Isla de Pascua

Size limits

Draught 8.5m.

Largest vessel handled: "Europa".

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 1.0m.

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

Anchorages

Four available: One each in Hanga Piko, Vinapu Bays, Hutuiti and Rada Vinapu.

Restrictions

There is no sheltered anchorage. The weather is never good for more than a few days and masters should be prepared to leave at short notice.

Mooring

Forward : Port and starboard anchor.

Aft : 2 wire stern lines.

Charts and publications

BA 1389. Admiralty Pilot NP62, 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: Naval radio station, call sign "CBV-3", frequency Ch 16.

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: Available.

Bunkering: Diesel oil delivered through pipe line at Vinapu ENAP Refineries Terminal.

Medical

Hanga Roa Hospital, 2.2km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Mataveri International Airport located at Isla de Pascua, 1.4km.

Working hours

By arrangement.

Where it is

Isla de Pascua (Easter Island) is located in the SE quadrant of the Pacific Ocean approximately 2,000nm off the coast of Chile, in whose jurisdiction it lies.

The port

There are a number of small cargo handling facilities located around the island, primarily used for the island's provisions. Vessels lie at anchor in one of the island's bays (location dependant on weather conditions) and are unloaded via lighters.

What are the pilot arrangements at Isla de Pascua?

Compulsory.

What time zone is Isla de Pascua in?

Local time at Isla de Pascua is UTC−5. Back to UTC−6 on 4 Apr 2027. Clocks go to UTC−5 on 5 Sep 2027.

What is the water density at Isla de Pascua?

1025.

Which load line zone is Isla de Pascua in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Isla de Pascua?

Port State Control at Isla de Pascua: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Isla de Pascua?

The UN/LOCODE of Isla de Pascua is CLIPC.

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