General San Martin

1. Puerto General San Martin pilot boarding area Pilot boards13°47.7′S 076°16.6′W

Size limits

Max LOA 330.04m, beam 48.20m, draught 13.90m and 141,838DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

MHWS 0.6m; MHWN 0.3m.

Current: The rate of the N going current is 0.5-0.75kt. In the approach to Isla San Gallan from N, a set towards land has experienced.

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

Approach

Along the E shore of the bay, the 5.0m depth contour runs approx 0.5nm offshore. Care must be taking when approaching the various berths, especially at low water.

Traffic schemes and VTS

A TSS has been established in the approaches to Puerto Pisco. This is due to the fact that a lighted buoy marks the centre of the 400m diameter precautionary area which must be avoided.

Anchorages

Vessels using anchorage No 9 must be cautious of the marine pipelines near the E of the anchorage.

Restrictions

Along the N side of the Paracas Peninsula, located adjacent to the shoreline, is a restricted zone established for the Paracas Nature Reserve.

Tugs

Compulsory, one tug in/out if vessel has working bow thruster, no bow thruster 2 tugs in/out. In the event that a vessel is waiting to moor and two tugs are not available, vessels may do so with one tug as long as the vessel's bow-thruster operational and is certified by the agent and the vessel command in coordination with the Pilot Captain.

Charts and publications

BA 3084, 3091. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA must be sent to the terminal 48hrs (foreign ports) and 24hrs (regional ports) prior to arrival via the vessel's agent. Any changes to the undocking request must be made at least 2hrs prior to arrival.

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 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

Communication is possible through Inmarsat.8363.2kHz, 8366.4kHz, 2182kHz.

Operations contact info

Email: [email protected]

Terminal Portuario Paracas SA contact info

Email: [email protected]

Puerto General San Martin pilots (Tramarsa) contact info

VHF: Ch 13, 16

Telephone: +51 56 532834

Facsimile: +51 56 532929

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.

Vessels transporting containers in the port must, via vessel's agents, present electronic documentation (Excel format) to the port terminal via email: [email protected] 24hrs prior to arrival.

Health

The International Quarantine Regulations are observed and all personnel should have valid vaccination certificate.

Customs and immigration

Port area includes a Customers Office of Officials and Specialists.

Flags

Standard Interco flags to be displayed. There will be a penalty for not displaying "B" flag.

Notices and regulations

For non compliance with any of the above the Port Authorities and Harbour Master may impose heavy fines on the vessel.

Once the vessel has unloaded at the terminal, the cargo may remain in the port at the User's free disposal, depending on the cargo type: up to 48hrs - RoRo, containers, dry and solid bulk cargo. After the time has elapsed the port will charge for the port storage service, in application of the provisions of the contract.

Request: Any service or facility of the terminal must be made by someone acting as a legally authorised representative of the user (name, signature must appear in the corresponding record). The request for services may be made for any work day and submitted to the operations area up to 1hr before the end of the ordinary work day. Any rectification of the service request must be communicated via email at least 2hrs in advance to the operations area. On extraordinary days, the user may cancel the service request 2hrs in advance.

Dangerous goods: All vessels carrying dangerous goods (class 1) must comply from the docking of the vessel and unloading of the dangerous goods. They must comply from beginning of the boarding operations until the undocking of the vessel. They must comply from docking/undocking of the vessel when the vessel transports dangerous goods in transit. The vessel must have a min number of security personnel to manoeuvre in case of emergency. One pilot permanently under command of one tug with fire fighting services on the side of the vessel. The vessel must have tow cables of adequate length and diameter at the bow and stern, they must also be secured to the vessel with tow ropes passed outward and kept on the gunwale at sea level. All repair works and bunkering is strictly prohibited whilst dangerous goods are onboard.

Bunkering: Service will be carried out under the control of the Ship Officer and person in charge of the supplying company. The vessel must designate a crew member to be permanently located near the manifold. The aforementioned crew member will communicate to the person in charge of the vessel's engine room the order to stop the pumping operation immediately. Gaskets or joints will be placed at either end of the sleeve that connects the vessel to the tanker truck. The supplier will be responsible for connecting the hose to the vessel's intake. Person in charge of the supplying company and Ship's Officer must complete, sign and verify compliance with the safety checklist, before starting the operation. Bunkering is prohibited in the event a vessel is loading/unloading dangerous goods (class 1, 2 and 3). The fuelling operation will begin at a reduced pressure and then to avoid overflowing the reception tanks will not be filled at the same time. Once completed, the supplier will inform the port facility or ship of the end of the operation. They will remove the materials used and notify the warehouse coordinator and/or OPIP the conclusion of the bunkering. All bunkering operations will be halted under the following conditions: adverse weather conditions, unexplained pressure drop in the pumping system, fire (hazard), leak in the sleeve, coupling or in the cover of the supplier/receiver, faults/breakdowns, differences between the quantities of fuel supplied and received and any other unsafe conditions.

Waste: A solid and liquid collection service is provided and carried out by trucks authorised by the competent authorities.

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

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by road tanker. Requested via the agent 24hrs prior.

Bunkering: MGO available by road tanker.

Medical

Nearest hospital Centro de Salud Paracas-Pisco (5.95km) and ESSALUD Pisco (14km).

Note: 24hr medical and emergency services are available for any passenger if necessary.

Crew change

Available through the Harbour Master.

Transport

Nearest airport: Capitan FAP Renan Elias Olivera Airport (10.8km).

Nearest highway: The port has access to Highway 1 (Pan-American Highway). The road travels 4,146km N-S through the entire length of Peru, connecting all major cities across the country's coastal area.

Nearest public transport: Cruz Del Sur Bus Station (6km).

Working hours

Throughout 24hrs, 365 days a year. Working hours of the terminal: Mon-Fri 0800-1700hrs, Sat 0800-1300hrs. All other times are considered 'overtime'.

Where it is

General San Martin is situated on the western shore of Paracas Bay, 6nm SW of Pisco, Peru.

The port

The multipurpose port offers a single quay and four berths able to cater for passengers, containers, Ro-Ro, bulk and project cargo. The port has been operational since 1969 and has undergone a huge modernisation project following the 2007 earthquake and TPPARACAS taking over operations from ENAPU in 2014.

Traffic

Approx 2,700,000t of cargo, 16,500TEU and 170 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at General San Martin?

The pilot boards at Puerto General San Martin pilot boarding area, 13°47.7′S 076°16.6′W.

What time zone is General San Martin in?

Local time at General San Martin is UTC−5. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at General San Martin?

The deepest berth listed is at General San Martin (PISCO) Terminal: 13.90 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at General San Martin?

1025.

Which load line zone is General San Martin in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at General San Martin?

Port State Control at General San Martin: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of General San Martin?

The UN/LOCODE of General San Martin is PEGSM.

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