Punta Lobitos

Size limits

LOA 199.99m, beam 36.0m, Max draught 14.0m, 64,793DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 0.3m neaps to 0.7m springs.

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

Approach

The port is approached from the W and entered between Punta Lobitos and Punta Boqueron.

Antamina Pier extends 300m in a WNW direction, 0.15nm E of Punta Lobitos.

Mooring

Six mooring buoys to secure ships.

Charts and publications

BA 3089, 3091. Peruvian 2135. Admiralty Pilot NP7.

ETA 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.

Additional ETA should be sent 3 days and 1 day prior to arrival to the Harbour Master and agent. All ETA messages to include date and hour of arrival, draught, number of crew and if there are passengers onboard.

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: Ch 16.

Tel: +51 43 400636, +51 43 400473. Fax: +51 43 400636, +51 43 400473, e-mail: [email protected]

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

If it is necessary to carry out deck or engine repairs, painting, welding etc, permission must be obtained from the Port Administration through the agent.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Not available.

Fresh water: Not available.

Stores: Limited provisions available.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Punta Lobitos is located in the far north of Peru, 300km N of Lima, 140km S of Chimbote, and 1km W of the town of Huarmey.

The port

The private port is owned by the Antamina Mining Co for the export of copper and zinc concentrates. Vessels moor to buoys a few metres off a short "T" jetty and load from a slewing conveyor system which is only capable of loading one hold at a time. Vessels must shift on buoys to load all holds.

What are the pilot arrangements at Punta Lobitos?

Compulsory.

What time zone is Punta Lobitos in?

Local time at Punta Lobitos is UTC−5. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Punta Lobitos?

The deepest berth listed is at Antamina mine: 14.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Punta Lobitos?

1025.

Which load line zone is Punta Lobitos in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Punta Lobitos?

Port State Control at Punta Lobitos: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Punta Lobitos?

The UN/LOCODE of Punta Lobitos is PEPLO.

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