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Puerto Chicama
Key data
updated Aug 2010Size limits
Max draught 4.5m.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berths | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
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 Puerto Chicama
updated May 2010Where it is
Puerto Chicama is situated approx 25nm SE of Pacasmayo.
The port
Puerto Chicama is a lighterage port only, whose original name-Malabrigo or "Bad Shelter" indicates its nature. Formerly a sugar port, sugar is now diverted to the bulk port at Salaverry, only fishmeal is now loaded here.
Questions about Puerto Chicama
What time zone is Puerto Chicama in?
Local time at Puerto Chicama is UTC−5. No summer time.
Which load line zone is Puerto Chicama in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Puerto Chicama?
Port State Control at Puerto Chicama: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Chicama?
The UN/LOCODE of Puerto Chicama is PEPCH.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Puerto Chicama 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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