Puerto Montt

1. Puerto Montt – Zona de Espera de Prácticos, Bahía Chincui (polygon) Pilot boards41°31.8′S 073°01.0′W
2. Puerto Montt pilot boarding area Pilot boards41°29.3′S 072°56.1′W

Size limits

LOA 230m, beam 37.2m, draught 12.6m, 70,417DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Southern Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Apr 16 to Oct 15, Summer Oct 16 to Apr 15.

Tides

The mean spring range is 5.8m, the mean neap range is 2.3m.

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

Approach

The width of the river mouth is 3.2km; the depth in the centre of the harbour is 20m to 50m.

The recommended approach to the inner harbour passes at least 0.5nm clear of the SE coast of Isla Tenglo, then E and N of Bajo Tenglo (41°29.2'S 072°57.3'W), then SW between light beacons marking the entrance channel, in position 41°29.0'S 072°57.6'W.

Light beacons mark the entrance channel as follows:

Costanera Este (red metal) N side outer end;

Tenglo Este (green metal) S side, outer end;

Costanera Weste (red metal) N side, inner end;

Tenglo Weste (green metal) S side inner end.

Port limits

The harbour comprises the area contained by the N coast, the meridian of 72°55.00'W passing close W of a pipeline extending SSW from the E side of Caleta Pichi Pelluco. The latitude 41°29.70'S is the seaward limit. On the W side the limit is defined by a line drawn across the S entrance into Canal Tenglo.

Anchorages

Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring and fishing are prohibited within 185m of an outfall which extends 0.5nm from the coast, 2.4km ENE of Punta Tenglo.

Restrictions

For vessels berthing under LOA 120m there are no restrictions; vessels of LOA 120-172m require one tug at any time and vessels LOA 172-230m require two tugs, daytime only.

The manoeuvring area of the port is restricted to vessels of LOA 230m, draught 9.1m, 2 tugs are required. Vessels are not permitted to enter or leave the inner harbour when cross winds in the entrance channel exceed 16kts.

Tugs

Tugs are compulsory for vessels over LOA 120m, vessels LOA 120 - 172m require one tug, vessels LOA 172 - 230m require two tugs.

Mooring

For mooring off, there are two buoys and one large bitt.

Charts and publications

BA 4273, 4274, 4250. Admiralty Pilot NP7, 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 also be sent via Playa Ancha Radio (callsign "CBV") Valparaiso which listens throughout 24 hours on 500kHz and works on 8522kHz and 16663kHz.

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.

Health

Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates is possible.

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

Repairs

Minor ship and engine repairs only. Slipways available.

Puerto Oxxean has facilities for maintenance, repairs and inspections with towage, salvage and emergency assistance services.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Hospital Puerto Montt, 4.2km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Aeropuerto Puerto Montt, 16.3km.

Nearest railway: Estación Central de Puerto Montt, 6.7km.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1530hrs, 1530-2300hrs and 2300-0630hrs.

Where it is

Puerto Montt is located at the N end of the Reloncavi Sound in the Llanquihue Province, Loa Lagos Region, 1,055km to the S of the capital, Santiago.

The port

There is accommodation in the main port for various vessel types.

The main cargoes handled area fertiliser and general cargo. Facilities at San Jose Harbour, Calbuco (Sub-Port), 40km SW, have been expanded while across the Bay, 8km SW, a number of private operators (including Oxxean) have new and updated terminal facilities for the many local fisheries, transporting cargo and passengers and providing vessel repair and maintenance services.

Traffic

Approx. 1,000,000t of cargo and 2,000 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Puerto Montt?

The pilot boards at Puerto Montt – Zona de Espera de Prácticos, Bahía Chincui (polygon), 41°31.8′S 073°01.0′W. Puerto Montt has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Puerto Montt in?

Local time at Puerto Montt is UTC−3. Back to UTC−4 on 4 Apr 2027. Clocks go to UTC−3 on 5 Sep 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Puerto Montt?

The deepest berth listed is at Puerto Chincui - Terminal Granelero: 12.60 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Puerto Montt?

1025.

Which load line zone is Puerto Montt in?

Southern Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Apr 16 to Oct 15, Summer Oct 16 to Apr 15.

Who carries out Port State Control at Puerto Montt?

Port State Control at Puerto Montt: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Montt?

The UN/LOCODE of Puerto Montt is CLPMC.

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