Guayacan

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 300m, beam 50m., draught 16.2m, 210269 DWT.

Offshore: LOA 184.94m, draught 11.4m, 52,941DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.6m.

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

Port limits

Inside a line joining Punta Herradura and Punta Miedo.

Sea buoys fairways and channels. Approach and entry: The port is approached and entered between Punta Herradura (29°58'S 071°23'W) and Punta Miedo 0.4nm ENE. Depth at the entrance varies between 37m and 60m. The entrance is 730m wide, which broadens inside to 0.9nm and extends to 1.1nm in a SE direction.

Suitable range lights, beacon lights and colour painted rhomboid shapes indicate the approach into the bay. Within the bay, similar range marks are used for the anchorage and for the iron ore pier.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in the S part of the bay, sand good holding, leaving room for movements to and from Muelle Mecanizado, and clear of the shellfish beds, as shown on the plan, marked by floats, buoys and a light buoy. With NW winds a heavy swell sets into the bay.

An obstruction lies 1.25nm SE of Punta Herradura (29°58.00'S 71°23.00'W).

Anchorage whilst waiting for a pilot or a berth may be obtained 0.7nm ESE of Punta Pelicanos (29°56.00'S 71°21.00'W).

Restrictions

Berthing is during daylight hours only, sailing at any time.

Tugs

Tugs are available.

Charts and publications

BA 4230, 4235, 4237. 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: Coquimbo Pilot station: Ch 16, 06, 08, 12, 14.

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 passengers in transit 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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Not available.

Bunkering: Diesel available. Bunkering not permitted on ore berth

Stores: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Hospital San Pablo Coquimbo (2km).

Transport

Nearest airport: La Florida Airport (15km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Guayacan is situated in Herradura Bay, 1nm S of Coquimbo Bay.

The port

Guayacan is deep and well sheltered with an export iron ore pier located at the NE part of the bay and an offshore oil berth for the discharge of clean products.

Traffic

Approx. 6,000,000t of iron ore handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Guayacan?

Pilotage is compulsory.

What time zone is Guayacan in?

Local time at Guayacan 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 Guayacan?

The deepest berth listed is at Guayacan Terminal: 16.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Guayacan?

1025.

Which load line zone is Guayacan in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Guayacan?

Port State Control at Guayacan: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Guayacan?

The UN/LOCODE of Guayacan is CLGYC.

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