Matarani

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 229m, beam 36m, draught 9.7m, 82,025DWT.

Offshore: LOA 195.17m, BCM 32.26m, draught 13.71m, 53,688DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.0m. Mean spring range approx 0.82m, mean neap range 0.64m (in the harbour).

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

Approach

The harbour is protected by two breakwaters with an entrance 120m wide. The W breakwater extends NNE approx. 580m, the forms an elbow extending E approx. 46m. The W breakwater elbow is marked by a light, while the area close off from the breakwater head that extends E is marked by another light in the water. Vessels must remain E of this light in order to avoid shoal areas between the breakwater head and the light. The E breakwater extends approx. 137m W from the NE shore of the harbour.

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

Entering the harbour: From a position W of Punta Islay (17°00.8'S 072°06.7'W) the tracks leads NNE to the pilot boarding station WNW of Cabezo del Rompeolas (16°59.5'S 072°06.4'W), to the harbour entrance on the alignment of the leading lights.

Leading Lights: The alignment (103°) of the following lights leads towards the breakwater entrance: Front light (tower, 12m in height, 16°59.5'S 072°06.1'W). Rear light (similar structure, 60m from front light). The harbour entrance, approx 120m wide, lies close E of Cabezo del Rompeolas. Baja Burt, a shoal with a depth of 3.3m over it marked on its N side by a lightbuoy (isolated danger), lies on the W side, close to the entrance.

Anchorages

When the port is closed due to swells, anchorage may be obtained in Caleta de Islay, in depths of 18.0 - 26.0m. Mooring buoys are available.

Tugs

Compulsory. Three tugs available.

Charts and publications

BA 3084, 3090. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should send ETA 7 days in advance of expected arrival and indicate last port of call and any dangerous cargoes on board. Additional ETA messages should be sent to the Harbour Master and port authorities 72hrs and 24hrs prior to arrival. These messages should also include information regarding any dangerous cargo on board. All ETA messages should include the following information in addition to what has already been mentioned:

1. Date and hour of arrival.

2. Expected draught upon arrival.

3. No. of crew and if there are any passengers on board.

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 2182-2,738kHz. 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: Pilots and Port: Ch 16, 14, 13. Call 'Costera Mollendo', available 24 hours.

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 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.

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

Minor repairs are available as well as a diver.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Diesel oil available.

Stores: Available from Mollendo.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Hospital II Manuel de Torres Nunez Mollendo - EsSalud (10.5km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Alfredo Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (32km).

Working hours

24hrs a day, 7 days a week.

Where it is

Matarani lies NW of Ilo at the head of Bahia de Matarani and the foot of Quebrada de Matarani. The port is situated 15km N of the port of Mollendo (Sub-Port) in the southern part of Peru.

The port

Matarani is a medium sized port used for the import of general cargo and grain and the export of wood, coffee, skins and tin ingots. In addition it is also a transhipment port for Bolivia. It is connected with the town of Arequipa by road and also the Republic of Bolivia, via Lake Titicaca. The activities of the port are of great importance to the social and economic development of both Peru and Bolivia. The port of Mollendo (Sub-Port) consists of the Mollendo Terminal which operates an CBM.

Traffic

Approx. 6,100,000t of cargo, 15,000TEUs and 400 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Matarani?

Compulsory and available throughout 24 hours.

What time zone is Matarani in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Matarani?

The deepest berth listed is at Mollendo Terminal: 13.71 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Matarani?

1025.

Which load line zone is Matarani in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Matarani?

Port State Control at Matarani: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Matarani?

The UN/LOCODE of Matarani is PEMRI.

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