Taltal

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Mean tidal rise is 0.9m and the spring rise is 1.2m.

The currents within the bay vary in rate and direction.

Approach

The port is entered between Punta Taltal and Punta Hueso Parado, 2nm E.

Port limits

A line joining Punta Taltal, Isla de Afuuera and Punta Hueso Parado.

Restrictions

For the two piers, entry and departure is permitted only during daylight hours, as the only navigational light is a single red beacon situated on the head of the E Pier.

Charts and publications

BA 3078. Admiralty Pilot NP7.

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: Hospital de Taltal (1.05km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Las Breas Airport (20.8km), (Aeropuerto Desierto de Atacama (208km), Aeropuerto copiapo (210km) and Aeropuerto de Antofagasta Andres Sabella (217km).

Nearest highway: Port has direct access to Route 1. Route 1 travels N to Iquique and S Taltal where it then merges with Route 5.

Where it is

Taltal is located in a deep bay approx 40nm S of Antofagasta.

The port

Majority of the fishing vessels anchor near the two piers of Taltal. The two piers are both used for recreational purposes.

What are the pilot arrangements at Taltal?

Not compulsory.

What time zone is Taltal in?

Local time at Taltal 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 Taltal?

1025.

Which load line zone is Taltal in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Taltal?

Port State Control at Taltal: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Taltal?

The UN/LOCODE of Taltal is CLTTC.

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