PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
La Pampilla
Pilot
updated Jul 2018Pilotage is mandatory for the mooring/unmooring to/from the Maritime Terminal facilities. Pilots are available throughout 24hrs and are available from Callao Bay. After free pratique is granted, vessel will take on pilot and proceed to the CBM No 1 or No 2. Pilots board vessel approx 1.5nm NW of the berth, or at Callao, if the vessel has to call there first for clearance.
For CBM No 2, vessels berthing over 100,000DWT should have pilots onboard 3hrs before sunset, otherwise vessel will remain at anchorage until daybreak.
Key data
updated Oct 2023Size limits
LOA 283m, draught 16.11m, 250,000DWT. No beam restrictions.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Maximum tidal range at berth - 1.19m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pampilla Maritime Terminal | 16.11 m | 283 m | 4 |
| La Pampilla LPG Terminal | — | 205 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Oct 2023Restrictions
Berthing and discharging operations are performed throughout 24 hours. For CBM No 2, vessels over 100,000DWT will be moored during daylight hours only.
Prohibited areas: Navigation and anchoring are prohibited within 0.5nm of offshore tanker moorings and buoys used for the loading or discharging of inflammable liquids along the Peruvian coast.
Tugs
Every tanker that performs manoeuvres of entry, mooring/unmooring and departure to and from the Maritime Terminal must previously coordinate with maritime agent the provision of at least one tugboat.
Mooring
The CBM No 1 consists of 2 anchors and one mooring buoy portside fore and three mooring buoys aft, equipped with pelican hooks. Vessel must send appropriate ropes, both in number and type, minimum of 10 nylon mooring ropes according to the ship's tonnage. To avoid delays, may arrange prior arrival for mooring, ropes enough for 250m. Ships head 226°. Port side crane/derrick required min 5t SWL.
The CBM No 2 consists of 2 anchors and one mooring buoy portside fore and four mooring buoys aft, 5 mooring buoys equipped with pelican hooks. Vessel must send appropriate ropes, both in number and type, minimum of 12/14 nylon mooring ropes according to the ship's tonnage. To avoid delays, may arrange prior arrival for mooring, ropes enough for 250m. Ships head 208°. Port side crane/derrick required min 10t SWL.
Charts and publications
BA 3086, 3087. Peruvian Charts PE 1390, 2233. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jul 2018ETA and pre-arrival notices
The initial ETA should be sent 7 days prior to arrival to the shippers and consignees. The message must include last port of call and any dangerous cargo destined for the port and/or in transit.
Confirmation of ETA should be sent 72, 48 and 24hrs prior to arrival to the Harbour Master and Port Authorities. This message should also advise of dangerous goods onboard.
All ETA messages to include date and hour of arrival, draught, number of crew and if there are passengers onboard.
Communications
Port radio station at Callao, available throughout 24 hours.
Callao: Callsign "Tramar", transmits on 460-50kHz, 8546kHz, 13015.5kHz, 2182-2738kHz. Receives on 500kHz, 8363.2kHz, 8366.4kHz, 12544.8kHz.
Communication is possible through Inmarsat.
VHF: Terminal: Ch 06, 13.
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.
Prior to the transfer of cargo, tanker vessels will provide the Representative of the Maritime Terminal (loading master) of the vessel, the following:
- Copy of the Stowage Plan and/or Download Plan.
- Copy of the tank map and its numbering.
- Copy of the approved calibration tables of the tanks on the tanker.
- Relation of the tanks with ballast.
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 revalidate 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.
Inspections
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
Port services
updated Oct 2023Repairs
All types of repairs and/or maintenance work are prohibited at the Maritime Terminal, unless they are expressly authorised by the Captain of Callao Port and the Head of the Maritime Terminal.
Medical
Hospital Central FAP (25km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Lima International Airport, 10km E of Callao Port.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About La Pampilla
updated Jul 2018Where it is
La Pampilla is located approx. 25km N of Lima.
The port
The port is principally an oil installation with a refinery operated by Repsol. The berths consist of four offshore CBM's.
Traffic
Approx. 10,800,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about La Pampilla
What are the pilot arrangements at La Pampilla?
Pilotage is mandatory for the mooring/unmooring to/from the Maritime Terminal facilities.
What time zone is La Pampilla in?
Local time at La Pampilla is UTC−5. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at La Pampilla?
The deepest berth listed is at La Pampilla Maritime Terminal: 16.11 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at La Pampilla?
1025.
Which load line zone is La Pampilla in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at La Pampilla?
Port State Control at La Pampilla: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of La Pampilla?
The UN/LOCODE of La Pampilla is PELPP.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at La Pampilla say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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