Conchan

Size limits

Bulk vessels: LOA 185m, 35,000DWT, depth 11.3m.

Tankers: LOA 238.6m, 70,000DWT, Beam 32.21m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.0m.

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

Anchorages

Vessels inbound to Conchan shall anchor off Callao for clearance but if clearance not required they may anchor off Conchan.

Restrictions

Berthing is restricted to daylight hours only, sailing is permitted at any time.

Mooring

Pier: Mooring buoys are available for use to secure the seaward side of vessels berthed at the pier. This helps to steady vessels which can be affected by large breaking waves.

Charts and publications

BA 3091. NP287(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

The initial ETA should be sent five 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 72hrs (then 48hrs and 24hrs) 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

Conchan Pier (Cementos Lima): VHF Ch: 72, call "Conchan Pier".

Tel: 511 2170200 (Administration).

Fax: 511 2957003 (for ETA messages), 511 2171492 (for Administration).

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://ww.cementoslima.com.pe

Tankers should contact the terminal (VHF Ch 72, callsign "Conchan Pier") four hours prior to arrival.

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: Radio 8291.1 and 12429.2; Ch 06, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22A, 26, 28, 70 & 72.

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.

Vessel's must be in possession of a valid Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and all crew must be healthy.

Customs and immigration

Vessels calling at Conchan must first enter Callao for clearance.

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.

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: All fuel and diesel oils available at Callao.

Transport

Nearest airport: Lima International Airport.

Nearest railway: Callao.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Conchan is situated 30nm S of Callao.

The port

Conchan is an open roadstead port.

The Unacem (Unicon) Atocongo Cement Plant has an underground conveyor belt which leads directly to the Pacific Ocean pier at Conchan. The terminal is operated by Cementos Lima SA.

Conchan Oil Terminal is a MBM located 675m offshore. Vessels moor using three buoys. There are two submarine pipelines.

Traffic

Approx. 2,600,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Conchan?

Vessels calling at Conchan must first enter Callao for clearance and to take on pilot.

What time zone is Conchan in?

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

What is the water density at Conchan?

1025.

Which load line zone is Conchan in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Conchan?

Port State Control at Conchan: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Conchan?

The UN/LOCODE of Conchan is PECON.

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