PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Pisco
Pilot
updated Feb 2024Compulsory for tankers proceeding to the offshore platform. Requests for pilotage must be made in advance through VHF. Pilots may board at the Puerto General San Martin boarding ground, 0.6nm NE of the lighted buoy moored off of Punta Pejerrey.
Key data
updated Feb 2024Size limits
Max offshore LOA 230m, BCM 111.40m, draught 12.5m and 56,800DWT
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
MHWS 0.6m and MHWN 0.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pisco | 12.50 m | 230 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 Feb 2024Traffic schemes and VTS
A traffic separation scheme is in place in the approach to the port. A lighted buoy is located within the precautionary area and marks the centre of the 400m diameter that must be avoided.
Anchorages
Anchorage Area No. 10 may be used by tankers awaiting berthing at the terminal. The bottom is mud, good holding ground.
Restrictions
Approx 2nm NW of the disused pier is a spit extending 1.5nm from the coast with a depth of 4.6m at its outer end. A 4.5m shoal, 1.8m shoal and a wreck lie approx WNW, NW and WSW respectively of the pier.
It is worth noting that a dangerous rock is located in position 13°44'03.6''S., 76°18'40.8''W and has an unknown depth, severe caution must be taken.
Tugs
Available.
Mooring
Offshore platform consists of four mooring dolphins.
Charts and publications
BA 3084. Admirality Pilot NP7.
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
About Pisco
updated Feb 2024Where it is
Pisco port is located about 6nm NE of General San Martin, Peru.
The port
The port consists of an offshore platform for the loading/discharging of liquid cargo including; bio fuels, petroleum, and LPG. The port had previously welcomed metals and agricultural produce however an earthquake in August 2007 damaged the pier, as a result shipping functions were transferred and taken over by San Martin.
Questions about Pisco
What are the pilot arrangements at Pisco?
Compulsory for tankers proceeding to the offshore platform.
What time zone is Pisco in?
Local time at Pisco is UTC−5. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Pisco?
The deepest berth listed is at Pisco: 12.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Pisco in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Pisco?
Port State Control at Pisco: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pisco?
The UN/LOCODE of Pisco is PEPIO.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Pisco 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.