Quintero

Size limits

Harbour: Draught 24.0m, LOA 345m, beam 55.0m, 97,730DWT.

Offshore: Draught 21.5m, LOA unrestricted at Monobuoy, BCM 60m, 350,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.4m. Max rate of current is 2kts.

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

Approach

Approach and entry: The port is approached through a Traffic Separation Scheme WNW of Punta Liles, and entered through Bahia Quintero, between Punta Liles and Punta Fraile.

A passage, between Punta Horcon (32°42.5'S 071°30.6'W), and Farallones de Quintero 1.25 NW may be used by vessels of suitable draught.

The main approach is via the Traffic Separation Scheme as follows:

From a position W of Punta Liles (32°46'S 071°32'W), the track leads through the E bound traffic lane of the TSS, passing (with positions relative to Punta Liles):

N of Bajo Las Malenas, 0.65nm WNW, then:

N of Punta Liles.

Then the track leads to the pilot boarding position about 1nm NE of Punta Liles, then to the required berth.

Puerto Ventanas: For Berths No 1, 3 and 5 on the N side of the Jetty, there are 2 beacons on a bearing of 090° at a distance of 125m N of the axis of the dock. These provide assistance for berthing both day and night.

For Berth No 2 on the South side of the Jetty, there are 2 beacons consisting of yellow circles with a black inner circle, located 160m S of the dock's axis.

Port limits

Inside a line joining Punta Liles (32°46'S 071°32'W) and Punta Ventanilla, 2.25nm NE.

Anchorages

Bahia Quintero is sheltered from S winds, but is open to the NW. It affords good anchorage in summer, with good holding ground of sand and mud. There is good anchorage N of the SBM with ample room for manoeuvring and can accommodate between 10-15 vessels at one time. S of the SBM good holding in summer but not in winter time, due to rocky bottom anchors will drag when N wind is over 25kts.

Anchorage may be obtained in any part of the bay marked by 17 alphabetically listed areas on the chart, except the prohibited area as mentioned. Anchorage positions are as follows:

Large tankers normally anchor approx 1nm N of the SBM.

Approx 0.8nm ESE of Punta Liles in a depth of approx 23m, mud and sand. Roca Estrella and shoal ground lie approx 0.3nm SW of this position.

Prohibited anchorage: A prohibited anchorage area encloses the SBM and it's associated pipeline, and the berths on the E side of the bay.

Lightering: There is a special anchorage assigned for tanker vessels transferring ship to ship (STS). Rubber fenders are placed in advance alongside the loaded vessel, which normally is the base ship. The receiving vessel comes alongside starboard side of the base. To berth alongside must be done during daytime, unmooring anytime. A superintendent of lightering stays onboard during all operations.

Tugs

Two tugs used for all mooring operations. Tugs not on standby but in vicinity within Quintero Bay. Current regulations dictate that vessels 150m and over shall be assisted by 2 tugs for berthing and unberthing. Vessels less than 150m shall use 1 tug of sufficient power.

Mooring

GNL Quintero LNG Terminal Dock: To ensure the maximum safety and operational availability of the jetty, a satellite system called NDMO (Navigation Data Maritime Operation) has been installed. This system is the first of its kind in Latin America and uses latest generation technology to process satellite information and provide precise data for safe, efficient berthing operations by LNG ships coming alongside the jetty. In addition, GNL have a model for predicting sea and weather conditions, and a meteorological station that measures and records the real conditions on-line (sea temperature, wave height, wave period, currents, ambient temperature, wind speed and direction).

General Information: Mooring and unmooring throughout 24 hours, restricted only in bad weather condition or fog.

No wires only soft lines used.

Buoy Terminals (CBM): Both bow anchors are used, 7/8 shackles plus two bow (swamp) wires picked up from seabed. Stern is secured with three stern buoys, two placed in each quarter, the third on centre line. Three soft standard length lines to each buoy.

Single Buoy Mooring (SBM): Mooring must be done during daytime only.

Puerto Ventanas: When mooring, the following minimum recommendations should be observed:

Berth No 1: The final mooring must consist of 4 long headlines, 2 forward springs, 4 long stern lines, 2 aft springs and 1 long line to the mooring buoy. The starboard anchor should have 7.5 to 8 shackles in the water.

Berth No 3: The final mooring to the berth must consist of 4 long headlines and 2 forward springs, 4 long stern lines and 2 aft springs. The starboard anchor should have 6.5 to 7 shackles in the water.

Berth No 5: The final mooring must consist of 4 long head lines, 2 forward springs, 4 long stern lines and 2 aft springs. The starboard anchor should have 7.5 to 8 shackles in the water.

At this berth, bulk carriers may have to make some manoeuvres to place holds under the fixed type cranes when unloading. Cargo handling plan should be arranged to keep the number of vessel moves to a minimum. The ship will be initially positioned to enable 3 hatches to be worked from each of the 2 cranes.

Oxiquim/Gasmar: Jetty is orientated in EW direction. At W end, in open sea, a separate mooring platform is situated approx 60m from the main pier. All mooring lines should be ropes, outboard anchor is used to 7 or 8 shackles. 4, 2, 2 forward and 4, 2, 2 aft, where 2 breast lines are led to mooring buoy. All shore lines on bollards, no quick release. Only S side of jetty is used by Gasmar and vessels must be starboard side to, facing seaward.

Charts and publications

BA 4238, 4239, 4240, 4235. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

US22263, 22264. US Sailing Directions 125 (West Coast of South America).

Chilean Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOA) No 4321 and 4320.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Initial ETA should be sent to the vessel's agent 72 hours in advance, with confirmation 24 hours in advance. Vessels should contact port captain by VHF 1 hour before arrival. 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.

Vessels proceeding to Puerto Ventanas must advise their agent at the port of their estimated ETA at intervals instructed in the Charter Party. Prior to arrival, masters are required to pass to the port their stowage plan and estimated loading sequence.

At 24 hours prior to arrival, the master must advise Quintero Capuerto of the following: ETA, last port, next port and speed.

Vessels should contact the Harbour Master on VHF Ch 16, one hour before arrival.

Communications

Radio messages can also be sent direct to "Capuerto Quintero" over the local station "CBQ 2", which listens from half past the even hour to 45 min to the hour, on 2182kHz and 2000kHz, or from 45 minutes to the odd hour on 4117.2kHz and 4422.2kHz between 0800hrs and 1800hrs. It is preferable to use "Valparaiso Radio".

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

The Port Captain will also wish to see the vessel's certificates and Immigration Officer will want to see all passports.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Exemption Certificates issued.

Customs and immigration

A Customs Office is located at Muelle Asimar.

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 disposal is available but by prior arrangement.

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

Available. Slipway can handle vessels up to 200t.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at anchor by barge.

Bunkering: A total of 4 bunker barges are available. They come alongside at anchorage. While docked or moored to buoys no bunker barge is allowed alongside.

Stores: Available.

Medical

There is a small clinic in Quintero.

Crew change

Crew change is possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Santiago, 96km SE. (International and domestic flights). There is also a small airport area on the SW shore of the Quintero Bay for domestic and charter flights.

Nearest railway: Vina del Mar, 24km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

The port of Quintero is located at the head of Quintero Bay, approx 16nm NNE of Valparaiso.

The port

The port consists of an oil terminal with an SBM, MBM's and liquefied chemical gas terminals. The private port of Puerto Ventanas is also a part of Quintero Bay and consists of a single 1,300m length multipurpose pier with 4 berths that handles export bulk ore, liquid chemicals, general cargo and imported grain. An LNG pier and regasification terminal is located nearby. There is also a smaller pier (Muelle Asimar) to the SW of the bay which is used for bulk and general cargo and passenger traffic.

Traffic

Approx. 8,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Quintero?

Pilotage is compulsory.

What time zone is Quintero in?

Local time at Quintero 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 Quintero?

The deepest berth listed is at GNL Quintero: 24.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Quintero?

1025.

Which load line zone is Quintero in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Quintero?

Port State Control at Quintero: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Quintero?

The UN/LOCODE of Quintero is CLQTV.

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