Ilo

1. Puerto Ilo pilot boarding place Pilot boards17°38.7′S 071°22.1′W

Size limits

For berths with restrictions:

Harbour - LOA 220m, 56,000DWT.

Offshore - Draught 13.0m, LOA 259.08m, 35,000DWT.

Water density

1020.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 0.8m.

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

Approach

The port is approached from WNW, and entered on the alignment of leading lights.

Port limits

On the N: Rio Ilo (Osmore) (1.5nm N of the church) and the reef Pena Blanca. On the S, Islotes Tres Hermanas 2nm SSW.

On the S: Islotes Tres Hermanas (0.9nm SW of the church).

Traffic schemes and VTS

Traffic Separation Scheme: A traffic separation scheme, is established in the approaches to Ilo. The scheme is IMO-adopted and Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (1972) applies.

Restrictions

Berthing and unberthing throughout 24 hours.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 3090; Peru 23595. Admiralty Pilot NP7.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notice of ETA is required 2hrs prior to arrival to the Captain of the port.

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 8363.2kHz, 8366.4kHz, 2182kHz.

Communication is possible through Inmarsat.

VHF: Station "Costero Ilo", on Ch 16, controlled by the Captain of the Port during working hours.

ENAPU Pilots (Port Authority): Ch 16; 12, 13.

Practimar Pilots: Ch 16, 68.

Coastguard station, Ch 16.

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.

Health

Pratique should be applied for 48 hours prior to vessel's arrival. It can only be granted by radio with the Harbour Master's consent in the event of heavy weather or in an emergency.

Vessels must be in possession of a valid Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and all crew must be healthy.

Customs and immigration

Customs: If the possessions of a crew member and the Personal Effects List do not tally, the undeclared goods can be confiscated by the Customs Officer.

Immigration: If a passport or Seaman's Book is out of date the Master should arrange for the ship's agent to re-validate it.

Flags

Standard Interco flags to be displayed. Penalty for not displaying "B" flag, when required to do so, is a fine.

Notices and regulations

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

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

Limited minor repairs.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

De Apoyo Ministerio De Salud.

Transport

Airport facilities: One airport only for small aircraft. Tacna airport handles flights to Lima on a daily basis.

Nearest airport: Ilo, 8km. Tacna Commercial airport, 164km.

Nearest railway: Southern Peru Industrial rail road, private link to Ilo, Cuajoe and Toquepala.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1600hrs, 1700-2359hrs and 0100-0600hrs.

Where it is

Ilo is situated on the SW coast of Peru between Mallando and Arica.

The port

The main port area of Ilo consists of two piers that handle containers, general and breakbulk cargoes. There are also three MBM's, a marine trestle pier and a coal handling pier to the N and S of Ilo respectively.

Traffic

The commercial port of Ilo handles approx. 276,000t of cargo, 5,000TEUs and 130 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Ilo?

The pilot boards at Puerto Ilo pilot boarding place, 17°38.7′S 071°22.1′W.

What time zone is Ilo in?

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

What is the water density at Ilo?

1020.

Which load line zone is Ilo in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Ilo?

Port State Control at Ilo: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ilo?

The UN/LOCODE of Ilo is PEILQ.

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