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Ports in Chile
NaviBoss has port guides for 38 ports in Chile, 35 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA VI and NAVAREA XV, buoyage follows IALA region B and ships are inspected under the Tokyo MOU.
All 38 ports in Chile
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antofagasta | CLANF | Yes | 15.0 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Arica | CLARI | Yes | 13.0 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Barquito | CLBAR | Yes | — | NAVAREA XV |
| Caldera | CLCLD | Yes | 12.5 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Caleta Clarencia | CLCLR | Yes | — | NAVAREA XV |
| Caleta Coloso | CLCOL | Yes | 12.6 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Castro | CLWCA | Yes | — | NAVAREA XV |
| Chanaral | CLCNR | Yes | 12.5 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Coquimbo | CLCQQ | Yes | — | NAVAREA XV |
| Coronel | CLCNL | Yes | 14.6 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Gregorio | CLBAG | Yes | — | NAVAREA XV |
| Guayacan | CLGYC | Yes | 16.2 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Huasco | CLHSO | Yes | 22.6 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Iquique | CLIQQ | Yes | 11.4 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Isla de Pascua | CLIPC | Yes | — | NAVAREA XV |
| Isla Guarello | CLISG | Yes | 11.2 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Lirquen | CLLQN | Yes | 15.7 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Mejillones | CLMJS | Yes | 14.4 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Pecket | CLPCK | Yes | — | NAVAREA XV |
| Penco | CLPEO | Yes | 10.7 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Port Williams | CLWPU | Yes | — | NAVAREA VI |
| Puerto Chacabuco | CLPCH | — | 9.6 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Puerto Corral | CLCRR | Yes | 12.2 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Puerto Montt | CLPMC | Yes | 12.6 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Puerto Natales | CLPNT | Yes | 8.2 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Puerto Patache | CLPAT | — | 14.4 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Puerto Punta Chungo | CLPTC | — | 12.3 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Punta Arenas | CLPUQ | Yes | 14.0 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Quellon | CLPTE | Yes | 6.0 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Quemchi | CLQMC | Yes | — | NAVAREA XV |
| Quintero | CLQTV | Yes | 24.0 m | NAVAREA XV |
| San Antonio | CLSAI | Yes | 15.0 m | NAVAREA XV |
| San Vicente | CLSVE | Yes | 13.4 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Talcahuano | CLTAL | Yes | — | NAVAREA XV |
| Taltal | CLTTC | Yes | — | NAVAREA XV |
| Tocopilla | CLTOQ | Yes | 14.6 m | NAVAREA XV |
| Valdivia | CLZAL | Yes | — | NAVAREA XV |
| Valparaiso | CLVAP | Yes | 13.8 m | NAVAREA XV |
Navigational warnings
Chile's waters are in NAVAREA VI and NAVAREA XV. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Chile
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to ports in Chile must comply with Chilean and international rules and regulations such as SOLAS, COLREF and MARPOL as well as IMO and ISM resolutions. Vessels and/or agents should expect to provide information regarding but not limited to vessel particulars, voyage details, agent information, crew/passenger information, health declarations, stores list and security information.
Chile uses the electronic Chilean reporting system CHILREP as a primary tool for vessel reporting. Please see pre-arrival information of individual Chilean ports for more details.
Search and rescue
The Chilean Ship Reporting System (CHILREP) is a vessel reporting and monitoring system set up in accordance with the provisions of The International Convention for the Safety of Lives at Sea (SOLAS) to improve Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and response times for reported incidents in Chilean waters.
Operated by the General Directorate of the Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine (a Directorate of the Chilean Navy) the system helps to reduce the time taken by SAR resources to respond to a reported incident and directs SAR efforts to the last known reported position of a vessel taken by the CHILREP system. This is especially important where no distress signal has been sent out by a vessel in trouble. CHILREP can also provide up to date information on shipping resources available in a SAR area.
The CHILREP area is bounded by lines joining the coasts of Argentina, Chile and Antarctica. Each day, Vessels within the CHILREP area are encouraged to report their position at 12.00hrs and 24.00hrs (GMT) to the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC Chile) via email to: [email protected]. Tel: +56 (0) 32 2208637, +56 (0) 32 2208638 or +56 (0) 32 2208639. Fax: +56 (0) 32 2208662.
Chile has an extensive coast with five Maritime Search and Rescue Coordinator Centres (MRCCs) and eleven Subcentres (MRCCs) fitted with modem maritime communication systems and facilities to carry out SAR operations. The CHILREP area also covers the Drake Passage and an area which extends to the Antarctic, where weather conditions are generally adverse. There is an Antarctic Patrol stationed here during Summer months in order to help vessels which may require assistance and to combat oil spills.
Vessels wishing to register on the CHILREP system can find full details on the MRCC Chile website http://directemar.cl/mrcc-chile. (An English version PDF is available on the website for download).
In the event of any queries, the Office of the Head of the Maritime Search and Rescue Service may also be contacted on Telephone Number 258091, Telex 230602 DGTM CL and 330461 DGTM CK or Fax 252539.
ISPS (ship and port security)
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
Dialling code +56. Landline Phone number changes: The Chilean Government has started a project to change landline phone numbers. This change will be gradual, starting from 24 Nov 2012 in the capital, Santiago. The digit "2" will be added before existing telephone number. There will be no changes to dialling for cell phones. · The currency is the Peso (Ch$) made up of 100 centavos.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Chile
How many ports in Chile have a NaviBoss port guide?
38 ports, 35 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Chile in?
Chile's ports lie in NAVAREA VI (6) and NAVAREA XV (15), depending on the coast.
Which IALA buoyage region does Chile use?
IALA region B: red to starboard when entering harbour.
Who carries out Port State Control in Chile?
Ships calling at Chile are inspected under the Tokyo MOU.
What time zone are Chile's ports in?
Several: UTC−5 (summer time applies) and UTC−3 (summer time applies).
Which port in Chile takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Quintero: its deepest listed berth takes 24.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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