PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Chanaral
Pilot
updated Aug 2011Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels and available throughout 24 hours. Pilot boards 0.9nm NNW of Punta Bryson (26°21.00'S 70°40.00'W).
Key data
updated Feb 2016Size limits
LOA 200m, draught 12.5m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Mean maximum range 1.1m, mean minimum range 0.9m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codelco | 12.50 m | 200 m | 1 |
| Muelle de Chanaral | — | — | 2 |
| Muelle Pescadores | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Feb 2016Approach
Approach and entry: The port is approached and entered between Punta Bryson (26°21'S 070°40'W) and Punta Achurra 3.5nm NNW.
From a position W of Punta Bryson 26°21'S 070°40'W on the coastal route, the track leads ENE, passing (with positions relative to Punta Bryson):
NNW of Punta Rocosa y Blanca, white rugged point (0.65nm WSW), then:
NNW of Rocas Simpson (0.25nm WNW), a group of rocks extending to 0.25nm offshore.
Then to the pilot boarding position, about 0.9nm NNW of Punta Bryson.
Clearing bearing: The line of bearing 084° of Mogote Rayado (26°21.0'S 070°38.2'W), open N of Punta Piedra Blanca 0.5nm W, passes N of Rocas Simpson 1.5nm W of Mogote Rayado.
Port limits
W from the shore (26°20.00'S 70°38.30'W) to 26°20.00'S 70°40.00'W, then S to shore (26°21.60'S 70°40.00'W), in the vicinity of Punta Rocosa y Blanca.
Anchorages
Outer anchorage: Anchorage may be obtained 1nm NNW of Punta Bryson 26°21'S 070°40'W, in a depth of 31m. This anchorage is recommended for deep draught vessels.
Chanaral de las Animas: Anchorage may be obtained 1nm NE of Punta Bryson in a depth of about 15.8m. The holding is good but it is open to NW and WSW. Loading at this berth is carried out by lighters and is frequently interfered with by swell, especially in winter, from May to the end of July.
Explosives anchorage: Anchorage may be obtained about 0.875nm NNE of Punta Bryson, or as directed by the Port Authority.
Restrictions
Berthing is only possible between 0700hrs and 1800hrs.
Tugs
A single tug of 275GT is available.
Charts and publications
BA 4225, Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).
Inspections
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.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Chilean Maritime Authority.
Contact: Director of Maritime Safety, Security and Operations.
Address: Subida Cementerio No 300, Playa Ancha, Valparaiso, Chile.
Tel: +56 32 208637.
Fax: +56 32 208662.
Mob: +56 9 939 3937.
Email: [email protected]
Telex: 330607 ANGEL CK
Website: http://www.directemar.cl
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Aug 2011Repairs
Minor repairs available. Slipways in Caleta Barquito for vessels up to 100DWT.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Both heavy fuel and diesel are available; supplied at 500tph and 350tph respectively.
Medical
Chanaral.
Transport
Nearest airport: Chanaral local airport 5km, El Salvador, 115km; Copiapo, 165km.
Nearest railway: Chanaral.
Working hours
Normally 0800-2400hrs.
About Chanaral
updated Jan 2017Where it is
Chanaral is located in Chanaral Bay, approx 5km N of the port of Barquito.
The port
The port of Chanaral is important for the shipment of copper and ores. Codelco operate a mechanical berth for loading minerals in bulk.
Traffic
Approx 140,000t of cargo and 90 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Chanaral
What are the pilot arrangements at Chanaral?
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels and available throughout 24 hours.
What time zone is Chanaral in?
Local time at Chanaral is UTC−3. Back to UTC−4 on 4 Apr 2027. Clocks go to UTC−3 on 5 Sep 2027.
What is the maximum draft at Chanaral?
The deepest berth listed is at Codelco: 12.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Chanaral?
1025.
Which load line zone is Chanaral in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Chanaral?
Port State Control at Chanaral: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Chanaral?
The UN/LOCODE of Chanaral is CLCNR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Chanaral say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.