Huacho

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Mean spring range 0.7m; mean neap range 0.3m.

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

Approach

Bahia Huacho is entered between Punta Huacho (11°07'S 077°37'W), reddish rocky headland 60m in height, fringed by a reef and Punta Carquin, 2nm NNW, similar to Punta Huacho, but with the sea frequently breaking on it.

Care is necessary to avoid the rocks extending up to 0.1nm N of Punta Huacho.

Anchorages

Anchorage for general cargo vessels can be taken, in depths of 11.0m - 12.8m, sand, with the pier head bearing 145°. Holding ground is good, but a W'ly and SW'ly swell may pose problems. Quarantine anchorage is located 0.86nm NW of the above and larger vessels can anchor 0.4nm NNW of Punta Huacho.

Tugs

Not available.

Charts and publications

BA 3083. Admiralty Pilot NP7.

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

There is a slipway for vessels up to 15t.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Not available.

Medical

Available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Lima (142km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Located on the SW coast of Peru, about 150km N of Callao.

The port

Puerto Huacho is a dry cargo lightering port, for the export of fishmeal.

Traffic

Approx. 8,500t of cargo and 400 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Huacho?

Pilots are not available at Huacho, ETA to be sent at least 24 hours in advance.

What time zone is Huacho in?

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

Which load line zone is Huacho in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Huacho?

Port State Control at Huacho: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Huacho?

The UN/LOCODE of Huacho is PEHCO.

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