Chimbote

1. Puerto de Chimbote pilot boarding place Pilot boards09°07.7′S 078°36.8′W

Size limits

Dry Cargo Berths: LOA 230, draught 9.6m.

MBM Berths: LOA 210m, draught 9.8m, 40,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Mean spring range 0.8m; mean neap range 0.3m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Approach and entry: Bahia Ferrol and Chimbote are approached via a traffic separation scheme and entered through Paso del Medio, between Isla Ferro del Norte (09°08.2'S 078°37.1'W) and Isla Blanca 1.5nm N.

Alternatively, Chimbote may be approached and entered through Paso del Norte, between Islote Roca Blanca (09°04.8'S 078°37.3'W) and Punta Chimbote 0.125nm NNW.

Paso del Medio, 1.5nm wide, is the main deep water entrance. It passes:

N of Isla Ferrol del Norte (09°08'S 078°37'W), and S of Isla Blanca (1.4nm N).

Reef: Attention is drawn to Arrecife Blanco (09°06'S 078°38'W), off the W side of Isla Blanca. The W extremity is a dangerous rock, generally marked by breakers, the inner rocks are 0.3m to 1.2m high.

Small craft channels: Two channels, suitable only for small craft and requiring local knowledge, pass between Isla Ferrol de Sur (09°08'S 078°36'W) and:

Ferrol del Medio, NW, the channel being 60m wide, and:

An unnamed islet (0.1nm S).

Traffic schemes and VTS

A traffic separation scheme is established in the approaches to Bahia Ferrol. The scheme is IMO adopted and Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea applies.

Anchorages

A 4.5m shoal lies near the centre of No 2 anchorage.

Tugs

Compulsory. 1 x 850hp available.

Mooring

If a vessel carries dangerous cargo for discharging at the port or in transit, it has to be berthed head to sea.

Charts and publications

BA 3083. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notice of ETA is required 24 hours prior to arrival to Captain of Port and agent.

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 8363.2-8366.4kHz 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: "Costera Chimbote" on Ch 16, operated by Captain of Port, 0745-1700hrs and at other times with prior notice.

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 Certificate and all crew must be healthy.

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

During daylight hours, whilst navigation in Peruvian Territorial Waters, merchant vessels shall have their national flag hoisted. When approaching a warship, lighthouse or watching post, ships must also hoist the Peruvian Flag at the foremast. Foreign and national flag ships in any Peruvian port shall have their corresponding International call sign in a halyard the foremast with the Peruvian National flag above it.

Failure to comply with these regulations will be subject to fines from the authorities.

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

Repairs are available. Divers are available for salvage and emergencies.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at Pier No 01A, No 1B and No 03.

Bunkering: Marine Gas Oil available in small quantity by truck.

Medical

Hospital La Caleta, 0.8km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Chimbote Airport (domestic only) located at Chimbote 14km.

Working hours

Three Shifts: Main port (0830-1630, 1730-2330, 0000-0630) and Steel Mill (0530-1230, 1330-2030, 2130-0430).

Normally 0800-1700hrs, 1700-2400hrs and 0001-0700hrs.

Where it is

Chimbote is situated between Salaverry and Huarmey in Ancash Dept, at the N end of Bahia Ferrol.

The port

There are three concrete piers available where vessels have the option to either berth alongside or to anchor in depths of 9.4m to 12.8m and be unloaded by lighters. The port handles general cargoes, fish meal, iron ore and coke/coal. There are also five buoy moorings for tankers in Ferrol Bay to the S of Chimbote Port for loading fish oil and discharging oil products.

Where does the pilot board at Chimbote?

The pilot boards at Puerto de Chimbote pilot boarding place, 09°07.7′S 078°36.8′W.

What time zone is Chimbote in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Chimbote?

The deepest berth listed is at BPO Tanks Terminal: 9.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Chimbote?

1025.

Which load line zone is Chimbote in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Chimbote?

Port State Control at Chimbote: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Chimbote?

The UN/LOCODE of Chimbote is PECHM.

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