Antofagasta (CLANF)

The largest port in Northern Chile, Antofagasta is a substantial sheltered artificial harbour, open to the North. A transit port for Bolivian and Argentine cargo, the harbour has seven berths, dealing with copper, minerals, containers and dry and breakbulk cargoes, with some Ro-Ro cargoes. The oil terminals of Caleta del Cobre Norte and Fondeadero Sur are close, N and S respectively, of the port.

Tropical.

The port of Antofagasta lies approx 2nm S and 4nm N of Ciudad de Antofagasta, and 105 miles N of Puerto Taltal.

Harbour: LOA 347m, beam 48.4m, draught 11.25m, 134,869DWT Offshore: LOA 199.99m, BCM 32.26m, draught 18m, 63,200DWT

2,306,250t of cargo, 70,681TEU and 244 vessels are handled annually.

Outer anchorage: Anchorage is available in the roadstead, approx 0.55nm NNE of the head of Molo de Abrigo, 23°38.4'S 070°24.4'W, in depths of 22.0m to 37m. Smaller vessels can anchor 0.2nm farther E in depths of approx 19.0m. Vessels which expect to stay in the roadstead for several days are required to anchor in accordance with the instructions of a pilot. The holding ground is poor and at least 165m of cable should be veered. Caution: These anchorages lie close to the coastline and the charted dangers which fringe it. Approaching vessels are advised to navigate with caution. Vessels using satellite navigation systems should also check their position using alternative means as an added precaution. Prohibited anchorage is established in the entrance to Puerto Antofagasta.

The entrance to the harbour, facing North, is 150m wide. Minimum depth inside the port varies from 9.14m to 27.4m. A Traffic Separation Scheme has been established in the approach to Antofagasta. From the E end of the inward bound traffic lane 23°39.5'S 070°25.5'W, the route leads NNE to the pilot boarding place. Then; SE into the harbour, taking care to avoid Roca Paita and other dangers on the NE side of the approach, covered by the red sector of Mole Este Light and giving a good berth to the foundations of the head of Molo de Abrigo, consisting of stone and concrete blocks which only show at LW and project approx 30m.

BA 4223. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7). Chile SHOA 22221 and 22222. US Sailing Directions 125 (West Coast of South America).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot boards within an area of radius 0.3nm centred on position at: 23°38.32'S 70°24.99'W (about 0.6nm NW of Molo de Abrigo Lt).

To the N, the parallel, approx 23°37.4'S of Rocas Abel. To the W, the meridian approx 070°24.6'W passing 0.2nm W of Molo de Abrigo light. To the S, the parallel approx 23°39'S of the root of Molo de Abrigo.

Mole Este Light (green GRP tower), 23°38.5'S 070° 24.3'W. Molo Socopesca light, (green framework tower), 23°38.3'S 070°23.8'W.

In order to obtain vessel authorisation for manoeuvring, the ship must have the following: ..... 1. Two bower anchors with not less than 7 shackles of chain on each. 2. Four mooring lines and two springs. For vessels and port safety, in all berthing and leaving, the assistance of one tug is compulsory. Vessels of less than LOA 75m do not need to comply with the above mentioned rule. Two tugs will be required for ships over LOA 220m.

Mean Maximum range 0.9m. Mean Minimum range 0.6m.

Compulsory, for berthing and leaving. Two tugs are required for vessels LOA 220m. Vessels of less than LOA 75m are exempted.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. Strong winds up to 18kts through July-August with heavy swell that may close the port for 2-4 days.

ANTOFAGASTA 23°38.75'S 70°24.46'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CL ANF ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 23/24 Chilean Bulletin 5/24, (RSDRA2024000135028), 23/24

..... Harbour Master: Call: "Antofagasta Capuerto Radio" (CBA20) VHF: Ch 16, 09, 14. Tel: +56 (0) 255 223221, +56 (0) 255 630007. Fax: +56 (0) 255 224464. Email: cpantofagasta@directemar.cl Antofagasta International Terminal: Tel: +56 (0) 255 432350, +56 (0) 255 432301. Fax: +56 (0) 255 432355, +57 (0) 255 432309. Email: terminal@atiport.cl or comercial@atiport.cl Port Authority (24hrs): Tel: +56 (0) 255 223141. Fax: +56 (0) 255 224464. Website: http://www.puertoantofagasta.cl ..... CHILREP Reporting: Email: mrccchile@directemar.cl Tel: +56 (0) 32 2208637, +56 (0) 32 2208638, +56 (0) 32 2208639. Fax: +56 (0) 32 2208662 CHILREP reporting times 12.00hrs (UTC) and 24.00hrs (UTC) every day. See also "Berths and Cargo" Section, "Safety".

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.

..... Copies Document AT SY AG IM PC CU 1. Maritime Health Declaration - 1 - - - - 2. Crew List 1 1 1 1 1 2 3. Stores List 1 1 1 - - 2 4. Manifest 1 - 1 - - - 5. Passenger List - - 1 - - 2 6. Last Port Clearance - - - - 1 - 7. Weapons & Ammunition List - - - - 1 - 8. Narcotics List - - - - 1 - 9. Crew Personal Effects List 1 - - - - 2 10. Passenger Personal Effects List - - - - - 2 11. General Declaration - 1 1 - - 2 12. Voyage Itinerary - 1 1 - - 2 13. Tonnage Certificate - - - - 1 - 14. Stowage Plan 1 - - - - - Note: AT = Agent, 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.

Chile has a National Ship Position System which requires every foreign vessel bound for a Chilean port to report its arrival at least 24 hours in advance. ETAs Should be sent five days in advance and subsequently every 24hrs.

Vessels entering Chilean waters should have their national flag hoisted and must at all times fly the Chilean flag at the foremast and also whilst in port. Foreign and National flag ships in any Chilean port shall have their corresponding International Call Sign on a halyard at the foremast with the Chilean flag above it. Fines for not complying may be imposed by the authorities.

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 or hull painting must be authorised.

Pratique should be applied for on arrival after completion of formalities. It cannot be applied for by radio. The Master must send a telex to the agent advising: ..... 1. Vessel's name, callsign and flag. 2. From where proceeding and to what port. 3. Last ports called at in the preceding 7 days. 4. ETA at port of destination. 5. Crew all in good health and having valid cholera vaccinations. 6. Where drinking water was last taken onboard. Ship Sanitation Control and Exception Certificates renewed.

NOR should be tendered upon arrival at the anchorage.