one tug if bow thruster fitted, no
10 Cargo Manifests (in transit to Bolivia) tug if bow and stern thruster fitted).
10 Cargo Manifests (in transit to Tacna, Peru) BERTHS:
2 Crew Effects Declarations Fwd Aft
2 Crew Lists Berth Size LOA Draft Draft Remarks
1 General Chilean Cargo Manifest (stamped by Customs and returned on No. (d.w.t.) (m.) (m.) (m.)
board) 1 2.80 Small craft
2 General Declarations 2 200 4.20 7.85 General cargo, containers
2 General Stores Lists 3 200 7.85 9.68 General cargo, containers
2 Mail Lists 4 170 9.55 10.00 Dry bulk, general cargo
2 Passenger Lists for the port, or in transit. 5 170 10.00 Dry bulk, general cargo
Immigration: 6 200 10.00 10.00 Dry bulk, general cargo
1 Crew List 7 160 10.00 10.00 Containers
1 General Declaration Bolivian 60,000 13.11 Tankers
2 Passenger Lists (for the port and/or in transit). San Martin 54,000 13.72 Tankers
Health Department: Comap 180 11.43 Tankers
1 Bonded Stores List YPFB 180 13.00 Tankers
1 Crew List YPFB length may be increased with Port Captain’s permission.
1 Derat (Exemption) Certificate
1 General Declaration
BULK FACILITIES: Two conveyor belts, 1␺120 tonnes/hr. (clear grain),
1␺1,000 tonnes/hr. (raw grain).
1 Narcotics List
1 Passenger List (for the port and/or in transit) CONTAINER FACILITIES: Containers are handled with conventional
1 Sanitary Declaration gear, the port has a container yard of 115,936 sq.m., served by railroad and
1 Stores List a bridge crane capable of lifting 40 tons. Service for containers includes
1 Vaccination List. 10 ton forklift trucks, mobile cranes with 12 tons capacity, 4␺55 ton
Agriculture Department: reachstackers and container trailer chassis.
1 Bonded Stores List TANKER FACILITIES: Bolivian Export Buoy: Belongs to
1 General Declaration Yacimientos Petroliferos Fiscales Bolivianos; position 039␥(T), 6 cables from
1 General Stores List. breakwater light, 12 in. hose connection. Loading rate 9,000 bbls./hr. No
Agency: deballasting facilities. Mooring in daylight. Vessels moor to three stern buoys.
1 Bazaar List San Martin Cove Buoy: Used for discharge of Bunker C and clean
3 Crew Lists products for the city services, 8 in. hose connection, vessels moor to three
1 General Declaration stern buoys. No wires may be used.
1 General Stores List Comap Terminal:
1 Mail List Buoys located in Lat. 18␥ 30' 36" S, Long. 70␥ 19' 06" W. Vessels can berth
3 Passenger Lists (for the port, or in transit). only during daylight, unberthing is performed throughout 24 hours. Maximum
If the ship does not carry cargo, passengers or mail for the port or in transit wind speed for berthing/unberthing is 11 knots. Minimum of six mooring lines
to Peru and/or Bolivia, the Master must in all cases present the same to be used, such lines must not be a mixture of wire and rope. 8 in. hose,
‘‘negative’’ documents. loading rate 300 – 400 tonnes/hr.
Certificates: No deballasting facilities.
Lighthouse Dues (Chilean)
ISPS Certificate YPFB Terminal (Sica-Sica):
IOPP Certificate Buoys located Lat. 18␥ 27' 36" S, Long. 70␥ 19' 18" W. Vessels can berth only
Load Line Certificate during daylight, unberthing is performed throughout 24 hours. Maximum wind
Safety Construction Certificate speed for berthing/unberthing is 11 knots. Minimum of six mooring lines to
Safety Radio Certificate be used, such lines must not be a mixture of wire and rope. 10 in. hose,
Tonnage Certificate. loading rate 3,500 bbls./hr.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. No deballasting facilities.
PFSO: Luis Fernandez. Tel: +56 (58) 202000. Email: ifernandezv@tpa.cl
MAX. SIZE: LOA 200 m., draft 10.0 m. CRANES: Berths No. 3 – 6: 2␺100 tonne twin-lift Gottwald cranes.
Passengers: LOA 293 m. STEVEDORES: The stevedores are nominated through the Agent the
Tankers: Draft 13.72 m. day before ship arrives, according to ETA. Also nomination can be made
DENSITY: 1025. during the day. Working in the port is in three shifts: 0800 – 1530, 1530 – 2300,
2300 – 0630. The break between 0630 – 0800 can be worked in overtime.
RESTRICTIONS: Tankers berth only during daylight. Other vessels berth Hatches: Opening/closing performed by stevedores.
throughout 24 hours, weather permitting, if application presented in advance
to Port Captain. Max. wind speed for Berth No. 7 is 21 knots, for oil terminals MEDICAL: Medical assistance can be obtained at any time without notice.
11 knots (berthing), 21 knots (unberthing). FRESH WATER: Available. Hoses to be provided by vessels. Rate of
Bridges: None. delivery about 10 t.p.h.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory except for Chilean vessels under 1,000 g.t. FUEL: Diesel oil available by tank truck, notice to Agent required.
Ships approaching port should fly ‘‘G’’ flag to request Pilot. Pilot boat is a CHANDLERY: All supplies can be obtained through the Agent.
small craft, painted red or white, with ‘‘H’’ flag on the mast. SERVICES: Supply of Chilean charts and nautical publications.
Pilot boards incoming vessels within the following area: DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Callao’’.
1) Lat. 18␥ 27.2' S, Long. 70␥ 20.5' W REPAIRS: Only small repairs can be performed in Arica, mechanical and
2) Lat. 18␥ 26.7' S, Long. 70␥ 19.5' W electrical.
3) Lat. 18␥ 27.1' S, Long. 70␥ 19.3' W
4) Lat. 18␥ 27.7' S, Long. 70␥ 20.3' W POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 137. Fire Tel: 131.
Pilot station maintains VHF watch on Channel 16. Telex: 221084. Ambulance Tel: 132.
ANCHORAGES: Area is bound by the following co-ordinates: EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Call Arica Radio. VHF
1) Lat. 18␥ 28.01' S, Long. 70␥ 19.09' W Channel 16. Tel: +56 (58) 206400, 206486. Mobile: +56 9979 95352.
2) Lat. 18␥ 28.08' S, Long. 70␥ 21.02' W SECURITY/GANGWAY: Gangway watchman required.
3) Lat. 18␥ 28.01' S, Long. 70␥ 20.09' W REGULATIONS: Immobilisation of Engines: Only granted if vessel
4) Lat. 18␥ 28.08' S, Long. 70␥ 20.04' W has tug standing by.

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LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Cargo can be worked on all holidays, except Punta Caleta Pier: Jorge Salazar. Tel: +56 (52) 316111.
24 December 1800 hrs. to 25 December 1530 hrs., 31 December 1800 hrs. Mobile: +56 9047 0791. Email: serviportcaldera@terra.cl
to 1 January 1530 hrs. MAX. SIZE: Bulk: LOA 240 m., draft 12.4 m.
DELAYS: No delays under normal conditions. Port congestion causes Tankers: LOA 200 m., depth 11.9 m.
ships to wait at anchorage 24 hours or more, depending on unusual factors DENSITY: 1025.
such as heavy swell, or lack of room to bring vessels alongside when five PILOTAGE: Compulsory. The owner, Master or Agent of a vessel must
ships are docked. report the vessel’s ETA, 24 hours and 12 hours in advance. ETA must be
CONSULS: Austria, Bolivia, Denmark, Ecuador, Germany, Hungary, Peru, confirmed or corrected not less than 3 hours prior to arrival. Time in ETA
Spain and Uruguay. message must be GMT. The following information must be included in the
TELEPHONES: Not available on board. message:
NEAREST AIRPORT: Chacalluta Domestic Airport, 12 km. a) name and call sign of vessel
b) nationality
BANKS: Banco Bilbao Viscaya, Corpbanca, Banco de Credito e c) LOA, draft and g.t.
Inversiones, Banco de Chile, Banco del Desarrollo, Banco Santander Chile,
Scotia Bank, Banco Estado. Pilot Boarding Station: All vessels must wait for the Pilot in position
Lat. 27␥ 03' 00" S, Long. 70␥ 50' 13" W between Punta Fuerte and Punta
CUSTOMS: Two and a half cartons of cigarettes per person, two and a Caleta.
half bottles of wine/spirits per person.
ANCHORAGES: Vessels anchor with five shackles in the water. Punta
SHORE LEAVE: Permitted. Padrones Pier bearing 040␥(T) ␺ 0.595 n.m.
REPATRIATION: Crew changes can be arranged through the local office Alternative anchorages:
of Immigration. a) 050␥(T) ␺ 0.8 n.m. from Punta Padrones Pier
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required in order to leave and/or enter port b) 325␥(T) ␺ 0.9 n.m. from Punta Peligrosa Pier
area. c) 310␥(T) ␺ 0.5 n.m. from Punta Peligrosa Pier.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: April 1980. PRATIQUE: Pratique given after official visit, and automatic for vessels
Documents: from another Chilean port. In case of contagious disease on board, notice
6 Bond and Canteen Store Lists is required and vessel may need to be cleared first at Valparaiso.
2 Crew Effects Lists VHF: Radio Costera Caldera ‘‘CBA 5’’ listens on Channel 16 throughout
1 Clearance from the Last Port and Health Declaration 24 hours. Tel: +51 (56) 315551. Email: servicioscpcld@directemar.cl
12 Crew Lists TUGS: 2␺18.7 BP and 1␺15 BP.
6 General Declarations Punta Caleta Pier: Vessels over 165 m. require two tugs for mooring and
6 General Stores Lists unmooring totalling 33.8 BP.
6 Lists of Passengers for the Port
6 Mail Lists (or no mail)
Copec Terminal: Vessels under LOA 120 m. require one tug, vessels over
LOA 120 m. require two tugs.
6 Passengers Lists (even if nil).
Pilotage: Compulsory. Pilot boards 0.5 n.m. NW of breakwater. BERTHS:
Berth Length Depth Remarks
When within 200 n.m. of the coast of Chile, vessel to send cable to
No. (m.) (m.)
‘‘Maritgob’’ at 0800 hrs. and 2000 hrs. daily. Cable to include position, speed,
course and destination. The same cable is sent to the Port Captain at the Punta Caleta 222 10.63 Fruit, iron ore, general cargo
port of destination, who also requires 24 hours’ notice of arrival and draft. He Punta Padrones 240 12.40 Copper concentrate
then arranges for Authorities to board. Iron Ore 240 13.40 Out of order
Copec 200 11.90 Tankers
Anchorage: Vessels anchor 0.5 n.m. NW of breakwater. Depth 17.68 m.
(LW). MOORING: Punta Caleta Pier: Vessels moor to five buoys, two forward,
Max. Size: LOA 600 ft., draft 9.75 m. two aft and one on starboard quarter. Vessel must leave the berth if the swell
Radio: Antofagasta (CBA4) and Valparaiso (CBV). is over 1.0 m.
VHF: Pilot on Channel 16. Punta Padrones Terminal: Vessels moor to four posts and one buoy
Tugs: Tug use is not compulsory but advisable. One tug of 500 h.p. available. (starboard quarter).
Berthing: Vessel berthed at Berth No. 4. If adjacent berths vacant LOA Copec Terminal: Two stern buoys on each side, line length 220 m. Both
182 m. and over, draft: 10.36 m. (This allows for heavy swell during winter anchors used (10 shackles), leading lights installed to assist with dropping
time). anchors.
Cargo Handling Facilities: Two portable conveyors available for handling BULK FACILITIES: Iron Ore Berth: (Out of order since April 1981).
bulk cargoes. Rate 200 t.p.h. (approx.) There are no Ro-Ro facilities. There The loading arm is fixed, hence vessels must shift to position each hatch
is ample mechanised equipment for handling palletised cargoes. Plenty of under the tower. All cranes or derricks must be swung out to starboard prior
open quay space available for storage. to mooring. Vessels berth port side to, using seven mooring buoys for head
There are mobile cranes available and a bridge crane for loading rail cars, and stern ropes, and two dolphins for springs. Loading rate 1,200 t.p.h.
capacity 30 tons, however vessels must discharge with ship’s gear. Padrones Terminal:
Medical: Doctor and hospital available. Owners: Phelps Dodge/Minera Candlaria.
Fresh Water: Available. Rate 10 t.p.h. Facilities: Terminal has one movable loading arm/spout trimming. Net loading
Fuel: Bunker fuel oil and diesel oil not available. rate 1,100 tonnes/hr.
Repairs: Minor repairs possible.
Airport: Airport for internal flights only. Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
Services: Fresh provisions, laundry service, groceries and meats available. CONTAINER FACILITIES: No facilities.
AUTHORITY: Empresa Portuaria Arica, Maximo Lira 389, Arica, Chile. PASSENGER FACILITIES: No facilities for cruise vessels.
Tel: +56 (58) 202080. Fax: +56 (58) 202090. OTHER FACILITIES: No Ro-Ro facilities.
Email: puertoarica@entelchile.net Web: www.puertoarica.cl TANKER FACILITIES:
AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque Norte 500, 18th Floor, Copec Terminal:
Las Condes, Santiago 755-0092, Chile. Tel. +56 (2) 630 1847, 630 1000.
Fax. +56 (2) 630 1896. Web: www.ultramar.cl Owners: Cia. de Petroleos de Chile SA.
Location: Lat. 27␥ 02' 53" S, Long. 70␥ 48' 48" W.
Handles: Clean petroleum products.
Rate: 60 cu.m./hr. (average).
CALDERA: 27␥ 03' S 070␥ 53' W (See Plan) Connection: 1␺8 in. starboard side.

OVERVIEW: Contained within a natural bay that is open to the Pacific Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Mooring’’.
Ocean. Facilities for bulk, fruit, general cargo and petroleum products. LPG/LNG FACILITIES: No facilities.
LOCATION: In the Bahia de Caldera in the Atacama region. BALLAST: All vessels arriving directly from foreign or domestic ports with
CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 3111. sea water ballast on board must change all ballast water minimum 12 n.m.
BA Chart No. 4231. off Chilean coast. The operation must be registered in logbooks and in the
PORT LIMITS: A line joining Punta Caldera with Punta Francisco. ballast water reporting form (delivered on arrival).
DOCUMENTS: POLLUTION: Contact Harbour Master on VHF Channel 16.
Customs: WASTE DISPOSAL: Not available.
2 Complete copies of each Manifest (goods to be discharged) SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available.
3 Crew Effects Declarations (Y.14) MEDICAL: First-aid only at Caldera. If needed, notice necessary to prepare
2 Inward Reports (A.6) transport to Copiapo, nearest city 75 km. Fumigation carried out at ports of
3 Ship’s Stores (E.1). Arica, Valparaiso, or Punta Arenas.
Immigration: FRESH WATER: Available from tug.
2 Crew Lists FUEL: Not available.
1 Immigration Control Card for each person
2 Passenger Manifests for passengers not disembarking.
STORING: Not available.
Quarantine: SERVICES: Not available.
1 Derat (Exemption) Certificate DRY DOCK: Operator: ASMAR. Tel: +56 (41) 274 4100. Fax: +56 (41)
1 International Vaccination Certificates 274 4017. Web: www.asmar.cl
1 Maritime Declaration of Health (Q.S.I.). Facilities: Largest Dry Dock No. 2, length 262.4 m., useful length 244.55 m.,
Port Captain: breadth 35.5 m., draft 9.4 m., depth over blocks 10.0 m., capacity
1 Clearance from Last Port (plus one copy) 96,000 tons. There are a further six floating docks and one dry dock located
3 Crew Lists. in Talcahuano.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. Also see ‘‘Talcahuano’’.
PFSO: Punta Padrones Terminal: Fernando Zavala Araya. Tel: +56 (52) REPAIRS: Not available.
461584. Mobile: +56 9870 3238. Email: fernando_zavala@fmi.com SURVEYORS: Available from Valparaiso.
Copec Terminal: Victor Campos. Tel: +56 (52) 316288. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency: Police Tel: 133.
Mobile: +56 9327 7135. Email: vcampos@copec.cl Ambulance Tel: 131. Fire Tel: 132.

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Caldera Radio ‘‘CBA 5’’, VHF 1 Load Line Certificate
Channel 16. 2 Maritime Declarations of Health
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Security arranged by Agent. 1 Oil Record Book
1 Safety Construction Certificate
CONSULS: None at Caldera. 1 Safety Equipment Certificate
TELEPHONES: No connection to vessels. 1 Safety Radio Certificate
NEAREST AIRPORT: Copiapo Domestic Airport, 75 km. 1 Ship’s Register
BANKS: Banco Estado and Banco BCI. 2 Vaccination Lists.
CUSTOMS: Only amount needed while vessel in port. ISPS COMPLIANCE: Terminal is not compliant.
SHORE LEAVE: Allowed. MAX. SIZE: 65,500 d.w.t., LOA 200 m., beam 33.5 m., draft 12.0 m.
REPATRIATION: Can be arranged provided that a Police Agent RESTRICTIONS: Berthing day or night provided wind speed less than
accompanies crew member to Santiago Airport. 15 knots.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required. Vessel should have all normal ballast on board and suitably trimmed for
berthing. Engines should be tested with an astern movement before arrival.
DEVELOPMENTS: Punta Totoralillo Terminal for loading iron ore,
handling cape size vessels. Owners are Compalia Minera del Pacifico. APPROACHES: Navigation Aids: A landfall light showing Fl. (4)12s,
Operational July 2008. 12 n.m. located in approximate position Lat. 23␥ 44' 44" S,
Long. 70␥ 28' 15" W.
AUTHORITY: Empresa Portuaria Caldera, Whell Wright 441, Caldera, A Racon Mo.(O) is located in the same position as the landfall light.
Atacama, Chile. Tel: +56 (52) 315551. Fax: +56 (52) 315276. Two fixed green leading lights with vertical orange day marks on a white
Email: cpcaldera@directemar.cl Contact: Captain of the Port. background on a bearing of 190␥ (T) at Punta Coloso.
AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, Prat 058, Caldera, III Region, Two fixed yellow leading lights with vertical orange day marks on a green
Atacama, Chile. Tel: +56 (52) 316428, 315527. Fax: +56 (52) 316412. background on a bearing of 101␥ 41' (T) at Punta Paso Malo.
Email: caldera@ultramar.cl Web: www.ultramar.cl PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all ships. Pilots servicing Caleta Coloso are
duly authorised under Chilean law and are based at the Port of Antofagasta.
Pilot boards at Caleta Coloso pilot station. Lat. 23␥ 44' S,
CALDERILLA: 27␥ 05' S 070␥ 52' W (See Plan) Long. 70␥ 27.7' W.
Pilot Ladder: Must be provided and comply with SOLAS. The ship should
OVERVIEW: Vessels bound for Calderilla must first call at Caldera for be manoeuvred to provide a suitable lee for the boarding Pilot.
Pilot and official clearance. Other Officials: Officials from Port, Customs, Health, Immigration
LOCATION: In Bahia Inglesa 5 km. south of Calderilla. Authorities, etc., may board the vessel with Pilot.
CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 3111. ANCHORAGES: Marked on SHOA Chart No. 2113.
BA Charts No. 3072 and 3078. PRATIQUE: Radio pratique is not available.
DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Caldera’’. PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Vessels bound for Caleta Coloso
MAX. SIZE: 60,000 d.w.t., LOA 240 m., draft 12.19 m. should advise the Agent of their ETA at Caleta Coloso at the intervals as
RESTRICTIONS: Entry can be made by day only. specified by the Charterer’s instructions.
Masters must advise Antofagasta Port Captain, 24 hours before arrival:
PILOTAGE: See ‘‘Caldera’’. a) Draft
ANCHORAGES: Vessels less than LOA 150 m. waiting to berth can b) ETA
anchor 2 cables NNE of the Mechanical Pier in 13.71 m. of well sheltered c) Name and flag of their ship
water. Larger vessels must anchor in Caldera Bay. d) Number of passengers
BERTHS: See ‘‘Max Size’’. e) Quantity of hazardous cargo
MOORING: Vessels moor to 7 buoys, 3 forward and 4 aft. f) State of health.
BULK FACILITIES: Sademi Mechanical Pier: A mechanical loading Before arriving at Caleta Coloso, Masters are requested to provide the
belt has been built to the NE of the Peninsula. There are two loading arms Agent in Antofagasta with a stowage plan and hatch loading sequence. Every
each 50 m. long that can load at 1,000 t.p.h. The arms are fixed and vessels endeavour should be made to limit the number of ship shifts needed to load
must shift to place each hatch under the tower. the vessel, whilst ensuring that all safety requirements are met.
OTHER FACILITIES: VHF: Vessels should call Antofagasta Port Radio on Channel 16 to confirm
ETA.
Playa Blanca Terminal: Port Communications: By VHF on a channel to be advised by local
Max Size: 35,000 d.w.t., LOA 200 m., draft 9.14 m., authorities.
Facilities: Pontoon URO, length 90 m., bearing 340␥(T) from the pier and TUGS: Tugs from Antofagasta are available.
anchored with 6 anchors and chains (3 forward and 3 aft). Vessels alongside BERTHS: The berth consists of a wharf head structure on which the
the Pontoon head 215␥(T) or 035␥(T). shiploader is built and two dolphins, one on each side of the wharf head
4 Mooring buoys for the ships berthing alongside (2 North side and 2 South structure. The centre of the dolphins is 30 m. from the centre of the wharf
side). head structure, thus the distance from the centre of one dolphin to the centre
of the other dolphin is 60 m.
A small pier for fishing boats, length 40 m., is installed on the NW side of
Minimum depth 15.0 m. (LLW) is available alongside the face of the wharf
the bay, for discharge operations and supply to the factory.
head structure and dolphins, and this depth extends to Buoys No. 1 and 3.
MEDICAL: First aid available in Caldera. Hospital at Copiapo, 80 km. The wharf head structure and dolphins are adequately fendered and,
FRESH WATER: Only available by tug. weather permitting, a ship can lie against the fendering. There are mooring
FUEL: Not available. bollards on the dolphins.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Talcahuano’’. The face of dolphins and wharf head structure lie in the direction
278 – 098␥ (T).
REPAIRS: Only minor. Berth:
NEAREST AIRPORT: Juan Santamaria International Airport, 65 km. Depth LLW 15.0 m.
AUTHORITY: Empresa Portuaria Caldera, Whell Wright 441, Caldera, Height of underside of loader above LLW 15.5 m.
Atacama, Chile. Tel: +56 (52) 315551. Fax: +56 (52) 315276. Maximum outreach of loader from fender line 25.5 m.
Email: cpcaldera@directemar.cl Contact: Captain of the Port. Height of wharf head structure above LLW 8.7 m.
Maximum airdraft 14.0 m.
Loading rate of ship loader 1,250 – 1,300 tonnes/hr.
Distance between dolphins 60.0 m.
CALETA COLOSO: 23␥ 45' S 070␥ 28' W (See Plan) Distance from Buoy No. 1 440 m.
Distance from wharf head face to Buoy No. 2 108 m
OVERVIEW: Open roadstead terminal operated by Minera Escondida
handling bulk copper concentrates. Shiploader: The shiploader is a fixed ship head loader which can slew left
and right a total of 26␥, that is 13␥ either side of centre. Ships loading must
LOCATION: Approximately 8 n.m. south of Antofagasta. shift ship to load each hatch.
CHARTS: SHOA Charts No. 2000 and 2113. MOORING: Compulsory shore mooring gang consisting of eight men to
BA Charts No. 3071 and 3077. be used whilst berthing, shifting and unberthing.
Nautical Publications: SHOA 3001 Vol. 1, South America Pilot, Volume Lines launches are available to run and let go lines as required when berthing,
III. USN No. 2222. sailing and shifting ship.
DOCUMENTS: May be presented on Chilean government forms, Mooring Lines: Masters of ships are advised to consider in advance the
international forms or typed on blank white paper: positioning of their moorings whilst alongside.
3 Arms and Ammunition Lists (‘‘Nil’’ return required) Ships berth port side to. Normal moorings consist of 2 lines to each of the
4 Bonded Stores Lists 5 buoys, 2 aft spring lines to the eastern dolphin, and 2 forward spring lines
6 Crew Lists to the western dolphin.
4 Crew Personal Effects Lists For this reason, ships are required to have 14␺220 m. full length mooring
3 Dangerous Cargo Lists lines on board on arrival. Wire ropes are not acceptable. Ships should be
5 General Declarations equipped with at least 10 shackles of cable on both anchors.
10 Inward Cargo Manifests Mooring Procedure: During the berthing manoeuvre, the starboard anchor
5 Last Port Clearance is let go approaching the berth and, when alongside, 6 – 7 shackles of cable
3 Mail Lists (‘‘Nil’’ return required) will remain laid out. When in position, the ship will normally be made fast
4 Passenger Lists. with 14 lines.
The following are required for inspection: Two head lines to Buoy No. 1.
1 Articles of Agreement, or equivalent Two port forward breast lines to Buoy No. 5.
2 Ballast Reports Two starboard aft breast lines to Buoy No. 2.
1 Chilean Light Dues Receipt, if available Two stern lines to Buoy No. 3.
1 Crew Passports or Identity Documents Two port aft breast lines to Buoy No. 4.
2 Derat (Exemption) Certificates Two buoyant forward springs to the western dolphin.
1 International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate Two buoyant aft springs to the eastern dolphin.
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When berthed, ships should normally be positioned 4.0 m. clear of the CUSTOMS: Government officials will seal a vessel’s food stores and
fenders. During calm weather, a vessel may be positioned hard up to the freezers on arrival in Chile. Before food sources are sealed, a quantity of
fenders. provisions may be removed for use whilst in port. If necessary, arrangements
Tending Lines: Masters are advised to ensure that mooring lines are may be made through the Agent to have a Government official attend the
constantly tended and kept as tight as possible to minimise ship movement vessel to open the food stores and freezers to release further quantities of
and reduce chafe on mooring lines. At Caleta Coloso, Masters will find that provisions.
even when their ship is in position, it will, from time to time, be necessary to SHORE LEAVE: Available. Crew are reminded that safety hats, high
adjust the mooring lines due to stretch of lines, tidal movements and the visible jackets, safety shoes and glasses must be worn at all times whilst on
movement of the ship in the berth. Sufficient crew should be maintained on the terminal.
board at all times to tend the moorings. Also see ‘‘Identification Cards’’.
Shifting Ship: Ships loading are required to shift ship in order to load each REPATRIATION: Available.
hatch.
Also see ‘‘Plans’’. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Shore passes will be issued by Immigration
Officer. These must be returned prior to leaving the country.
CARGO OPERATIONS: Cargo is loaded 7 days a week. The rate of SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: February 1992.
loading is approximately 1200 – 1300 tonnes/hr.
Cargo holds must be swept clean with bilges clean, dry and burlap covered Max. Size: Draft limitation of 11.5 m., even when depth alongside is 15.0 m.
prior to vessel’s arrival. at (LW) Maximum deadweight 45,000 tons, LOA 192 m. and beam 31 m.
Responsibility: During loading, ships are required to have a responsible Documents: The following documentation is required by Authorities on
officer on deck at all times. arrival. They may be presented on Chilean forms, international or typed on
Care must be taken when loading not to exceed the required sailing draft blank white paper.
as cargo cannot be discharged. 3 Arms and Ammunition Lists (‘‘Nil’’ return required).
An Escondida wharf foreman is in charge of the shore loading operation. 4 Bonded Stores Lists
Every assistance possible will be provided to ship’s officers. 6 Crew Lists
4 Crew Personal Effects Lists
Product Characteristics: Copper concentrate mined from Escondida is 3 Dangerous Cargo Lists
normally about 42% copper sulphide and will, under high temperatures, ignite
5 General Declarations
to form a smouldering fire. It stows at approximately 0.50 cu.m. to the tonne,
10 Inward Cargo Manifest.
and contains approximately 8% moisture.
3 Mail Lists (‘‘Nil’’ return required)
The Master will be provided with a Pre-Shipment Certificate stating the
4 Passenger Lists.
Transportable Moisture Limit of the cargo prior to loading.
Documents for Inspection:
Loader Operation: The shiploader is designed to shuttle in and out, and Articles of Agreement, or equivalent
can slew 13␥ each side of centre, thus, with careful positioning of the ship’s Chilean Light Dues Receipt, if available
hatch under the loader, it should be possible to pour cargo evenly into most Crew Passports or Identity Documents
areas of the ship’s hold. It is the responsibility of the ship’s duty officer to Derat or Exemption Certificate
direct the shiploader operator when it is required to alter the position in which International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
the cargo is being poured into the hold.
Last Port Clearance
Weightometer: Loaded quantities will be measured by a weightometer. Load Line Certificate
However, this is to be treated as a guide to loading only, and the actual Oil Record Book
quantity loaded should be calculated by running draft checks. Final Bill of Safety Construction Certificate
Lading weight will be determined by draft survey. Safety Equipment Certificate
Trimming: Hold will be trimmed by spoutfeeder, under crew supervision Safety Radio Certificate
and to Master’s satisfaction. Ship’s Register
Draft Survey: An initial, pre-final and final draft survey will be performed Pilotage: Pilot service is compulsory for all ships. Pilots will board at the
by an independent surveyor. Antofagasta Pilot Ground, which is 1.0 miles NW of the Antofagasta Harbour
It is recommended that ballast tanks be pressed up on arrival to facilitate entrance, in position Lat. 23␥ 38' S, Long. 70␥ 25' W. A pilot ladder complying
the draft survey and ensure its accuracy. Draft marks must be clearly visible. with the SOLAS 74 requirements must be provided.
BALLAST: No reception facilities available. Anchorage: Masters of vessels, required to anchor awaiting the pilot, should
To prevent delay, Masters should ensure the vessel is ballasted with clean anchor as near as possible to the boarding ground, located in about 40 m.
seawater on arrival in port, and make arrangements through an Agent to of water. The seabed is sand.
have a 250 ml. sample of ballast water drawn from one ballast tank. This
should be collected in a clear container and submitted to the Port Authority
Tugs: Tugs from Antofagasta are available to assist with berthing and sailing,
and line launches are available to run and let go lines as required when
at Antofagasta as soon as possible after arrival. A representative of the Port
Authority may be present when the sample is drawn. berthing, sailing and shifting ship.
POLLUTION: Ships responsible for oil discharges, dumping of waste, Radio: Antofagasta Radio (CBA). Telex: 225243 CBA CL and
325077 CBA CK.
refuse, etc., in coastal waters, will be liable for all resulting fines and clean-up
Radio telegraphy: Working 8,461 kHz, listening Channel 1 – 8,368 kHz and
costs. All ships must have secure bilge systems while in the area. Accidental
and deliberate oil or oily mixture discharge in the area must be reported to Channel 4 – 8,369 kHz. Hours of watch 24 (permanent). Short range VHF
the Port Authority and Minera Escondida Limitada representatives Channel 16 call and contact, VHF Channels 25, 26, 27 working. Navigation
immediately. information: 2,738 kHz at 1405 hrs. and 0205 hrs. UTC; VHF Channel 10 at
Should concentrate spillage occur, ship crew members must collect and/or 1415 hrs. and 0215 hrs. UTC; 8,461 kHz at 1430 hrs. and 0230 hrs. UTC.
sweep material into the hold. Under no circumstances should the vessel’s Berthing: Ships berth port side to. Normal moorings consist of 2 lines to
decks be washed down allowing concentrates to enter the water. each of the 5 buoys, 2 after spring lines to the eastern dolphin, and 2 forward
WASTE DISPOSAL: No reception facilities available. spring lines to the western dolphin. For this reason, ships are required to
have 14 full length mooring lines (200 – 220 m. each) ready on arrival. Wire
SLOPS DISPOSAL: No reception facilities available. ropes are not acceptable. Two tugs will assist docking approach, they make
FRESH WATER: Delivery available by barge from Antofagasta. fast with their own lines at pilot’s request. Two motor boats will remain on
Arrangements to be made though agent in Antofagasta. stand-by fore and aft to receive buoy lines.
FUEL: Delivery available by barge from Antofagasta. Lube oil in drums can Shiftings Particulars: Ship’s crew must remain ready for shifting. Shiftings for
be delivered by launch or tug. loading, according to stowage plan, will be performed by Antofagasta pilots
STORING: Stores available for delivery by launch service and can be or by Port Captain on board. Ships loading are required to shift in order to
loaded whilst cargo is being worked. load each hatch.
SERVICES: Launch: Available to assist reading ship’s drafts, and for Cranes: The shiploader is designed to shuttle in and out, and can slew
conveying personnel to and from the ship as required. 13␥ each side of centre, and can luff down 24␥, thus with careful positioning
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Callao’’. of the ship’s hatch under the loader, it should be possible to pour cargo
evenly into most areas of the ship’s hold.
REPAIRS: No engine repairs are to be carried out without port Copper concentrate mined from Escondida is normally about 42% copper
management authorisation. In an emergency, the port of Antofagasta can be
sulphide.
used for minor repairs.
During loading, ships are required to have a responsible officer on deck
Also see ‘‘Regulations’’.
at all times. It is the responsibility of the ship’s Duty Officer to direct the
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Shore gangway compulsory. Available from shiploader operator, when it is required to alter the position in which the cargo
terminal. is being poured into the hold. An Escondida wharf foreman will give
Chilean law specifies a shore gangway watchman is required by all ships assistance to ship’s officers. A small bulldozer (approximate weight 10 tons)
in port. A watchman will be provided by the Agent. is available to trim the cargo.
REGULATIONS: Readiness of Main Engines: To be kept ready at Stevedores: Generally, stevedores are nominated the day the ship arrives,
all times whilst at Caleta Coloso. They will be required either to shift or depart according to ETA, by charterer’s Agent. Working hours are 0800 – 1530,
the berth in bad weather conditions. 1530 – 2300, and 2300 – 0630. Cargo (copper concentrate) is loaded 7 days
WEATHER/TIDES: The climate is generally mild. The annual a week. The rate of loading is approximately 1,000 t.p.h.
temperature ranges from 7 – 27␥C. Rainfall is virtually unknown, but Medical: Doctor and hospital available (see ‘‘Antofagasta’’). Antofagasta
occasionally mist shrouds the coastline. It is a Seasonal Tropical Zone. Radio CBA provides a free service for ships requiring medical advice, using
Winds: Four distinct wind patterns are experienced throughout the year: radio telegraphy or radio telephony. Languages are Spanish and English.
50% light southerly prevailing winds. Ballast: To prevent delay, Masters should ensure that the vessel is ballasted
35% light winds from various directions. with clean sea water on arrival in port and make arrangements, through an
13% calms experienced. Agent, to have a 250 ml. sample of ballast water drawn from one ballast
2% southerly winds in excess of 20 knots. tank. This should be collected in a clear container and submitted to the Port
Tides: The tidal range at Caleta Coloso is 1.6 m. at springs and 0.7 m. at Authority at Antofagasta as soon as possible after arrival. A representative
neaps. Tidal predictions for Antofagasta are applicable to Caleta Coloso. of the Port Authority may be present when the sample is drawn. It is
Currents: Currents run to the east at a rate of approximately 0.2 knots. recommended that ballast tanks be ‘‘pressed up’’ on arrival to facilitate the
Sea/Swell: The prevailing swell is low from the SSW It is rare for the swell draft survey.
to come from any other direction. Caleta Coloso is in the lee of Punta Coloso, Fresh Water/Fuel: There is no facility to supply fresh water or fuel at the
providing calm to moderate conditions alongside the loading facility. port. Water and fuel can be arranged through the Agent at Antofagasta. Water
NEAREST AIRPORT: Cerro Moreno International Airport, 51 km. and fuel may be obtained at anchorage at Antofagasta, but expensive.

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Repairs: No engine repairs are to be carried out without Terminal NOTICE: Issued by Agent to Master.
Management authorisation. In an emergency, the port of Antofagasta can be Quote:
used for minor repairs. I, the Master of the M/V ........, have been informed by my owners, operators,
Watchman: Under Chilean law, a shore gangway watchman is required by charterers and Agents, that Caleta Coloso is a Loading Terminal where swell
all ships in port. A watchman will be supplied by the Agent. is frequent.
Shore Leave: Permitted. I have also been informed that to berth at Caleta Coloso, my ship is required
to have 14 mooring ropes (combinations of rope/wire excluded) of 220 m.
Identification Cards: Shore passes and Seaman’s Book sufficient. length, which are new or in very good conditions, without which it is impossible
General: Stores: Government officials will seal vessel’s food stores and to berth, and therefore NOR will not be accepted by shippers.
freezers on arrival in Chile. Before food stores are sealed, a quantity of I hereby certify that my vessel complies with above and authorise my
provisions for use whilst in port may be removed. Agents, Messrs. ......., to call the Pilot on board for mooring purposes at
Ship’s stores and provisions are expensive (in Antofagasta). Should vessel Caleta Coloso.
require some urgent items, vessel is free to chose from what shipchandlers Signature and stamp of Master.
may offer, but payment for items acquired are to be made by the Agent. Unquote.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: September 1992. Loading: The loading arm is able to move about 7.5␥ either side of the central
Documents: Clearance: Inward Clearance is carried out at Antofagasta position in the fore and aft direction, giving a distance of approximately 20 m.
Anchorage, where the Agent will board with Customs, Immigration and Port at the end, and can move in the athwartship direction, sufficient to reach the
Captain, before the Pilot boards. off-shore side of the holds.
The officials are friendly, and clearance can be completed with a minimum The loading arm terminates in a flexible tube, suspended below the arm,
of fuss and delay in about 30 minutes. with a rotatable chute at the end, which is positioned below the hatch coaming,
The pilot ladder is acceptable for boarding, and officials appreciate being and cargo can be spread over the hold without requiring additional trimming.
met and escorted on and off the vessel by a uniformed officer. The belt and cargo areas are covered, so loading is relatively clean.
Outward clearance is carried out on the berth on completion of loading. Loading Rate: Is quoted at 850 tonnes/hr. nett and 1,200 tonnes/hr. gross.
Immigration formalities may be carried out before this. For This Operation:
Notice of Readiness (NOR): Prepared by the Agent, and is presented on Actual pouring time: 39 hours 7 minutes
arrival at Antofagasta Anchorage. Weight meter: 40,262 tonnes
Pour Plan: For loading this is required by the Agents and Escondida Actual rate: 1,029.28 tonnes/hr.
representatives on arrival at Antofagasta. Time alongside berth: 61 hours 36 minutes
Pilotage: Pilots board at Antofagasta Anchorage and take the vessel Total port time E.O.P to F.A.O.P.: 68 hours
alongside. It is about 40 minutes from anchor aweigh to making fast the tugs. Loading was slowed as some cargo was off-grade, having a higher than
It is also required that Pilots are on board for shifting between holds, but specified arsenic quantity for Germany.
minor adjustments of position at a hold can be carried out under the Shifting: Shifting between holds is supervised by a Pilot who has to come
supervision of Escondida Marine surveyor/consultant. from Antofagasta. On occasions, when there are a number of shipping
On departure, Pilots leave when vessel is clear of the berth and anchor movements in that port, some delays can be experienced waiting for a Pilot.
aweigh. Pilots are ordered by Loading Supervisors and Agents, and the vessel
Restrictions: Berthing: Possible any time night or day. advised accordingly.
Max. Size: Size of Vessel: The berth is designed to accommodate vessels The Pilots can authorise the Escondida Marine surveyor and Consultant
up to 192 m. LOA with a maximum deadweight of 45,000 metric tonnes. It on board to shift the vessel, but rarely do.
is reported that this vessel is the largest to use the facility to date (188.4 m. The marine surveyor (Captain Oscar Quevedo) was a Pilot at Antofagasta
LOA and 31.0 m. beam). for a number of years before retiring.
Draft: The maximum draft permitted is 11.5 m., to allow for swell. During shifts, a tug and line boat are in attendance, the tug usually pushing
Radio: Communications are good through coast radio station. the vessel onto the dolphins.
On approaching Antofagasta, contact can be made through the Agents on Engines are required to be on stand-by and would probably be needed
VHF Channel 73, who will co-ordinate port authorities and pilots. during bad swell conditions, but on this visit, all shifting was done by heaving
Berth: Caleta Coloso is an ore loading berth, consisting of dolphins and on the lines and after spring or the stern lines and forward spring, the other
mooring buoys, situated on the north side of Pta. Coloso, approximately lines being slacked as required.
7 miles south of Antofagasta, and has been in use since 1990. Any lines becoming slack due to the movement of the vessel, are heaved
The port is operated by Minera Escondida Ltda. for the export of bulk copper up on completion of the shift.
concentrate. It is necessary to heave up and slack the anchor cable during the shift.
The berth is exposed to the swell as there are no protecting breakwaters. Engines are required to be on stand-by throughout the vessel’s stay
A fixed loader is situated on the centre of three dolphins, and it is necessary alongside, and one tug and line boats are ready at all times for emergency
to shift the vessel for loading each hold. use.
Good Seibu fenders are fitted on the dolphins, and it is proposed to increase Draft Survey: Carried out by independent surveyors on arrival and on
the number of fenders in the near future. completion of loading.
Depth alongside is reported to be maintained at 15.0 m., and this depth is Bill of Lading weight is the draft survey weight.
available to the north and west of the berth with no obstruction reported. On this loading, weightmeter weight was 39 tonnes less than the survey
Berthing/Mooring: The berth is approached on the green leading lights on weight.
the berth, bearing 190␥(T), and tugs join the vessel just before the anchor is Hold Survey: Also carried out by an independent surveyor on arrival.
let go, when the yellow leading lights on Pta. Paso Malo are in line from the Holds are required to be swept clean with no residue of previous cargo
bridge. and with bilge covers secured and covered in burlap.
If the Pilot requires, the tugs make fast with tugs lines abreast Hatch No. 2, Cargo Certificates are presented on arrival giving the following information:
and the break of the bridge on the starboard side. The starboard anchor is Flow Moisture Point: 11.3%
let go initially to 5 shackles in the water and held on to check the forward Transportable Moisture Limit: 10.2%
motion, then slacked away as required during the mooring operation to get Moisture Content: 9.8%
the vessel in position, ending with about 8 shackles in the water. Angle of Repose: 37␥
Mooring boats are in attendance fore and aft, and take lines in the following Load Factor – 0.43 cu.m./tonne, 15.4 cu.ft./ton.
order: A further certificate is given on completion, giving starting and completing
Forward: times, draft survey and weightmeter weights and actual average moisture
2 headlines to Buoy No. 1 content of representative samples during loading.
2 breast lines to Buoy No. 5 Airdraft: 15.5 m. is quoted, but it would appear to be greater than this when
1 or 2 springs to the dolphin working, although allowance must be made for swell and clearance for the
The second spring is run to the dolphin when the vessel is in position, if chute when moving the loading arm over the vessel.
only 1 spring is taken initially. Ballast: Chilean regulations require that only clean ballast water may be
Aft: pumped out and any ballast taken in foreign ports should be changed at sea
2 stern lines to Buoy No. 3 and Log Book entries made.
2 breast lines to Buoy No. 4 It is not required to change ballast taken in Chilean ports unless it is in an
1 or 2 springs to the dolphin infected port.
2 breast lines to Buoy No. 2, and the second spring is run when the vessel It is necessary to make a written request through the Agent to pump out
is in position. ballast, stating the quantity and origin of ballast water.
The idea is to end up holding the vessel in position, just clear of the fenders, A port official attends to sight the initial pumping to ensure that it is clean.
with the mooring lines and anchor. This will be arranged by the Agent.
Head lines to Buoy No. 1 and stern lines to Buoy No. 3 should be on the Minera Escondida are particularly concerned with the environment and will
windlass and mooring winch to facilitate shifting. not tolerate pollution of any sort.
The mooring operation can take up to 2 hours. Declaration and request to pump out is also required by the Agent at
The vessel is positioned with precision, with the loader at the centre of the Antofagasta.
hold to be worked by the loading overseer in VHF contact with the Pilot. Time: GMT minus 4 hours in winter and 3 in summer.
Moorings: 14 mooring lines, each of length 220 m., in good condition, are Identification Cards: Shore passes are issued and have to be returned
required, 6 forward and 8 aft. Also at least 10 shackles of cable on the before departure.
starboard anchor. Weather: Rain is unusual.
The Agent requires a declaration (see ‘‘Notice’’ below), to be signed before There is normally an onshore breeze from the SW from mid-morning until
requesting the Pilots to board. NOR will not be accepted if the vessel does the evening, and an offshore breeze from the SE in the early mornings.
not comply with the mooring requirements. Cargo work is reported to be stopped when the wind is over 20 knots, and
It is reported that 4 mooring ropes are kept available at the berth for vessels vessels are not berthed or shifted with a wind over 18 knots.
which arrive with insufficient ropes. The costs of using these and whether Swell is the main problem, as there is no protection at all. On this visit in
for hire or purchase was not mentioned. September 1992, there was very little swell and no problems with moorings.
It is essential that all ropes are in good condition. However, on the vessel’s previous visit, a number of mooring ropes carried
A length of 220 m. was found to be adequate, although, as a scale drawing away.
using the 1:10,000 plan would indicate, the aft mooring winch is 280 m. from The most vulnerable ropes are the springs which are made fast to the
the marked position of Buoy No. 3 when working Hold No. 5, longer head dolphins, and are liable to shock tension when the vessel is surging.
lines and stern lines would be advisable. General: Charts: BA Chart No. 3071 shows the position of Pta. Coloso, and
Buoys No. 1 and 3 are reported to be 440 m. apart in their free position, BA Chart No. 3077 is required for Antofagasta.
but the plan shows them at 465 m. apart. The berth is not marked on the chart, and there is only a sketch plan
Windlass to aft mooring winch on this vessel is 171 m. available from the operators.

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Accommodation: This is required for 3 persons, 2 from Minera Escondida DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Iquique’’ and ‘‘Callao’’.
and one from the agency, as an agency representative. Escondida Marine REPAIRS: Carried out by authorised contractors from lquique.
surveyor/consultant and an administrative foreman remain on board at all
times. They board at the Antofagasta anchorage with the Agent. SECURITY/GANGWAY: People embark using starboard pilot ladder.
Meals: Required for a total of 5 persons, two in addition to the 3 living on WEATHER/TIDES: Winds prevail from SSW – SSE. From June to August
board. occasionally NW 3 – 4.
Gangway: The ships accommodation ladder is not required. There is a fitted NEAREST AIRPORT: Diego Aracena International, 35 km.
swinging gangway on the west side of the loading dolphin with a watchman REPATRIATION: Permitted. Contact Agent.
in attendance, which can be used when loading all holds, except No. 1. A IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Shore Pass required.
good bulwark ladder is required for access to the gangway.
When loading No. 1, access to and from the shore is by launch from an AUTHORITY: Caleta Patache Port, Km. 71, Caleta Canamo s/n,
offshore pilot ladder. Iquique, Chile. Tel: +56 (57) 401911, 401912.
Stores: Available. Agent advises that these are expensive, which is not Email: servicioscpptc@directemar Contact: Port Captain.
surprising as this is a desert area, and all food stuffs have to be brought in
from some distance. As in other Chilean ports, Chandlers cannot be paid in
foreign currency direct, only through the Agent, due to Chilean Central Bank CALETA PATILLOS: 20␥ 44' S 070␥ 11' W (See Plan)
currency restrictions.
Agent: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda., Copiapo 574, Casilla No.1210, OVERVIEW: A privately-operated bulk terminal handling salt.
Antofagasta, Chile. Tel: 264243, 263399, 263672. Telex: 225079 Ultra Cl. LOCATION: Caleta Patillos (Patillos Cove) is situated 33 n.m. south of
Fax: 227341. Cables: Ultramar Antofagasta. VHF: Channel 73. Iquique.
AUTHORITY: Empresa Portuaria de Chile, Wheelwright No. 441, CHARTS: SHOA Charts No. 1231 and 1232.
Caldera, Chile. Tel: +56 (55) 315 551. Fax: +56 (55) 315 276. Contact: Port BA Chart No. 3070.
Captain. PORT LIMITS: A line joining Punta Cotitira and Punta Patillos.
Operator: Hidden Miner Antofagasta, Avda. of Mining 501 (Square 690), DOCUMENTS:
Antofagasta, Chile. Tel: +56 (55) 247 935. Fax: +56 (55) 247 545.
2 Crew Effects Declarations
AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque Norte 500, 18th Floor, 6 Crew Lists
Las Condes, Santiago 755-0092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 630 1816. Fax +56 (2) 1 Last Port Clearance (original)
630 1896. Web: www.ultramar.cl 5 Last Port Clearances (copies of first page)
4 Last Ports of Call Lists
1 Last Port State Control
CALETA PATACHE: 20␥ 48' S 070␥ 12' W (See Plan) 3 Maritime Declarations of Health
3 Nil Lists
1 P&I Certificate of Entry
OVERVIEW: Privately owned bulk loading and acid discharge terminal. 2 Ship’s Particulars
Cove is unprotected and open to the Pacific Ocean. 4 Stores Lists
LOCATION: 38 n.m. south of Iquique. 2 Tonnage Certificates
CHARTS: SHOA Charts No. 1231 and 1233. 3 Vaccination Lists.
BA Chart No. 3070. ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
PORT LIMITS: Contained within the parallel Lat. 20␥ 47’ 30’’ S and PFSO: Juan Villacorta. Tel: +56 (57) 513236. Email: jvillacorta@spl.cl
meridian Long. 70␥ 12’ 15.5’’ W. MAX. SIZE: 100,000 d.w.t., LOA 250 m., beam 41.0 m., draft 14.3 m.
DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Iquique’’. DENSITY: 1021.
MAX. SIZE: 70,000 d.w.t., LOA 230 m., draft 13.0 m. RESTRICTIONS: Mooring, unmooring and shifting operations can be
RESTRICTIONS: Max. wind speed for berthing 15 knots (northerly) and performed throughout 24 hours. Max. wind speed for berthing 20 knots.
20 knots (southerly). Max. swell 2.0 m. ARRIVAL: Vessels to arrive at terminal properly ballasted having the ship’s
ARRIVAL: See ‘‘Iquique’’. propeller fully submerged and ship’s lines removed from winches.
APPROACHES: Fishing vessels may be encountered. PILOTAGE: Compulsory. For vessels over LOA 220 m., two Pilots are
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilot embark/disembark at 004␥(T) and 1.05 n.m. required. For shifting ship and departure, one Pilot is required.
from Punta Patache by ladder rigged on port side. Vessels over LOA 220 m. Pilots and Port Authorities travel by car from Iquique.
will be assisted by two pilots. Contact through Patache Radio on VHF Pilot Waiting Area: Lat. 20␥ 44' 27" S, Long. 70␥ 11' 30" W.
Channel 16. Pilot operates on VHF Channel 8. ANCHORAGES: Three anchorages located in the following positions from
ANCHORAGES: Depth 40.0 – 50.0 m., sand bottom. Recommended the loading platform:
anchorage is 0.5 n.m. NW of the centre of the cove. a) 345␥(T) ␺ 0.26 n.m.
Other anchorages referenced from Terminal Nacional de Electricidad: b) 000␥(T) ␺ 0.52 n.m.
1. 158␥(T) ␺ 0.4 n.m. c) 331␥(T) ␺ 0.48 n.m.
2. 196␥(T) ␺ 0.325 n.m. PRATIQUE: All foreign vessels to be cleared by authorities.
3. 124␥(T) ␺ 0.472 n.m.
VHF: Harbour Master listens on Channel 16.
PRATIQUE: On arrival maritime, immigration and health authorities will VTS/RADAR: None.
board the vessel.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: It is recommended that ETA TUGS: Use of tug compulsory. For vessels over LOA 200 m., two tugs are
required. Tugs based in Iquique.
message is sent by e-mail. Email: servicioscpptc@directemar.cl
One tug remains with vessel throughout port call to assist with shifting ship.
VHF: Patache Radio Channel 16 (24 hours). BERTHS: One berth available. Depth 14.0 m.
TUGS: Compulsory. Tugs based at Iquique. Vessels over LOA 200 m. Also see ‘‘Max. Size’’.
require two tugs. One tug is required for shifting.
Also see ‘‘Iquique’’.
MOORING: Vessel to be moored heading 230␥(T) to six buoys (three each
end) using starboard anchor with 7 shackles in the water. Vessel will be
BERTHS: positioned 6 – 8 m. from the fixed loading arm. Eight ropes required for
Berth Length Size LOA Draft Remarks warping (4␺300 m. and 4␺350 m.). The terminal can supply these ropes free
(m.) (d.w.t.) (m.) (m.) of charge. Vessel should minimise movements as much as possible in order
ENDESA 44 70,000 230 13.0 Sulphuric acid, coke to avoid extra costs.
Dona Ines de 173 60,000 225 13.0 Copper concentrate
Gollahuasi
BULK FACILITIES: Bulk salt is loaded by mechanical, stationary
conveyor, with a capacity of 1,600 t.p.h., working throughout 24 hours.
BULK FACILITIES: The loading arm is fixed but retractable. The airdraft is 16.0 m. (LWST).
Terminal Maritimo Dona Ines de Collahuasi:
CONTAINER FACILITIES: None.
Operator: Compania Minera Dona lnes de Collahuasi. Tel: +56 (57) 518972, PASSENGER FACILITIES: None.
411270. OTHER FACILITIES: None.
Facilities: Copper concentrate is loaded at a rate of 850 t.p.h. Terminal TANKER FACILITIES: None.
operates throughout 24 hours. LPG/LNG FACILITIES: None.
Storage: A warehouse with a capacity of 40,000 tons CRANES: None.
Mooring: Vessels use starboard anchor (7 shackles) and six buoys. Vessels
moor port side with heading 270␥(T). Eight ropes are required (4␺300 and BALLAST: No reception facilities.
4␺350). The terminal can provide ropes. Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
POLLUTION: No equipment available.
Terminal Maritimo ENDESA: WASTE DISPOSAL: No facilities.
Operator: Portuaria Patache SA. Tel: +56 (57) 510785. SLOPS DISPOSAL: No facilities.
Facilities: Coke is handled at a rate of 750 (t.p.h.), discharged by crane MEDICAL: Hospitals in Iquique. 24 hours’ notice required to arrange
(30 tons) and conveyor (1,200 t.p.h). Sulphuric acid is discharged at a rate transportation.
of 480 t.p.h. Terminal operates throughout 24 hours.
Storage: A warehouse with a capacity of 10,500 sq.m. FRESH WATER: Not available.
Mooring: Vessels use starboard anchor (7 shackles) and moor to six buoys. FUEL: Supply barge available to deliver diesel and fuel oil in anchorage.
Vessels moor port side to on a heading of 250␥(T). Eight ropes are required CHANDLERY: Stores: Not available, although urgent requests can be
(4␺300 and 4␺350). The terminal can provide ropes. ordered by radio from Iquique, 80 km. away by road.
STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv.
TANKER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’. 1. Vessel can only be stored at the anchorage.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Not available. 2. Storing operations during port stay is not allowed.
3. No, there is no jetty close to the ship.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available. 4. No.
MEDICAL: See ‘‘Iquique’’. 5. Any delivery to the vessel must be supervised by a Customs officer
FRESH WATER: Not available. arranged by the supplier.
FUEL: Can be delivered by barge, only in the anchorage area. SERVICES: Tank cleaning available with notice prior to arrival.
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DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Callao’’. 3 Crew Lists
REPAIRS: Small repairs can be performed by local workshops in Iquique. 3 Crew Declarations
Also see ‘‘Iquique’’. 1 Derat (Exemption) Certificate
2 Health Declarations
SURVEYORS: Head offices located in Valparaiso or Santiago, notice 2 International Tonnage Certificates (copies)
required for arrangement. 1 List of Last Ports of Call
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Patache Port Captain. 1 Narcotics List
Tel: +56 (57) 401012/13. 1 Nil List
PIRACY: None reported. 4 Stores Lists
REGULATIONS: Terminal requires that holds must be completely dry, 1 Vaccination List.
clean and lime washed. Dirty holds will be rejected by terminal (inspection Arrival: 24 hours’ notice required for Pilot via vessel’s Agent.
by terminal after clearance). Vessel is required to call ‘‘Caleta Patillos Radio’’ on VHF Channel 16 when
No meat, fruit or vegetables to be taken ashore or landed. All visitors to 20 n.m. off the port.
wear safety shoes and helmet. The following reports are required by Chilean Authorities(CHILREP):
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Terminal only stops 24 December 2100 hrs. to a) when vessel enters/leaves Chilean waters
25 December 0800 hrs. and 31 December 2100 hrs. to 1 January 0800 hrs. b) daily Reports at 0800 hrs. and 2000 hrs. when inside Chilean waters.
Times are GMT
WEATHER/TIDES: Reports can be obtained via Navtex from Playa c) final Report before arrival at a Chilean port.
Ancha Radio.
Wind: Prevails from SW. Approaches: BA Chart No. 3070.
Rain: Little rain throughout the year. Pilotage: Pilot boards vessel at anchorage in Patillos Cove from small speed
boat showing international signals.
Tidal Range: 1.5 m. Pilot travels from Iquique.
DELAYS: Berthing depends on port congestion, normally there are no Anchorage: Anchoring position advised by ‘‘Caleta Patillos Radio’’ when
stoppages during loading. vessel is 20 n.m. off the port.
TELEPHONES: None. Draft Surveyor boards vessel for Initial, Intermediate and Final Draft
NEAREST AIRPORT: Iquique Diego Aracena International Airport, Surveys.
25 km. Mooring gang boards vessel at anchorage to assist with berthing, shifting
SHORE LEAVE: Allowed. Operator provides free bus service. ship and departure.
Bottom is sand.
REPATRIATION: Possible.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Seaman’s Book or shore pass. Restrictions: Berthing during daylight hours only.
Max.Size: LOA 250 m., draft 14.3 m. and beam 41.0 m.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None. Tugs: Tug ‘‘Pelicandi’’ (2,000 h.p.) makes fast for berthing and assists on
DEVELOPMENTS: New berth operational 2008. departure and during shifting ship operations.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: September 1987 (Updated 1998). Berthing: Vessel made fast to buoys (2 forward and 4 aft) with shore side
Vessel loaded a cargo of salt in bulk at Caleta Patillos (Patillos Cove). lines provided. Vessel maintained distance of 10.0 m. off loading arm dolphin
When 20 miles from the terminal the vessel should call ‘‘Caleta Patillos at all times, port side to.
Radio’’ on VHF Channel 16 and confirm ETA and advise vessel’s particulars, Starboard anchor used, eight shackles in water.
after which the radio station will advise a position for anchoring (latitude and Vessel must be prepared to leave exposed berth if adverse sea conditions
longitude). Other vessels may already be anchored in the vicinity of the develop.
position allocated. Cargo Handling Facilities: One fixed mechanical loading arm with
Patillos Cove is nearly semi-circular, with a diameter of approximately one conveyor to load one hold at a time.
mile. The best anchoring position is close to the centre of the Cove, about Loading Rate: 20,000 – 25,000 tonnes per day.
5 cables NW of the shiploader. The bottom is sand, with some scattered (Editor’s Note: The loading rates quoted vary compared to those in other
small rocks and it proved to be a good holding ground with moderate wind parts of this entry. Advise verification with vessel’s Agent or Port Authority).
and heavy swell (the Cove is absolutely unprotected and open to the Pacific Height of loading arm above sea level: Approximately 23 m. with max.
Ocean. This vessel stayed 4 days in the anchorage, always rolling heavily, outreach of 34 m.
due to a western swell). Loader has rotating chute to facilitate even loading of cargo.
Port Authorities and Agents board the vessel during regular working hours, Vessel shifts ship with Pilot and tug assistance to present holds for loading.
either by the ship’s gangway, or by the pilot ladder, depending on the state Pilot, mooring gangs and two supervisors board vessel 10 minutes before
of the sea. At this time shore passes are issued to each crew member, and shifting ship. One supervisor stationed at loader to verify ship’s position, one
the ship’s stores are checked by a Health officer, who may order some fruit supervisor and mooring gang stationed forward and aft.
and vegetables to be put under seal (before ship’s sailing, he returns to check
if the seals are still intact). Fresh Water: Not available.
Port Restrictions: Max. LOA 250 m., max. draft 12.0 m. (14.30 m. in 1998). Fuel: Not available.
There is no restriction regarding airdraft, however, the vessel should avoid Repatriation: Crew changes possible.
arriving in too a light condition, as the pilots may refuse to manoeuvre if the Shore Leave: Provided by boat.
wind is anything more than light. AGENCY: Sudamericana Agencias Maritimas y Aereas SA, Patricio Lynch
Transport to and from the ship is undertaken by a launch called ‘‘Icaiza’’, 145, Iquique, Chile. Tel: +56 (57) 407700. Fax: +56 (77) 429035.
any time day or night, and which can be contacted via VHF, AUTHORITY: Caleta Patillos, Km. 71, Caleta Canamo s/n, Iquique,
Channels 01 and/or 16. Chile. Tel: +56 (57) 401911, 401912. Email: servicioscpptc@directemar.cl
Fresh water is not available in Caleta Patillos, but stores and provisions, Contact: Port Captain.
and also laundry service are available through ship chandlers from Iquique,
who usually board the vessel on arrival. Bonded stores can also be obtained Operator: Servicios Portuarios Patillos SA, Puerto Patillos s/n, Iquique,
through the chandler, but in our case they failed to deliver them as there was Chile. Tel: +56 (57) 513236. Fax: +56 (57) 513264. Web: www.spl.cl
no Customs Officer available to accompany and seal the stores. AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque North 500, 18th Floor,
Berthing is only undertaken during daylight hours, and during the Las Condes, Santiago 755-0092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 630 1847. Fax: +56 (2)
manoeuvre the ship is assisted by a Pilot (who comes from Iquique) and a 630 1896. Email: operations@ultramar.cl Web: www.ultramar.cl
tug of 2,000 h.p.
The vessel must have at least 10 lines with a length of 350 m. each for
mooring to seven buoys. This is because the shiploader is of fixed type, and CASTRO: 42␥ 29' S 073␥ 46' W (See Plan)
the vessel must shift every time it is necessary to change the loading from
one hatch to another. The terminal can supply up to 8 lines with this length, OVERVIEW: Small port with facilities for general cargo, passengers and
and the remainder can be arranged by splicing the ship’s ropes, if these are Ro-Ro.
shorter than 350 m.
For berthing, the starboard anchor, 2 head lines, 2 forward breast lines LOCATION: On the west coast of Estero Castro, east side of Chiloe Island.
(port), 2 stern lines and 4 after breast lines (2 on port side, 2 on starboard CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 7372.
side) are used. BA Chart No. 3749.
Shiftings from hatch to hatch are made any time day or night, but must be PORT LIMITS: In the north by the latitude of Punta Tenten and in the
done with the assistance of a Pilot, tug and launches (Pilot is assisted by south by the latitude of the north shore of Banco Rio Balboa.
three men holding portable radios, one on the forecastle, one on main deck MAX. SIZE: 3,000 g.t., LOA 120 m., draft 4.85 m.
and one on the stern). Ro-Ro: LOA 74 m.
The salt is loaded at a daily average of 10,500 tonnes (stowage factor RESTRICTIONS: Max. wind speed for berthing 15 knots. Vessel should
32 cu.ft./ton) (18,000 tonnes in 1998) by a shiploader fitted with conveyor vacate the berth if the wind speed increases to 35 knots.
belt. Draft surveys are performed by a local surveyor upon berthing, before
trimming and after conclusion of loading.
APPROACHES: Both shores of Estero Castro have aquaculture cage
rafts so care is to be taken. It is not rare to find towing manoeuvres being
The launch must be used to go ashore even when the ship is moored to
performed with these rafts. Vessels are advised to use the middle channel
the buoys, since no direct access from ship to shore is available. The terminal
up to Punta Animo. Then pass Punta Peuque by 2 cables on a NE’ly course
(Compania Minera Punta de Lobos SA) provides a free bus service to and
and not passing too close to west coast.
from Iquique, three times daily. In Iquique, major attraction is the ‘‘ZOFRI’’,
the tax-free complex which is located in the northern part of that city. The PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Vessels arrive and depart with assistance of
salt is brought by trucks from a very interesting salt mine located inland, and Channel Pilots on board who carry out anchoring and berthing manoeuvres.
visits can be arranged through the Terminal’s Manager. ANCHORAGES: Best anchorage for passenger vessels is
If heavy swell is experienced in the Cove, loading operations are stopped, 168␥(T) ␺ 0.45 n.m. from Punta Tenten, depth 18.0 m., mud bottom.
as the vessel rolls heavily in the berth. (In extreme cases the vessel must VHF: Channel 16 throughout 24 hours.
go out to the anchorage). TUGS: None.
On completion of loading, Port Authorities board the vessel again to check BERTHS: Muelle Fiscal is an iron structure with wood platform of length
documents and collect shore passes. 70 m., depths 5.0 – 6.0 m. for loading and discharging general cargo.
SHIP OFFICER’S REPORT: June 2001. Presently out of service for cargo and passengers.
Vessel: Bulk carrier, 41,000 d.w.t. Vessel loaded salt from single shore Also see ‘‘Other Facilities’’.
loader. OTHER FACILITIES: At the south part of Muelle Fiscal is a concrete
Location: Lat. 20␥ 44.4' S, Long. 70␥ 11.1' W. ramp length 40 m., width 7.0 m. Used by Ro-Ro vessels up to LOA 74.2 m.
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CRANES: No quay cranes, but private cranes are available. Vessels use OTHER FACILITIES: Codelco Terminal: Vessels berth port side
own gear. alongside, quay length 39 m. Vessels must have six lines of minimum 220 m.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Forklifts available. Contact Agent length forward, and eight lines, four of which have to be minimum length
for additional facilities. 220 m. for mooring aft. Cargo is loaded with ship’s gear.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Not available. Codelco Pier: Vessels moor to seven buoys.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available. TANKER FACILITIES: Buoys No. 1, 2 and 3 at Barquito are for the Shell
Terminal.
MEDICAL: Local hospital. The hose marker buoy is in position Barquito Pier bearing 182␥(T) ␺ 400 m.
FRESH WATER: Available. Vessels use either anchor to pivot onto the two stern buoys. The hose
FUEL: By road tanker. connection will then be made on the port side.
CONSULS: None. Lines: Forward: 2␺220 m. Aft: 4␺200 m. One tug used for berthing and
NEAREST AIRPORT: Puerto Montt El Tepual International Airport, unberthing.
130 km. CRANES: Ships work with own gear.
BANKS: Banco Estado, Banco Credito e lnversiones, Banco de Chile, Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’.
Banco Santander Santiago, Banco del Desarrollo, Banco BHIF. STEVEDORES: Work carried out in 3␺8 hour shifts.
SHORE LEAVE: Available with shore pass. Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
REPATRIATION: Available. Contact Agent. BALLAST: All vessels must change ballast water, a minimum of 12 n.m.
AUTHORITY: Castro Port, Av. Pedro Montt No. 85, Castro, Isla de offshore from the Chilean coast. This operation must be recorded in log book
Chiloe, Chile. Tel: +56 (65) 631205. Email: servicioscpcso@directemar.cl indicating time, location and volume exchanged. The data from the log is to
Contact: Port Captain. be transferred to a ballast water reporting form which will be supplied by
Agent on vessel’s arrival.
WASTE DISPOSAL: No facilities.
CHANARAL, including Barquito: 26␥ 21' S 070␥ 38' W SLOPS DISPOSAL: No facilities.
(See Plan) MEDICAL: Facilities available.
FRESH WATER: Available by truck at Codelco Pier.
OVERVIEW: Open roadstead port handling copper derivatives, iron ore, FUEL: Small amounts of diesel oil available by tug, rate 2.5 cu.m./hr.
general cargo and tankers. CHANDLERY: Stores available, delivered by barge.
LOCATION: In northern Chile, 427 n.m. north of Santiago. SERVICES: None.
CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 2213. DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Caldera’’.
BA Charts No. 3072 and 3079. REPAIRS: No facilities for major repairs. Two shipyards to repair tugs and
DOCUMENTS: The following documents are required for clearance lighters only.
inwards: POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency: Police Tel: 133.
Customs: Ambulance Tel: 131. Fire Tel: 132. Maritime police Tel: +56 (52) 480047 or
4 Manifests for goods to be discharged in Chanaral, and Transit Cargo VHF Channel 16.
2 Crew Effects Declarations (Y.14) SECURITY/GANGWAY: Usually ship’s crew.
3 Ship’s Stores (EI).
Health:
CONSULS: None at Chanaral, the nearest are at Antofagasta.
Derat (Exemption) Certificate NEAREST AIRPORT: Chanaral Domestic Airport, 4 km.
International Vaccination Certificates BANKS: Banco Estado and Banco BCI.
Maritime Declaration of Health (QSI). CUSTOMS: No fixed limits.
Immigration: SHORE LEAVE: Allowed.
Immigration Control Card or Passport and Shore Pass for each person REPATRIATION: Facilities exist.
4 Immigration Crew Lists (200)
4 Passenger Manifests for Passengers not disembarking. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required.
Certificates: AUTHORITY: Head Office: Direccion General del Territorio, Maritimo
IOPP Certificate y de Marina Mercante, Errazuriz No. 537, Valparaiso, Chile. Tel: +56 (32)
Lights and Beacons Certificate (Chilean coast) 208000. Fax: +56 (32) 208005. Email: webmaster@directemar.cl
Safety Construction Certificate Web: www.directemar.cl Contact: Francisco Martinez, Vice Admiral Director
Safety Equipment Certificate General.
Safety Radio Equipment. Port Office: Direccion General del Territorio, Maritimo y de Marina
Originals may be required to check expiry date. Mercante, Chile. Tel: +56 (52) 480442. Fax: +56 (52) 480047.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. Email: nombradasclm@directemar.cl Contact: Port Captain.
PFSO: Jose Alcota P, Barquito s/n, Chanaral. Mobile: +56 9937 23878. Operator: Codelco Chile, PO Box 48, Chanaral, Chile. Tel: +56 (52)
Email: jalcota@codelco.cl VHF Channel 7. 480047.
MAX. SIZE: Bulk: LOA 220 m., draft 12.5 m. AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque Norte 500, 18th Floor,
Tankers: LOA 250 m., draft 18.0 m. Las Condes, Santiago 755-0092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 630 1847, 630 1000.
DENSITY: 1025. Fax: +56 (2) 630 1896. Web: www.ultramar.cl
ARRIVAL: NOR can be tendered at arrival pilot station, 1.1 n.m. NW of
Punta Blanca.
Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’. CLARENCE COVE (Caleta Clarencia), including Puerto
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilots should be ordered via Agent through Percy: 52␥ 55' S 070␥ 09' W (See Plan)
internet. Vessels up to LOA 220 m. must provide 2 hours’ notice of ETA.
Vessels over LOA 220 m. must provide 8 hours’ notice of ETA and updated Also see Punta Arenas
5 and 2 hours prior to arrival. All manoeuvres are conducted with tug
assistance. OVERVIEW: Includes Clarence Cove sea buoy oil terminal and Caleta
The following information must be included in the ETA message: Percy Gas Terminal.
a) length, draft and g.t. LOCATION: On the southern side of the Magellan Strait, 33 n.m. NE of
b) name and call sign of vessel Punta Arenas.
c) nationality.
Pilotage is compulsory for shifting and unberthing. Port Captain and tugs
Puerto Percy: Lat. 52␥ 54' S, Long. 70␥ 15' W.
require 2 hours’ notice through Agent. CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 11530.
Pilot Boarding Station: In position 305␥(T) ␺ 1.1 n.m. from Punta Piedra BA Charts No. 554, 1281, 1692, 1693 and 1694.
Blanca. Chanaral Radio listens on VHF Channel 16 throughout 24 hours. Nautical Publications: Admiralty List of Radio Signals Vol. 6(5), Vol. 1(2)
and Vol. 5.
ANCHORAGES: Two anchorages in position 287␥(T) ␺ 1.4 n.m. and
316␥(T) ␺ 1.5 n.m. from Punta Piedra Blanca. DOCUMENTS: All international certificates to be shown on arrival.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
PRATIQUE: Vessels are advised to liaise with Agent.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Information to be sent via Chanaral ISPS COMPLIANCE: Terminals are compliant.
Radio on VHF Channels 16 or 86. MAX. SIZE: Tankers: LOA 250 m., draft 10.97 m.
VHF: Port Control listens on Channel 16 and works on Channels 9 and 14. RESTRICTIONS: Manoeuvres are performed in daylight and preferably
at slack water.
TUGS: Three tugs available in the Chanaral/Caldera area. Vessels up to Also see ‘‘Punta Arenas’’.
LOA 150 m. 1␺14 BP tugs. Vessels over LOA 150 m. 2␺14 BP tugs. Vessels
with a bow thruster 1␺25 BP tug. PILOTAGE: Pilot boards in position Lat. 52␥ 55.8' S, Long. 70␥ 09.5' W.
Also see ‘‘Punta Arenas’’.
BERTHS:
Berth LOA Draft Remarks ANCHORAGES: Vessels are prohibited from anchoring within the circle
(m.) (m.) of radius 0.9 n.m. around the Clarence Cove terminal buoys. The entrance
Codelco Terminal 220 12.50 Copper cathodes and to the buoys of 320 – 140␥(T) is also to be kept clear.
concentrates, sulphuric acid PRATIQUE: At first Chilean port doctor will board with authorities, pratique
Shell Terminal 250 18.00 Oil products is automatic for voyages between Chilean ports.
Codelco Pier 39 12.13 General cargo PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: See ‘‘Punta Arenas’’.
Codelco Mechanised Quay 250 12.50 Iron ore TUGS: A tug is available.
MOORING: See ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’ and ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’. BERTHS: Vessels berth to four buoys, max. LOA 250 m., draft 10.97 m.
BULK FACILITIES: Codelco Mechanised Pier: Iron ore is MOORING: Both anchors are used for berthing, 4 head lines, 3 stern lines,
transported by means of conveyor belt to a loading tower from which it is 4 lines to starboard quarter buoy and 3 lines to port quarter buoy. Ship’s head
loaded direct into ships holds. The loading tower is fixed and, as such, vessels once moored 255␥(T).
have to be warped along the quay to position accordingly. Loading rate is TANKER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Hoses’’.
700 t.p.h. Vessels moor at head of quay, seven buoys (three forward and LPG/LNG FACILITIES: Gas handled at Caleta Percy Gas Terminal,
four aft) available. The bollards on the quay are also used for mooring. currently out of service.

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HOSES: 2␺8 in. hoses for loading. CRANES: There are three electrical rail-mounted cranes, with 5 tons lifting
BALLAST: Reception facilities being developed. capacity and 17 m. reach, that can operate through both berths. There also
MEDICAL: Facilities available in Punta Arenas. exists a heavy-lift truck crane, with 27 tons capacity at 3.5 m. outreach and
a 36 ton capacity crane.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Punta Arenas’’.
STEVEDORES: Stevedore services are arranged by Agent, based on
NEAREST AIRPORT: Carlos Ibanez del Campo International, 55 km., customary ETA notice and ship’s needs.
(by sea). Labour time is throughout 24 hours, with a three-shift system for general
REPATRIATION: Subject to permission of Chilean Police (Extranjeria) cargo as well as for bulk cargoes.
and Maritime Authority. Cargo Gear: Loading and discharging operations can be performed by
AUTHORITY: Empresa Portuaria Austral, Terminal Arturo Prat, ship’s gear or shore equipment.
O’Higgins 1385, Punta Arenas, Chile. Tel: +56 (61) 711221. FAX: +56 (61) BALLAST: All vessels arriving from foreign ports must exchange ballast
711233. Email: portpuq@epa.co.cl Web: www.epa.co.cl Contact: Patricio a minimum of 12 miles offshore from Chilean coast. A special ballast water
Allendes Mundoz, Port Captain (Tel: +56 (61) 241001. report to be completed.
Email: mbisso@epa.co.cl ). Eduardo Manzanares Castesc, General Also see ‘‘Documents’’.
Manager (Tel: +56 (61) 241210. Email: emanazanares@epa.co.cl ). POLLUTION: In cases of pollution, the following authorities are to be
AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque Norte 500, 18th Floor, contacted.
Las Condes, Santiago 755-0092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 630 1847. Fax: +56 (2) Harbour Master. VHF Channel 37. Tel: +56 (51) 321555
630 1896. Web: www.ultramar.cl Maritime Rescue. VHF Channel 37. Tel: +56 (51) 558105
Fire Department. VHF Channel 32. Tel: +56 (51) 311371
Immigration. VHF Channel 34. Tel: +56 (51) 321387
COQUIMBO: 29␥ 57' S 071␥ 21' W (See Plan) Ambulance. VHF Channel 31. Tel: +56 (051) 206242.
WASTE DISPOSAL: No facilities for collection.
OVERVIEW: Open roadstead port handling bulk and general cargo. SLOPS DISPOSAL: No facilities.
LOCATION: In a sheltered bay on the west coast of Chile, 210 n.m. north MEDICAL: Notice to obtain medical care is not normally required, unless
of Santiago. some urgency arises. Medical and dental care is available, as well as hospital
CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 4111. facilities, both in Coquimbo and La Serena, a city nearby.
BA Charts No. 3073 and 3080. Yellow fever vaccination required. No vaccinations available in Coquimbo.
PORT LIMITS: An area limited by parallel of Lat. 29␥ 57' S, meridian of FRESH WATER: Available for ships alongside from shore connections.
Long. 71␥ 20' W, and the shoreline of Peninsula Coquimbo. Ship’s hoses must be used. Approximate delivery rate is 7 t.p.h. Fixed
USD200 connection fee is added.
DOCUMENTS:
1 Ballast Report FUEL: Vessels alongside can take diesel oil only, from trucks. 72 hours’
6 Cargo Manifests (3 In Transit, 3 for Port) notice to Agent required.
2 Crew Effects Declarations CHANDLERY: Shipchandlers appointed through Agent.
8 Crew Lists STORING: Available. Small quantities can be delivered by boat. Storing
1 CSR is normally carried out with trucks alongside, shore personnel and forklifts
4 Dangerous Cargo Lists (2 Transit, 2 for Port) available to assist.
1 General Declaration SERVICES: No special services or specialised nautical supplies. Some
2 International Tonnage Certificates minor electronic repairs and compass adjusting available. Diver services
1 ISSC available.
1 Last Port Clearance DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Talcahuano’’.
1 Maritime Declaration of Health REPAIRS: Minor mechanical and electrical repairs only.
1 Narcotics List
4 Nil Lists (Arms/Ammunition, Animals, Stowaways, Mail etc.)
SURVEYORS: Independent cargo surveyors available. No surveyors from
classification societies, but they can be appointed from Valparaiso, with
4 Passenger Lists
notice.
2 P&I Entry Certificates
6 Ports of Call Lists POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 133. Ambulance Tel: 131.
3 Ship’s Particulars Fire Tel: 132.
4 Stores Lists EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: VHF Channel 16. Maritime
Vaccination List. Rescue Tel: 137. Email: mrccchile@directemar.cl
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Normal precautions to be taken.
PFSO: Benjamin Robles Toledo. Tel: +56 (51) 313606, 321839. SECURITY/GANGWAY: Available on request.
Fax: +56 (51) 326146. Email: brobles@puertocoquimbo.cl REGULATIONS: All vessels must have available two operative anchors
MAX. SIZE: Draft 9.37 m. with a minimum of 10 shackles of cable for use at all times.
DENSITY: Average density is 1025.5. WEATHER/TIDES: Information is issued by Directemar Valparaiso and
sent via local maritime office.
RESTRICTIONS: Berthing not permitted if wind speed is over 14 knots
or visibility less than 1.3 n.m. Vessels can berth throughout 24 hours. DELAYS: Congestion expected through the summer fruit season.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all vessels proceeding to quay. Service is CONSULS: France, Italy, Poland, Spain and Syria.
requested through Agent. Pilot boarding point is 100␥(T)␺0.9 n.m. from Punta TELEPHONES: No ship connections.
Tortuga Lighthouse. Pilot ladder is requested to be rigged on port side. Pilots NEAREST AIRPORT: La Florida Domestic Airport, 20 km.
available throughout 24 hours, arranged through Agent, 2 hours notice BANKS: Five banks available. Open Sunday to Friday 0900 – 1400 hrs.
required. Shifting over 25 m. requires a pilot. CUSTOMS: Reasonable amounts of tobacco and spirits for personal use
ANCHORAGES: 040 – 065␥(T)␺1.1 – 2.0 n.m. from Muelle De Pasajeros permitted out of bond.
light beacon, depth 13.0 – 24.0 m. SHORE LEAVE: Permitted.
PRATIQUE: Vessels must obtain pratique in every port of call in Chile. REPATRIATION: Crew changes and repatriations can be effected.
Pratique is requested and co-ordinated by the Agent. In case of any IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Every crew member going ashore must
suspected disease or fever on board, proper and timely notice must be sent carry shore pass, issued by Immigration.
to the Port Captain and Agent. AUTHORITY: Coquimbo Port, Av. Costanera 640, Coquimbo, Chile.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Playa Ancha Radio, call sign ‘‘CBV’’, Tel: +56 (51) 558100/5. Contact: Port Captain.
is connected to the other coastal stations and is provided with a telex system Email: cpcoquimbo@directemar.cl
for ships, No. 01860. Vessels can contact Port Captain by e-mail. Operator: Empresa Portuaria Coquimbo, Melgarejo 676, PO Box 10D,
Email: cpcoquimbo@directemar.cl Coquimbo, Chile. Tel: +56 (51) 313606. Fax: +56 (51) 326146.
VHF: There is a local VHF station, operated by the Port Captain, call sign Web: www.puertocoquimbo.cl
is ‘‘Coquimbo Radio’’. It can be contacted through Channel 16. It also AGENT: Ultamar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque Norte 500, 18th Floor,
broadcasts local weather reports. Las Condes, Santiago 755-0092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 630 1847, 630 1000.
VTS/RADAR: No port radar service. Fax: +56 (2) 630 1896. Email: operations@ultramar.cl Web: www.ultramar.cl
TUGS: Compulsory, one tug available. Ship’s or tug’s lines may be used,
no additional charge if tug’s lines used.
BERTHS: There is one quay length 378 m., split into two berths. CORONEL: 37␥ 02' S 073␥ 10' W (See Plan)
Berth Length Draft Remarks
No. (m.) (m.) OVERVIEW: Open roadstead port handling general cargo, woodchips,
1 180 9.26 General cargo chemicals, products and coal. Comprises one pier with four berths and three
2 180 9.37 General cargo, bulk private terminals.
LOCATION: 18 n.m. south of Concepcion in Arauco Gulf, 250 n.m. south
MOORING: Six mooring lines forward and aft. Normally four and two. Each of Valparaiso.
line must be minimum length of 220 m. Two mooring boats available.
CHARTS: SHOA Charts No. 6120 and 6121.
BULK FACILITIES: Berth No. 2 and adjacent yards and warehouses are BA Charts No. 3074, 3075 and 3082.
available for bulk cargo handling. PORT LIMITS: Seaward limit of the port is the line from Punta Puchoco
Shore equipment for bulk cargo handling consists of 2.0 cu.m. grabs, Lighthouse to Bajo Playa Negra to the west.
3.0 cu.m. trays and two movable electrical conveyor belts with max. airdraft
of 8.5 m. on ship’s side. DOCUMENTS:
Handling rates are approximately 60 t.p.h. for grabs and trays, and Ballast Report
200 t.p.h. for conveyor belts. These rates vary according to nature of product Cargo Manifest
being handled. Crew List
Bulk cargoes normally handled at this port are manganese, copper ore, General Declaration
copper concentrate, coal, fishmeal and wheat grain. ISSC
Passenger List
CONTAINER FACILITIES: Yards available for the storing of containers. Port State Control Certificate
OTHER FACILITIES: Reefer warehouse available. Safety Certificate
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ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. FUEL: Private firms with trucks and barge. Prior arrangement through
MAX. SIZE: Bulk: 100,000 d.w.t., LOA 250 m., draft 12.5 m. Agent.
Dry Cargo: LOA 220 m., draft 12.98 m. STORING: The vessel can be stored by truck alongside the pier.
Tankers: 50,000 d.w.t., LOA 211 m., draft 12.2 m. DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Talcahuano’’.
RESTRICTIONS: Berthing: Pier Cia Puerto Coronel and Muelle Jureles REPAIRS: Contact Astilleros y Maestranzas de la Armada (ASMAR)
max. wind speed 25 knots. located in Talcahuano. Tel: +56 (41) 274 5999.
Muelle Puchoco max. wind speed 25 knots during day light, 15 knots at SURVEYORS: Available in the area (Lloyd’s, ABS, Bureau Veritas).
night.
Oxiqum max. wind speed 20 knots. Visibility for all berthing manoeuvres POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +56 (41) 271 1133, 133.
to be over 1,000 m. Fire Tel: 132. Ambulance Tel: +56 (41) 271 1061, 131. Maritime Search
and Rescue Tel: 137.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Ordering of Pilots is through the Pilot Office at
Talcahuano. This is performed by Agent through internet web page at least SECURITY/GANGWAY: Deck watchman supplied by Agent.
2 hours prior to arrival. WEATHER/TIDES: In summer winds are from the SW. In winter strong
ANCHORAGES: Referenced from head of Cia Puerto De Coronel Pier: wind with rain from NW – N may last for 2-3 days. Vessels may be asked to
a) 089␥(T) ␺ 0.64 n.m. leave the berth if winds over 30 knots occur.
b) 055␥(T) ␺ 0.43 n.m. DELAYS: Normally there is no delay in berthing, loading or discharging,
c) 070␥(T) ␺ 0.84 n.m. provided 24 hours’ notice is given.
d) 060␥(T) ␺ 0.65 n.m. CONSULS: 25 km. from the port. Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Denmark,
Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland and Spain
PRATIQUE: Free pratique must be requested at all Chilean ports, even are located in Concepcion.
if vessel is coming from another Chilean port. Port Health officials do not
attend the vessel if arrived from another Chilean port. Interpol and agriculture
NEAREST AIRPORT: Carriel Sur International Airport, 30 km.
officers will board the vessel on arrival. BANKS: Banco Coronel, Banco Cono Sur, Banco De Chile, Banco Credito
e Inversiones, Banco Santander Banefe.
VHF: Contact Capuerto Coronel on Channel 16 throughout 24 hours.
VTS/RADAR: Public coastal service available through Talcahuano Radio SHORE LEAVE: Allowed. Crew member identification cards required.
on VHF Channels 16, 26 and 27. REPATRIATION: Possible for crew members.
TUGS: Compulsory, two 30 BP tugs available; ordered through Agent. SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: September 1996.
BERTHS: Port Limits: Correct, as on Chart No. 3082.
Berth Size LOA Draft Remarks Documents:
(d.w.t.) (m.) (m.) 2 Arms Lists
Oxiqum 50,000 211 12.20 Chemicals, products 5 Bonded Stores Lists
Muelle Jureles 100,000 230 11.88 Woodchips, coal 7 Crew Lists
Muelle Puchoco 100,000 250 12.50 Woodchips, coal Last Port Clearance
Coronel Pier: 4 Narcotics Lists
1 220 11.40 General cargo 3 Passenger Lists
2 220 12.98 General cargo 4 Personal Effects Lists
3 220 12.88 General cargo 5 Stores Lists.
4 70,000 220 11.40 General cargo Pilotage: Pilot comes from San Vicente and boards 1 n.m. SW of Punta
Puchoco. Agents are responsible for transporting pilots from San Vicente to
BULK FACILITIES: Coronel, so Agents should be kept well informed of ETA. Agents are on VHF
Jureles Pier: Channel 16, and Pilots normally work on VHF Channel 9.
Operator: Cabo Froward SA. Tel/Fax: +56 (41) 271 1091. Anchorage:
Facilities: Vessels are loaded via mechanical conveyor length 770 m. It may Lat. 37␥ 01' 53" S, Long. 73␥ 10' 18" E
be necessary for vessels to warp along the pier to position hatches under Lat. 37␥ 01' 53" S, Long. 73␥ 09' 48" E
the loading arm. Lat. 37␥ 02' 06" S, Long. 73␥ 10' 18" E
Mooring: Vessels berth starboard side to. Port anchor nine shackles. Vessel Lat. 37␥ 02' 06" S, Long. 73␥ 09' 48" E
will berth alongside four dolphins, head and sternlines will be made fast onto Restrictions: No official restrictions have been issued so far for the berth.
two pylons. Max. Size: LOA 220 m., draft 14.0 m.
Health: If coming from outside Chile, then Health Clearance to be done on
Puchoco Pier: arrival.
Operator: Cabo Froward SA. Tel/Fax: +56 (41) 271 1091. Radio: Nearest station ‘‘Talcahuano Radio’’.
Facilities: Bulk loaded via 880 m. long conveyor.
Mooring: Port anchor used for berthing. There are four bollards, three
VHF: See ‘‘Pilotage’’.
dolphins and a buoy for mooring. Vessels are required to have Radar: Only for naval use.
16 polypropylene ropes available for mooring. Use of two mooring boats and Tugs: Normally two tugs are used. One tug comes to assist in berthing and
linesman (usually six people) is recommended by the Pilot. Port anchor nine unberthing from San Vicente, and the other tug comes from Lirquen.
shackles. Berthing: The President of Chile inaugurated the new general cargo berth
in August 1996. We berthed at this berth in September 1996.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. The berth is a finger pier where vessels can berth on the north or south
OTHER FACILITIES: side (see ‘‘Plan’’).
Vessels berth ‘‘bow to sea’’ and use offshore anchor. On the north side,
Pier Cia Puerto De Coronel: vessel will be port side alongside, and on the south side, vessel will be
Operator: Pier Cia Puerto de Coronel. Tel: +56 (41) 271 0303. Fax: +56 (41) starboard side alongside. Headlines are passed to the dolphin 60 m. seaward
271 1432. of the pier, and stern lines are passed to the bollard situated on the road
Berth: Four berth concrete platform, heading 231␥(T) connected to shore via bridge connecting the pier with the mainland. There is considerable swell
146 m. bridge platform has length 396 m., width 31 m. (Berths No. 2 and 3), experienced at the berth, especially in the winter months, so vessel has to
41.5 m. (Berths No. 1 and 4). A mooring post is located 26 m., beyond the take great care and regularly check her mooring lines.
pier. We were in port for five days, and it was towards end of winter, during
Mooring: Each berth has 11 bridgestone fenders and six mooring bollards of which we broke eight mooring lines due to continuous surging of the vessel.
capacity 100 tons each. There are mooring posts of 100 ton capacity situated Our vessel was made fast with four headlines, two breasts, two mooring rope
60 m. beyond the ends of the berthing platform. Port anchor seven shackles springs and two wire springs (30 mm. wire). Similar number of lines were
at Berths No. 2 and 3. used aft. However, this port is considered to be safer than San Vicente or
Facilities: Cargo operations can be handled simultaneously at north and south Lirquen.
berths throughout 24 hours. Length of Pier: 172 m.
There is a 3 km. long railway line within the port and weighbridge for loaded Breadth of Pier: 31 m.
lorries. Length of roadbridge joining pier with mainland: 350 m. (approx.).
Storage: 26,000 sq.m. of warehousing, 75,000 sq.m. of paved yards and Area of wood pulp and paper warehouse: 8,700 sq.m.
110,000 sq.m. of storage for logs. Area of dry lumber/general warehouse: 2,500 sq.m.
Also vast open area on reclaimed land in front of pulp warehouse for storing
TANKER FACILITIES: logs or sawn timber.
Oxiqum: Specialised Cargo Handling Facilities: No facilities available. No shore
Operator: Oxiqum SA. Tel: +56 (4) 286 6500. Fax: +56 (41) 286 6505. cranes. Vessel uses own gear to load forestry products and at times other
Facilities: Handles chemicals and clean products. general cargo.
Stevedores: Agents arrange stevedores, who come from San Vicente, along
CRANES: Vessels use own gear. with trucks and forklifts.
STEVEDORES: Gangs are to be requested 24 hours in advance. Density: 1025.
BALLAST: All vessels must exchange ballast more than 12 n.m. off the Fresh Water: Available through pipeline on pier at rate of 30 tonnes/hr. Cost
Chilean coast prior to arrival. USD 0.40/tonne.
WASTE DISPOSAL: There are provisions for landing plastics and Fuel: Available by road tanker.
canned scraps with permission. Organic garbage and other waste is forbidden Consuls: Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, Ecuador, Italy, Peru, Sweden and
to be landed. United Kingdom, in Conception, 20 km.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Tank trucks and shore tanks are available to collect Gangway/Deck Watchmen: Necessary, as possibility of theft.
sludge, but only following approval from custom and health department Airport: About 30 km. away with daily flight to Santiago.
(Servicio Nacional de Salud) and necessary paperwork completed. Once Time: GMT minus 4 hours.
approved, samples will be taken and analysed. Vessel will be charged Holidays: The only times when stevedores do not work are from 1530 hrs.
according to the analysed contents of the slops. on 24 December to 1530 hrs. on 25 December, and 1530 hrs. on
MEDICAL: Full hospital facilities available without notice: Hospital de 31 December to 1530 hrs. on 1 January.
Coronel Tel: +56 (41) 271 1065. Clinica del Trabajador de Coronel Police/Ambulance/Fire: Police 133. Ambulance 711916. Fire 132.
Tel: +56 (41) 271 1918. Telephones: No shore telephones available, but Agent can place mobile
FRESH WATER: Available by pipeline. telephone on board.

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Identification Cards: Passes are issued by Immigration on arrival, and are IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Shore pass required.
required for crew going ashore.
AUTHORITY: Gobernador Maritimo de Hanga Roa, Av. Policarpo Toro
Garbage Disposal: A lengthy procedure has to be followed and S/N., Isla de Pascua, (Easter Island), Chile. Tel: +56 (32)
authorisation required. 210 0222, 210 0567. Fax: +56 (32) 210 0222.
AUTHORITY: Coronel Port, Av. Carlos Prat No. 30, Coronel, Chile. Email: servicioscproa@directemar.cl
Tel: +56 (41) 271 1124. Email: opercpcnl@directemar.cl
Contact: Port Captain. Email: cpcoronel@directemar.cl AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque North 500, 18th Floor,
Los Condes, Santiago 755-0092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 630 1847, 630 1000.
AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque Notre 500, 18th Floor, Fax: +56 (2) 630 1896. Email: operations@ultramar.cl Web: www.ultramar.cl
Las Condes, Santiago, 755-0092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 630 1847. Fax: +56 (2)
630 1896. Email: operations@ultramar.clWeb: www.ultramar.cl

EASTER ISLAND (Isla de Pascua), including Hanga Piko, GUAYACAN: 29␥ 58' S 071␥ 22' W (See Plan)
Hanga Roa and Vinapu Terminal: 27␥ 09' S 109␥ 26' W OVERVIEW: Comprising CMP Iron Ore Terminal and Copec Oil Terminal.
(See Plan) LOCATION: In the central part of Chile, 210 n.m. north of Santiago.
OVERVIEW: Open roadstead facilities handling tankers, passengers and CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 4111.
general cargo. BA Chart No. 3080.
LOCATION: South Pacific, 2,000 n.m. west of Chilean coast. PORT LIMITS: A line joining Punta Miedo on northern side of entrance
CHARTS: SHOA Charts No. 2500, 2510, 2511, 2512 and 2513. and Punta Herradura on southern side.
BA Charts No. 1389, 4061, 4062, 4615 and 4616. DOCUMENTS:
DOCUMENTS: 3 Ballast Water Reports
Navy Port Authority: 1 Clearance from Last Port
1 Crew List 2 Crew Effects Declarations
Last Port Clearance 8 Crew Lists
1 Passenger List 4 Dangerous Cargo Lists
Ship’s Certificates. 3 General Information Lists
Immigration: 3 General Manifests
2 Crew Lists 2 International Tonnage Certificates
2 Passenger Lists. 6 Last Ports of Call Lists
Passports and Visas are required for all foreigners. 5 Manifests for the Port
Quarantine: 1 Maritime Declaration of Health
Derat (Exemption) Certificate 4 Passenger Lists
International Vaccination Certificates 2 P&I Insurance Certificates
Maritime Declaration of Health. 1 Ship’s Documents and Certificates
Customs: 4 Stores Lists
1 Crew List 2 Vaccination Lists.
1 Ship’s Stores List.
Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’.
Certificates:
1 Certificate for Receipt of Light Dues ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
Construction Certificate PFSO: Carlos Sepulveda Devia. Tel: +56 (51) 208251/3. Fax: +56 (51)
Load Line Certificate 208270. Email: csepulveda@cmp.cl
Radio Safety Certificate MAX. SIZE: 200,000 d.w.t., LOA 213 m., beam 50.0 m., draft 16.2 m.
Safety Equipment Certificate.
Tankers: 41,000 d.w.t., LOA 190 m., draft 11.4 m.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is not compliant.
MAX. SIZE: Hanga Piko: Depth 2.5 m. DENSITY: 1025.5.
Vinapu Terminal: Depth 22.0 m. RESTRICTIONS: Max. wind speed 14 knots and min. 2.5 n.m. visibility
DENSITY: 1025. for berthing.
PILOTAGE: The use of Pilot for anchoring is compulsory. The services PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Two Pilots required for vessels over LOA 220 m.
must be requested from the Port Authority three days in advance. Pilot boards 080␥(T) ␺ 1.2 n.m. from Punta Tortuga Lighthouse. Pilot ladder
ANCHORAGES: The best anchorage is at Hanga Roa. More favourable to be rigged on the port side. Pilot is required for shifting of vessels over
conditions can be found from October to April. Vessels should anchor outside 25 m.
the 30 m. line. Anchorages, in general, are poor and vessels should be ANCHORAGES: The bay is well sheltered and has good holding ground.
prepared to sail at any time, at the onset of bad weather. Recommended anchorage is on the entrance leading marks (140␥(T)), depth
PRATIQUE: In order to obtain free pratique, send message containing 33.0 m. Vessels awaiting berth must proceed to Coquimbo for an anchorage.
a) name and nationality of ship Also see ‘‘Coquimbo’’.
b) number of crew and passengers PRATIQUE: Vessels must obtain pratique in every port of call in Chile.
c) port of destination and Agent Pratique is requested and co-ordinated by the Agent. In case of any
d) condition of health of all on board with details of any sickness. suspected disease or fever on board, proper and timely notice must be sent
VHF: Pascua Radio, call sign ‘‘CBY’’, Channel 16 throughout 24 hours. to the Port Captain and Agent.
BERTHS: See ‘‘Max. Size’’, ‘‘Passenger Facilities’’ and ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’. Immigration Tel: +56 (51) 337074.
PASSENGER FACILITIES: Berths available for passenger ships at PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: In the case of combination ore
Hanga Piko and Hanga Roa. carrier/tanker type of vessel, the Master must present a Gas-Free Certificate
TANKER FACILITIES: Vinapu Terminal located in position before NOR will be accepted. Such certificate may be obtained from a
Lat. 27␥ 10' 45" S, Long. 109␥ 24' 20" W. Discharge line 6 in. Coquimbo firm and request for same should be included in the 96 hours ETA
Also see ‘‘Max. Size’’. message, reporting if there is a tank gas detecting instrument on board.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Not available. VHF: Coquimbo Radio, operated by Port Captain, listens on Channel 16 and
SLOPS DISPOSAL: No facilities. works on Channels 9 and 14, and also broadcasts local weather reports.
MEDICAL: No notice except in case of serious illness, which should be VTS/RADAR: No service available.
included in the arrival message. Restricted hospital facilities available.
FRESH WATER: A small amount of fresh water can be supplied by barge, TUGS: One tug available for berthing. Assistance compulsory under certain
conditions. Ship’s or tug’s lines may be used. Tug’s lines at no extra charge.
ordered through Agent.
FUEL: Not available. BERTHS:
Terminal Size LOA Beam Draft Remarks
CHANDLERY: Not available.
(d.w.t.) (m.) (m.) (m.)
SERVICES: Radar and R/T repairs. Divers available for surveys and CPM 200,000 213 50.0 16.2 Bulk ore
limited underwater repairs. Copec 41,000 190 11.4 Petroleum products
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Callao’’.
REPAIRS: No facilities available. BULK FACILITIES:
SURVEYORS: See ‘‘Services’’. CMP Terminal:
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +56 (32) 210 0219, 133. Operator: Cia Minera del Pacifico (CMP). Tel: +56 (51) 208250. Fax: +56 (51)
Ambulance Tel: +56 (32) 210 0215, 131. Fire Tel: 132. 208270. Web: www.cmp.cl Contact: Port Manager.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Maritime Governor, Hanga Location: In the NE part of the bay.
Roa, Search and Rescue. Tel: +56 (32) 210 0221, 137. Facilities: The loading boom extends 15.54 m. from the face of the pier and
TIME: GMT minus 6 hours in winter, minus 5 hours in summer. can be retracted 6.70 m. It may be raised or lowered 12␥ from the horizontal
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day; Easter Day; Labour Day; when loading.
Christmas Day; Independence Day; Corpus Christi Day; America Discovery Rail-mounted loader, travel 118.8 m. Clear height (above HW) is 18.0 m.
Day; All Saints Day. Vessels may have to be shifted. Aft hatches should be loaded first, when
CONSULS: None. possible, to facilitate efficient loading. When not loading the rig is parked at
NEAREST AIRPORT: Mataveri International Airport, 3 km. the centre of the pier with the boom in a vertical position inside the pier face.
In the horizontal loading position the boom is 12.19 m. from the water at LW
BANKS: Banco del Estado de Chile. Tel: +56 (32) 210 0221, 210 0668. and vessels should be ballasted to ensure hatch coamings and other fixed
CUSTOMS: Only normal allowances for crew. structures at the hatches have a height less than 12.19 m. above water at
SHORE LEAVE: No restrictions. LW. Booms and other tackle should be cleared from all hatches.
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Emergency stops only are permitted on the conveyor system. Vessels on IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Issued by Immigration.
which cargo reaches coamings should note that 390 tons are on the belts AUTHORITY: Operator: Empresa Portuaria Coquimbo, Melgarejo 676,
between the stockpiles and the ship and this must be cleared before stopping PO Box 10D, Coquimbo, Chile. Tel: +56 (51) 313606. Fax: +56 (51)
the system. 326146. Web: www.puertocoquimbo.cl Contact: Port Captain.
Cargo is belt trimmed only. Hire of trimmers, if required, is for vessel’s Email: cpcoquimbo@directemar.cl
account.
On completion of loading, the vessel shall leave the pier. Delays of port
Operator: Compania de Petroleos de Chile, Camino La Herredura s/n,
PO Box 58, Coquimbo, Chile. Tel: +56 (51) 323860. Fax: +56 (51) 323 3275.
operations including delays of other vessels awaiting berth, caused by a
Web: www.copec.cl Contact: Terminal Manager.
vessel which for any reason is unable to move from the pier when so ordered,
are chargeable to the vessel which causes such delays, at the rate of AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque Norte 500, 18th Floor,
$4,000 per day or at the demurrage rate of any other vessel that may be Las Condes, Santiago 755-0092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 630 1847, 630 1000.
delayed – whichever is higher. Fax: +56 (2) 630 1896. Web: www.ultramar.cl
Mooring: Vessels are required to have at least 10 shackles of chain on
starboard anchor and enough moorings to make fast to five mooring buoys
and pier. There are a total of 10 mooring bits available on the main pier and
two on each dolphin. Two mooring buoys are located to the south and three HUASCO: 28␥ 28' S 071␥ 15' W (See Plan)
to the north. Moorings are lit for night-berthing.
OVERVIEW: Open roadstead port handling general cargo, bulk coal, iron
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. ore in pellets and tankers.
TANKER FACILITIES: LOCATION: Terminals are located 3 km. west of Huasco town, 330 n.m.
north of Valparaiso.
Copec Terminal: CHARTS: SHOA Charts No. 3211.
Operator: Cia. de Petroleos de Chile (Copec). Tel: +56 (51) 323860. BA Charts No. 3072 and 3079.
Fax: +56 (51) 323 3275. Web: www.copec.cl PORT LIMITS: Inside a line from mouth of Huasco River and Blanco Small
Facilities: Tankers discharge via 1␺8 in. hose connected on the starboard Barren Islands.
side. Max. working pressure is 80 p.s.i., average rate 450 cu.m./hr. Terminal
handles gasoline, kerosene and diesel. DOCUMENTS:
Mooring: The oil terminal uses the same quay as the bulk facility with the 12 Cargo Manifests, or 2 Nil Cargo Manifests
addition of two mooring buoys. 7 Crew Lists
3 Crew Effects Declarations
Vessels use both anchors and two buoys on the port and starboard quarter.
2 Dangerous Cargo Manifests
Use of wire is prohibited. Moorings are lit for night-berthing.
1 Last Port Clearance
1 Maritime Declaration of Health
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. 3 Passenger Baggage Declarations
STEVEDORES: Hatches: Carried out by ship’s crew. 6 Passenger Lists, or 3 Nil Passenger Lists
BALLAST: No facilities available. All vessels proceeding from foreign ports 4 Stores Lists
must exchange ballast 12 n.m. from shore. Vessels should be ballasted to 2 Stowage Plans.
meet the loading tower information given and to ensure safe handling. Wind Certificates:
condition can make docking of light vessels difficult. Ballast may be Copy of P&I Entry Certificate
discharged at the pier while loading. Upper wing tanks emptied by gravity Load Line Certificate
should have covers fitted over discharges. IOPP Certificate
POLLUTION: No anti-pollution equipment available. Vessels are liable to Responsibility for Pollution of Water Certificate
fines by Maritime Authority for any oil or other contaminate discharged into Safety Construction Certificate
the bay either from tanks or bilges. Safety Equipment Certificate
Safety Radio Certificate
WASTE DISPOSAL: Not available. Tonnage Certificate (1969).
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available. Gas Free Certificate: Compulsory for OBO type vessels when the last cargo
MEDICAL: Notice to obtain medical care is not normally required, unless was an oil product. The inspection must be requested from Port Captain,
some urgency arises. Medical and dental care is available, as well as hospital who sends an inspector to make the certification.
facilities, both in Coquimbo and La Serena, a city nearby. ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
Normal vaccination required is International Yellow Fever. No vaccinations MAX. SIZE: LOA 315 m., draft 22.0 m.
available in Coquimbo. DENSITY: 1027.
FRESH WATER: Not available. RESTRICTIONS: Vessels cannot berth if wind speed is greater than
FUEL: Diesel oil available by road tanker. Agent requires 72 hours’ notice. 15 knots.
STORING: A limited supply of provisions is available, but requests should PILOTAGE: Compulsory for every vessel mooring at Guacolda I and at
be sent by radio 48 hours prior to arrival. Guacolda II. Vessels over 220 m. LOA require two Pilots. Pilot ladder to be
SERVICES: Mail for vessel and crew should be addressed care of Agent rigged on port side.
at Coquimbo, all mail that is received for holding by the Agent will be delivered Vessels wait for Pilot within the following areas:
to the vessel upon arrival. 1. Lat. 28␥ 27' 24" S, Long. 71␥ 15' 29" W
Do not have parcel post packages sent, as they must go through Customs 2. Lat. 28␥ 27' 24" S, Long. 71␥ 15' 05" W
in Santiago and are delayed from two weeks to a month for their despatch. 3. Lat. 28␥ 27' 37" S, Long. 71␥ 15' 05" W
Spare or repair parts for the vessel should be sent via air express, 4. Lat. 28␥ 27' 37" S, Long. 71␥ 15' 29" W
addressed to the ship, care of Agent at Coquimbo, Chile and marked ‘‘Ship’s ANCHORAGES: Large vessels’ anchor 0.7 n.m. NNE of Cayo Isle in
Stores in Transit’’, so as to avoid paying Customs duties. Information 30.0 – 50.0 m., sandy bottom. Small vessels anchor 0.2 n.m. 090␥(T) from
regarding the shipment should be sent to the Company via air mail Cayo Isle in 12.0 m. of water, sandy bottom.
correspondence. Around Guacolda I and II depths range from 16.0 – 50.0 m. The bottom at
DRY DOCK: Operator: ASMAR. Tel: +56 (41) 274 4100. Fax: +56 (41) these terminals is mud and holding is good.
274 4017. Web: www.asmar.cl Vessels can anchor without Pilot in the Pilot Waiting Area. Pilot is
compulsory for anchoring and for shifting anchorage for vessels over LOA
Facilities: Largest Dry Dock No. 2, length 262.4 m., useful length 244.55 m., 50 m.
breadth 35.5 m., draft 9.4 m., depth over blocks 10.0 m., capacity Anchorage for vessels over LOA 100 m.
96,000 tons. There are a further six floating docks and one dry dock located 1. Lat. 28␥ 27' 06" S, Long. 71␥ 14' 04" W
in Talcahuano. 2. Lat. 28␥ 26' 53" S, Long. 71␥ 14' 10" W
Also see ‘‘Talcahuano’’. 3. Lat. 28␥ 27' 05" S, Long. 71␥ 14' 52" W
REPAIRS: Engines must be available at short notice. Permission for any 4. Lat. 28␥ 27' 17" S, Long. 71␥ 14' 46" W
major repair to the engines at the dock must be obtained from Maritime VHF: Vessels can communicate with the Port Captain to advise their arrival
Authorities. and must call the Pilot Station 4 hours before arrival on Channel 16.
SURVEYORS: Independent cargo surveyors available. No surveyors from TUGS: Compulsory, 1␺41 ton BP tug for all port manoeuvres. Three
classification societies, but they can be appointed from Valparaiso, with launches available per manoeuvre. Vessels under LOA 110 m. may use one
notice. launch.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency: Police Tel: 133. BERTHS:
Ambulance Tel: 131 or +56 (51) 311101. Fire Tel: 132. Terminal Length Draft Beam Airdraft Remarks
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Port Captain. Tel: +56 (51) (m.) (m.) (m.) (m.)
311055. VHF Channel 16. Guacolda I 240 13.5 40.0 16.0 Bulk coal, general
cargo, oil products
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Available. Guacolda II 315 22.0 55.0 18.0* Bulk iron ore in
WEATHER/TIDES: Reports available through Directemar Valparaiso. pellets, oil products
DELAYS: Usually no delays. * Loading arm outreach 42 m.
CONSULS: Italy, Peru, Spain and Sweden. BULK FACILITIES:
TELEPHONES: No ship connections.
Guacolda I Terminal:
NEAREST AIRPORT: La Florida Domestic Airport, 19 km., with Operator: Empresa Electrica Guacolda SA. Tel: +56 (51) 531474.
connections to Santiago International Airport. Email: jmladine@guacolda.cl
BANKS: A number of Chilean banks are available in Coquimbo. Facilities: Normally used to discharge coal and general cargo for electrical
CUSTOMS: Reasonable amounts of tobacco and spirits for personal use power plant. Max. discharging rate 17,500 tons per day (average). Loading
permitted out of bond. rate 3,000 t.p.h.
Mooring: Vessels must have at least 6␺220 m. lines forward and 6␺220 m.
SHORE LEAVE: Allowed. lines aft.
REPATRIATION: Possible.
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Guacolda II Terminal: the stern in and two lines are passed from port quarter as breast ropes. At
Operator: Compania Minera del Pacifico SA. Tel: +56 (51) 208810. this time there is too much weight on forward breast ropes, so they should
Email: osoto@cmp.cl Contact: Port Administrator. be good ropes and both must have equal weight. Other lines are passed
Facilities: Used for loading iron ore in ‘‘pellets’’, discharging fuels and once port bow and port quarter breast lines are fast and vessel is parallel to
supplying bunkers. Handling rate for iron ore pellets 5,000 t.p.h. dolphins (on a heading of 310␥).
Mooring: Vessels must have 8␺220 m. lines and 4␺240 m. lines. Mooring Sequence Goes as Follows: Forward: Two port breast lines, two
head lines, two starboard bow lines.
TANKER FACILITIES: Fuel oil and MDO can be handled at both berths. Aft: Two port quarter breast lines, two starboard breast lines and then
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’. two stern ropes.
STEVEDORES: 70 stevedores available. Working hours 0800 – 1530, The first two ropes forward and aft should be a minimum length 220 m.,
1530 – 2300 and 2300 – 0800. or preferably made longer temporarily by joining two ropes together with a
piece of line for initial passing to buoys by mooring boats.
Hatches: Opening/closing by crew or stevedores. Berthing operation is not carried out if wind speed is more than 7 m./sec.
BALLAST: It is prohibited to deballast in port except clean water from Guacolda I: For discharging coal with shore facilities. There are two fixed
deep tanks. For any other kind of ballast, authorisation should be requested cranes with grabs, each with capacity for 365 tons/hr. (average).
from the Maritime Authority who will indicate the appropriate place. At Guacolda I Pier, there is direct access to shore by ship’s accommodation
WASTE DISPOSAL: Not permitted. ladder.
MEDICAL: Hospital at Huasco. Dentists and doctors also available. The discharging system at Guacolda I incorporates a weightometer at the
Specialist hospital in Vallenar, about 50 km. main conveyor belt.
FRESH WATER: Not available. Loading: Loading is by a conveyor loader, which can travel in a circular arc.
FUEL: Diesel oil and IFO-180 available at both berths. Two dolphins are in line with its forward and aft extremity. While berthed,
head ropes and stern ropes are adjusted to bring vessel to best position for
CHANDLERY: It is possible to obtain limited provisions. Notice required. loader to cover all hatches. When mooring is taking place, loading arm
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Talcahuano’’. operator tries out positioning of the loading arm over various hatches and
REPAIRS: Only for the repair of small craft. advises Pilot regarding shifting, etc.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Capitania de Puerto Huasco. Vessel is kept about 5.0 m. clear from dolphins (small vessels are kept
VHF Channel 16. about 10.0 m. from dolphins). Maximum loading length of vessel that can be
CONSULS: None. covered by loader is 110 m. For loading in holds beyond the reach of loader,
vessel has to be warped. For shifting more than 50 m., Pilot has to be called.
TELEPHONES: There are three public cabins for local and international Loading rate rarely exceeds 4,500 tonnes/hr.
service calls.
Miscellaneous: ‘‘Campania Minera del Pacifico’’ (known as CMP) is the
NEAREST AIRPORT: Copiapo Domestic, 200 km., Serena shipper for all consignments and owns all loading installations at Huasco.
International, 241 km. Due to some regulation of CMP, loading must begin within eight hours of
BANKS: Banco Estado. presenting NOR, otherwise fresh NOR is to be tendered.
CUSTOMS: Allowance per person per week: Tobacco: 500 cigarettes. Nearest major town is Vallenar (50 km.), which has shopping centres and
Wine and spirits: two bottles. specialised medical facilities.
SHORE LEAVE: Allowed. Bunkers are available at Huasco in limited quantities. Fresh water is only
available by truck from Vallenar and is very expensive (about USD 16.00 per
REPATRIATION: Crew changes and repatriation possible. tonne).
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Passport or Seaman’s Book. Whilst alongside, a boat is required for access to the shore.
Usually Pilot acts as shipper’s representative and signs Hold Inspection
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: March 1992 (Updated 1998). Certificates, Draft Survey Forms, etc. Final Bill of Lading figure is taken from
Vessel: Combination carrier. 152,300 d.w.t., LOA 280 m. and beam 45.0 m. ship’s Draft Survey.
General: As per latest Regulations, Maritime Authority of Chile requires all Harbour Master, Customs Officer, etc., board again before departure for
vessels, coming from foreign ports, to renew all ballast water on board before Port Clearance.
entering 12 n.m. zone off Chilean coast. All shore passes are to be returned.
Times, dates and positions of starting and completing this deballasting and Provisions procured are of good quality and are not expensive. As per Port
ballasting is to be recorded in Deck and Engine Log Books. A copy of this Regulations, cash for provisions is to be handed over to vessel’s Agent, who
log book entry is to be handed over to Harbour Master upon berthing. converts into local currency and pays Chandler.
Position reports (SISNAV) are to be sent to ‘‘Directemar Valparaiso’’ when Pilot disembarks as soon as all lines are cast off and anchor is aweigh,
entering, transitting or leaving Chilean waters. Details are given in ‘‘Guide to i.e. when vessel is just a few hundred feet from berth. Head on a
Port Entry’’ and Admiralty Lists of Radio Signals. course 000␥ until about 1 n.m. north of Guacolda Light, then turn to port and
Documents: Documents required are Cargo Manifests, Passenger List, Mail head on course 270␥.
List, Crew List, Ship’s Stores List, Crew Personal Effects List, Health All Authorities, Agents, Pilots and loading supervisors, etc., were found to
Certificates/Vaccination List, Bonded Stores List and List of Ports called in be very helpful and cooperative.
the last 6 months. AUTHORITY: Empresa Portuaria Huasco, Capitania de Puerto Huasco,
Anchorage: Small vessels can anchor very close east of Cayo Island. Calle Concheria 104, Huasco, III Region, Chile. Tel: +56 (54) 531011.
Large vessels can anchor in deep waters about 7 cables NNW of Cayo Email: cphuasco@directemar.cl Contact: Ruben Vasquez Albanbi, Port
Island. Captain.
Approaching/Anchoring: When approaching from south, it is best to come AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque Norte 500, 18th Floor,
up to Lat. 28␥ 26' S (i.e. to a parallel about 3 n.m. north of Guacolda Light) Las Condes, Santiago 755-0092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 630 1847. Fax: +56 (2)
before turning to starboard to head on course 090␥. Continue on 090␥ until 630 1896. Web: www.ultramar.cl
intended anchor position is bearing about 130␥. Turn to starboard, head on
course 130␥ and approach anchoring position with as little headway as
possible. At night, due to powerful background shore lights, Cayo Island Light IQUIQUE: 20␥ 12' S 070␥ 09' W (See Plan)
is not visible until less than 1 n.m. off. As depth is more than 50 m., it is
preferable to walk out the anchor. (Vessel anchored with Cayo Island Light
bearing 163␥(T), 7 cables off, with 11 shackles in water. When swung to flood
OVERVIEW: Comprising two terminals and two tanker facilities.
stream and heading north, clearance from Cayo Island is about 4.5 cables.) LOCATION: In northern Chile, 200 n.m. north of Antofagasta.
Caution is necessary if fixing by GPS while approaching, as the Plan Chart CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 1211.
of Huasco is out in Longitude by about 6 cables (i.e. if approaching by GPS, BA Chart No. 3076.
the Longitude obtained by GPS must be increased by 0.70 minutes before PORT LIMITS: Bounded by the following co-ordinates:
plotting it on Chart). In other words, Cayo Island Light is charted in position 1. Lat. 20␥ 11' 10" S, Long. 70␥ 09' 30" W
Lat. 28␥ 27.5' S, Long. 71␥ 14.3' W, but its actual position as obtained by GPS 2. Lat. 20␥ 11' 10" S, Long. 70␥ 08' 09" W
is Lat. 28␥ 27.5' S, Long. 71␥ 13.6' W. 3. Lat. 20␥ 12' 05" S, Long. 70␥ 09' 30" W
Pilotage: Pilot is not required for anchoring off Cayo Island. DOCUMENTS:
If berthing directly, Pilot boards 090␥ ␺ 1,200 m. from Guacolda Light. If Vessels Arriving from Foreign Countries:
at anchorage off Cayo Island, Pilot boards at anchorage for berthing. Crew List
Free Pratique/Arrival Formalities: Radio free pratique is not granted. Derat (Exemption) Certificate
Vessel must enter port with ‘‘Q’’ flag flying. Combination ladder must be ready Freeboard Certificate
on port side on arrival. All authorities (Harbour Master, Customs Officer, Hazardous Cargo Manifest (when applicable).
Doctor, Agriculture Inspector and Agents) board vessel after anchoring. ISSC
Ship’s provision stores, refrigerated stores, galleys, mess rooms, etc., are Last 10 Ports of Call List
inspected and Free Pratique is granted. Last Port Clearance
If vessel’s Derat (Exemption) Certificate has expired, it can be granted Light Dues
here, but same is valid till next port or for one month only. Maritime Declaration of Health
Permission for ship’s side painting and immobilisation of engines, etc., is Passenger List
usually granted. Pollution Insurance
Berthing (Guacolda II Terminal): Always port side alongside. Six lines Safety Construction Certificate
(220 m.) are used forward and six lines (220 m.) are used aft. One tug and Safety Equipment Certificate
two mooring boats are used. If proceeding to berth from Cayo Island Safety Radio Certificate
Anchorage, vessel heads in general direction and line provided by leading Tonnage Certificate.
lights (223␥), situated on the head of Guacolda II Terminal. Starboard anchor
is lowered to two shackles in water in advance. When leading lights (131␥)
Vessels Arriving from Another Chilean Port:
Crew List
are in line, starboard anchor is dropped and cable allowed to run out to
Hazardous Cargo Manifest (when applicable)
four shackles in water. Thereafter it is gradually paid out to eight shackles
Last Port Clearance
as vessel moves forward towards berth until leading lights (143␥) are in line.
The depth, where anchor is dropped, is about 50 m. While tug is assisting Passenger List.
forward, vessel is manoeuvred, bringing bow close to forward dolphin. Two MAX. SIZE: LOA 245 m., draft 11.25 m.
breast ropes are passed from port bow to the buoy, which is at that time Tankers: 70,000 d.w.t., LOA 228 m., draft 11.34 m.
almost right ahead, and in final position becomes 90␥ from bow. Once the RESTRICTIONS: Tankers are restricted to daylight berthing only.
two breast ropes are fast, the tug comes to the starboard quarter and pushes Unberthing at any time.

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ARRIVAL: ETA should be notified to vessel’s Agent 72, 48, 24 and 6 hours STEVEDORES: Gangs of stevedores for ship and shore must be
in advance. requested from the Port Authority who will give the final instructions.
A Sailing Route Form must be completed, detailing daily navigation The port works three shifts, 0800 – 1530 hrs., 1530 – 2300 hrs. and
waypoints for the vessel’s transit of Chilean territorial waters. This is to be 2300 – 0630 hrs.
prepared, signed and stamped as soon as possible after arrival. Opening/Closing Hatches: By crew or stevedores.
These forms are to be prepared for all ports in Chile. Forms available from BALLAST: No reception facilities.
the Agent.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Contact Agent.
APPROACHES: A Traffic Separation Scheme has been established in Also see ‘‘Regulations’’.
the approaches to Iquique. Vessels can encounter numerous fishing vessels
operating in or around the scheme. There is an obstruction in the centre of SLOPS DISPOSAL: Contact Agent.
the scheme, 0.6 n.m. WNW of the Molo de Abrigo Light. MEDICAL: In the event of any serious case or an emergency it is necessary
to advise the Agent, otherwise advice should be by VHF Channel 16. Hospital
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. During the day, the Pilot cutter displays the ‘‘H’’ and clinics available.
flag, and at night the lights prescribed by the International Regulations.
Six Pilots available working shifts throughout 24 hours. Pilot embarks FRESH WATER: Small quantities available by truck.
0.6 n.m. north of Molo de Abrigo Light at any time. Two pilots are required FUEL: Quantities of less than 300 tonnes can be delivered by truck. Greater
for vessels over LOA 220 m. quantities supplied by barge.
The area for disembarking Pilot(s) on departure is located 0.25 n.m. north SERVICES: It is possible to obtain gangs for tank and hold cleaning.
of Molo de Abrigo Light. DRY DOCK: One dry dock for vessels up to 1,000 tons.
ANCHORAGES: Vessels entering anchorage areas can expect to Also see ‘‘Callao’’.
encounter numerous fishing vessels. REPAIRS: Minor repairs can be effected at the Marco Shipyard.
The Bay of Iquique offers ample space for anchoring in depths from Repairs on board to be carried out by contractors authorised by the Harbour
14.0 – 40.0 m. with sand bottom. The bottom shelves swiftly from the harbour Master who must be notified in good time of any planned repairs.
entrance towards the west. Vessels that remain at anchor for a short time
can safely use one anchor with adequate scope of chain in positions advised
Overside Painting: Advance authorisation of the Harbour Master is
required. Masters should prepare a brief letter detailing requirements. Agent
by the Maritime Authority. General anchorage area is located 288␥(T) ␺
will present the request to the Harbour Master.
0.32 n.m. from Molo de Abrigo Light.
Explosives anchorage 292␥(T) ␺ 0.6 n.m. from Molo de Abrigo Light. SURVEYORS: Lloyds, Bureau Veritas and ABS.
Fumigation Area: Anchorage is 270␥(T) ␺ 0.54 n.m. from Molo de Abrigo POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 133. Ambulance Tel: 131.
Light. Fire Brigade Tel: 132. Maritime Rescue Tel: 137. Immigration (Interpol)
Prohibited Area: A Prohibited Anchorage Area has been established for Tel: 134.
merchant vessels and small craft at Lat. 20␥ 12' S, Long. 70␥ 08' 45" W SECURITY/GANGWAY: It is necessary and compulsory for all vessels
between Molo de Abrigo Light and Punta Morro. to have security guard at the gangway, and in case of hazardous cargo the
Also west of Punta Negra, in depths of 15.0 – 40.0 m., west of El Colorado Maritime Authority requires a second guard.
Beach, and south of the Prohibited Anchorage Area. REGULATIONS: No meat, fruit or vegetables can be landed ashore. The
Except for naval vessels, it is prohibited to anchor at the end of El Colorado Agricultural Service (SAG) will levy heavy fines against vessels found to be
Beach. contravening these strict regulations.
Also see ‘‘Other Facilities’’. Flags: Vessels must fly the flag for the port of registry, aft.
PRATIQUE: On arrival in port, vessel will be boarded by the Health Vessels must fly the Chilean national flag.
Authority, and when everything is in order, by the Maritime Authority and WEATHER/TIDES: Temperature: 15 – 22␥C.
Customs. The vessel will then be granted free pratique. In the event of illness Rainfall: 3 mm. per year.
or fever on board, contact must be made with the local Agent who will inform Wind: Prevailing winds from SSW to SSE. From June to August,
the medical authorities. NW Force 3 – 4.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: It is recommended that ETA Calm conditions frequent during summer months, November to March.
message is sent via email Email: opercpiqq@directemar.cl Fog: Frequent from December to March.
VHF: ‘‘Iquique Radio’’ controls the maritime traffic and there is VHF Tidal Streams: The normal direction of flow is south to north, fluctuating
equipment to facilitate communications between vessel and Pilot, calling on from 0.5 – 3.0 knots, following the contours of the coast. The stream is
Channel 16. The Pilot and tug use hand-held radios on Channels 6 and 8. stronger at Punta Gruesa, where it can reach 2 knots.
The Port Authority operates on Channel 62. There is also a lighter stream that comes from Punta Piedras, following
TUGS: Compulsory, five tugs available. the coast line and intensifies off the reefs of Patilliguaje.
BERTHS: CONSULS: Bolivia, Colombia, Denmark, Italy, Netherlands, Peru, Spain
Berth Length Size LOA Draft Remarks and Sweden.
No. (m.) (d.w.t.) (m.) (m.) TELEPHONES: There is no facility for connection on board. Telephones
Fish Dock 120 8.00 Fish products on the quay less than 100 m. from the vessel. Cellular telephones available.
Esso 26,000* 170 10.65 Products
Copec 70,000** 228 11.34 Products
NEAREST AIRPORT: Iquique General Diego Aracena International
Airport, 43 km.
EPI 1 240 210 9.30 Containers, general cargo
EPI 2 216 200 9.30 Containers, general cargo CUSTOMS: Normal consumption from the ship’s store to be available to
ITI 3 335 270 9.30 Containers, bulk ship personnel.
ITI 4 280 245 11.25 Containers, bulk SHORE LEAVE: Permitted, no restrictions.
Shore passes are issued by Interpol on arrival and returned prior to
* 15,000 g.t. departure. Any lost passes must be accounted for in a covering letter signed
** 40,000 g.t. by the Master.
MOORING: Berthing at Copec or Esso use both anchors, bow heading Visitors to the Vessel: All visitors must have written permission from the
270␥(T). Vessels lie head to incoming seas and avoid excessive stress on Master before boarding. All passes issued must be stamped by the Harbour
connecting hoses. Master to allow port entry and access on board. The Agent presents all
BULK FACILITIES: passes to the Harbour Master. Passes shall be valid from 0800 – 1800 hrs.
Espigon de Atraque: only.
Operator: Iquique Terminal Internacional SA (ITI). Tel: +56 (57) 396107. REPATRIATION: There are no problems in repatriating crew.
Fax: +56 (57) 396034. Email: terminal@iti.cl Web: www.iti.cl Agent will require as much notice of a crew change as possible, in order
Facilities: Berth surfaces are concrete paving, no shore cranes at either berth. to co-ordinate all relevant services and formalities.
Three bulk conveyors available. Berth No. 4 has rail facilities. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Any crew member coming ashore is given
an identity card by the International Police, card is returned when the vessel
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. sails.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: DEVELOPMENTS: The max. draft for the port to be increased from 9.3 m.
Molo de Abrigo: to 12.5 m. and then to 15.0 m. Storage area to be expanded from
Operator: Empresa Portuaria Iquique (EPI). Tel: +56 (57) 400100. 130,000 sq.m. to 230,000 sq.m..
Fax: +56 (57) 413178. Email: epi@portiquique.cl Web: www.epi.cl SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: May 2002.
Facilities: Berth surfaces are soil with concrete paving and block tiles. Berths The 18,000 d.w.t. dry cargo vessel called at Iquique to discharge part cargo
used for discharge of general cargo, bulk, containers, automobiles and other of ammonium nitrate in jumbo bags.
goods. North end of pier is not available for berthing ships.
Storage: Two warehouses totalling 9,680 sq.m.
Approaches: While approaching at night, numerous fishing vessels were
Cranes: Berth No. 1: One Demag mobile crane, 50 tons at 13.0 m. outreach, observed. The Master reports that the highest density of fishing vessels
and 12 tons at 38.0 m. outreach. appears to be from 2100 – 2230 hrs.
Arrival: Soon after berthing, the Agent arrived on board together with four
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’. officials (Port Authority, Immigration, Customs and Port Health).
OTHER FACILITIES: The southern end of the Fish Dock is used for Clearance formalities took a little over half an hour, and the officials were
discharging fish products for Camanchaca (fish processing factory). courteous and professional.
Explosives Handling: Ships that require to carry out these operations must The Master was presented with an information pack produced by Ultramar
anchor 292␥(T) ␺ 0.6 n.m. from Molo de Abrigo Light. Under special prior Agencia Maritima Ltda (Web: www.ultramar.cl). The pack contained the
authorisation from the Maritime Authority, explosives may be discharged following in English:
alongside, provided they are removed immediately from dock area under Summary of main port details and regulations.
special security measures. Master’s Requirements Form.
TANKER FACILITIES: Loading and discharging is by submarine Sailing Route Form.
pipeline. In front of El Colorado Beach there are two groups of buoys, each List of emergency telephone numbers.
with three buoys, for mooring tankers. The north group is for the Esso List of local ship chandlers.
Terminal and the south group is for the Copec Terminal, both handling clean Tugs: Two tugs were made fast for berthing using tugs’ lines, one tug for
and dirty products. departure.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Mooring’’. Cargo Operations: Discharge of cargo was fast and efficient. Stevedores
CRANES: Port has 1␺100 tonne crane available. were competent.
Also see ‘‘Container Facilities’’. Discharge rate was 100 tonnes/gang/hour using ship’s cranes.

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Medical: Good facilities available. Language issues were resolved by use DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Talcahuano’’.
of translator. REPAIRS: Deck and engine repairs possible.
AUTHORITY: Empresa Portuaria Iquique, Avda. Jorge Barrera No. 98, SURVEYORS: Available.
Iquique, Chile. Tel: +56 (57) 401905. Email: opercpiqq@directemar.cl
Web: www.epi.cl Contact: Port Captain.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Shore watchman required.
WEATHER/TIDES: Excessive NW winds and swell may cause delays.
Tidal Range: 1.2 m.
LIRQUEN: 36␥ 42' S 072␥ 59' W (See Plan) CONSULS: See ‘‘Talcahuano’’.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Carriel Sur Domestic Airport, 16 km.
OVERVIEW: A privately operated port, imports bulk cargoes and fertiliser; SHORE LEAVE: Crew members allowed ashore.
exports logs, sawn timber, woodpulp and general cargo. REPATRIATION: Facilities exist for repatriation of crew.
There is an internal railway network within the port connected to the IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Shore pass is sufficient.
country’s principal railway and good road access to both the north and south
of the region including Muelle de Penco. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
LOCATION: In the SE corner of Concepcion Bay, 8 n.m. NNE of DEVELOPMENTS: Continual investment in new warehouses, yards and
Concepcion and 230 n.m. SSW of Santiago. equipment. USD25 million investment in stacking area, new equipment and
modern technology.
CHARTS: SHOA Charts No. 6110 and 6111.
BA Charts No. 1319, 3074 and 3075. AUTHORITY: Lirquen Port, Lirquen s/n, Lirquen, Chile. Tel: +56 (41)
2388 4550. Email: lirquen@directemar.cl Contact: Port Captain.
DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port. Operator Head Office: Puerto de Lirquen SA, Casilla 173-D, Teatinos 248,
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. Piso 7, Santiago, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 671 6550. Fax: +56 (2) 698 1698.
MAX. SIZE: LOA 243 m., draft 14.98 m. Email: plirquen@puerto.cl Web: www.puertolirquen.cl
RESTRICTIONS: Daylight berthing only at Berth No. 4, which is almost Contact: Juan Alberto Arancibia K, General Manager.
out of service due to draft restrictions. Max. wind speed 20 knots for berthing. Email: juan.arancibia@puerto.cl
PILOTAGE: Compulsory and must be arranged through Agent. The pilot Operator Port Office: Puerto de Lirquen SA, Recinto Muelle s/n, Lirquen,
waiting zone is bounded by the following co-ordinates: Comuna de Penco, Chile. Tel: +56 (41) 240 6112. Email: lirquen@puerto.cl
Lat. 36␥ 41' 54" S, Long. 73␥ 00' 28" W Web: www.puerto.cl Contact: Jorge Baksai Marquez, Operations Manager.
Lat. 36␥ 41' 54" S, Long. 72␥ 59' 50" W Email: jorge.baksai@puerto.cl
Lat. 36␥ 42' 24" S, Long. 72␥ 59' 50" W AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque North 500, 18th Floor,
Lat. 36␥ 42' 24" S, Long. 73␥ 00' 28" W Las Condes, Santiago 755-0092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 630 1847. Fax: +56 (2)
ANCHORAGES: Four anchorages available, located in the following 630 1896. Email: operations@ultramar.cl Web: www.ultramar.cl
positions from the Lirquen tip.
a) 090␥(T) ␺ 0.54 n.m.
b) 090␥(T) ␺ 1.26 n.m. LOS VILOS (Bahia Conchali): 31␥ 54' S 071␥ 31' W
c) 090␥(T) ␺ 1.97 n.m.
d) 120␥(T) ␺ 1.85 n.m. (See Plan)
Fumigation, gas hire and quarantine anchorages.
PRATIQUE: No restrictions, except for vessels arriving from Peru. Maritime OVERVIEW: Comprises Terminal Punta Chungo that operates throughout
Health request 5 days’ notice for authorisation for berthing. 24 hours.
VHF: Port listens on Channel 16 throughout 24 hours. LOCATION: Within Conchali Bay, 3 km. north of Los Vilos city.
TUGS: Tugs are supplied by a third party through the Agent. Minimum of CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 4311.
two tugs compulsory for all movements. Tugs required decided by Pilot and BA Chart No. 1314.
depend on ship’s particulars and weather conditions. PORT LIMITS: The line from Isla Huevo to Isla Blanca, Isla Verde and
BERTHS: Piers No. 1 and 2 handle dry bulk, containers and general cargo. Cabo Tablas lighthouse.
Berth LOA Draft DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
No. (m.) (m.) MAX. SIZE: Displacement 60,000 tons, LOA 220 m., beam 35.0 m., draft
Pier No. 1: 12.3 m.
1 220 11.89 RESTRICTIONS: Max. wind speed for manoeuvring 17 knots.
2 220 11.37
3 200 9.60
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilots board at 335␥(T)␺0.85 n.m. from Isla
Huevo.
4 160 7.39
Pier No. 2: ANCHORAGES: Anchoring is not permitted in this area.
5 243 14.98 PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Recommended to contact maritime
6 243 11.88 authority by email.Email: cplosvilos@directemar.cl
Penco 220 10.30 VHF: Capuerto Los Vilos (CBA 26) Channel 16 (24 hours).
Pier No. 1: Length 600 m., width 13.0 – 21.5 m., access bridge width 7.5 m. TUGS: Compulsory. Two tugs for berthing. One tug will stand by throughout
vessel’s stay.
Pier No. 2: Length 712 m., width 44.9 m., access bridge width 9.4 m.
Penco: Length 1,738 m., width 3.0 m. with conveyor belt. BERTHS: Comprises two dolphins, four mooring piles and one buoy.
Vessels use port anchor, 8 shackles.
MOORING: Normal berthing procedures require 16 polypropylene ropes
during winter, possibly reduced to 12 ropes in summer. BULK FACILITIES: A mechanised wharf for loading copper concentrate
with an enclosed conveyor belt. Loading rate up to 1,800 t.p.h.
Penco: Vessels berth to four mooring buoys and using anchor
8 – 10 shackles, bottom is mud. WASTE DISPOSAL: Not available.
BULK FACILITIES: Conveyor belt, length 855 m., for discharging grain SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available.
cargoes, discharge rate 350 t.p.h. Vessel’s own discharge gear to be used. FRESH WATER: Not available.
Penco: FUEL: Not Available.
Operator: Muelles de Penco SA. Tel: +56 (41) 245 1091. DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Talcahuano’’.
Email: gojedar@muellesdepenco.cl CONSULS: None.
Facilities: Mechanised quay for bulk fertiliser cargoes. NEAREST AIRPORT: Santiago International Airport, 170 km.
BANKS: Banco Estado.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: Six reachstackers and three container SHORE LEAVE: Not permitted.
spreaders available.
Provisions for the service of storage and consolidation of containers. AUTHORITY: Los Vilos Port, Av Costanera 148, Los Vilos, Chile.
Tel: +56 (53) 541104. Contact: Port Captain.
OTHER FACILITIES: Facilities available to handle Ro-Ro vessels. Email: cplosvilos@directemar.cl
TANKER FACILITIES: No facilities.
LPG/LNG FACILITIES: No facilities.
CRANES: 3␺104 ton mobile harbour cranes. LOTA: 37␥ 06' S 073␥ 10' W
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Warehouses: 15 warehouses
covering an area of 109,640 sq.m., paved yards covering 197,336 sq.m. and Port Status: Port closed.
other yards covering 85,569 sq.m.
Equipment: 48␺4 – 15.5 ton forklifts with forks, clamps and/or press;
12 tractors; 5 front loaders (large) with shovels for bulk and/or grabs for logs;
one trackmobile to drag railway wagons; 10 fertiliser bagging plants with
capacity of 6,500 tons/day (24 hours); MICHILLA COVE: 22␥ 44' S 070␥ 19' W (See Plan)
STEVEDORES: Eight hours’ notice required for gang arrangement.
Loading/Unloading Rates: Woodpulp (loading) 16,542 tons in three shifts Also see Puerto Angamos
(24 hours).
Logs (loading) 12,250 cu.m. in three shifts (24 hours). OVERVIEW: Bulk sulphuric acid terminal.
Pulp logs (loading) 18,522 pcm. in three shifts (24 hours). LOCATION: 20 n.m. north of Mejillones.
BALLAST: See ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port. CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 1322.
POLLUTION: Contact Harbour Master on VHF Channel 16 immediately. PORT LIMITS: Limited by the parallels of Lat. 22␥ 42.5' S and
WASTE DISPOSAL: By truck, contact Agent. 24 hours’ notice required. Lat. 22␥ 44.0' S, and the meridian Long. 70␥ 20.0' W.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available. MAX. SIZE: Displacement 69,500 tons, LOA 187 m., draft 12.5 m.
MEDICAL: First aid facilities available. RESTRICTIONS: Max. wind speed for manoeuvres 14 knots. Daylight
FRESH WATER: Available. berthing only.
FUEL: Available by truck, barge or small tanker. PILOTAGE: Compulsory, Pilot embarks 310␥(T) ␺ 1.1 n.m. from the cove’s
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ANCHORAGES: 297␥(T) ␺ 0.6 n.m. from the cove’s southern coastline. MAX. SIZE: Puerto Angamos: LOA 225 m., draft 12.50 m.
TUGS: One tug available. Mejillones: Displacement 85,344 tons, LOA 230 m., draft 14.38 m.
MOORING: Vessel berths to two mooring buoys and uses both anchors, Enaex Terminal: Displacement 70,000 tons, LOA 185 m., draft 9.4 m.
eight shackles. DENSITY: Sea water.
HOSES: Connection via floating hose. RESTRICTIONS: Maximum wind speed for berthing is 14 knots.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Callao’’. PILOTAGE: Pilots located in Antofagasta. Tel: +56 (55) 263333, 268275.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Antofagasta Cerro Moreno International Airport, Fax: +56 (55) 224464.
77 km. Pilots board 038␥(T) ␺ 0.55 n.m. from Capitania de Puerto Lighthouse.
AUTHORITY: Operator: Puerto Angamos, Av. Longitudinal 5500, Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Reports’’.
Mejillones, II Region, Chile. Tel: +56 (55) 357000. Fax: +56 (55) 357014. ANCHORAGES: Three anchorages in the following positions from
Web: www.puertoangamos.cl Contact: Cesar Barrera, Operations Manager. Capitania de Puerto Lighthouse:
Tel: +56 (55) 357070. Fax: +56 (55) 357077. a) 001␥(T) ␺ 1.1 n.m.
Email: cbarrera@puertoangamos.cl b) 052␥(T) ␺ 2.4 n.m.
c) 055␥(T) ␺ 3.65 n.m.
PRATIQUE: Pratique is automatic for vessels arriving from another Chilean
PECKET: 52␥ 56' S 071␥ 13' W port, otherwise it will be granted after sanitary visit.
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated October 2004.
Also see Punta Arenas TUGS: Compulsory. Two tugs available for berthing.
BERTHS:
OVERVIEW: Coal terminal. Berth Length Displ. LOA Draft Remarks
No. (m.) (tons) (m.) (m.)
LOCATION: On the west coast of the Brunswick Peninsular, 30 km. NW Enaex 70,000 113 – 185 9.40 Ammonia
of Punta Arenas.
Mejillones 85,344 230 14.38 Coal, sulphuric acid
CHARTS: SHOA Charts No. 11400 and 11700. Interacid 30,000† 183 10.75 Acid
BA Charts No. 554, 1281, 1692, 1693 and 1694. Angamos:
Nautical Publications: Admiralty List of Radio Signals Vol. 6(5), Vol. 1(2) 1 257 225 12.50 Containers, breakbulk
and Vol. 5. 2 219 15,000 200* 12.50* Containers, breakbulk
DOCUMENTS: All international certificates to be shown on arrival. 3 201 200 10.70 Containers, breakbulk
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port. 4 169 180** 10.70 Containers, breakbulk
MAX. SIZE: Bulk: Displacement 80,000 tonnes, LOA 220 m., draft * LOA can be increased to 225 m. if part of Berth No. 3 is used. However
14.0 m. draft is reduced to 10.7 m.
RESTRICTIONS: See ‘‘Punta Arenas’’. ** LOA is reduced to 170 m. if a vessel over LOA 200 m. is alongside at
PILOTAGE: See ‘‘Punta Arenas’’. Berth No. 1.
PRATIQUE: At first Chilean port doctor will board with authorities, pratique † g.t., max. beam 32.0 m.
is automatic for voyages between Chilean ports. Also see ‘‘Plan’’ and ‘‘Shipmaster’s Reports’’.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: See ‘‘Punta Arenas’’. MOORING: Puerto Angamos: Vessels berth on the landward causeway
section, width 50 m., and not to the T-shaped breakwater.
TUGS: Compulsory for mooring and unmooring. The head of the T-shaped quay is made up of 8␺24 m. diameter interlinked
BERTHS: Jetty berth with dolphins, heading alongside 260␥(T). cylindrical pods, placed parallel to the shore that are linked to the causeway
Also see ‘‘Max. Size’’. via a small bridge so protecting the berths from northerly winds and swell.
MOORING: Vessels berth port side alongside. One line to Dolphins Bollard capacity 35 tons. Conical hyper-cell fenders at Berths No. 1 – 3.
No. 1 and 2, two springs to Dolphins No. 3 and 4. Four lines to Dolphin No. 4. Gantry cranes will be moved to another area of the berth to minimise the
Starboard anchor used. There are also two buoys, four lines to the forward risk of damage when mooring.
and three lines to the aft. BULK FACILITIES:
BULK FACILITIES: Shiploader rate 2,000 tonnes/hr.
Mejillones Terminal:
MEDICAL: Facilities available in Punta Arenas. Berth: Comprises a 20␺70 m. platform over two dolphins, three mooring
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Punta Arenas’’. poles and two buoys.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Carlos Ibanez del Campo International, 14 km. Facilities: A bridge connects the platform to the shore and hoses conveyor
SHORE LEAVE: Crew allowed ashore with identity cards issued by and aerial hose for acid transfer.
Chilean Police (Extranjeria). Mooring: Vessels berth port side to and use eight shackles on both anchors.
REPATRIATION: Subject to permission of Chilean Police (Extranjeria)
and Maritime Authority. CONTAINER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’ and
‘‘Cranes’’.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: See ‘‘Shore Leave’’.
OTHER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated October 2004.
AUTHORITY: Head Office: Direccion General del Territorio, Maritimo
y de Marina Mercante, Errazuriz No. 537, Valparaiso, Chile. Tel: +56 (32) TANKER FACILITIES:
208000. Fax: +56 (32) 208005. Email: webmaster@directemar.cl Enaex Terminal:
Web: www.directemar.cl Contact: Francisco Martinez, Vice Admiral Director Facilities: Five mooring buoys and a small concrete platform for connection
General. for ammonia discharge. Vessels berth port side to and use both anchors.
Operator: Empresa Portuaria Austral, Terminal Arturo Prat, O’Higgins 1385, Flexible hose of 6 in., temperature ␤32␥C.
Punta Arenas, Chile. Tel: +56 (61) 241111. Fax: +56 (61) 241111.
Email: portpuq@epa.co.cl Web: www.epa.co.cl Interacid Terminal:
Contact: Eduardo Manzanares Castesc, General Manager. Berth: Mechanised quay 38␺23 m. with four dolphins, three mooring poles
Tel: +56 (61) 241210. Email: emanzanares@epa.co.cl and two buoys. Connected to shore via 661 m. bridge. Two berths available.
Patricio Allendes Mundoz, Port Captain. Mooring: Vessels berth port side to at Berth No. 1 and starboard side to at
AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque Norte 500, 18th Floor, Berth No. 2. Anchors used for berthing, eight shackles.
Las Condes, Santiago 755-0092, Chile. (Tel: +56 (2) 630 1847. Fax: +56 (2)
630 1896. Web: www.ultramar.co.cl ). Storage: There are five tanks with total capacity of 20,000 tons handling
sulphuric acid.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’.
PUERTO ANGAMOS, including Enaex Terminal and CRANES: Mobile Cranes: Cranes up to SWL 100 tons available, used
mainly for containers and project cargoes.
Mejillones: 23␥ 04' S 070␥ 24' W (See Plan) CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Storage: The port has
70,000 sq.m. yard capable of handling 97,000 tons of metallic copper and
OVERVIEW: The port has been built to handle mainly the export of copper, other breakbulk cargoes, including empty containers. There is road and
however coal, clinker and sulphuric acid are also handled. Built by the Chilean railway access to the storage area.
government but run by private operators. Transfer Area: Located on the seaward side of the port covering
LOCATION: Approximately 38 n.m. north of Antofagasta. approximately 35,000 sq.m. Facilities include preloading/temporary storage
CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 1330. areas for all types of cargoes such as containers and breakbulk other than
BA Charts No. 3071 and 3076. metallic copper. There is also a storage area for special cargoes.
PORT LIMITS: Contained within Lat. 23␥ 02.3' S. STEVEDORES: Ultraport. Tel: +56 (55) 621140. Fax: +56 (55) 621966.
DOCUMENTS: Email: mhemandez@ultraport.cl Web: www.ultraport.cl
Vessels from Foreign Ports: BALLAST: See ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
5 Crew Effects Declarations MEDICAL: There is a doctor in the port but no hospitals are available and
5 Crew Lists patients are transported to Antofagasta.
5 Import Cargo Manifests FRESH WATER: Available at Puerto Angamos berths.
11 Manifests for cargo destined for Bolivia REPAIRS: No workshops. Vessel repairs by the crew allowed.
3 Narcotics Lists
5 Passenger Effects Declarations POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +56 (55) 621516 or 133.
3 Passenger Lists Ambulance Tel: +56 (55) 655 5250 or 131. Fire Tel: +56 (55) 621569 or 132.
3 Stores Lists. SECURITY/GANGWAY: Watchman service is recommended.
Vessels from Another Chilean Port: TELEPHONES: It is not possible to install telephones on board.
1Crew List NEAREST AIRPORT: Antofagasta Cerro Moreno International, 25 km.
1List of Passengers CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes for each crew member. One bottle wine/spirits
13Manifests for cargo destined for Bolivia per person. One Customs official stays on board.
5Import Cargo Manifests SHORE LEAVE: Crew members are allowed ashore. Shore passes are
1Stores List. provided by the port.
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REPATRIATION: Possible, contact Agent. PUERTO CALBUCO: 41␥ 47' S 073␥ 12' W (See Plan)
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Passport and boarding card required.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: August 1988. OVERVIEW: The port consists of a pier, having a berthing platform and
mooring dolphins. The port mainly handles bulk cargoes and is operated by
Annaex Terminal (Enaex Terminal): Jetty consists of small loading Forestal San Jose SA.
dolphin with two separate mooring dolphins, and three buoys (two aft and
one forward). Mooring arrangement is starboard anchor, 2 head lines forward, LOCATION: Located on SE tip of the Los Lagos region, in the entrance
2 springs forward and 4 stern lines and 2 springs aft. Shore provides 6 in. to the Caicaen Channel, 55 km. SW of Puerto Montt, in position
hose. Ammonia to be at ␤33␥C and discharge rate 400 t.p.h. Cargo surveyor Lat. 41␥ 47.5' S, Long. 73␥ 12.5' W.
attends and samples taken. Max. length 180 m. Daylight berthing only and CHARTS: SHOA Charts No. 7210, 7300, 7310, 7400 and 7440.
sometimes permission given for night sailing. Max. Force 4 wind for berthing. BA Charts No. 1289, 1313 and 3749.
Port side alongside, ship’s head 254␥(T). Starboard accommodation ladder PORT LIMITS: From Roca San Pedro to Isla Calbuco.
required. DOCUMENTS:
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: October 2004. 3 Arms and Ammunition Lists
Vessel: Reefer, 17,000 d.w.t., LOA 164 m., beam 24.0 m., draft 10.01 m. 10 Cargo Manifests
Cargo: Used cars. 4 Crew Effects Declarations
10 Crew Lists
Overview: The port was built eight months ago by the Chilean government 3 Dangerous Goods Manifests
but is run by private operators. It mainly handles the export of copper. 5 General Declarations
Location: The port is located in Mejillones del Sur Bay, in position 4 Passenger Lists
Lat. 23␥ 07.8' S, Long. 70␥ 22.6' W. In the bay is the oil terminal, handling 4 Store Lists
acids, and a small fishing village with a population of about 2,500 people. Certificates:
Charts: BA Chart No. 3076. Due to the port being only eight months old, Derat (Exemption) Certificate
the infrastructure currently indicated on the chart is not as we found it. IOPP
The port’s T-pier is only eight months old with no good charts currently ISPS Certificate
existing. The Chilean authorities expect to have a chart available during 2005. Last Port Clearance
Documents: After berthing, our vessel waited some time for the port Last Port State Control
authorities to arrive on board, but when they boarded the vessel, formalities Light Dues
were conducted without any problems. They were not interested in the Load Line Certificate
bonded stores, but the provisions were checked and a few items were put Oil Record Book
under seal. It is not permitted to give presents to the authorities. Passports
ISPS: The port is fully ISPS certified. Safety Construction Certificate
Approaches: We approached the pilot station in daylight during the early Safety Equipment Certificate
morning. There is plenty of water in most of the bay. We were called by the Safety Radio Certificate
Agent prior to arrival and informed that the Pilot was ready and would meet ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is not compliant.
us on arrival. MAX. SIZE: 70,000 d.w.t., LOA 230 m., draft 12.5 m.
Pilotage: Pilot station is located in position Lat. 23␥ 03.5' S, Long. 70␥ 24' W. RESTRICTIONS: Berthing during daylight hours only and wind less than
The pilot boarded our vessel approximately 0.6 n.m. from the pier, which is 20 knots.
somewhat closer than the pilot station’s position on the chart. The pilot ladder
was rigged on the port side 1.0 m. above the water. PILOTAGE: Compulsory, request made via Agent.
Pre-Arrival Information: Information from the Agent prior to arrival off the ANCHORAGES: 0.9 n.m. south of Punta San Antonio.
port was good and all responses were quick. A lot of information is needed PRATIQUE: Authorities board on arrival.
to enter a Chilean port but the Agent advised us in plenty of time so enabling VHF: Calbuco Radio, Channel 16 throughout 24 hours.
us to forward the required information by mail. TUGS: Compulsory, one tug for vessels up to LOA 180 m., two tugs for
Max Size: LOA 257 m. and draft 12.5 m. vessels over LOA 180 m.
Tugs: Two tugs are available in the port. One tug was used for berthing, BERTHS: The berth consists of a walkway length 284 m., conveyor belt
and for unberthing one was in attendance standing by. feeder system with small berthing platform, four mooring dolphins having
Berthing: As it was our first call to Puerto Angamos, one tug was ordered fenders and mooring buoys.
by the port authorities. Even though we have both bow and stern thrusters Also see ‘‘Plan’’.
the tug was made fast forward on the port side. This was only a safety CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: The conveyor belt system is
precaution and proved not to be necessary. No current was observed during designed for loading only. The loading tower has a height 42.0 m. with
manoeuvres. The Pilots are not used to handling ships with bow and stern four pile clusters, capable of operating at 1,000 t.p.h. The shore conveyor
thrusters, but both Pilots were good and qualified. feeder system has capacity of 600 t.p.h.
There are some leading lights for the port but unfortunately the ship was Storage: The wood chip storage yard is 18,000 sq.m. There are 4 ha. of
unable to obtain their exact position. They were found to be on both the storage available, including warehouses.
starboard and port sides of the pier. On the port side of the pier there are
two green buoys which mark where the shallow water starts. On the starboard
Cargo Handled: Wood chips, logs, timber, salmon, trout and coastal
cargoes.
side are also two red buoys. The water is deep on the inside of the buoys
almost to the coastline. We were berthed approximately only 50 m. from the WASTE DISPOSAL: Not available.
coast line. SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available.
Pier: The pier is a T-pier where the end of the T is only a breakwater and MEDICAL: First aid only. Hospital at Puerto Montt.
not for berthing ships. Prior to entering the bay, we experienced some swell FRESH WATER: Available, rate 10 t.p.h.
from the SW but this disappeared on entering the bay and not much
movement was observed during our stay. According to the Pilot, swell from
FUEL: Not available.
the north was a problem in December and January and plans were made to DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Talcahuano’’.
extend the breakwater part of the pier to offer more shelter. REPAIRS: Small repairs only.
On the starboard side of the pier there is one berth (Berth No. 1), maximum Also see ‘‘Puerto Montt’’.
LOA 257 m. and draft 12.5 m. On the port side of the pier there are two berths POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 133. Ambulance Tel: 131.
(Berths No. 2 and 3), maximum LOAs 219 m. and 201 m. and drafts 12.5 m. Fire Tel: 132.
and 10.7 m. A fourth berth is very soon to be put in to use on the starboard
side close to Pier No. 1. Our vessel berthed at Berth No. 3.
WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: Rise and fall at the berth is 6.0 m.
Both Berths No. 1 and 2 were in use when we arrived. CONSULS: See ‘‘Puerto Montt’’.
Cargo Handling: The port is not used to handling used cars but taking into TELEPHONES: Not Available.
consideration that we only were able to get two gangs, the discharging went NEAREST AIRPORT: El Tepuel International, Puerto Montt, 80 km.
well. One incident resulting in damage by a stevedore was repaired by the BANKS: Banco Estado.
stevedores prior to departure.
The discharging of the cars was completed on the day after our arrival at CUSTOMS: Allowance: Two cartons of cigarettes and two bottles of spirit
1800 hrs. with our vessel departing the berth at 1930 hrs. per cabin.
Chandlers: Ship chandlers can be found in Antofagasta, which is the nearest SHORE LEAVE: Allowed.
city of a certain size. Our vessel placed an order with the ship chandler Ship REPATRIATION: Possible.
Service (Email: info@isserv.cl) in Iquique as usual and they drove down with DEVELOPMENTS: There are plans to construct a wide paved dock
the provisions and bonded stores. Very good service with quality produce. length 145 m., width 135 m. and an access bridge length 177 m. The berth
Extra cost for the transportation was US$50. will have one mooring station at either end of the berth. The berth will be
Shore Infrastructure: Nothing is found in the vicinity of Puerto Angamos. capable of handling vessels up to 67,000 d.w.t., LOA 225 m., draft 12.0 m.
It takes approximately 20 minutes by car to the fishing village Mejillones and The minimum design size for the berth will be 8,000 d.w.t., LOA 130 m., draft
one hour to Antofagasta. 7.8 m. The access bridge will be capable of handling vehicles.
AUTHORITY: Mejillones Port, Francisco Antonio Pinto No. 100, Cargo Handling Equipment: Equipment will consist of bulk cargo
Mejillones, Chile. Tel: +56 (55) 621513. unloading hopper and conveyor system.
Email: servicioscpmej@directemar.cl Contact: Port Captain. Storage: It is planned to build two 10,000 sq.m. storage yards, one for log
Operator: Puerto Angamos, Av. Longitudinal 5500, Mejillones, II Region, and one for wood chippings, and a further 5,000 sq.m. of warehousing for
Chile. Tel: +56 (55) 357000. Fax: +56 (55) 357014. general cargo.
Web: www.puertoangamos.cl Contact: Cesar Barrera, Operations Manager. AUTHORITY: Portuaria Calbuco SA, AVDA. Brasil No. 615, Calbuco,
Tel: +56 (55) 357070. Fax: +56 (55) 357077. Los Lagos, Chile. Tel: +56 (65) 461279. Fax: +56 (65) 462434.
Email: cbarrera@puertoangamos.cl Contact: Capitan de Puerto. Email: cpcalbuco@directemar.ci
AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque Norte 500, 18th Floor, AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque Norte 500, 18th Floor,
Las Condes, Santiago 755--0092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 630 1816. Fax: +56 (2) Las Condes, Santiago, 755-0092, Chile. Tel: + 56 (2) 630 1816. Fax: +56 (2)
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PUERTO CHACABUCO: 45␥ 28' S 072␥ 50' W CUSTOMS: No unusual restrictions.
(See Plan) SHORE LEAVE: Allowed.
REPATRIATION: Facilities available.
OVERVIEW: Small port handling passengers, general cargo and bulk IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required.
liquid. SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: February 1993.
LOCATION: On west coast of Chile in the Aisen region. Vessel: LOA 160 m., 17,900 d.w.t.
CHARTS: SHOA Charts No. 8000, 8610 and 8611. The vessel was due to sail for Chacabuco to load 8,400 tonnes of zinc
BA Chart No. 1288. concentrate. At last port (Valparaiso), two Pilots boarded to stay until sailing
PORT LIMITS: A line joining Punta Weste and Peninsula Fontaine from Chacabuco. As Chacabuco is a busy fishing port (main export is salmon
(NW point). to Japan from farms in the area), the berth was occupied on arrival by a
reefer vessel.
DOCUMENTS: Good holding anchor ground was found to the south with 50 m. of water.
2 Crew Effects Declaration A tug now is available (720 h.p.) to assist berthing.
7 Crew Lists According to Harbour Master, vessels with 165 m. length, forward draft
1 Fumigation Certificate 7.62 m. and aft draft 9.75 m. are permitted.
1 General Cargo Manifests The loading under the fixed belt is rather slow, as the equipment is old
1 Last Port Clearance and breakdowns are common. Working time is 24 hours, but no more than
2 Passenger Baggage Declaration (2 per passenger) 100 tonnes/hr. can be expected.
2 Passenger Effects Declaration Stevedores intended to work even during rain, but the rain tent failed to
7 Passenger Lists (disembarking) function due to age.
7 Passenger Lists (transit passengers). Long and good mooring ropes (at least four) should be used, as sudden
MAX. SIZE: LOA 190 m., draft 9.6 m. strong winds may occur and shifting the vessel requires good attention.
Tankers: Displacement 10,000 tons. Deballasting of foreign water only in strict accordance with Navy
Gas: Displacement 1,000 tons. Regulations.
RESTRICTIONS: Vessels over LOA 70 m. berth during daylight hours During our 4.5 days’ overall stay, the Pilots went to the only hotel in town
only. (100 m. from vessel) which offers good wines and excellent seafood dishes.
APPROACHES: Entry into the Bay of Chacabuco for vessels exceeding Dropping the Pilots at Ancud creates no difficulties, although strong current
LOA 60 m. during daylight hours, since weather conditions and coastline do was observed near Cabo Coronado.
not make access easy, gusty winds blowing mainly from the south with some SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: April 1996 (Updated 2002).
frequency. Limits: Not defined on the chart, but all pilotage waters in this area for large
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for foreign vessels. Pilotage can be performed ocean going vessels.
by Channel Pilots. Documents:
ANCHORAGES: Lat. 45␥ 28' 06" S, Long. 72␥ 49' 12" W. Contact Cargo Manifest
Coastguard Captain for anchoring permission. Crew Lists
PRATIQUE: If from a Chilean port, free pratique is granted by the local General Declaration (also doubles as Clearance on Departure)
Chilean Coast Guard Captain of the Port. Passenger List
If arriving from overseas, free pratique can be granted by the local Chilean Health Form
Coast Guard Captain of the Port after the inspection of the Health Inspector, Crew Effects Declaration
International Police, Customs and Agriculture Inspector. Passenger Effects Declaration.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Naval radio station of Aisen Port, call Pilotage: Vessels coming from the Atlantic take a Pilot in Punta Arenas, for
sign ‘‘CBP-3’’, VHF Channel 16. Magellan Strait and approaches to Chacabuco.
VHF: Port Captain ‘‘Chacabuco Radio’’ and Harbour Master ‘‘Base On leaving, Pilots disembark at either Punta Arenas (Ancud Pilot Station
Emporchi’’ listen on Channel 16. near approaches to Puerto Montt) or Valparaiso. No Harbour Pilot as this is
done by Sea Pilot.
VTS/RADAR: AIS operational. Vessels entering from Pacific take Pilot at either Valparaiso or Ancud Pilot
TUGS: One 3,600 h.p. tug available. Station.
BERTHS: Approaches: During daylight hours and Chacabuco Bay is approached
Berth Length Depth LOA Draft around 1100 hrs. local time. Strong winds from south/SE could make direct
No. (m.) (m.) (m.) (m.) berthing difficult.
Muelle 1 71 10.0 110 7.60 We anchored with five shackles on port anchor. As wind mainly from
Muelle 2 52 165 7.62 south/SE, vessel lay in good position for the 5 days at anchor.
Floating pontoon available to tender passengers from cruise vessels Any restrictions usually refer to small craft.
ashore. Also used by small ships and fishing vessels. Health: Pratique applied for via agency and granted on arrival.
BULK FACILITIES: One conveyor belt belonging to Minera El Toqui. Anchorage: Situated in the SW corner of the bay and is exposed to strong
CONTAINER FACILITIES: Reefer connections available. gusts of wind coming mainly from the SW, through a gap in the mountains.
PASSENGER FACILITIES: Ferry Terminal: For Ro-Ro vessels. A good holding ground of mud in 30 – 40 m. of water was experienced.
Ramp front width 44 m. Divided into five ramps at varying levels for different Many fish hatcheries/farms are situated close to the SE, south and west
levels or tide. coasts of the bay which may reduce the area of swing.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. Vessel’s Size: Reefer vessel – LOA 151 m., beam 22.0 m. and draft 8.8 m.
TANKER FACILITIES: Vessels up to displacement 10,000 tons (Sailing).
discharge fuel via a submarine pipeline. Pilotage compulsory for foreign Communications/Radio: Used main Agent in Valparaiso for all messages
vessels. Daylight berthing and unberthing. whilst in Chilean waters. Also maintained usual ‘‘Chilean Reporting Systems’’.
LPG/LNG FACILITIES: Vessels ranging between displacement Pilot used VHF once vessel was in range, to organise local Authorities,
750 – 1,000 tons discharge liquid gas via submarine pipeline. Daylight etc. Local Authorities use Channel 8 as working channel.
berthing and unberthing. International telephone available close to port area.
CRANES: None available. Tugs: One medium-powered tug available for berthing (ship’s lines used).
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: 30,000 ton warehouse for Radar: No radar service or communication with Port Captain prior to contact
concentrated materials. with Agent on VHF. Port Captain is Chilean Naval Officer.
STEVEDORES: Each agency attends ships with both proper and Transport: Regular Ro-Ro service (three times a week) connects
Valparaiso, Puerto Montt, Puerto Chacabuco and Punta Arenas. Local bus
syndicated stevedores.
service to Puerto Aisen throughout the day, finishing around 2100 hrs. Bus
Working Hours: 0800 – 1600, 1600 – 2359, 0001 – 0800. services from Puerto Aisen connect to major towns, cities in the area. There
Opening/Closing Hatches: To be carried out by the stevedores. is an airport at Puerto Aisen connecting with local/international airports. Taxi
MEDICAL: There is a hospital at Puerto Aisen, a first aid station in the services are available to Puerto Aisen, run on a share basis. Road between
port belonging to IST and a public first aid station outside the port area. Chacabuco and Aisen in poor state of repair.
FRESH WATER: Available, no restriction on amount. Trade: Ro-Ro services have brisk trade with road trailers. Timber and cattle
FUEL: Fuel is available from Copec SA, Shell Chile and Esso. are normal coastal trade. Main export cargo is frozen fish fillets/roe/fish
SERVICES: Electric connections available. Charts can be obtained from products. Fish farming, stevedoring, reefer warehousing appear to be the
The Maritime Governor’s Headquarters at Puerto Aisen. main industry in Puerto Chacabuco.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Talcahuano’’. Berths: (See ‘‘Plan’’).
Two berths plus a ramp arrangement for the Ro-Ro services are in constant
REPAIRS: No repair facilities available. use.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Available and required by law. The two berths have depths alongside of 10.5 m. These depths increase
REGULATIONS: It is strictly prohibited to dismantle the main engine or rapidly to 14.0 m. and over at approximately 22 m. distant from the jetty.
effect repairs to the engines without previous notification and authorisation Old original berth is of wooden construction with tyre fenders at various
from the maritime authorities. Also prohibited to deballast petroleum, pump intervals along the length (approx. 50 m.).
bilges, throw overboard waste or refuse in the port. New berth is concrete and steel pile construction (approx. 75 m. long) with
WEATHER/TIDES: Rainfall: 3.6 m. per year. a traversing crane 3 tonnes SWL. Yokohama fender on the north end of this
Tidal Range: 2.97 m. jetty proved to be of great help, as vessel berthed with north jetty abreast
Temperature: 3 – 14␥C. No. 1 and No. 2 hatches and the south jetty abreast No. 4 hatch.
Wind: SW 56%, NW 10%. Berthing: There is a mooring buoy abreast north end of new berth which
Average 10 – 25 knots, over 10 knots 19%. affects the approach of larger vessels. Vessel made a 90␥ approach with the
north end of the old berth in line so as to clear the buoy. Port anchor was
CONSULS: None. used and run out to seven shackles. Mooring lines run out with aid of small
TELEPHONES: Telephone service to the whole country and abroad, boat and tug pushed stern round to assist with running lines to berth, being
together with post and telegraph office. starboard side too. Line is run to the buoy on departure to assist clearing
NEAREST AIRPORT: Coyhaique Domestic Airport, 80 km. Balmaceda berth.
International Airport, 127 km. Same buoy is used by Ro-Ro vessels for similar manoeuvre.
BANKS: Banco del Estado, Banco de Chile, Banco de Credito e All mooring bollards in good condition and conveniently situated throughout
Insersiones and Banco Santander, located in Puerto Aisen, 15 km. the length of the waterfront.

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CHILE Puerto Chacabuco
Stevedores: Appear to work all hours due to frequent rain during most of BULK FACILITIES: One conveyor, airdraft 42 m., with fixed arm, for
the year. All breaks appeared to be taken when rain stopped cargo work. loading woodchips at a rate of 600 t.p.h. The vessel has to shift position to
This was a 24-hour operation. Hatches opened and closed by crew. Port load different cargo holds. Vessels should use their own gear for handling
pallet lifting equipment used. cargo.
Port Facilities: There is a crane situated on the southern concrete jetty, Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
capacity 3 tonnes SWL. Forklift trucks available of varying capacities. The CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Storage: There are storage
port can handle 40 ft. containers. facilities totalling 74,500 sq.m. within the port.
Electric plug-in facilities for approximately 20␺40 ft. reefer containers. The following storage areas are available:
Density: 1008. Playa de Amargos 20,000 sq.m. (paved).
Fresh Water: Available on both jetties from shore connection. Good Sitio Schuster 10,000 sq.m.
pressure (approx. 60 t.p.h.). Corral Bajo 19,000 sq.m.
Bonded Stores: Not available. Ex-French Pier 13,500 sq.m.
Customs Allowances: Declared usual 200 cigarettes, one bottle of spirits Altos Hornos 12,000 sq.m.
and 10 beers on Personal Customs Declaration. Barges: 2␺1,000 ton barges and 1␺350 ton landing craft available.
Shore Leave: Shore passes issued on arrival. Not collected on departure. Las Mulatas Pier: Storage 4.5 ha. There is a railway loading ramp near
Provisions/General Stores: Very limited supply. Fresh provisions are of the dock.
medium/poor quality. Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
Medical Facilities: Small hospital in Puerto Aisen with limited facilities. No STEVEDORES: Gangs are to be requested 24 hours in advance. Three
medical facilities in Puerto Chacabuco. shifts are worked.
Banks: Located in Puerto Aisen: Banco del Estado de Chile and one other. MEDICAL: Small hospital in Corral, with ambulance. Tel: +56 (63) 471254.
These banks able to change foreign currency (US Dollars in my case). No Larger hospitals in Valdivia, 13 km.
transactions after 1400 hrs. for exchanging money. FRESH WATER: Not available.
Navy: Three gunboats berthed, on floating pontoon close south of FUEL: Available by tank truck.
commercial jetties. STORING: The vessel can be stored by truck or barge alongside the pier.
AUTHORITY: Empresa Portuaria Chacabuco, Bernardo O’Higgins s/n, Forklifts are used.
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile. Tel: +56 (67) 351139. Fax: +56 (67) 351174. DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Talcahuano’’.
Email: erunin@chacabucoport.cl Web: www.chacabucoport.cl REPAIRS: Asenav, Valdivia. Tel: +56 (63) 216102
Contact: Enrique Runin, General Manager. Astillero Calle, Valdivia. Tel: +56 (63) 278450
Email: erunin@chacabucoport.cl Astillero Etchepape, Valdivia. Tel: +56 (63) 218721.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +56 (63) 471233. Fire
Tel: +56 (63) 471360.
PUERTO CORRAL, including Valdivia: Also see ‘‘Medical’’.
39␥ 52' S 073␥ 25' W (See Plan) SECURITY/GANGWAY: Watchman available and arranged through
Agent.
OVERVIEW: Natural harbour handling general cargo and timber products. WEATHER/TIDES: Max. temperature 30.5␥C, min. temperature ␤3.4␥C,
It acts as a hub point for Las Mulatas River port, river station and Valdivia average temperature 11.9␥C.
which are served by barges. Rainfall: 1,800 mm.
LOCATION: In the mouth of the Valdivia and Tornagaleones Rivers, 8 n.m. Tidal Range: 1.6 m.
west of Valdivia, in Corral Bay. Wind: Normally from south to north at up to 20 knots.
CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 6241. DELAYS: Normally there is no delay in berthing provided 24 hours’ notice
BA Charts No. 3075 and 3081. is given.
PORT LIMITS: Seaward limit from Punta Molino to Punta San Carlos. CONSULS: Austria Tel: +56 (63) 204021
DOCUMENTS: Germany Tel: +56 (63) 203791
3 Arms and Ammunition Lists Netherlands. Tel: +56 (21) 221069.
10 Cargo Manifests NEAREST AIRPORT: Las Marias Domestic Airport, 47 km.
4 Crew Effects Declarations
6 Crew Lists BANKS: Banco Chile, Banco del Desarrollo, Banco Estado, Banco
3 Dangerous Goods Manifests Santander and Banco BBVA.
5 General Declarations SHORE LEAVE: Possible, but every crew member going ashore must
4 Passenger Lists possess a shore pass issued by Immigration.
4 Stores Lists. AUTHORITY: Portuaria Corral, Ave Esmeralda No. 10, Corrall, Valdivia,
Certificates: Chile. Tel: +56 (63) 471239, 471281. Fax: +56 (63) 214428. Contact: Port
Chilean Lights Dues Captain. Tel: +56 (63) 471267, 471386. Email: cpcorral@directemar.cl
Derat (Exemption) Certificate AGENT: Ultamar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque Norte 500, 18th Floor,
International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate Las Condes, Santiago 755-0092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 630 1847, 630 1000.
ISPS Fax: +56 (2) 630 1896. Web: www.ultramar.cl
Last Port Clearance
Load Line Certificate
Oil Log Book PUERTO MONTT: 41␥ 28' S 072␥ 57' W (See Plan)
Passports (Crew and Passengers)
Safety Construction Certificate OVERVIEW: Small port handling bulk and containerised cargoes. Facilities
Safety Equipment Certificate available to handle Ro-Ro and passenger vessels.
Safety Radio Certificate.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. LOCATION: On the northern shore of Seno Reloncavi.
MAX. SIZE: 70,000 d.w.t., LOA 229 m., draft 12.2 m. CHARTS: SHOA Charts No. 7300 and 7321.
BA Charts No. 1288, 1289 and 1313.
DENSITY: 1017. PORT LIMITS: Between the meridian that crosses the head of Muelle del
RESTRICTIONS: Vessels normally berth on the flood tide during daylight Frigorifico to Long. 72␥ 55.3' W and from the parallel Lat. 41␥ 29' 42" S to the
hours. Wind speed 20 knots for vessels under LOA 180 m., 15 knots for north coast in Reloncavi Bay.
vessels over LOA 180 m. DOCUMENTS:
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilots board in position Lat. 39␥ 52' S, 3 Arms and Ammunition Lists
Long. 73␥ 24' 50" W. 10 Cargo Manifests
ETA should be sent to Agent 72 hours in advance with confirmation 4 Crew Effects Declarations
24 hours before arrival. 6 Crew Lists
ANCHORAGES: 314␥(T) ␺ 0.8 n.m. from Morro Niebla Lighthouse. 3 Dangerous Goods Manifests
VHF: The Harbour Master’s Office and Puerto Corral Pilot listen on 5 General Declarations
Channel 16 throughout 24 hours. 4 Passengers Lists
TUGS: One tug for vessels up to LOA 140 m., two tugs for vessels over 4 Stores Lists.
LOA 140 m. Certificates:
Chilean Light Dues
BERTHS: Derat (Exemption) Certificate
Berth Length Width Depth Remarks
IOPP
(m.) (m.) (m.)
ISPS
Corral 146 13.5 14.0 Multipurpose
Last Port Clearance
Las Mulatas:
Last Port State Control
Valdivia Pier 120 20.0 4.0
Load Lines
River Port 180 10.0* Small vessels, ramps, barges
Oil Record Book
* Limited by river depth 4.5 m. Passports (crew and passengers)
The multipurpose terminal/general cargo pier is connected with access way Safety Construction
55.0 m. long and 6.0 m. wide. Berth orientation 013 – 193␥(T). Safety Equipment
Las Mulatas Pier: Located on the Valdivia River at Valdivia. Safety Radio
Las Mulatas River Port: River port located just downriver from the city of Ship’ Register.
Valdivia, and consists of a 30,000 sq.m. yard for handling cargo. Direct MAX. SIZE: LOA 230 m., draft 11.0 m.
connection to the National Highways. Ro-Ro: LOA 120 m., draft 5.0 m.
Railway Station River Port: River port located just upriver from the city RESTRICTIONS: Max. wind speed for berthing is 20 knots during daylight
of Valdivia, and consists of a 15,000 sq.m. yard for handling cargo, and ramps and 6 knots at night. Vessels over LOA 156 m., daylight berthing only. Min.
for barges. Direct connection to National Highways and Railroad. under-keel clearance 0.5 m. Vessels up to 156 m. may turn in front of berths.

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APPROACHES: The approach to Puerto Montt is made through the PILOTAGE: Compulsory, arranged through Agents in Punta Arenas. Pilot
channels, the most important of which is Canal Chacao, which requires boards 057␥(T)␺0.38 n.m. from Islotes Cisnes Lt. (Lat. 51␥46.9' S,
careful navigation due to the existence of rocks and shallow areas, as well Long. 072␥ 31.8' W). The port is only accessed via Patagonian channels,
as tidal currents that reach up to 8 knots. Paso Kirke narrows or Angostura White narrows with the assistance of a
PILOTAGE: Compulsory and must be ordered by Agent on receipt of Channel Pilot.
vessel’s ETA at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise request directly to Port Also see ‘‘Punta Arenas’’.
Captain. Pilot boards from a motor boat at the anchorage. Pilot boat is ANCHORAGES: Located in middle of channel NW of Muelle Arturo Prat
equipped with VHF. depth 30 m., bottom mud. Open to wind. Outer anchorage during bad weather
If vessel is arriving without a Channel Pilot, then Pilot must be requested at Puerto La Forest.
at least 48 hours in advance and boards from a motor boat at the Ancud Port PRATIQUE: At first Chilean port doctor will board with authorities, pratique
Anchorage. Pilot embarks at 162␥(T) ␺ 0.8 n.m. from passenger berth. is automatic for voyages between Chilean ports.
ANCHORAGES: Three anchorages referenced from the passenger berth: PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: See ‘‘Punta Arenas’’.
a) 154␥(T) ␺ 0.41 n.m.
b) 180␥(T) ␺ 0.75 n.m.
VHF: Port captain listens on Channel 16.
c) 180␥(T) ␺ 1.20 n.m. TUGS: None.
Mud/sand bottom, depth 30.0 – 45.0 m. BERTHS: Muelle Arturo Prat 107 m. Pier with T-head 31.4 m. Muelle
PRATIQUE: All ships are boarded by the authorities on arrival, unless Empresa Portuaria Austral (EPA), L-shaped concrete quay. Three dolphins
arriving from another Chilean port. to support Ro-Ro vessels. Orange buoy located 150 m. to SW.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Puerto Montt Coastal Station Muelle Size LOA Draft Remarks
operates throughout 24 hours on VHF. (g.t.) (m.) (m.)
Arturo Prat 100 35 4.26 No cargo facilities
VHF: Port Captain operates on Channels 16 and 14 throughout 24 hours. EPA 135 8.22 Ro-Ro LOA 130 m.
TUGS: Compulsory, one tug for vessels up to 120 m., two tugs for vessels
over 120 m. PASSENGER FACILITIES: 300 sq.m. passenger centre.
BERTHS: Commercial Pier: Berths No. 1 and 2 total length 386 m. OTHER FACILITIES: EPA: Ro-Ro and general cargo vessels handled
Ro-Ro Terminal is located 200 m. to the west of the commercial pier. alongside.
Also see ‘‘Max. Size’’. Also see ‘‘Max. Size’’ and ‘‘Berths’’.
BULK FACILITIES: One wood chip conveyor, rate 600 t.p.h., airdraft CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: 800 sq.m. of covered storage.
42.0 m. 18,000 sq.m. storage for wood chip. WASTE DISPOSAL: Available, contact Agent.
PASSENGER FACILITIES: Cruise vessels handled alongside SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available.
commercial pier and at anchorage.
FRESH WATER: Available.
OTHER FACILITIES: Four ramps available at Ro-Ro terminal. FUEL: Available by truck at EPA berth.
CRANES: 2␺5 tons and 3␺3 tons capacity.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Punta Arenas’’.
STEVEDORES: Vessel should advise the Agent prior to arrival the
number of gangs required, and amount of cargo for discharge. SECURITY/GANGWAY: Watchmen arranged by Agent.
Working Hours: 0800 – 1530, 1530 – 2300 and 2300 – 0630. Overtime CONSULS: None.
0630 – 0800. NEAREST AIRPORT: Carlos Ibanez del Campo International, 190 km.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port. BANKS: Banco Chile, Banco Estado, Banco Santander Santiago.
Opening/Closing Hatches: Done by ship’s crew or stevedores. SHORE LEAVE: Crew allowed ashore with identity cards issued by
WASTE DISPOSAL: Available. Chilean Police (Extranjeria).
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available. REPATRIATION: Subject to permission of Chilean Police (Extranjeria)
MEDICAL: All facilities available, vaccination, inoculation can be arranged. and Maritime Authority.
Notice should be given if urgent assistance required on arrival. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: See ‘‘Shore Leave’’.
FRESH WATER: Available alongside commercial pier at 25 t.p.h. AUTHORITY: Puerto Natales, Pedro Montt No. 385, Puerto Natales,
FUEL: Only diesel oil available, supplied by trucks. Chile. Tel: +56 (61) 411570. Contact: Port Captain.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port. Email: oprcppnt@directemar.cl
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Talcahuano’’. Operator: Empresa Portuaria Austral, Terminal de Transbordadores de
REPAIRS: Minor engine repairs can be performed. Puerto Natales, Pedro Montt 380, Puerto Natales, Chile. Tel: +56 (61)
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +56 (65) 431555, 133. Fire 411290.
Tel: +56 (65) 287124, 132. Ambulance Tel: +56 (65) 435807. AGENT: Agent: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Work may be arranged on most holidays. Norte 500, 18th Floor, Las Condes, Santiago 755-0092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2)
630 1847, 630 1000. Fax: +56 (2) 630 1896. Email: operations@ultramar.cl
CONSULS: Argentina, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Web: www.ultramar.cl
Uruguay are represented locally.
TELEPHONES: No facilities for placing telephones on board.
NEAREST AIRPORT: El Tepuel International Airport, 17 km.
BANKS: Numerous banks available. PUERTO SARA (Gregorio): 52␥ 38' S 070␥ 11' W
CUSTOMS: Two cartons of cigarettes and two bottles of spirits per person. (See Plan)
Additional items to be declared on Effects Declaration.
SHORE LEAVE: Allowed.
REPATRIATION: Can be arranged. Also see Punta Arenas
AUTHORITY: Puerto Montt, Av. Angelmo No. 2201, Puerto Montt, OVERVIEW: Crude oil terminal.
Chile. Tel: +56 (65) 291100. Fax: +56 (65) 291105. Contact: Port Captain.
Email: cppuertomontt@directemar.cl LOCATION: On the north shore of the Magellan Strait, 80 km. NE of Punta
Operator: Empresa Portuaria Puerto Montt, Av Angelmo 1673, Puerto Arenas.
Montt, Chile. Tel: +56 (65) 253931, 253938. Fax: +56 (65) 252247. CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 11500.
Email: supervisor@empormontt.cl Web: www.empormontt.cl BA Charts No. 554, 1281, 1692 and 1693.
Contact: Luis Rivas Apablaza, General Manager. Tel: +56 (65) 253263. Nautical Publications: Admiralty List of Radio Signals Vol. 6(5), Vol. 1(2)
and Vol. 5.
DOCUMENTS: All international certificates to be shown on arrival.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
PUERTO NATALES: 51␥ 44' S 072␥ 32' W (See Plan) MAX. SIZE: Displacement 75,000 tonnes, LOA 250 m., draft 14.96 m.
(tidal).
Also see Punta Arenas
RESTRICTIONS: Manoeuvres are performed in daylight and preferably
at slack water.
OVERVIEW: Puerto Natales serves a continuation of the Austral South Also see ‘‘Punta Arenas’’.
Longitudinal Highway. Handles Ro-Ro, general cargo and cruise vessels.
LOCATION: On the east coast of Canel Senoret Esperanza, 103 n.m. NW PILOTAGE: Pilot boards in position Lat. 52␥ 38.6' S, Long. 70␥ 10.2' W.
Also see ‘‘Punta Arenas’’.
of Punta Arenas.
CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 10611. ANCHORAGES: Vessels are prohibited from anchoring within the area
limited by Lat. 52␥ 38.5' S, and Long. 70␥ 11.0' W.
BA Charts No. 539 and 554.
Nautical Publications: Admiralty List of Radio Signals Vol. 6(5), Vol. 1(2) PRATIQUE: At first Chilean port doctor will board with authorities, pratique
and Vol. 5. is automatic for voyages between Chilean ports.
PORT LIMITS: Within the parallels of latitude passing through Punta Baja PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: See ‘‘Punta Arenas’’.
and Islotes Cisnes. BERTHS: See ‘‘Max. Size’’.
DOCUMENTS: All international certificates to be shown on arrival. MOORING: Vessels moor with ship’s head 232␥(T), using both anchors
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port. (8 – 9 shackles), 14 mooring lines are used to connect to 4 buoys.
MAX. SIZE: LOA 135 m., draft 8.22 m. HOSES: 2␺10 in. and 2␺8 in. floating hoses for loading crude oil. Rate
Ro-Ro: LOA 130 m., draft 8.22m. 1,700 cu.m./hr.
RESTRICTIONS: Max. wind speed for daylight berthing 15 knots, BALLAST: Reception facilities available.
10 knots at night. Paso Kirke and Angostura White narrows are only navigable MEDICAL: Facilities available in Punta Arenas.
by day and slack water. Max. size for Paso Kirke LOA 150 m., draft 6.5 m.
and Angostura White LOA 140 m., draft 7.0 m. DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Punta Arenas’’.
Also see ‘‘Punta Arenas’’. NEAREST AIRPORT: Carlos Ibanez del Campo International, 80 km.
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REPATRIATION: Subject to permission of Chilean Police (Extranjeria) STEVEDORES: None available.
and Maritime Authority. Cargo Gear: Ship’s usually use own gear.
AUTHORITY: Operator: Empresa Portuaria Austral, Terminal Arturo MEDICAL: The Chilean Navy operates a hospital and dental clinic.
Prat, O’Higgins 1385, Punta Arenas, Chile. Tel: +56 (61) 241111. FRESH WATER: Available at Guardian Brito Wharf at a rate of 6 t.p.h.
Fax: +56 (61) 241111. Email: portpuq@epa.co.cl Web: www.epa.co.cl
Contact: Patricio Allendes Mundoz, Port Captain. CHANDLERY: Available at Cape Horn Zone or Richmond Pass. Usually
Eduardo Manzanares Castesc, General Manager. Tel: +56 (61) 241210. delivered by launch.
Email: emanzanares@epa.co.cl SERVICES: Charts and Notice to Mariners available.
AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque Norte 500, 18th Floor, Mail facilities available.
Las Condes, Santiago 755-0092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 630 1847. Fax: +56 (2) DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Bahia Blanca’’.
630 1896. Web: www.ultramar.co.cl REPAIRS: Minor repairs such as carpentry and small engine repairs.
SURVEYORS: Available.
PUERTO WILLIAMS: 54␥ 56' S 067␥ 37' W EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Emergency Co-ordination
and Maritime Search – SUBCOBREM – Puerto Williams. Tel/Fax: +56 (61)
621090. Inmarsat: +56 8816 4143 7836.
OVERVIEW: Primarily a naval port that handles general cargo and oil Email: mrscpuertowilliams@directemar.cl
products. Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
LOCATION: North shore of Isla Navarino within the Beagle Canal. FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Normal international precautions for handling
CHARTS: SHOA Charts No. 13100, 13142, 13143 and 13200. dangerous cargoes.
BA Charts No. 554 and 2505. SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not necessary as wharf is within Chilean Navy
PORT LIMITS: Inside a line which joins Banco Herradura Buoy property.
(Lat. 54␥ 54' S, Long. 67␥ 36' W) with Punta Trucco Anterior Lighthouse REGULATIONS: Photography prohibited as berth within naval
(Lat. 54␥ 55' S, Long. 67␥ 32' W) and Punta Gusano Lighthouse
installation.
(Lat. 54␥ 55' S, Long. 67␥ 37' W) with Banco Herradura Buoy.
DOCUMENTS: The documents required for entering the port are: CONSULS: None.
Cargo Manifest TELEPHONES: ENTEL Chile has an office in Puerto Williams City. There
8 Crew Lists are no facilities on the wharf.
Dangerous Cargo Manifest* NEAREST AIRPORT: Guardiamarina Zanartu Domestic Airport, 8 km.
General Declaration BANKS: Available.
Last Port Clearance
Maritime Declaration of Health
CUSTOMS: Usual allowances.
8 Passenger Lists SHORE LEAVE: Possible.
Safety Equipment Certificate. REPATRIATION: No facilities available.
* Not required for transitting vessels. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Shore passes issued.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. AUTHORITY: Capitania De Puerto Williams, Miramar No. 102, Puerto
PFSO: Capitan de Corbeta Julio Saavedra. Tel: +56 (61) 621041. Williams, Chile. Tel: +56 (61) 621 090. Fax: +56 (61) 621 090.
Mobile: 8478 9182. Email: opercpwii@directemar.cl Contact: Port Captain.
MAX. SIZE: Displacement 11,384 tons, LOA 123 m., draft 4.9 m. Inmarsat: +56 881641437836.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory, available throughout 24 hours. 48 hours’ notice AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritma Ltda, El Bosque Norte 500, 18th Floor,
to be sent to the Captain of the Port at Punta Arenas or the pilot office. Both Las Condes, Santiago 755-0092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 630 1847. Fax: +56 (2)
offices are at Libertador O’Higgins No. 1401, Punta Arenas. Contact 630 1896. Web: www.ultramar.cl
Tel: +56 (61) 221001, 226650 and 411409. Telex: 380014 CK VTR and
280079 CBM CL.
Pilot boarding zone is the area within the following limits:
a) Lat. 54␥ 54' 14" S Long. 67␥ 35' 26" W PUNTA ARENAS, including Cabo Negro, Laredo,
b) Lat. 54␥ 54' 22" S Long. 67␥ 34' 56" W
c) Lat. 54␥ 54' 38" S Long. 67␥ 35' 11" W Lenadura and Magellan Straits: 53␥ 10' S 070␥ 54' W
d) Lat. 54␥ 54' 30" S Long. 67␥ 35' 40" W (See Plan)
Other local Pilot Stations are expected to be located in the following
positions: Also see Clarence Cove, Pecket and Puerto Sara
Cabo Waller: Lat. 55␥ 07' 30" S Long. 66␥ 34' 00" W
Lat. 55␥ 07' 30" S Long. 66␥ 32' 10" W OVERVIEW: Comprising Cabo Negro Gas Terminal, Lenadura, Arturo Prat
Lat. 55␥ 08' 30" S Long. 66␥ 32' 10" W and Jose Santos Mardones.
Lat. 55␥ 08' 30" S Long. 66␥ 34' 00" W LOCATION: On the eastern shore of the Peninsula de Brunswick in the
Paso Richmond: Lat. 55␥ 20' 30" S Long. 66␥ 41' 45" W Pasco Ancho Channel.
Lat. 55␥ 20' 30" S Long. 66␥ 40' 00" W
Lat. 55␥ 21' 30" S Long. 66␥ 40' 00" W Arturo Prat: Lat. 53␥ 10' 13" S, Long. 70␥ 54' 12" W.
Lat. 55␥ 21' 30" S Long. 66␥ 41' 45" W Cabo Negro Terminal 1: Lat. 52␥ 55' 47" S, Long. 70␥ 48' 11" W.
Cabo de Hornos: Lat. 56␥ 00' 15" S Long. 67␥ 16' 45" W Cabo Negro Terminal 2: Lat. 52␥ 55' 47" S, Long. 70␥ 45' 55" W.
Lat. 56␥ 00' 15" S Long. 67␥ 15' 00" W Jose de Los Santos Mardones: Lat. 53␥ 07' 30" S, Long. 70␥ 51' 20" W.
Lat. 56␥ 01' 15" S Long. 67␥ 15' 00" W Laredo: Lat. 52␥ 58' S, Long. 70␥ 49' W.
Lat. 56␥ 01' 15" S Long. 67␥ 16' 45" W Lenadura: Lat. 53␥ 12' S, Long. 70␥ 54' W.
Isla Hornos: Lat. 55␥ 56' 44" S Long. 67␥ 12' 30" W
CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 11400, 11411, 11500, 11521 and 11530.
ANCHORAGES: Anchorage Areas A and B are for vessels up to LOA BA Charts No. 554, 1281, 1692, 1693 and 1694.
123 m. Area C is for vessels up to LOA 180 m. Anchorage are located in the Nautical Publications: SHOA Pub. 3004.
following positions from Punta Gusano Light: Admiralty List of Radio Signals Vol. 6(5), Vol. 1(2) and Vol. 5.
a) 189␥(T) ␺ 0.27 n.m. PORT LIMITS: Terminal Jose de Los Santos Mardones: An area
b) 100␥(T) ␺ 0.20 n.m. between the coastline at Lat. 53␥ 06' 30" S to point:
c) 153␥(T) ␺ 0.30 n.m. a) Lat. 53␥ 06' 30" S, Long. 70␥ 49' 42" W thence to point
PRATIQUE: Pratique granted on arrival. b) Lat. 53␥ 09' 00" S, Long. 70␥ 49' 42" W thence to point
VHF: Listens on Channel 16 and works on Channels 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 67, c) Lat. 53␥ 14' 00" S, Long. 70␥ 54' 54" W thence 270␥(T) to the coastline
68, 69, 70, 71, 73, 74 and 78. at Lat. 53␥ 14' 00" W.
Puerto Williams Radio (CBM 24), HF 4146 MHz, VHF. DOCUMENTS: All international certificates to be shown on arrival.
Channel 16 (24 hours). Email: opercpwii@directemar.cl Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
VTS/RADAR: There is no radar service for marine traffic control. ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port and terminals are compliant.
TUGS: None. MAX. SIZE: Punta Arenas: 50,000 d.w.t., LOA 230 m., draft 14.0 m.
BERTHS: Cabo Negro: Gas: 45,000 d.w.t., LOA 242 m., draft 14.0 m.
Berth Owner Length Width
(m.) (m.)
Lenadura: Tankers: 20,000 d.w.t., LOA 175 m., draft 7.0 m.
Guardian Brito Wharf Chilean Navy 86 7.92 DENSITY: 1025.
Petroleum Wharf Chilean Navy RESTRICTIONS: No tidal restrictions, berthing throughout 24 hours.
Vessels with a draft in excess of 21.34 m. may be allowed to pass through
Also see ‘‘Max. Size’’. but only after the port authorities have studied the vessel’s characteristics.
MOORING: Vessels usually moor with three head and sternlines and two As a safety measure, large vessels navigate the First Narrows in daylight
springs fore and aft. only and with good visibility.
BULK FACILITIES: None. Arturo Prat: Maximum wind speed 12 m./sec.
PASSENGER FACILITIES: Concrete ferry ramp, length 66 m., width APPROACHES: See ‘‘General – Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated
12.2m. February 1993 before first Chile port.
TANKER FACILITIES: Tankers berth to buoys near Guardian Brito PILOTAGE: Compulsory for foreign vessels. Vessels entering from Pacific
Wharf and also use anchors. will usually embark Pilots in Valparaiso, Ancud or Laitec. Vessels arriving
Tank Capacity: No.1: 2,117.2 cu.m., No. 2: 263.52 cu.m., No. 3: from the Atlantic embark Pilots in Bahia Possession, 30 n.m. to the west side
113.40 cu.m. of the eastern entrance of Magellan Strait, pilot boat operates on VHF
Pipelines: Petroleum Terminal: 150 m. ␺ 6 in. diameter and 60 m. ␺ 6 in. Channel 16. Four hours prior to arrival, the pilot boat keeps watch on
diameter. Channel 16. ETA at Bahia Possession should be given at least 24 hours in
Guardian Brito Wharf: 200 m. ␺ 2.5 in. diameter. advance. In bad weather, vessel should anchor and wait in a circular area
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. of 1 n.m. radius with the centre placed at 216␥(T), 2.7 n.m. off Possession
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Pilot Boarding: Pilots for Punta Arenas usually board and disembark off OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Passenger
the lighthouse of Punta Delgada. For other destinations, Pilot boards in the Facilities’’.
following position: TANKER FACILITIES:
Cabo Negro Terminal Lat. 52␥ 55.4' S, Long. 70␥ 47.1' W.
The Pilot for westbound vessels travels to Bahia Possession by air from Lenadura:
Valparaiso. It is therefore important to request the Pilot through Valparaiso Facilities: Vessels moor to three buoys, one astern and one on each quarter,
Agent with as much notice as possible, and keep Agent closely advised of using both anchors. Ship’s head 090␥(T). Manifold connection 8 in.
vessel’s ETA.
For vessels transiting Magellan Straits westbound, the Pilot will disembark Also see ‘‘Berths’’, ‘‘Puerto Sara’’ and ‘‘Clarence Cove’’.
at Valparaiso, Ancud or Laitec. Pilot’s travelling expenses from and to LPG/LNG FACILITIES:
Valparaiso are included in pilotage charges. Cabo Negro Terminals:
It is advisable to have an accommodation ladder rigged as the Port Vessels berth port side alongside, using the starboard anchor. The manifold
Authorities will board prior to berthing if cargo work is to commence hose is 10 in. Gas is loaded at 1,000 t.p.h. Two tugs are compulsory for
immediately. berthing.
Also see ‘‘General - Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated February 1993 before first
Chile port. Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Clarence Cove’’.
ANCHORAGES: Anchorage Berths A – G are situated east and SE of STEVEDORES: Gangs to be requested 24 hours before arrival. Three
Muelle Prat. Anchorage is prohibited within 1,300 m. of the Fiscal Quay. shifts are worked from 0800-1530, 1530-2300 and 2300-0630 with
Vessels should be ready to leave the anchorage on orders from the Port 10 – 15 minutes’ coffee break in each shift.
Captain, or in the event of bad weather from the east. Overtime is the third shift on a day before a Sunday or holiday or the first
Anchorages are marked on SHOA Chart No. 11411. and second shifts on a Sunday or holiday.
PRATIQUE: At first Chilean port, doctor will come aboard with authorities. MEDICAL: There is a hospital with all facilities. No notice to Agent required.
Pratique is automatic for voyages between Chilean ports. FRESH WATER: Available at Arturo Prat Pier, Jose Santos Mardones
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: The Radio Station Magallanes Radio and Cabo Negro through hoses at a rate of 8 t.p.h. In case of emergency it
(CBM) keeps a permanent watch on VHF Channel 16. can be delivered by a vessel of the Chilean Army, if notice is given.
All the communication services are included in the List of Coast Stations FUEL: Available ex-barge at Punta Arenas, capacity 300 tons (diesel).
and List of Radio determinations and special services of the ITU. Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
To the west of the Magellan Strait there are two radio stations:
Radio Station Evangelista (CBM-3) has permanent watch on VHF SERVICES: Compass and gyro compass adjusting available.
Channel 16. DRY DOCK: Magallanes Shipyard: Operator: ASMAR Magallanes.
Radio Station Felix (CBX) has permanent watch on VHF Channel 16. Tel: +56 (61) 214151. Fax: +56 (61) 211143. Email: asmarmag@asmar.cl
All ships must give identification on request from the radio stations, Chilean Web: www.asmar.cl
warships or merchant vessels operating with Chilean Pilots. Facilities: Floating docks 120␺26.0 m., capacity 3,570 tonnes and second
To the east of the Magellan Strait is radio station Punta Delgada which floating dock capacity 500 tonnes.
keeps permanent watch on VHF Channel 16. REPAIRS: Asmar Shipyard, quay length 300 m., max. draft 5.0 m.
It also has a radar control system which assists with safety of all ships Also see ‘‘Dry Dock’’.
operating from Dungeness to First Narrows. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Maritime Police Tel: +56 (61) 221001.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. Fire Tel: +56 (61) 221212. Ambulance Tel: +56 (61) 222432.
VHF: The port listens on Channel 16. Port Radio: Punta Arenas Capuerte. FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Tankers are forbidden alongside the quay.
Radio (CBM25). SECURITY/GANGWAY: Foreign vessels obliged to employ a
VTS/RADAR: Port is equipped with radar. watchman, except on tanker terminals.
TUGS: Used for berthing tankers, ship’s lines used. CONSULS: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands,
BERTHS: A berth should be requested 24 hours prior to arrival. Sweden and UK.
Berth Size LOA Draft Remarks TELEPHONES: It is possible to make telephone calls from the ship by
No. (d.w.t.) (m.) (m.) calling ‘‘Telco Radio’’ on VHF Channel 16 and changing to Channel 26.
Cabo Negro 1 45,000 242 14.0 Gas International calls may be made from public booths of the telephone company
Cabo Negro 2 242 14.0 Gas and Entel. Direct dialling possible to most countries.
Lenadura 20,000 175 7.0 Tankers NEAREST AIRPORT: Carlos Ibanez del Campo International, 18 km.
Arturo Prat:
North 1 176 5.20 – 9.0 Containers, cruise, fishing CUSTOMS: Every crew member must declare possessions to customs.
North 2 176 5.20 – 8.9 Containers, cruise, fishing SHORE LEAVE: Crew allowed ashore in all ports of the area with identity
South 1 151 1.7 – 4.9 Containers, cruise, fishing cards issued by police.
South 2 151 1.3 – 4.5 Containers, cruise, fishing Also see ‘‘Identification Cards’’.
Jose Santos Mardones: REPATRIATION: Facilities for repatriation, subject permission of
1 50,000 230 13.9 Containers, cruise, fishing International Police (Extranjeria) and Maritime Authority.
2 60 Containers, cruise, fishing IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Chilean International Police (Extranjeria)
3 70 Containers, cruise, fishing provide a provisional card to stay in the country which must be carried each
Arturo Prat Berths No. 3 north and south are not for commercial traffic. time a member of the crew goes ashore.
Arturo Prat Pier has a total length of 542 m. and a width of 18 m. Jose SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: March 1985 (Updated 1988).
Mardones Pier has a total length of 336 m. and a width of 20 m. Approaches and Pilotage: Report to Chilean Radio Station when
CONTAINER FACILITIES: 200 n.m. off.
Port and Strait Pilot compulsory. The Pilot, a Chilean naval officer,
Jose Santos Mardones:
Operator: Empresa Portuaria Austral. Tel: +56 (61) 711221. boards/leaves via a warship. The Pilot brings his own charts. We did not
Fax: +56 711233. Email: portpuq@epa.co.cl have a suitable chart of Bahia Cook. This should be obtained for a safe
Location: In Catalina Bay, 5 km. north of the centre of Punta Arenas, on the approach.
edge of Punta Arenosa. Berths: Either side of a 380 m. long pier. There is a Berthing Pilot, and
Facilities: L-shaped piled wharf, length 150 m. Vessels over LOA 130 m. also because of the prevailing very strong winds in the afternoon and evening it
moor to buoys. No beam restrictions. is customary to use a tug aft.
Running 320 – 140␥(T) parallel to the coast with width 20.0 m. There are Punta Arenas is a busy port.
also four buoys allowing vessels to berth alongside. On the inner face there Officials: Extremely courteous. We were made to feel most welcome. The
is berthing length of 70 m. In total there is 340 m. of berth length available. bond was not sealed. The Port Captain (Navy) visited the vessel on several
No limits for vessels at anchor. Pier capacity 14 tonnes/axle. occasions, and offered every assistance should any need arise.
Terminal handles containers, fishing vessels and cruise vessels that cannot Immigration: Shore passes are issued, and must be returned before sailing.
be accommodated at Terminal Arturo Prat. Fuel: Diesel was delivered by road wagon. This took most of the day, but
Storage: 1,600 sq.m. covered, 12,080 sq.m. open.
saved having to shift the ship to the oil jetty, which would have taken all day.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Passenger Facilities’’. Water: Laid on to the quay.
PASSENGER FACILITIES: Provisions: Three shipchandlers available.
Able to supply all our requirements, even a medical oxygen bottle adaptor.
Arturo Prat: The quality of fresh fruit and vegetables was as good as UK, in some cases
Operator: Empresa Portuaria Austral. Tel: +56 (61) 711221.
better. Prices were similar. The chandler has a refrigerated store, thus items
Fax: +56 711233. Email: portpuq@epa.co.cl
Location: In the centre of Punta Arenas. were delivered in prime condition. Even bananas lasted two weeks.
Facilities: Piled wharf extending 373 m. perpendicular to the coastline. Prices: Unfortunately there is, at the moment, no duty-free facility. In addition
Vessels berth bow first and care must be taken to avoid the shallow patches all items (and services) are subject to 20% VAT. This included fuel.
approximately 36.58 m. off both sides of the jetty. Laundry: Very good standard. Average price range (subject to the
Mooring: Normally, 4 head lines, 4 stern lines and 2 or 4 springs are used. 20% VAT).
Berthing is usually at night or early morning as strong winds blow during British Consul: Bill Matheson. Tel: +56 (61) 22325.
the day, occasionally rising to Force 12 in the summer. The port is often Repair Facilities: Not tried, but reported good.
closed due to inclement weather.
Weather signals are shown at the north end of the pier.
Repatriation: No particular problems. There are flights daily. It is, however,
a long haul back to the UK, requiring a night stop-over in Santiago.
Weather Signal Day Signal Night Meaning
Variable Black Ball 1 green light Put out extra moorings The best hotel accommodation at Punta Arenas was very expensive.
Bad weather Flag M 1 red light Put out extra moorings Alternative accommodation can be had at Mother Teresa’s Home for Seamen
Storm Flag R 2 red lights Port closed at about £20 a night (but not usually single occupancy).
AUTHORITY: Punta Arenas Port, O’Higgins 1169, Punta Arenas,
Terminal area 4.4 ha. Specialises in cruise ships, reefers, scientific ships Chile. Tel: +56 (61) 201108. Email: opercppta@directemar.cl
and related activities. Modern passenger terminal with favoured views Contact: Port Captain.
towards Magellan Strait and harbour is an ideal centre for observing wildlife.
Covered Storage: 4,249 sq.m. AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque Norte 500, 18th floor,
Las Condes, Santiago, 755-0092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 630 1847. Fax: +56 (2)
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Container Facilities’’. 630 1896. Web: www.ultramar.cl

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QUINTERO, including Puerto Ventanas: BERTHS:
32␥ 46' S 071␥ 31' W (See Plan) Berth LOA Size Draft Remarks
(m.) (d.w.t.) (m.)
SBM 342 200,000* 25.50 Crude oil
OVERVIEW: Open roadstead port handling bulk, oil, gas and general Oxiquim North 225 42,000 12.40 Chemical
cargo. Oxiquim South 225 42,000 12.40 Gas
LOCATION: Approximately 15 n.m. north of Valparaiso. Multibuoy 250 100,000 12.90 Oil, products
CHARTS: SHOA Charts No. 4000, 4321 and 5100. Copec El Bato 228 82,500 12.50 Oil, products
BA Charts No. 1314 and 3073. LPG 182 15,000** 10.18 LPG
Nautical Publications: Chilean Publication No. 3001. Las Ventanas:
US 22293. Berth 1 160 12,000 10.50 Chemicals, bunkers
PORT LIMITS: The seaward limit of the port is a line from Punta Liles to Berth 2 200 30,000 12.20 Copper concentrates, acid
Punta Fraile. Berth 3 200 45,000 10.50 Asphalt, acid, general
DOCUMENTS: cargo, bunkers
5 Arms and Ammunition Lists Berth 5 240 70,000 14.30 Clinker, bauxite, coal, grain
5 Cargo Manifests for the port * Displacement 404,000 tonnes.
5 Cargo Manifests in transit ** Displacement 40,000 tonnes.
5 Crew Effects Declarations Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’ and ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’.
8 Crew Lists MOORING: Mooring Buoys: Located 90 m. north of Berth No. 1.
1 Derat (Exemption) Certificates Berth No. 2 also has a mooring buoy.
1 General Manifest for cargo
3 General Statements Mooring Lines: There must be at least twelve long lines available from the
3 Hazardous Cargo Lists ship. The use of lines made entirely of wire is not acceptable.
1 Last Port Clearance Mooring Procedure: The following should be considered a minimum:
1 Light Dues Certificate FWD AFT Stbd*
3 Mail Lists Berth Head Spring Stern Spring Buoy Anchor
1 Maritime Declaration of Health No. (No.) (No.) (No.) (No.) (No.) (Shackles)
5 Passenger Effects Declarations 1 and 2 4 2 4 2 1 7-8
4 Passenger Lists (in transit) 3 4 2 4 2 6-7
4 Stores Lists. 5 4 2 4 2 7-8
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port. Oxiquim 4 2 4 2 1
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
*In water.
MAX. SIZE: Bulk: LOA 240 m., draft 14.3 m.
Chemicals: 65,000 g.t., draft 12.50 m. LPG Berth: Port and starboard anchor.
Crude: Displacement 404,000 tons., draft 25.5 m. Stern: Three lines from starboard quarter lead. Three lines from centre lead.
Gas: Displacement 40,000 tons, draft 10.18 m. Three lines from port quarter lead. Ships head 285␥.
Tankers: 100,000 d.w.t., draft 12.9 m. Copec El Bato: Port and starboard anchor.
DENSITY: 1025 Stern: Nine mooring lines of minimum 220 m. Three lines per buoy. Ships
RESTRICTIONS: Daylight berthing only, sailing any time. head 305␥(T).
Tankers discharging at the buoy terminals may be required to disconnect Shifting Ship: On Berth No. 5, bulk carriers may have to make some
hoses in the event of bad weather, to avoid damage to the installation. manoeuvres in order to adjust their holds to fixed type cranes when unloading.
Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’. For this reason, the ship should berth according to a specific stowage plan
APPROACHES: Traffic separation scheme marked on SHOA Charts as previously submitted by the Agent, with two or three hatchways available
No. 4321 and 5100. for each of the two cranes to operate. In keeping with the above, the Master
Quintero Bay is entered between Punta Fraile and Point Liles, entrance should reckon on a minimum number of moves or runs at any time during
2.5 n.m. wide, with a bight extending 1.5 n.m. towards the SE. Point Liles is the operation, using own crew and deck equipment and moorings without
surrounded by submerged rocks and reefs for a distance of 2 cables. the assistance of a Pilot or tug.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory, available throughout 24 hours. Pilots and port Due to the absence of mechanised unloading and loading facilities on
officials board ships within 500 m. radius of Lat. 32␥ 44.9' S, Berths No. 1 and 3, this type of operation is not called for.
Long. 71␥ 31.9" W. The Pilots based in Puerto Ventanas also operate at Bahia On Berth No. 2, loading is carried out by means of a fixed mechanised
Quintero. The vessel waiting for the Pilot to board must be under way prior system, requiring the ship to place each hold in front of the loading tower,
to boarding. The ship must have a pilot ladder in compliance with SOLAS changing its position every time to suit the previously established stowage
and accommodation ladder rigged on either side. The ship is to be operated plan.
in such a way as to provide an adequate lee for the Pilot boarding. BULK FACILITIES:
Also see ‘‘Pratique’’.
ANCHORAGES: Vessels may anchor within port limits. The bay is well Puerto Ventanas SA.:
sheltered with ample room for manoeuvring. Vessels should keep clear of Mechanised Unloading System: Berth No. 5 operates a mechanised
the SW portion of the bay, and the prohibited zone indicated on the charts. unloading system, while Berth No. 2 has a mechanised loading system.
Larger vessels may anchor west of Punta Liles lighthouse, where there are Berth No. 5:
depths greater than 20.0 m. with sand and mud bottom. The anchorage has Number of cranes: 2 units
been established in position Lat. 32␥ 45' 12" S, Long. 71␥ 30' 12" W. Lifting power: 30 tons
The anchorage at Ventanilla is an open roadstead, exposed to SW winds Free digging bulk unloading Over 750 t.p.h.
and swell, with the possibility of dragging anchor, especially in the winter capacity:
months. Maximum range from turning axle: 40.0 m.
PRATIQUE: All foreign vessels must be cleared by port authorities. Master Maximum range from dock edge: 26.0 m.
or Agent must submit reception application well in advance by any means Maximum lifting hook height over 25.0 m.
available. This application must include the ship’s name, date, ETA, as well dock level:
as information on sanitary status and the presence or absence of sick persons Height of operator’s cabin floor 23.2 m.
aboard. Request for Pilot must also be included in this application, since its over dock level:
use is obligatory in the country’s ports. Maximum depth of bucket lower 18.0 m.
Ships of any nationality coming from abroad shall be received by the drop point below dock level:
Maritime Authority and, if necessary, by Customs, International Police, Total structure weight: 280 tons
Maritime Plant or Animal Sanitation authorities, as the case warrants. Total crane weight: 350 tons
Following reception formalities, the ship shall be granted free pratique, which Accessories: Double stock hook. 20 cu.m. and
is the permission given by the Maritime Authority for free access on board 8 cu.m. buckets
for any persons, landing passengers or crew members, and loading or Control system: Automatic timing of motions at a
unloading.
variable pace, controlled by PLC.
Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: ETA should be sent via Mechanised Transport System:
VHF Channel 16, to Agent 72 hours prior to arrival, with confirmation 24 hours Transport load and direction: Sea-to-land solids in bulk
prior to arrival. The message should state if any special service is required, Designed capacity: 1,500 t.p.h.
and additionally Masters are requested to inform ‘‘Capuerto, Quintero’’. Belt width: 42 in.
24 hours prior to arrival, the Master must advise ‘‘Capuerto Quintero’’ the Belt velocity: 4.5 m./sec. and 2.2 m./sec.
following: Total length of transport system: 1,560 m. (approx.)
a) name and flag of ship Stand-by equipment: Magnetic separator roller sorter;
b) ETA two high precision scales on belt
c) number of passengers conveyor
d) amount of dangerous cargo aboard Control system: Automatic control of start-up and
e) sanitary status and draft. fenders through PLC.
Masters are required to provide Puerto Ventanas Agent with stowage plans
and estimated loading sequence. When ships are waiting, they must radio Sampling System Features:
Port Quintero’s Captaincy, on VHF Channel 16, in order to confirm their ETA. Designed capacity: 1,500 t.p.h.
Departure: The ship must report its position, course, speed, destination and Material: Coal
ETA relative to the next port to ‘‘Directemar Valparaiso’’, via Playa Ancha Humidity: 10%
Radio (‘‘CBV’’), at 0800 and 2000 hrs. on arrival in Chilean waters (Chile’s Size: Less than 3 in.
territorial sea covers 200 n.m. as measured from the coast). Berth No. 2:
VHF: The Valparaiso Naval Radio Station also handles commercial traffic. Number: 1
The Coastal Radio Service Station is situated in the Port Captain’s office, Type: Fixed tower fitted with raising type
call sign ‘‘Capuerto Quintero’’ on VHF Channel 16. derrick and telescopic chute
TUGS: Two tugs available. Vessels less than LOA 150 m. require one tug Designed capacity: 1,000 t.p.h.
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Mechanised Transport System: The following moorings were used:
Transport load and direction: Land-to-sea, solids in bulk Starboard anchor – 8 shackles
Total length: 572 m. Port anchor – 9 shackles
Belt width: 36 in. Port quarter buoy – 2 lines (90 m.)
Belt velocity: 2.36 m./sec. Stern buoy – 2 lines (100 m.)
Starboard quarter buoy – 3 lines (90 m.)
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Mooring’’. Port bow – 1 shore wire
TANKER FACILITIES: Starboard bow – 1 shore wire
Puerto Ventanas (Private Port): North Side: Ship’s head in berth 305␥. The pilot comes in either a small blue launch
Berth No. 1: Length 164.2 m. or a larger orange boat, depending on which agency is used.
Berth No. 3: Length 180 m. Cargo details: No. 6 F/O API 13.0 temperature 130␥F. Loading rate about
Berth No. 5: Length 84 m. ␺ 30 m. beam. 900 cu.m./hr.
South Side: Due to the swell a vessel may roll heavily on leaving the berth and when
Berth No. 2: Length 164.2 m. at anchor.
Operating Ship Features: Port officials board with the pilot. The Oil Record Book is inspected. The
Berth No. 1: Port Captain requires to know to what percent capacity is the vessel bunkered
Width: 20.00 m. and the steaming range with that amount of fuel.
Max. draft on Bollard 1: 6.91 m.
Max. draft on Bollard 2: 8.04 m.
Max. draft on Bollard 3: 8.17 m.
Max. draft on Bollard 4: 8.31 m. SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: June 1996 (Updated 1998).
Max. draft on Bollard 5: 8.58 m.
Max. draft on Bollard 6: 8.89 m. Las Ventanas: Las Ventanas is the name of the bulk mineral loading
Max. draft on Bollard 7: 9.25 m. terminal in Quintero Bay. The pilot boarding position is Lat. 32␥ 44.0' S,
Max. draft on Bollard 9: 9.75 m. Long. 71␥ 31' 09" W. Berthing and unberthing at any time. For position of the
Max. draft on Bollard 10: 9.97 m. terminal refer to BA Chart No. 1314, but it is better to refer to equivalent
Max. draft on Bollard 11: 10.5 m. Chilean chart, which is of a larger scale.
Deck to bow: 100.00 m. Las Ventanas Terminal is a private berth and handles import and export
Deck to stern: 25.00 m. of bulk and general cargo. The principal export is copper concentrates. The
Berth No. 2: berth extends into the sea like a causeway built on dolphins. There are four
Width: 32.00 m. berths, two on each side of the causeway. Approximate length of the
Max. draft on Bollard 1: 7.54 m. causeway is 1,000 m.
Max. draft on Bollard 9: 9.52 m. The berth for loading concentrate has a fixed loading arm connected to
Max. airdraft on Bollard 11: 10.24 m. the overhead conveyor. The lower conveyor is for coal. The vessel has to
be moved up and down the berth by warping with the mooring
Berth No. 3:
winches/windlass, in order to position the chute in the right hatch. The shifting
Width: 28.50 m.
is done by the Terminal crew under the supervision of ship’s staff. The loading
Draft: 10.50 m.
rate of concentrate is 1,000 tonnes/hr. On completion of loading, the Terminal
Deck to bow: 165.00 m.
lowers a small bulldozer by mobile crane to trim and level the cargo. We
Deck to stern: 35.00 m.
loaded 5,470 tonnes in one hatch, which took about 7.5 hours to load and
Berth No. 5: about 1.5 hours to trim/level.
Width: 30.00 m. The greatest problem we experienced was the swell emanating from the
Draft: 14.30 m. vast expanse of the Pacific, lashing the shores of Chile, Peru, Ecuador and
Deck to bow: 200.00 m. Panama. Since there is no breakwater in Quintero Bay, the swell with its
Deck to stern: 40.00 m. deep trough flows past the Las Ventanas Terminal, causing the ship to roll
Acid Loading System: There are sulphuric acid shipping facilities of 540 m. and pitch. At times, it is difficult to keep the vessel securely alongside. The
in length, operating on carbon steel pipes with a diameter of 16 in., permitting chances of mooring ropes chafing and eventually parting cannot be ruled
the shipment of 800 t.p.h. at Las Ventanas Berths No. 2 and 3. out. Due to the swell, it is very difficult to read the ship’s draft accurately.
SBM Quintero Terminal: The depth at the SBM is 47.0 m. Manifold Port Control seems to switch on the VHF about 30-45 minutes prior to the
connection is 16 in. Ship’s derricks must be rigged to carry a 12-ton lift. Max. ship’s ETA. It is possible that they attend/respond to the VHF call all the time
pressure 17.79 bar. Average discharge rate 8,000 t.p.h. for 25 API crude. during the day. A communication problem cannot be avoided if you are not
Copec El Bato: Manifold connection 8 – 10 in. port side. Hose lift 6 tons. able to speak some Spanish. However, the Pilot contacts the vessel directly
Normal pressure 6.89 bar. from his portable VHF and advises the time when the vessel is to be at the
Also see ‘‘Berths’’, ‘‘Mooring’’, ‘‘Plan’’ and ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated pilot ground. It is better to approach at a very slow speed, but always ensure
June 1996. that you have good steerage, as the following swell may violently sheer the
vessel off course. A traffic separation scheme exists, but when the vessel is
LPG/LNG FACILITIES: Hose connection 10 in., discharge rate inbound, the shore is just about half a mile on the starboard side. Never
240 cu.m./hr. attempt to go beyond the pilot position, as there may be some ships at anchor
Vessels may moor or unmoor at any time at these terminals. Mooring
or moored to the SBM.
lines must be more than 122 m. in length.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. There are two tugs available for berthing/unberthing. One of the tugs
(Ultramar) is a huge tug with excellent power and manoeuvrability. On
CRANES: See ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’. approaching the berth, we dropped starboard anchor when almost abeam of
BALLAST: Every ship from foreign ports is required to change its ballast the seaward end of the pier, and finally ended up paying out 8 shackles in
water at least once before calling at Chilean ports, at a distance not less water. The causeway is built on the dolphins which are about 30 m. apart,
than 12 n.m. from the Chilean coast. This procedure should be recorded in and it has very good fenders. It is a problem to lower the gangway, as the
the Engine Room Logbook, with indication of the latitude and longitude of dolphin may be too far for the gangway to land upon. Even if one is lucky
the operation, amount of water replaced and total capacity of ballast tanks, to be at the right position for the gangway, but this prospect may no longer
as well as time and date when the operation was effected. The ballast water be possible when the vessel has to position itself under the fixed chute during
reporting form (IMO. A 868 (20)) is required by port authorities upon arrival. loading. The Agent and Authorities are accustomed to boarding by pilot
POLLUTION: In case of any incident to be reported to ‘‘Capuerto Quintero’’ ladder, which should be constantly tended to prevent any damage.
on VHF Channel 16. Fresh water is available alongside at a cost of US$ 1.02 per ton, and
MEDICAL: Small local hospital, and ambulance service to Valparaiso pumping rate is about 40 t.p.h.
(32 km.). No bunkers or fuel are available.
FRESH WATER: Available by barge from Valparaiso. Fresh water Shipchandler is available.
available at Puerto Ventanas Quay by hose rate 50 cu.m./hr. This port is a paradise for making telephone calls. A person with a mobile
FUEL: Available at Puerto Ventanas by pipeline at all berths or by bunker telephone boards, and you can call anywhere in the world at a price of
barge (daylight berthing). US$ 1.00 per minute. All hands on board telephoned home at reasonable
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port. cost.
CHANDLERY: Provisions available.
SERVICES: Laundry.
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Valparaiso’’. AUTHORITY: Head Office: Puerto Ventanas SA, Calle Malaga 120,
REPAIRS: Only minor repairs may be effected at workshops ashore. Piso 5, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 228 4113. Fax: +56 (2)
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Watchmen: As provided by Chilean Law, all 228 4213. Email: pventanas@pvsa.cl Web: www.puertoventanas.cl
ships must be assigned a watchman, who may be appointed by the Agent Contact: Gamaliel Villalobos, General Manager.
on request. Email: jmedoza@ultramar.cl
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Only non working day is 1 January.
CONSULS: Nearest at Valparaiso. Port Office: Puerto Ventanas SA, Camino Costero s/n, Ventanas,
NEAREST AIRPORT: Vina del Mar Domestic Airport, 56 km. Puchuncavi, Chile. Tel: +56 (32) 279 6245, 279 6247. Fax: +56 (32)
SHORE LEAVE: Possible. Crew are reminded that full safety gear must 279 6289. Contact: Alvaro Larenas Letelier, Operations Manager.
be worn whilst within the terminal. Email: alvaro.larenas@pvsa.cl
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
REPATRIATION: Possible. Terminal Operator: Refineria de Petroleo Con Con (RPC), Puerto
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Nearest in Valparaiso. Ventanas SA, Las Ventanas Chemical Terminal, Chile.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: April 1988.
A tug was used to position the vessel when berthing. 2␺8 in. hoses were
connected on the port side. We were nominated to load fuel oil and had to
accept a 500 cu.m. line plug of crude before loading. This was discharged AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque Norte 500, 18th Floor,
after the loading was completed. Terminal would not accept any dirty ballast Las Condes, Santiago 755-0092, Chile. Tel: +52 (2) 630 1847, 630 1000.
or slops. Fax: +56 (2) 630 1896. Web: www.ultramar.cl

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CHILE San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO: 33␥ 35' S 071␥ 37' W (See Plan) CONTAINER FACILITIES:
San Antonio International Terminal (STI):
OVERVIEW: An artificial harbour and transit port situated south of STI Contact: Roberto Zuniga. Tel: +56 (35) 201600.Email: rzuniga@stiport.cl
Cartagena Bay. Main exports consist of copper and agricultural products;
imports include petroleum products, cereals, chemical and general cargoes. Location: South Mole.
Facilities: 742 m. continuous quay, 31 ha. paved storage area, 24 hours
LOCATION: In the Region de Valparaiso, approximately 40 n.m. south of security.
Valparaiso and 100 km. from Santiago. Equipment: Four gantry cranes (two post-Panamax), reachstacker, terminal
CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 5114 and 5115. tractors and forklifts.
BA Charts No. 3073 and 3074. Open areas of Berths No. 1, 2 and 3 capacity 10,224 TEU (dry and reefer).
Berths No. 4 and 5 capacity 1,175 TEU, plus 486 TEU (pre-stacking) and
DOCUMENTS: 200 TEU reefer points.
1 Arms and Ammunition List
9 Cargo Manifests Terminal Espigon Multioperado (TEM):
1 Crew Effects Declaration Operator: Empresa Portuaria San Antonio. Contact: Manuel Lillo.
2 Crew Lists Tel: +56 (35) 586160. Email: mlillo@epsa.cl
1 Crew Vaccination Certificates Location: Inner Mole.
1 Customs Clearance Document Facilities: Berths 4 – 7, 25 ha. paved storage area, 200 reefer points, 24 hours
1 Derat (Exemption) Certificate security.
2 Light Dues Certificates Equipment: 1␺100 tonne gottwald 300E mobile crane, 20 reachstackers and
1 Safety Equipment Certificate forklifts.
2 Passenger Baggage Declarations
2 Passenger Lists OTHER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Container Facilities’’.
1 Safety Radio Certificate TANKER FACILITIES: At Berths No. 1 and 3 sulphuric acid chemicals,
1 Ship’s Equipment List lube oils and vegetable oils can be transferred to Terquim Terminal.
2 Stores Lists Berths No. 5 and 6 has facilities for transfer of liquid products to the Esso
1 Tonnage Certificate. Terminal where there is a maximum storage capacity 19,780 cu.m.
Pratique: Terquim Terminal:
1 Crew List Operator: Odjfell Terminals SA. Tel: +56 (35) 211050. Fax: +56 (35) 211161.
Email: terquim@odfjellterminals.cl Web: www.odfjellterminals.cl
1 Dangerous Goods Declaration
Facilities: 46␺15 – 5,400 cu.m. tanks for storage of light petroleum products,
1 General Declaration sulphuric acid, chemicals, lubes and vegetable oils. Each has piggable steel
1 Last Ports of Call List piping to a truck loading position. Terminal is connected to the berth by 800 m.
1 Last Port Clearance jetty lines, allowing loading/discharge of three products simultaneously.
1 Passenger List.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. Vopak Terminal:
Operator: Vopak Terminal San Antonio. Tel: +56 (35) 212726. Fax: +56 (35)
PFSO: Juan Ramirez Vergara. Tel: +56 (35) 586185. 213443. Email: casper.pieper@vopak.com Web: www.vopak.com
Mobile: +56 9827 7148. Email: jramirez@epsa.cl Facilities: Berthing available for up to two vessels.
STI: Jaime Bustos Nazi. Tel: +56 (35) 201743. Mobile: +56 9701 8277. Terminal handles products, petroleum spirit, chemicals and vegetable oils,
Email: jbustos@stiport.com 30 tanks with total capacity of 18,700 cu.m. Rail access is available.
Puerto Panul: Pedro Torres Gonzalez. Tel: +56 (35) 233477.
Mobile: +56 9436 1511. Email: ptorres@puertopanul.cl LPG/LNG FACILITIES: None.
Vopak: Andres Valdes Villavicencio. Tel: +56 (35) 212726. CRANES: See ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’ and ‘‘Container Facilities’’.
Mobile: +56 9850 2793. Email: andres.valdes@123.cl STEVEDORES: Stevedoring contractors employ some 2,400 workers
Terquim: Luis Cornejo Carvajal. Tel: +56 (35) 211050. specialised in the various port and maritime operations. The contractors have
Mobile: +56 9918 5425. Email: luis.cornejo@odfjellterminals.cl equipment for all kinds of work. Hours: 0800 – 0630 the next day (i.e.
MAX. SIZE: LOA 253 m., draft 11.34 m. 22.5 hours a day).
Cargo Gear: Cargo can be handled by both ship or shore gear.
RESTRICTIONS: Daylight and visibility over 500 m. movements for POLLUTION: Each terminal has the necessary equipment. Contact PFSO
vessels berthing at Vopak jetty.
of terminal on occurrence of pollution.
ARRIVAL: The waiting zone is determined by a circle with a radius of WASTE DISPOSAL: By authorised companies, contact Agent.
1.5 cables which centers on a point 287␥(T) and 1.1 n.m. from the Breakwater SLOPS DISPOSAL: By authorised companies, contact Agent.
Light (Lat. 33␥ 35' S, Long. 71␥ 38' W).
MEDICAL: Hospital and clinics available.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilots board vessels approximately 1 n.m. FRESH WATER: All berths equipped with standpipes to supply fresh
outside the port. Vessels should wait for Pilot with engines stopped in position water direct to vessels at a rate of about 20 t.p.h.
bearing 240␥(T) ␺ 1 n.m. from Panul Lighthouse. FUEL: Supplied to vessels by barge or road tankers with sufficient notice
Vessels over LOA 200 m. require two Pilots. to Agent.
ANCHORAGES: Vessels that wish to anchor outside the port should Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
anchor no closer than 1.2 n.m. from the breakwater or coast, and to the south CHANDLERY: Available, contact Agent.
of the east-west line from Breakwater Light, leaving the entrance free from STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv.
obstruction. Engine to be kept ready due to the dangers of dragging anchor. 1. By truck.
Vessels will be required to weigh anchor if weather deteriorates. 2. Storing can not be performed during cargo operations.
PRATIQUE: If first Chilean port of call, pratique is granted by boarding 3. Yes.
4. Yes.
party. At subsequent ports of call, pratique is granted by radio with the
5. Bonded areas assigned to each berth.
presentation of the documents by the Agent. As soon as is practicable, report
6. Yes.
via VHF that the ship is all fast at the berth.
SERVICES: Hold gas inspections are performed at anchorage. Fumigation
VHF: Port Control can be contacted on Channel 16 throughout 24 hours. is performed alongside berth.
TUGS: 6␺1,000 – 2,450 h.p. tugs. DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Talcahuano’’.
BERTHS: San Antonio has nine operational piers with fenders. REPAIRS: Three workshops for minor repairs.
SURVEYORS: Lloyds, American Bureau, Bureau Veritas, Salvage As.,
Berth Depth LOA Remarks US Salvage, Saybolt and Caleb Brett.
No. (m.) (m.) POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +56 (35) 211515.
SIT 1 11.34 253 Tankers, containers, bulk, Ro-Ro Ambulance Tel: +56 (35) 283115, 281723. Fire Tel: +56 (35) 211144.
SIT 2 11.34 253 Containers, bulk, Ro-Ro EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Contact Port Control
SIT 3 11.34 253 Tankers, containers, bulk, Ro-Ro Tel: +56 (35) 584805. VHF Channel 16.
TEM 4 9.45 237 Containers, bulk, Ro-Ro FIRE PRECAUTIONS: No smoking on berth.
TEM 5 9.45 237 Tankers, containers, bulk, Ro-Ro SECURITY/GANGWAY: Watchmen available.
TEM 6 7.93 185 Tankers, bulk
TEM 7 6.28 185 Bulk
PIRACY: No occurrences reported.
Panul 8 11.00 230 Grain STOWAWAYS: Contact Port Control.
Vopak 9 10.00 190 Tankers LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Port operates 365 days of the year.
Vessels intending to discharge are authorised 0.3 m. more draft at all
WEATHER/TIDES: From September to March the predominant winds
are from SW. Fog is most frequent in March and April.
berths, with the proviso that they must berth from 2 hours prior to HW until
2 hours after HW, and commence discharge immediately. Tides: Information available at Web: www.shoa.cl
CONSULS: None.
BULK FACILITIES: TELEPHONES: Available.
Puerto Panul Terminal: NEAREST AIRPORT: Arturo Merino Benitez International, Santiago,
Operator: Puerto Panul SA. Tel: +56 (35) 233 477. 79 km.
Location: North Mole. BANKS: Numerous banks.
Max. Size: 50,000 d.w.t. CUSTOMS: Maximum duty of USD500 on merchandise per crew member.
Equipment: 1␺400 – 500 t.p.h. luffing crane. SHORE LEAVE: Allowed.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
The North Quay has a mechanical plant for the discharge of bulk cargo. REPATRIATION: Possible.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required.

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DEVELOPMENTS: Depths at Berths No.1 and 2 to be increased to FUEL: Diesel available by truck and barge.
15.0 m., Berths No. 4 and 5 to be increased to 10.5 m. DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Talcahuano’’ and ‘‘Callao’’.
AUTHORITY: Head Office: Direccion General del Territorio, Maritimo REPAIRS: Deck and engine workshops.
y de Marina Mercante, Errazuriz No. 537, Valparaiso, Chile. Tel: +56 (32) SURVEYORS: Lloyds, NV, BV, NKK, ABS and GL.
208000. Fax: +56 (32) 208005. Email: webmaster@directemar.cl
Web: www.directemar.cl Contact: Francisco Martinez, Vice Admiral Director POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Available in the port.
General. SECURITY/GANGWAY: Gangway watchmen compulsory. Deck or
AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque Norte 500, 18th Floor, hatch watchmen optional.
Las Condes, Santiago 755-0092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 630 1847, 630 1000. CONSULS: Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, France,
Fax: +56 (2) 630 1896. Web: www.ultramar.cl Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, Sweden
and UK.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Carriel Sur International Airport, 15 km.
SAN VICENTE: 36␥ 44' S 073␥ 09' W (See Plan) REPATRIATION: There are facilities for crew changes.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Immigration provides identification cards.
OVERVIEW: Handy-size port with facilities for bulk, containers, general SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: April 1977 (Updated 1990).
cargoes and liquid bulk. Documents: Customs:
LOCATION: Between Lirquen to the north and Lota to the south. 7 Cargo Manifests
CHARTS: SHOA Charts No. 6110 and 6112. 4 Crew Lists
BA Charts No. 1319 and 3074. 2 Lists of Ammunition
PORT LIMITS: East of meridian from Punta Pardo and south of parallel 4 Passenger Lists (or negative)
from Punta Gualpen. 4 Personal Effects Lists
1 Stores Lists.
DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port and ‘‘Valparaiso’’. Port Captain:
MAX. SIZE: Draft 12.2 m. Clearance from Last Port
Bullk: Draft 11.15 m. 2 Crew Lists
Containers: Draft 11.09 m. International Certificates
Gas: LOA 190 m., draft 10.76 m. 2 Passenger Lists (or negative).
Tankers: LOA 250 m., draft 12.8 m. Police:
DENSITY: Salt water. 2 Crew Lists
RESTRICTIONS: None. 2 Passenger Lists (or negative).
Health Inspector:
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Vessels should send their ETA to the pilot station 1 Declaration of Health
one hour prior to arrival on VHF Channel 16. Pilot boards inside the port 1 Passenger List (or negative)
limits. Pilot will designate anchorage. Accommodation ladder must be rigged 1 Vaccination List.
if the vessel is at anchor awaiting berth as the port authorities will board. Agent:
Pilots are arranged by Agent. 1 Crew List
ANCHORAGES: Three anchorages available, referenced from Muelle 2 Personal Effects Lists (or negative)
Cap: 2 Passenger Lists
a) 261␥(T) ␺ 0.4 n.m. 2 Stores Lists.
b) 261␥(T) ␺ 0.8 n.m. Navigation: Bay of San Vicente is entered between rock Villa de Burdeos
c) 266␥(T) ␺ 1.95 n.m. and Point Gualpen.
PRATIQUE: Port authorities grant pratique on arrival. There is a traffic route for vessels leaving and entering Bay San Vicente.
VHF: Channel 16. The separation zone bounded by lines connecting the following geographical
TUGS: Five tugs privately owned, 40 – 43 tons BP. positions: 73␥ 10.7' W, 73␥ 10.6' W and 73␥ 09.7' W, 73␥ 09.8' W. Vessels
inbound should keep close south of this separation zone and vessels
BERTHS: outbound close north of the separation zone.
Berth Length LOA Draft Remarks In the traffic route, Pilot boarding position and the anchorage, the depth is
No. (m.) (m.) (m.) 36 ft. Maximum draft is 38 ft.
CAP Pier N 240 11.15 Bulk The wreck in position Lat. 36␥ 44.3' S, Long. 73␥ 08.6' W has been
CAP Pier S 200 8.50 Bulk removed.
San Vicente 1* 11.09 General cargo, containers The present breakwater is under extension to 800 m.
San Vicente 2* 10.59 General cargo, bulk Pilot: Pilotage is compulsory and the boarding position is about
San Vicente 3* 12.20 Tankers Lat. 36␥ 44.7' S, Long. 73␥ 09.8' W in Bay San Vicente, or 1 mile SW of rock
ENAP B 250 12.80 Crude, fuel oil Villa de Burdeos Gp. Fl. (2) 10 secs.
ENAP C 200 10.98 Products
Abastible 100 – 190 10.76 Gas, products
Anchorage: The anchorage is about 900 m. east of rock Villa de Burdeos.
The Pilot anchors the vessel.
* Total length 603 m. Radio: Advance notice: Vessels bound for San Vicente must advise Port
BULK FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’, ‘‘Container Facilities’’ and ‘‘Cranes’’. Captain by radio 24 hours before arrival giving information about ETA, draft,
CONTAINER FACILITIES: if vessel carries passengers or mail, and state of health on board. Cable
address: Maritgob Talcahuano.
San Vicente Terminal International (SVTI): Also ETA to pilot station, VHF Channel 16, one hour prior to arrival. Pilot
Operator: San Vicente Terminal International (SVTI). Tel: +56 (41) 503600. station’s name is Gobernacion Maritima Talcahuano or Capitania de Puerto
Fax: +56 (41) 556992. Email: customer@svti.cl Web: www.svti.cl de San Vicente.
Facilities: The terminal has 3␺200 m. berths. Tugs: At present there are two tugs (1,200 h.p.) in operation. Tugs use ship’s
Handling equipment includes 4␺100 tonne Gottwald HMK 280 cranes, lines.
19 reach stackers (8 for full containers and 4 for empty containers), 38 forklifts Pilot is in VHF contact with the tug(s) which assists in mooring and
(3 – 16 tonnes), 6 front loaders, 30 terminal tractors and container chassis, unmooring vessels.
5 conveyor points, warehousing totalling 35,000 sq.m., 200 reefer points, Mooring Method: Vessel approaches and enters the berth from south.
storage for 2,000 TEU and total area of 400,000 sq.m. Mooring and unmooring may take place also during hours of darkness,
Container repairs can be carried out. provided weather conditions are fair and visibility good.
Berth No 1: Cargo handled by ship’s gear. When the vessel is near the berth, port anchor is usually let go and dragged
Berth No 2: One crane and one unloading tower (200 t.p.h.) for bulk or paid-out while a tug slowly pushes the vessel alongside.
cargoes. Vessels use own gear for general cargo. The vessel is moored with 4 head lines and 2 springs forward and four
stern lines and two springs aft.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. Wharves: The pier is 435 m. long and is provided with rubber fenders. A
TANKER FACILITIES: ENAP Berth B: Vessel moors with two new pier 110 m. long is under construction. Depth alongside the pier is
anchors with eight shackles on starboard, and three lines to three buoys 34 – 36 ft.
astern. One tug and one mooring launches required. 3␺18 in. hose There are two cranes on the pier for grain or other bulk cargoes. Each has
connection for crude and fuel oil. Handling rate 1,500 cu.m./hr. a capacity of 240 tonnes/hr. (grain).
ENAP Berth C: Vessel moors with both anchors, using eight shackles Behind the pier is 41,975 sq.m. for log storage. There are railway tracks
starboard side, and three lines to three buoys astern. One tug and one on the pier and the log deposit area. Logs are brought in by railway wagons.
mooring launch required. Two hoses with 12 in. and 16 in. connections, one Stevedores: Stevedores work in three shifts of eight hours each.
for fuel oil rate 900 cu.m./hr. can also be used for crude. One hose for Logs are loaded with ship’s gear and at present the capacity is
gasoline, kerosene, turbo, diesel and liquid gas. max. 60 cu.m. per log-gang per hour. Stevedores working rather slowly but
Abastible Terminal: make very good stowage.
Berth: Comprises three dolphins, four piles and 30 m. platform. Medical: There is an ambulance station just outside the pier gate and good
Facilities: Handles gas and clean products via hoses. hospital facilities near the port.
Tugs: Compulsory two tugs for vessels up to LOA 180 m. Three tugs for Supply Service: Bunkers, provision, fresh water and laundry are available.
vessels over LOA 180 m. Shore Leave: All Crew members are issued with landing permit/
Mooring: No night restrictions one mooring buoy available. identification card, which has to be returned before departure.
Time: Local time is GMT minus 4 hours but from second Saturday in October
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. to second Saturday in March GMT minus 3 hours.
LPG/LNG FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’. Weather and Tide: During summer the prevailing wind is southwesterly.
CRANES: One crane for bulk cargoes, rate 200 t.p.h. Heavy lift crane with In the winter and especially in the months May to August, the winds are north
50 tons capacity. and northwesterly.
STEVEDORES: Through Agent and available 24 hours. In general, the weather throughout the year is good. Sometimes however,
during wintertime with a northwesterly wind, weather may become too rough
Working Hours: 0800 – 1530, 1530 – 2300 and 2300 – 0630. for cargo operations due to the swell and the vessel’s heavy movements. In
Hatches: Open and closed by riggers gangs. this case the port authorities may order the vessel to leave the pier and shift
MEDICAL: Hospitals available, no notice required. to the anchorage, however that is a rare occurrence.
FRESH WATER: Available at all piers. Tidal difference is 1.80 m. in Syzygies.

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Advice: All store rooms on deck and in the accommodation should be locked. TALCAHUANO, including Concepcion Bay:
Crew members should lock their doors, even if they are leaving their cabins
for a short period. 36␥ 41' S 073␥ 06' W (See Plan)
Crew members should also take care not to walk alone late at night near
or around the harbour area. OVERVIEW: Small port handling containers, bulk and general cargo.
Repair and dry docking facilities available.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: December 1991 (Updated 2003). Also see ‘‘Lirquen’’.
Vessel: 115,000 d.w.t., LOA 265 m.
Operation: STS Transfer. LOCATION: In the SW of Bahia de Concepcion in Region del Bio Bio,
16 km. from Concepcion.
Vessel anchored on arrival under pilotage in Concepcion Bay (position
Lat. 36␥ 40' S, Long. 73␥ 01' W) with starboard anchor, eight shackles in the CHARTS: SHOA Charts No. 6110 and 6111.
water. BA Charts No. 1319 and 3074.
First Lightering into ‘‘Cabo Pilar’’: After clearance of vessel by port DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
authorities, the first lightering vessel ‘‘Cabo Pilar’’ commenced approach ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
under pilotage and with assistance of two tugs. One tug made fast centre MAX. SIZE: LOA 185 m., draft 8.3 m.,
forward and one centre aft. RESTRICTIONS: Max. wind speed for berthing 20 knots.
Lightering vessel paralleled our vessel at approximately 100 m. distance.
Lightering vessel equipped with three main fenders and moorings of fenders PILOTAGE: Compulsory, available throughout 24 hours. Pilot boards
transferred to our vessel after completion of mooring operations. 0.8 n.m. SE of Belen lighthouse.
Both tugs kept lightering vessel in position. ANCHORAGES: Located in the following positions from Belen lighthouse:
Lightering vessel alongside our vessel by means of heaving ropes (forward a) 000␥(T)␺0.45 n.m.
rope, aft rope and aft spring) and our vessel heading 195␥. b) 000␥(T)␺0.90 n.m.
Weather conditions were fine (no swell, wind southwesterly, Force 2). First c) 298␥(T)␺0.90 n.m.
mooring lines: forward rope, aft spring followed by aft rope. Lightering vessel d) 318␥(T)␺0.12 n.m.
finally secured with forward: three soft breast lines; one forward rope leading Quarantine 351␥(T)␺0.70 n.m.
to aft and one soft spring. Aft: Double soft spring and three soft stern lines. Explosives 184␥(T)␺0.90 n.m.
All mooring lines polypropylene and all except one stern line secured on TUGS: Compulsory, two tugs available. An additional tug available at Asmar
bitts. shipyard.
Two mooring launches (one forward and one aft) used and only some BERTHS:
spring lines by means of heaving lines. Berth LOA Draft Remarks
Discharge hoses (2␺8 in. diameter) connected by shore gang (four men) (m.) (m.)
using nuts and bolts and port derrick/crane of our vessel. Max. cargo transfer Emporchi Pier 185 8.3 Containers, general cargo
rate 5,000 cu.m./hr. permitted by Cabo Pilar. Molo 500 175 7.3 General cargo
Prior to approach, two independent cargo surveyors and a Loading Master Chacabula Quay 6.4 Repairs
came on board our vessel. Hose connecting personnel on board during all
Vessels moor with four head lines, four stern lines and two springs mooring
cargo operations.
at Molo 500.
Good accommodation/meals required to satisfy shore personnel. The
Loading Master advised Pilot on ‘‘Cabo Pilar’’ for final position alongside our PASSENGER FACILITIES: Passenger Mole: At a distance of 80 m.
vessel. from the Fiscal Quay and on the Blanco Encalada Mole is the Passenger
Lightering vessel only used common safety check list, however the Pier with concrete steps for passenger traffic.
rendered STS Safety Check List from our vessel signed and applied to. TANKER FACILITIES: None.
Radio contact between vessels by means of handy talky. LPG/LNG FACILITIES: None.
VHF contact prior to and during mooring/unmooring operations via VHF CARGO OPERATIONS: When loading is carried out by means of
with lightering vessel. lighters, this is usually done from privately owned moles belonging to the
Usual time required for approach, mooring, unmooring, loading cargo principal commercial firms of the port from their warehouses situated inside
surveys, connecting/disconnecting, etc. the Morro Channel.
Unmooring operations after cargo survey on board both vessels completed CRANES: None.
and cargo transferred figures compared as per Customs regulations.
Unmooring of Cabo Pilar under pilotage and using one tug forward in
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Cargo handling at Molo 500 is
performed by ship’s gear.
centre. Singled up to spring aft, a stern line and the forward rope leading to
aft. After which ropes let go in sequence as follows: Stern line, spring aft and Storage: Transfer area 17,750 sq.m., Porteo 10,000 sq.m., two warehouses
forward line. totalling 25,267 sq.m. open storage totalling 33,220 sq.m. There are a further
After completion of cargo transfer, cargo hoses left on board our vessel. 24,613 sq.m. of non operational areas for fishing vessels and port craft. Total
area of the port is 110,850 sq.m.
Second Lightering into OBO Makedonia Star: Our vessel heading
240␥, wind WSW’ly, Force 4, no swell. Makedonia Star using Pilots, tugs, STEVEDORES: There are 12 gangs available.
approach similar to Cabo Pilar. Working Hours: 0800 – 1530, 1530 – 2300 and 2300 – 0630.
Prior to approach, same shore personnel on board our vessel. Handling Rates: Loading: Assorted goods 12 t.p.h./gang/hatch, cereals
Sequence of mooring lines: 25 t.p.h./gang/hatch, timber 100 t.p.h./gang/hatch and newsprint
Forward: Aft: 20 t.p.h./gang/hatch.
Forward rope Aft spring Discharge: Assorted goods 12 t.p.h./gang/hatch and bagged cargo
Forward spring Aft rope 25 t.p.h./gang/hatch.
Ship heaved into final position alongside our vessel.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Not available.
Total mooring lines, all soft and propylene and all secured on bitts: SLOPS DISPOSAL: By road tanker, 24 hrs. notice required.
Forward: four head lines and double spring, all from forecastle of Makedonia MEDICAL: Public hospital with facilities for infectious/ contagious diseases.
Star. In addition, private clinics and a naval hospital.
Aft: four stern lines and double spring, from poopdeck of Makedonia Star. FRESH WATER: Available at Berths No. 1 and Molo 500.
During cargo transfer, moorings of fenders transferred to Makedonia Star. FUEL: Supplied at anchorage only by barge. Fishing vessels may refuel
After completion, discharge hoses disconnected and transferred to at Berth No. 2.
Makedonia Star. Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
Safety check list and cargo transfer of two different grades (one by one) DRY DOCK:
as per Cabo Pilar. Dock Length Width
Max. allowed cargo transfer rate 4,000 cu.m./hr. No. (m.) (m.)
Cargo transfer, mooring/unmooring operations as per Cabo Pilar. Dry Dock:
Local information received from agency on arrival: Cabo Pilar 1 175 20.00
(68,932 d.w.t.) length 250 m. and Makedonia Star length 238 m. 2 235 33.00
Local information from Loading Master: usual lightering only by Makedonia Floating Dock:
Star, and three transfers required. 1 120 18.59
Turnaround of this vessel for discharge at San Vicente approximately 2 120 18.59
24 hours. 3 120 14.00
Mooring, unmooring and lightering operations only in daylight. 4 69 18.00
At approximately 1600 hrs. daily, wind increased to Force 4 – 5, and during 5 66 10.40
the night decreased to Force 2 (SW’ly). 6 70 11.83
General Port Information:
shore leave by means of launch permitted (40 minutes) REPAIRS: Chacabuco Quay: Situated in the Inner Harbour. No railway
line or cranes, therefore vessels use own gear to road vehicles. Asmar tugs
shore passes in use
are used for mooring.
same launches used for supply of all provisions, stores, etc.
fresh and other provisions, stores/spares available locally and Asmar (Navy Workshop): All kinds of repairs available, including hull,
reasonable prices/good quality engines, boiler plates, welding, carpentry and electrical. Chilean Navy has
sea-going tugs for salvage and assisting vessels in danger. Three
bonded beer and bonded cigarettes very expensive
private-owned workshops, which can perform small repairs to vessels afloat.
good laundry services available
Several slipways for construction and repair of small craft.
24-hour agency via VHF Channels 16 and 62
embarkation/disembarkation of ship’s personnel permitted SECURITY/GANGWAY: Watchmen available.
Concepcion Carriel Sur International Airport, approximately 1 hour WEATHER/TIDES: Weather signals are indicated on Signal Station of
from Talcahuano, with flight connections to Santiago Port Authorities’ Building.
Ultramar Agency provided very good local services. Cash deliveries Climate: Temperate. Average maximum 16␥C, average minimum 7␥C.
to be ordered in advance. Customs will seal bonded store on arrival. Predominant Wind: SW 20 – 25 knots in spring and summer, N – NW
Dentist and doctor in Concepcion. 20 – 30 knots in autumn and winter.
AUTHORITY: Empresa Portuaria San Vicente, Av Latorre 1430, San Rainfall: 536 mm. per year.
Vicente, Talcahuano, Chile. Tel: +56 (41) 254 1954, 797600. Fax: +56 (41) CONSULS: Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland,
797626. Email: eportuaria@puertotalcahuano.cl Web: www.ptotalsve.cl France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland and Spain.
Contact: L Rosenberg, General Manager. NEAREST AIRPORT: Carriel-Sur International Airport, 16 km.

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BANKS: Banco Credito e Inversiones, Banco Del Desarrollo, Banco CRANES: Electroandina Terminal has two cranes of 30 ton capacity
Estado, Banco BBVA, Banco Corp Banca, Banco Chile, Banco Edwards, spaced 40 m. apart. They are used for discharge of bagged cargoes,
Banco Santander Santiago and Banco Nova. containers and heavy lifts. Can handle bagged cargo at 750 t.p.h.
SHORE LEAVE: Allowed. SIT has two cranes of capacity 5 tons situated at pier 5. These are used
for handling cargo to and from barges serving vessels working at SIT Buoys
REPATRIATION: Possible. 1 and 2. Rate is approximately 150 t.p.h.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required. STEVEDORES: Number of gangs required for loading and/or unloading
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Available. operations should be requested 24 hours in advance to Agent. All ship’s gear
AUTHORITY: Talcahuano Port, Almte. Villarroel S/N, Talcahuano, must comply with standard Port Safety regulations.
Chile. Tel: +56 (41) 226 6120, 226 6100. Email: opercptlc@directemar.cl Opening/Closing Hatches: By ship’s crew.
Contact: Port Captain. Cargo Gear: Must comply with standard Port Safety Regulations.
Also see ‘‘Documents’’ and ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
BALLAST: All vessels proceeding from foreign countries to Tocopilla in
TALTAL: 25␥ 24' S 070␥ 29' W full ballast must change ballast during navigation at a distance not less than
12 n.m. from the coast. This situation must be registered in the logbook of
Port Status: Port closed. the bridge and engine room, detailing place, date and volume. This will be
required by the Port Authority.
Also see ‘‘Documents’’.
POLLUTION: Not allowed to pump oil or dirty water from bilges or throw
rubbish overboard while at anchor or at berths.
TOCOPILLA: 22␥ 05' S 070␥ 11' W (See Plan) WASTE DISPOSAL: No facilities.
MEDICAL: Master should request urgent medical assistance by VHF to
OVERVIEW: Open roadstead port handling bulk nitrates, coal, bagged Agent and/or Port Captain. A modern hospital is available with adequate
and general cargo, potash and tankers. facilities. There are also two clinics available.
LOCATION: Approximately 110 n.m. north of Antofagasta FRESH WATER: Quantities available at Electroandina Terminal (rate
CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 1311. 60 cu.m./hr.) and SIT (rate 15 cu.m./hr.).
BA Charts No. 3070, 3071 and 3077. FUEL: Not available.
PORT LIMITS: The area east of the meridian of Alogondales Point and CHANDLERY: Provisions available.
south of Lat. 22␥ 04' 30" E. DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Callao’’.
DOCUMENTS: All vessels have to tender the following documents to the REPAIRS: Facilities only for minor repairs.
Port Authority to ensure speedy free pratique:
3 Ballast Water Reporting Certificates (IMO A 868(20)) POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Headquarters Tel: +56 (55)
813202. Hospital Tel: +56 (55) 656200, 656218. Fire Tel: +56 (55) 813132,
3 Cargo Manifests
813097.
1 Chilean Light Dues Certificate
5 Crew Effects Declarations SECURITY/GANGWAY: Compulsory to employ services of a gangway
5 Crew Lists watchman.
2 Derat (Exemption) Certificates WEATHER/TIDES: Days of heavy swell known as the ‘‘Surf’’ occur
3 Health Certificates mainly from June to August. During this period there can be a reduction of
2 IOPP Certificates productivity and, in extreme cases, cessation of cargo operations and vessels
5 Last Port of Call having to be moved from the berth.
5 Nil Lists CONSULS: None.
2 Safety Certificates and Arrival conditions TELEPHONES: No facilities for placing telephone lines on board.
2 Safety Construction Certificates NEAREST AIRPORT: Cerro Moreno International, at Antofagasta,
2 Safety Equipment Certificates 180 km.
2 Safety Radio Certificates
5 Stores Lists BANKS: Banco Estado, Banco Nuva, Banco BCI and Banco Chile.
2 Tonnage Certificates (Convention 1969) CUSTOMS: No special restrictions.
3 Vaccination Lists. SHORE LEAVE: Allowed.
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port. REPATRIATION: Facilities available.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required.
MAX. SIZE: Displacement 85,000 tons, LOA 235 m., draft 14.38 m.
DENSITY: Average 1026. SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: August 1994.
RESTRICTIONS: Vessels berthing at Electroandina Terminal with a draft Vessel:
13.3 m. or more, can only do so on flood tide. Type: Bulk carrier.
Summer d.w.t.: 27,476 tonnes.
ARRIVAL: All vessels must tender Notice of Readiness on arrival, during Summer draft: 31 ft. 6 in.
office hours, and in accordance with Charter Party requirements. Length of stay: Four days.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for berthing and anchoring available throughout Position Reporting System: To avoid heavy fines, when entering and
24 hours. Vessels await pilots 1 n.m. north of Islote Blanco Light. Pilots work within Chilean territorial waters, reporting system must be followed.
on VHF Channels 6 and 16. See‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
PRATIQUE: On arrival vessel is boarded by sanitary surgeon or Maritime Documents: Last Port Clearance and normal inward papers.
Sanitary Inspector, who will grant the Sanitary Pratique valid for all Chilean Clearing: Undertaken upon arrival after anchoring.
ports of call in the present voyage. Pilotage: Pilots board at anchorage area from 0700 – 2000 hrs. for berthing.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: See ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port. Unberthing any time.
VHF: Tocopilla Radio (CBA-21) on VHF Channel 16. Anchorage: Good anchorage 7 – 10 cables from shore. Depths 30 – 70 m.
Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’. Anchorage became unsafe when vessel rolled in bad weather (strong winds,
TUGS: It is compulsory to use a tug for both mooring and unmooring. heavy swell). When winds blowing from shore, brown dust is produced from
BERTHS: the nearby mountains, and vessel covered, but dust washed away easily.
Berth Displ. LOA Draft Remarks Draft: Max. permissible draft 37 ft. Max. airdraft 10.5 – 11.0 m.
(tons) (m.) (m.) Tugs: Two powerful tugs assist with mooring/unmooring. In case of bad
Anglo Buoy 1 45,000 200 14.00 General cargo, bagged weather (emergency), while alongside, tugs can be contacted by VHF
nitrate/fishmeal Channel 16.
Anglo Buoy 2 45,000 200 14.00 General cargo, bagged Berthing: Vessel moored port side to. Firstly starboard anchor is dropped
nitrate/fishmeal and kept slack (finally slacked to 8 shackles). Then 2 ropes secured to each
SIT Plant 50,000 230 10.50 Bulk/bagged nitrates buoy (No. 1 forward, No. 3 and No. 4 aft, No. 2 forward). Then 2 spring lines
Electroandina 85,000 235 14.38 Bulk coal and potash, bulk secured to shore hooks. Shore gang do not board for spring lines. All lines
liquid, containers, bagged are transferred to buoys and shore by boat. Distance from shore 50 – 60 m.
cargo, heavy lift. At a distance of about 25 m. from the vessel’s port side, there are a few
hidden rocks which are uncovered at low tide.
BULK FACILITIES: Special attention must be given all the time to vessel’s lines, especially
SIT Plant: those at Buoy No. 3.
Operator: Servicios Integrales de Transitos y Transferencias Ltda. (SIT). Mooring Lines: At least 10 new or very good mooring lines of 220 m. length
Tel: +56 (55) 414463. Fax: +56 (55) 414463. Contact: Port Captain. each are required, otherwise local lines can be rented at US$300.00 per line
Facilities: Nitrate loading rate 900 t.p.h., hydroboracite 300 t.p.h. per day.
Holds: Should be extremely clean with special care to higher and hidden
Electroandina Pier: Coal discharge rate 1,200 t.p.h. (with 2 cranes), parts of holds. Local surveyors are very strict, and many vessels are rejected.
muriate potash 5,000 tons per day. Max. airdraft 12.0 m. Cargo: Loaded part cargo of bulk and bagged nitrates (19,846 tonnes).
Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Cranes’’. Bulk cargo loaded with mechanical belt loader, and vessel shifted by Pilot
and her own means as per rotation plan.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Cranes’’. Steel bars and machines for trimming (7 – 8 tonnes) taken on board by
TANKER FACILITIES: Electroandina Pier: Two 8 in. stevedores and ship’s cranes.
NORMA ASA 150RF line for fuel oil, one 8 in. NORMA ASA 150RF line for Loading rate 300 – 600 tonnes/hr. Bagged cargo of normal bags 50 kg. and
diesel oil and sulphuric acid. maxi-bags of 1,000 kg. in slings of about 12 tonnes loaded over bulk with
Storage: Three tanks of capacity 22,543 cu.m. for fuel oil, one diesel oil plastic separation between cargoes.
tank capacity 8,744 cu.m. and one tank for sulphuric acid 7,850 cu.m. Watchmen: Compulsory. Good 24 hours service provided.
CARGO OPERATIONS: All vessels that arrive for loading nitrates in Fresh Water: Not available.
bulk must have clean holds. The surveyor is very strict and will not accept Fuel Oil: Not available.
holds with rust scale, loose paint or residue of last cargo. Fresh Provisions: Available from local market, but expensive.
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Shore Leave: Allowed from anchorage and mooring buoys. Boat service Terminal 2 (Espigon):
through Agent, costs US$70.00 per round trip. Operator: Empresa Portuaria Valparaiso (EPV). Tel: +56 (32) 448800.
AUTHORITY: Head Office: Direccion General del Territorio, Maritimo Fax: +56 (32) 234427. Web: www.portvalparaiso.cl
y de Marina Mercante, Errazuriz No. 537, Valparaiso, Chile. Tel: +56 (32) Facilities: 2␺5 ton MAN cranes, 1␺100 ton mobile crane. Capacity for
208000. Fax: +56 (32) 208005. Email: webmaster@directemar.cl 2,000 TEU, 64 electric and 20 mobile electric reefer points.
Web: www.directemar.cl Contact: Francisco Martinez, Vice Admiral Director
General. PASSENGER FACILITIES: Passenger terminal operated by Agunsa.
AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque Norte 500, 18th Floor, Passengers shuttled from inshore terminal to port via bus.
Las Condes, Santiago 755-0092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 630 1847, 630 1000. OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: Cargoes handled at Terminal 2.
Fax: +56 (2) 630 1896. Web: www.ultramar.cl Also see ‘‘Container Facilities’’.
CRANES: See ‘‘Container Facilities’’.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: See ‘‘Container Facilities’’.
VALPARAISO: 33␥ 02' S 071␥ 38' W (See Plan) STEVEDORES: The stevedoring syndicate has 400 registered members.
Working Hours: 0800 – 1530, 1530 – 2300 and 2300 – 0630. Overtime
Also see Quintero 0600 – 0800.
BALLAST: See ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
OVERVIEW: Sheltered by a man-made breakwater, the port handles POLLUTION: See ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port.
containers and general cargo. There are also facilities for cruise vessels. WASTE DISPOSAL: Waste disposal services contracted by Agent.
LOCATION: In Valparaiso Bay, in the central zone of Chile, 110 km. NW SLOPS DISPOSAL: By barge or road tanker contact Agent.
of Santiago. The nearest port to the Los Libertadores Pass, the main road MEDICAL: Several hospitals and clinics.
communication through the Andes mountains to Argentina.
FRESH WATER: Delivered by hoses connected to the existing stand
CHARTS: SHOA Chart No. 5111. pipes. The quality of the water is good, rate approximately 20 t.p.h., 2.5 in.
BA Chart No. 1314. couplings. Delivery also available by 80 ton barge.
PORT LIMITS: A line joining Roca la Baja and Punta Gruesa. FUEL: Five bunker tankers available for bunkering at anchorage or
DOCUMENTS: alongside, contact Agent.
4 Crew Effects Declarations STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv.
8 Crew Lists 1. Both
1 Derat (Exemption) Certificate 2. Vessel can load provisions during cargo operations.
1 Last Port Clearance 3. Yes, 10 m.
5 Last ports of Call Lists 4. Yes
1 Light Dues Certificate 5. –
2 Maritime Declarations of Health 6. Not necessary.
4 Passenger Declarations
8 Passenger Lists
SERVICES: Compasses, radars, meteorological instruments and other
nautical equipment can be tested and repaired.
2 Port Cargo Manifests
Charts and publications can be obtained from the Chilean Navy Navigation
4 Store Lists
and Hydrographic Department.
2 Transhipment Cargo Manifests.
24 hours prior to vessel’s arrival, the Port Authority require a Cargo DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Talcahuano’’.
Manifest, Stevedoring Plan, List of Cargo per hatch, List of Hazardous Goods REPAIRS: Workshops and foundries for repairs to hull, boilers, machinery
in accordance with IMDG Code, tally books and List of Containers. and engines. The principal is Asmar belonging to the Navy. There are several
On departure five General Declarations required. other smaller shipyards for construction and repair of minor craft.
Also see ‘‘Ship Officer’s Report’’ dated November 1990. SURVEYORS: Cargo inspectors have to be ordered by owner.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. Class Surveyors: All major surveyors available.
MAX. SIZE: Containers: Draft 11.48 m. EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Chilean Maritime Authority.
Dry Cargo: Draft 11.48 m. Tel: +56 (32) 220 8544. VHF Channel 16.
Ro-Ro: Draft 8.80 m. SECURITY/GANGWAY: Watchmen available.
RESTRICTIONS: Maritime Authority can close the port during bad REGULATIONS: It is strictly prohibited to dismantle the main engine or
weather in order to ensure the vessel’s safety. Night entry permitted. effect repairs to the engines without previous notification and authorisation
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilot boards within the area contained by the from the Maritime Authorities also to deballast, pump bilges, throw waste or
bearings 009␥(T) and 063␥(T), and the radii 0.25 n.m. and 0.76 n.m. from refuse overboard in the artificial port.
breakwater light. WEATHER/TIDES: A weather report broadcasting the condition at
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port. various points off the coast of Chile can be obtained from Playa Ancha Radio
ANCHORAGES: Outside the traffic separation zone indicated on SHOA twice a day. A general rule for the next day’s forecast, the weather condition
Chart No. 5111. Good holding in depths 27.0 – 68.0 n.m. at Juan Fernandez Islands will be 24 hours earlier than the conditions at
PRATIQUE: To obtain free pratique, authorities and Agent must board to Valparaiso.
check stores, ship certificates and general arrival conditions. In case of Climate: Temperate.
suspected disease or fever, Quarantine officials will come on board alone to Average Cloud Cover: 4.8 – 8 hours.
check crew condition and take samples for analysis. Winds: Strong winds produce heavy swell. Winds from W – SW in summer.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: ETA: Port authorities require Occasional strong winds and rough seas from N – NW in winter.
24 hours’ and 4 hours’ notice prior to arrival. Rainfall: 360.2 mm. per year.
VHF: The Capitania De Puerto De Valparaiso listens on Channel 16 and Temperature: Average max. 19␥C, min. 11␥C.
works on Channel 6. CONSULS: Consulate Generals: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia,
Also see ‘‘Emergency Response Centre’’. Ecuador, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Italy, Norway, Panama, Peru, Spain,
VTS/RADAR: Radar assistance can be provided in fog upon VHF Sweden and Venezuela.
(Channel 16) request to Port Captain. Consulates: Belgium, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Finland,
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Chile port. France, Haiti, Honduras, Monaco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Paraguay,
TUGS: Compulsory for berthing, four tug companies operate in the port. Switzerland, UK, USA and Uruguay.
All tugs over 40 tons BP. NEAREST AIRPORT: Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez International
BERTHS: Airport, 100 km.
Berth Length Draft CUSTOMS: No unusual restrictions.
No. (m.) (m.)
Terminal 1:
SHORE LEAVE: Allowed.
1 200 11.48 REPATRIATION: Facilities available.
2 200 11.40 IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required.
3 220 11.40 SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
4 200 9.27 DEVELOPMENTS: Phase I (5 years): The existing facilities at the Simon
5 165 8.90 Bolivar Warehouse are to be refurbished.
Terminal 2: REPORT: April 1988 Updated 2000.
6 191 8.40 Vessel loaded 80 tonnes of fuel oil in 7 hours from road tanker. Barge can
7 127 6.20
deliver fuel oil at 200 t.p.h. Ship’s crew to stand by with fire hose and fire
8 235 8.80
extinguisher.
CONTAINER FACILITIES: Outside the port of Valparaiso, there are SHIP OFFICER’S REPORT: November 1990.
inland terminals for full and empty containers, operated by private companies. Documents:
The main operators are Tesco and Ultramar. Baggage Declaration (Equipajes acompanades) – not required
Terminal 1: Cargo Manifests, covering cargo shortshipped but manifested on
Operator: Terminal Pacifico Sur Valparaiso SA (TPSV), a partnership of previous vessels calling at Valparaiso (Manifiesto de carga de
Ultramar and HHLA-Port of Hamburg. Tel: +56 (32) 275800. Fax: +56 (32) transbordo) – not required
275813. Web: www.tpsv.cl Clearance from Last Port
Facilities: 2␺50 ton Panamax gantry cranes, 2␺50 ton post-Panamax gantry 2 Crew Effects Declarations (Declaracion de effectos de la tripulacion)
cranes, 1␺36 ton Hitachi crane, 1␺100 ton Gottwald crane (boom length 5 Crew Lists (Rol de tripulacion)
50 m.), 3 toplifters, 19 reachstackers, 12 RTGs, 26 forklifts ranging from 1 Dangerous Cargo List (Lista de carga peligrosa)
1.5 – 16 tons, 30 tractors. 1,000 reefer points, stuffing/stripping, cleaning and Fumigation Certificate
maintaining containers, computerised, modern security and gate control 1 Light Dues Certificate
systems; 4 Mail Manifests (Guia de correos) – not required (See Note (a))
The terminal is equipped to handle containers and general cargo and 2 Passenger Lists (Pasajeros para puerto)
accounts for 80% of the cargo passing through the port. 1 Port Cargo Manifest (Manifiesto de carga para puerto)
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Transit Passengers List (Pasajeros en transito) – not required (See
Note (a))
Transit Cargo Manifests (Manifiesto de carga en transito), see Note (b).
Notes:
1. The vessel is a general cargo vessel, without passengers or mail on
board.
2. All cargo was discharged in Valparaiso, so no Transit Cargo Manifests
were necessary.
3. There was no transhipment cargo on board.
4. It seemed preferable to prepare the documents in Spanish for the
good reason that ‘‘everything ran smoothly’’.
AUTHORITY: Puerto De Valparaiso, Plaza Sotomayor No. 7,
Valparaiso, Chile. Tel: +56 (32) 220 8586. Fax: +56 (32) 220 8537.
Email: plottingcpvlp@directemar.cl Contact: Port Captain.
AGENT: Ultramar Agencia Maritima Ltda, El Bosque Norte 500, 18th Floor,
Las Condes, Santiago 755-90092, Chile. Tel: +56 (2) 630 1816. Fax: +56 (2)
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