Atico

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.21m.

Approach

It is advisable to pass Punta Atico, when approaching the anchorages, at not less than 2nm distant.

For the E anchorage, when coming from S, it is advisable to approach on the line of bearing 306° of Punta Atico Light until 1.7nm distant from the light, when course can be shaped for the anchorage.

Anchorages

There is an anchorage area in both East and West coves offshore, which are exposed to S'ly winds. The W anchorage is to be favoured by larger vessels.

Tugs

Small tug available.

Charts and publications

BA 3084, 3091. Admiralty Pilot NP7.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

The initial ETA should be sent 7 days prior to arrival to the shippers and consignees. The message must include last port of call and any dangerous cargo destined for the port and/or in transit.

Additional ETA should be sent 3 days prior to arrival to the Harbour Master and Port Authorities. This message should also advise of dangerous goods onboard.

All ETA messages to include date and hour of arrival, draught, number of crew and if there are passengers onboard.

Communications

Communications: Paita, Callao and Mollendo coast radio stations are recommended for use at long range. All 3 work throughout 24 hours.

Paita: Callsign "OBY2", transmits on 8527kHz and 2182-2738kHz. Receives on 8362.2-8366.4kHz and 2182kHz.

Callao: Callsign "OBC3", transmits on 460-50kHz, 8546kHz, 13015.5kHz, 2182-2738kHz. Receives on 500kHz, 8363.2kHz, 8366.4kHz, 12544.8kHz.

Mollendo: Callsign "OBF4", transmits on 8490kHz, 2182kHz. Receives on 8363.2kHz, 8366.4kHz, 2182kHz.

Communication is possible through Inmarsat.

VHF: Port: Ch 16.

Standard messages

When entering Peruvian waters a message must be sent under prefix "SHIPREP/EPW". The message must contain: Name of vessel, callsign, nationality, date/hour of entry into Peruvian waters, last port of call, true course and speed on entry, port of destination and ETA.

Every day at 0800hrs and 2000hrs a vessel, in Peruvian waters, must advise: Name, callsign, nationality, date/hour, position, course, speed, port of destination, ETA.

One hour before arrival at a Peruvian port a vessel must advise, under prefix "SHIPREP/FR: Name, callsign, nationality, date/hour of arrival, port of destination, ETA.

When departing Peruvian waters vessels must advise, under prefix "SHIPREP/DPW": Name, callsign, nationality, date/hour, position and port of destination.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered on arrival at the port in accordance with the Charter Party.

Documents

The above documents are for the Sanitary (Health) department, Immigration department, Harbour Master and agency. Any special forms for completion will be delivered onboard by the agent.

Health

Pratique should be applied for 48 hours prior to vessel's arrival. It can only be granted by radio with the Harbour Master's consent in the event of heavy weather or in an emergency.

Vessels must be in possession of a valid Ship Sanitation Control or Exemption Certificate and all crew must be healthy. In prevention of Hanta Virus, health authorities upon arrival will inspect every vessel calling at the first Peruvian port after having called at any Argentinean or Chilean port. Pilot, Harbour Master and agent are allowed to board once inspection is completed and approved.

Customs and immigration

Customs: If the possessions of a crew member and the Personal Effects List do not tally, the undeclared goods can be confiscated by the Customs Officer.

Immigration: If a passport or Seaman's Book is out of date the Master should arrange for the ship's agent to revalidate it.

Flags

Standard Interco flags to be displayed. Penalty for not displaying "B" flag, when required to do so, is a fine of US$500.

Notices and regulations

For non compliance with any of the above the Port Authorities and Harbour Master may impose heavy fines on the vessel.

Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

Inspection of ships in Peru

General Direction of Captaincies and Coast Guard - Peruvian Navy

Jiron Constitucion No 150, Callao 01, Peru.

Tel: +51 1 465 9866.

Fax: +51 1 465 1068.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Autoridad Portuaria Nacional (APN).

Position: Security, Safety and Environmental Protection Manager.

Address: Av Contralmirante Raygada 111, Callao, Peru.

Tel: +51 1 453 8112

Fax: +51 1 429 9210

Mob: +51 1 98338332

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

If it is necessary to carry out deck or engine repairs, painting, welding etc, permission must be obtained from the Port Administration through the agent.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Marine diesel oil and any type of bunkers can be supplied at Callao by barges.

Stores: There are several ship chandlers registered with the Port Captaincies which can supply stores and provisions to merchant ships.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1200hrs/1300-1700hrs.

Where it is

Atico is situated approx 200km N of Matarani.

The port

Atico is an unprotected lighterage port, mainly loading fishmeal from barges at anchorage.

What are the pilot arrangements at Atico?

Pilotage is compulsory.

What time zone is Atico in?

Local time at Atico is UTC−5. No summer time.

What is the water density at Atico?

1025.

Which load line zone is Atico in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Atico?

Port State Control at Atico: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Atico?

The UN/LOCODE of Atico is PEATI.

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