San Antonio

Size limits

LOA 368.5m, beam 53.5m, draught 15.0m, 204,478DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Tidal range 1.25m. Spring 1.1m, Neap 0.7m.

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

Approach

The harbour is approached between Punta Santo Domingo and Punta Vera. The deep harbour entrance lies between the head of Molo Sur, length 1,000m, and Molo Norte, length 100m, 0.25nm NE.

Muelle Policarpo Toro, a 7m wide jetty extends 90m SSW and W from the head of Mole Norte.

Espigon de Atraque, extending NW from the middle of the E shore, divides the harbour into two parts, Poza Chica to the N and Poza Grande to the S.

El Molito, extending N from the root of Espogon de Atraque, encloses on its E side El Puertecito, a small basin.

Directions for entering the harbour: From a position W of the harbour entrance, the approach on the alignment 092.5° of the leading lights passes between the lights marking the head of Molo Sur and Molo Policarpo Toro.

Front Light (metal pillar on white triangular structure, orange stripe, 13m in height), in position 33°34.8'S 071°37.6'W;

Rear Light (similar structure, 14m in height), 75m from the front light.

To enter Poza Chica, the alignment 092.5° of the leading lights leads from the harbour entrance to Poza Chica.

To enter Poza Grande, leading lights:

Front Light Beacon (elevation 6m) in position 33°35.3'S 071°37.8'W.

Rear Light Beacon (elevation 8m), 95m from the front light.

The alignment 141° of the leading lights leads from the harbour entrance into Poza Grande;

Front Light Beacon (elevation 6m) in position 33°35.5'S 071°37.9'W.

Rear Light (elevation 8m), 125m from the front light.

The alignment 164.5° of the leading lights leads from the Poza Grande entrance towards the berths on Molo Sur.

Port limits

The port limits are on the W and S from the Head (33°34.9'S 071°38.3'W), of Molo Sur, 270° for 0.2nm, then 000° for 0.6nm.

Anchorages

Vessels awaiting entry may anchor in a depth of 28m, sand and mud, 1.3nm W of the head of Molo Sur (33°34.9'S 071°38.3'W) from which is exhibited Molo Sur Light.

Anchorage may also obtained 0.3nm and 0.8nm SW of the light in about 18m and 31m of water respectively.

Restrictions

The port is small, there is limited room for manoeuvring vessels over 130m in length. Chemical vessels may only be entered during daylight hours, therefore they should stand off during the night or time their arrival for the early morning, before the strong S'ly winds blow.

Tugs

Available.

Mooring

There are uncharted mooring buoys in the harbour. No. 01 mooring buoy can accommodate vessels up to LOA 210m, draught 11m.

The swell is often strong enough to cause ships to range heavily alongside.

Vessels are moored bow out unless cargo or draught constraints require otherwise.

Charts and publications

BA 4243, 4240. 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

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

VHF: Pilot & Port: Ch 16, 09, 14.

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.

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 repairs available. Major repairs available at Valparaiso.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Clínica Intermedical (1km).

Crew change

Crew change is possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (80km).

Working hours

Normally 0800-1500hrs, 1530-2300hrs and 2300-0630hrs.

Where it is

The port of San Antonio is located approx. 115km W of the capital Santiago.

The port

The port is well sheltered from winds in the third quadrant but heavy swells do cause vessels to range alongside.

The also port handle containers, breakbulk, dry, Ro-Ro and liquid bulk cargoes.

Traffic

Approx 23,855,000t of cargo, 2,060,000TEU, 1,000 vessels and 26,000 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at San Antonio?

Pilotage is compulsory.

What time zone is San Antonio in?

Local time at San Antonio 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 San Antonio?

The deepest berth listed is at DP World - San Antonio: 15.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at San Antonio?

1025.

Which load line zone is San Antonio in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at San Antonio?

Port State Control at San Antonio: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of San Antonio?

The UN/LOCODE of San Antonio is CLSAI.

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