Talara

1. Talara pilot boarding place Pilot boards04°33.9′S 081°18.5′W

Size limits

Off shore: LOA 230m, beam 32.26m, draught 10.6m, 76,580DWT.

Harbour: LOA 250m, beam 32.26m, draught 10.3m, 52,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.5m.

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 and entered on the alignment of leading lights (Bearing 143°), between Punta Rocallosa (04°34.1'S 081°16.8'W) and Punta Macara approx 1.5nm N.

The depths and edges of the channel change owing to movement of sediment, but the changes are not considered significant to navigation. Nevertheless, care is required in the places, where the leading line passes close to the edges of the channel.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Traffic separation scheme: A traffic separation scheme is established in the approaches to Talara. The scheme is IMO adopted and Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea applies.

From a position W of Punta Talara, the track leads through the ENE/E bound lane of the TSS passing (with positions relative to Punta Talara (04°34.2'S 081°17.0'W)):

N of Bajo Ewo (3.5nm SW), then N of the oilfield area (2.5nm WSW) and then to either the pilot boarding areas or the anchorages.

Anchorages

Anchorages will be assigned by the Harbour Master prior to arrival.

Restrictions

Vessels are required, for their own safety, to have enough ballast onboard to be able to navigate safely. In normal conditions, large tankers require a draught of 2.7m forward and 6.7m aft. Ballast can be discharged at the port.

Berthing at Muelle No 1 can be carried out by day or night.

Offshore oil terminal berthing is undertaken during daylight only. Vessels are not permitted to pass between the berth and the shore.

Tugs

Tugs up to 1,350bhp and 3 motor launches available to tow lighters.

Charts and publications

BA 3089. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

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, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival, to the Harbour Master and Port Authorities. This message should also advise of dangerous goods onboard.

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 2182-2738kHz. Receives on 8363.2-8366.4kHz 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: Pilots & Port Operations: Ch 14.

Talara Control & Port Radio (Harbour Master): Ch 16.

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.

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 (SSCC) and all crew must be healthy. If Ship Sanitation Control Certificate is not valid, the ship may have to go to Callao for attention without being given entrance.

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

During daylight hours, whilst navigation in Peruvian Territorial Waters, merchant vessels shall have their national flag hoisted. When approaching a warship, lighthouse or watching post, ships must also hoist the Peruvian Flag at the foremast. Foreign and national flag ships in any Peruvian port shall have their corresponding International call sign on a halyard at the foremast with the Peruvian National flag above it.

Failure to comply with these regulations will be subject to fines from the authorities.

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

Available. For repairs to engines and superstructure advance notice is required. The captain of the Port's approval is required before major work on engines can begin.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at MU2 at a rate of 20tph.

Bunkering: Available at MU2 and can also be delivered at the anchorage by barge.

Medical

Level II Talara Hospital, 2.6km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Capitan FAP Victor Montes Arias International Airport located at Talara, 4.2km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours, except lightering barges.

Where it is

Talara is a lighterage port for the discharge of general cargo, with two piers for handling tankers, and is situated in the extreme northern part of Peru in Talara Bay.

The port

The port is principally used by the refinery for handling crude from offshore fields, petroleum products and LPG, solid products and general cargo.

The nearby port of Negritos is an offshore oil terminal at Punta Parinas for vessels up to 24,000DWT loading crude oil.

Where does the pilot board at Talara?

The pilot boards at Talara pilot boarding place, 04°33.9′S 081°18.5′W.

What time zone is Talara in?

Local time at Talara is UTC−5. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Talara?

The deepest berth listed is at Talara Refinery Terminal: 10.36 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Talara?

1025.

Which load line zone is Talara in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Talara?

Port State Control at Talara: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Talara?

The UN/LOCODE of Talara is PETYL.

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