Quemchi

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 7.6m at springs.

Approach

Entrance to the bay is via the southern arm of the Caucahue Channel.

Anchorages

Anchorage within the bay ranges between 22m to 27m. Vessels may also anchor a ship's length from the shore with depths of 11m to 15m.

Restrictions

Numerous fish pens are located throughout the bay of Quemchi and within the Caucahue Channel.

Charts and publications

BA 1289, 1313. Admiralty Pilot NP7.

Communications

Radio: Messages can be sent via Playa Ancha Radio (callsign "CBV") Valparaiso which listens throughout 24 hours on 500kHz and works on 8522kHz and 16663kHz.

VHF: Ch 16.

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.

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.

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

Medical

Nearest hospital: Family Health Center (0.9km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Aerodromo Quemchi (small airstrip which can be used by air taxis from Puerto Montt, 4km).

Nearest highway: Harbour has direct access to W-15. The route merges into Chile highway 5; the longest highway in Chile.

Nearest public transport: A coach stop is located within Quemchi.

Where it is

Quemchi is located S of the narrows in the Caucahue Channel, between Caucahue and Chiloe Island, approx 600nm S of Valparaiso.

The port

Vessels, majority fishing, anchor in the well-sheltered bay of Quemchi, within the Caucahue Channel. The depths of anchorage range between 22m to 27m. Vessels may also anchor a ship's length from the shore within depths of 11m to 15m. Numerous piers are located onshore however these are used on a recreational basis.

What are the pilot arrangements at Quemchi?

There is no pilot, however the channel pilot for Magellan will assist.

What time zone is Quemchi in?

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

What is the water density at Quemchi?

1025.

Which load line zone is Quemchi in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Quemchi?

Port State Control at Quemchi: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Quemchi?

The UN/LOCODE of Quemchi is CLQMC.

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