Coronel

1. Coronel pilot boarding place Pilot boards37°03.0′S 073°10.6′W

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 366.43m, beam 51.2m, draught 14.60m, 204,748DWT.

Offshore: LOA 195.1m, BCM 110m, draught 12.20m, 52,838DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Southern Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Apr 16 to Oct 15, Summer Oct 16 to Apr 15.

Tides

Range 1.2m.

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

Approach

The approach to Jureles Pier is indicated by white beacons in line bearing 334.5°.

The approach to Puerto Coronel Pier is marked by 2 pairs of leading lights in line bearing 050°.

Port limits

To the SW, a line joining Punta Puchoco Light and Bajo Playa Negra, 1.7nm SE.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: The S part of the bay, off Playa Blanca, is obstructed by Roca Playa Blanca, 0.9nm NNE of Punta Cuervos, and is unsuitable for anchoring.

Inner Anchorages: Fondeadero Coronel: Off Ciudad de Coronel, 0.9nm E of Punta Puchoco, depth 16.0m, fine sand.

Fondeadero Puchoco: In the NW part of the bay, approximately 0.5nm SSE of Punta Puchoco, is used by vessels waiting to berth. Great care is needed when approaching this anchorage, as the depths decrease suddenly within the 11m contour to less than 5.5m over Bajo Puchoco and in the proximity of the berths.

Explosives anchorage: Situated 1nm SE of Punta Puchoco Light.

Dangers: A wreck, depth 12.5m, lies 0.75nm S of Punta Puchoco and a dangerous wreck 0.125nm SW.

Restrictions

Berthing and unberthing is carried out during daylight hours only, except the oil terminal where vessels may sail at night.

Tugs

Tugs are available.

Mooring

Masters should be aware that vessels should be ready to leave the berth at short notice due to bad weather. When wind speed exceeds 30kts the port captain will decide if vessels are required to leave the port, shelter may be sought in the lee of Quiriquina Island, Concepcion Bay.

Charts and publications

BA 4246, 4240, 4245, 4609. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Initial ETA should be sent to the vessel's agent 5 days prior to arrival. Additional ETA's should then be sent on a daily basis at 0800hrs.

The ETA message must confirm that all cargo gear is in proper working order, if any cargo shifting is expected, if there is dangerous cargo onboard for discharge and/or transit and arrival draught.

Communications

Radio: Messages can be sent via Playa Ancha Radio (callsign "CBV") Valparaiso which listens throughout 24 hours on 500kHz and works on 8522kHz and 16663kHz.

VHF: Pilots Ch 09

Harbour Master: Ch 14.

Agents: Ch 16.

Standard messages

Masters must report their position, course, speed and ETA next port as soon as they enter Chilean waters (200nm) to "Directemar Valparaiso" by cable. Thereafter, the same information is to be sent daily, whilst in Chilean waters, at 0800hrs and 2000hrs. Reports to be sent via Playa Ancha Radio.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered upon arrival at the anchorage.

Documents

Note: SY = Sanitary (Health) authorities, AG = Agriculture department, IM = Immigration, PC = Port Captain, CU = Customs.

The port captain will also wish to see the vessel's certificates and immigration officer will want to see all passports.

Customs and immigration

Customs: Crew's own personal possessions must tally with those listed on the Crew Personal Effects List. If there is a discrepancy, penalties range from confiscation of the goods not declared to imprisonment, depending on the seriousness of the misdemeanour.

Immigration: Crew List is checked against passports. There are no restrictions on crew and in-transit passengers proceeding ashore provided they are in possession of a landing card. Some foreign nationalities require an entry visa if embarking or disembarking.

Flags

Vessels entering Chilean waters must at all times fly the Chilean flag at the foremast and also whilst in port. Fines for not complying may be imposed by the authorities.

Notices and regulations

It is expressly forbidden to throw overboard any ballast, rubbish or waste or to spill petroleum whilst in Chilean waters and harbours.

Garbage is not allowed to be disposed of ashore.

Vessels must comply with the use of rat guards, safety nets and gangway railings.

Any repairs to the main engine must be authorised.

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

Repairs

Available from Talcahuano.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Not Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Hospital San Jose de Coronel (3km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Carriel Sur International Airport (33km).

Nearest railway: Estacion Intermodal Coronel (2km).

Working hours

By arrangement.

Where it is

Coronel is located on the central Chilean coastline, 20nm S of Talcahuano. The port of Coronel is situated in the NE part of Coronel Bay.

The port

The port handles general cargo, containers, coal, wood chips, timber and cellulose from four piers.

The Oxiquim Terminal is located to the NE of the port in position 36°56.5S 073°09.9'W, handles caustic soda, naphtha, FO, GO and Methanol.

Traffic

Approx. 4,300,000t of cargo and 431,000TEU handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Coronel?

The pilot boards at Coronel pilot boarding place, 37°03.0′S 073°10.6′W.

What time zone is Coronel in?

Local time at Coronel 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 Coronel?

The deepest berth listed is at Terminal Coronel: 14.60 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Coronel?

1025.

Which load line zone is Coronel in?

Southern Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Apr 16 to Oct 15, Summer Oct 16 to Apr 15.

Who carries out Port State Control at Coronel?

Port State Control at Coronel: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Coronel?

The UN/LOCODE of Coronel is CLCNL.

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