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Chancay
Pilot
updated May 2010- Chancay pilot boarding area Pilot boards11°34.5′S 077°17.0′W
Not compulsory.
Key data
updated Dec 2024Size limits
LOA 336.7m, 111,737DWT, beam 45.6m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range 0.91m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chancay Deepwater Terminal | — | 337 m | 2 |
| BPO Terminal | 16.00 m | 210 m | 1 |
| Chancay Bay Terminal | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Mar 2016Anchorages
Anchorage in depths between 9m to 14.6m can be taken in the centre of the bay and 0.8km N of Punta Chancay. Vessels unloaded by lighters.
Charts and publications
BA 3091. 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.
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
Port services
updated Mar 2016Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Medical
Hospital de Chancay, 4.3km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Jorge Chavez International Airport located at Lima, 77.8km.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Chancay
updated Mar 2016Where it is
Chancay is situated between La Pampilla and Huacho, S side of Bahia de Chancay.
The port
The port is small with facilities for general cargo and liquid operations. General cargo is handled via lighters.
Questions about Chancay
Where does the pilot board at Chancay?
The pilot boards at Chancay pilot boarding area, 11°34.5′S 077°17.0′W.
What time zone is Chancay in?
Local time at Chancay is UTC−5. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Chancay?
The deepest berth listed is at BPO Terminal: 16.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Chancay?
1025.
Which load line zone is Chancay in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Chancay?
Port State Control at Chancay: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Chancay?
The UN/LOCODE of Chancay is PECHY.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Chancay 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.
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