Arica (CLARI)
📍 -18.4666 N, -70.3500 E 🕐 GMT -4 🌍 Chile
Max Length328.46 m
Max Beam48.2 m
Max Draft10 m
Max DWT128,688 T
Density1025
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📋 Port Overview
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The port consists of five commercially active berths and two offshore oil terminals located N and S of the port. The port is protected by a breakwater over 1,000m in length. There is equipment available for cargo handling with up to 100t capacity. Transportation links by road and rail are available both within the country and transhipments between Bolivia, Argentina and Peru by road, also by rail to Brazil. Cargo loaded: Bulk minerals, metals and oil from Bolivia, fishmeal, olives and other cargoes from Chile. Discharged cargo: Grains, fertilisers, flour, machinery and other goods.
🚢 Cargo Capabilities
ContainerLiquidDry BulkBreakbulkPassengerRoro
Load line zone
Tropical.
Location
Arica is Chile's most N'ly port, lying on the S side of Rada de Arica.
Max size
Harbour: LOA 328.46m, beam 48.2m, draught 12.50m, 128,688DWT. Offshore: LOA 186.07m, BCM 32.25m, draught 16.10m, 51,408DWT.
Traffic figures
Approx. 3,000,000t of cargo and 170,000TEUs handled annually.
🔧 Facilities
Bunkering ✓Fresh Water ✓Repairs ✓24/7 ✓Fumigation ✓
📍 Pilot Requirements
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ARICA 18°27.97'S 70°19.42'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CL ARI ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________
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"On departure from port limits, vessels must report the following to Arica Radio: Vessel's name, Time of departure, Port of destination, ETA.",
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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 15/20 Chilean Bulletin 3/20, (RSDRA2020000064842), 15/20
🛡️ Pre-Arrival Information
Communications
..... Pilots: VHF Ch: 08 (24 hours) Vessel Traffic Service: VHF Ch: 16, 14. Callsign "Arica Radio" (CBA2) (24 hours) Tel: +56 (0) 58 2206470, +56 (0) 58 2206437, +56 (0) 58 2206400. Fax: +56 (0) 58 2206496. Email: visarica@directemar.cl MMSI: 007250010. Harbour Master: Tel: +56 (0) 58 2206404 (24 hours) Fax: +56 (0) 58 2206496. Email: cparica@directemar.cl Terminal Puerto Arica (TPA): Tel: +56 (0) 58 2202000. Fax: +57 (0) 58 2202005. (24 hours) Email: tpa@tpa.cl Website: http://www.puertoarica.cl Port Authority: Tel: +56 (0) 58 2202080. (24 hours) Fax: +56 (0) 58 2202090. Email: puertoarica@puertoarica.cl Website: http://www.puertoarica.cl Radio: Arica Radio (callsign "CBV") also operates throughout 24 hours on 500kHz and works on 8522kHz and 16663kHz. ..... 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 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.
Documentation required
..... Document Copies SY AG IM PC CU Total 1. Health Declaration 1 - - - - 1 2. Crew List 1 - 1 1 2 5 3. Stores List 1 1 - - 2 4 4. Manifest - 1 - - - 1 5. Passenger List - - 1 - - 1 6. Last Port Clearance - - - 1 - 1 7. Weapons & Ammunition List - - - 1 - 1 8. Narcotics List - - - 1 - 1 9. Crew Personal Effects List - - - - 2 2 10. General Declaration - - - - 2 2 11. Voyage Itinerary - - - - 1 1 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. All cargo documents handled by the agent, unless Charter Party or original Bills of Lading require otherwise.
ETA
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. 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. All vessels are required to confirm their ETA to Arica Radio one hour prior to arrival. (see Traffic Schemes Section).
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.
General notices & regulations
Tankers are berthed in daylight only, preferably during the morning to avoid increasing SW wind in afternoons. Tankers can depart up to 2100hrs. 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.
Health regulations
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. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates possible.
Notices of readiness
NOR should be tendered upon arrival at the anchorage.
⚓ Terminals & Berths
17 berths registered.
| Berth Name | Facility Type | Max LOA | Max Draft | Max DWT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pier No. 7 -18.4699, -70.32235 | Both | — | — | — | Never Existed |
OperatorEnapu | |||||
| 1 -18.47575, -70.3244667 | Dry Cargo | 38 m | 2.8 m | — | Never Existed |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 114 m OperatorTPA | |||||
| 2A -18.4739833, -70.3246 | Dry Cargo | 90 m | 3.7 m | — | Never Existed |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 200 m OperatorTPA | |||||
| 2B -18.4736333, -70.3248 | Dry Cargo | 223.96 m | 12.5 m | 69,988 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 220 m Side: Starboard Gangway: Ship Cargo HandlingBreakbulk OperatorTerminal Puerto Arica (TPA) | |||||
| 3 -18.4746, -70.3270667 | Dry Cargo | 182.99 m | 8.2 m | 45,556 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 200 m Side: Starboard Gangway: Ship Cargo HandlingBreakbulk OperatorTerminal Puerto Arica (TPA) | |||||
| 4 -18.4728833, -70.3280167 | Dry Cargo | 317.14 m | 10 m | 85,820 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsContinuous: 510 m Flat Side: 260 m Side: Port or Starboard Gangway: Ship Cargo HandlingBreakbulk OperatorTPA | |||||
| 5 -18.4708833, -70.32745 | Dry Cargo | 328.46 m | 10 m | 128,688 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsContinuous: 510 m Flat Side: 250 m Side: Port or Starboard Gangway: Ship Cargo HandlingBreakbulk OperatorTPA | |||||
| 7 -18.4697333, -70.32275 | Dry Cargo | 210 m | 10 m | 34,622 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 185 m Cargo HandlingBreakbulk OperatorENAPU | |||||
| MASP Arica -18.4700333, -70.32295 | Dry Cargo | — | — | — | — |
OperatorEmpresa Nacional de Puertos SA (ENAPU) | |||||
| Pier End -18.4748333, -70.3231 | Dry Cargo | — | — | — | Never Existed |
| Pier N -1.4748833, -70.32245 | Dry Cargo | — | — | — | Never Existed |
| Pier S -18.4750667, -70.3225 | Dry Cargo | — | — | — | Never Existed |
| Terminal Puerto Arica (TPA) -18.4766333, -70.3257 | Dry Cargo | — | — | — | — |
OperatorTerminal Puerto Arica (TPA) | |||||
| Arica Oil Terminal (Terminal Sica Sica) -18.4672167, -70.2848833 | Tanker | — | — | — | — |
OperatorYPFB Transporte S.A. | |||||
| CBM -18.5117, -70.32345 | Tanker | 183.31 m | 16.1 m | 49,998 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsGangway: Ship OperatorCopec | |||||
| COMAP Planta Arica -18.5119167, -70.3156667 | Tanker | — | — | — | — |
OperatorCopec | |||||
| MBM -18.46175, -70.3225333 | Tanker | 186.07 m | 14.1 m | 51,408 T | Active |
Mooring SpecsGangway: Ship OperatorYPFB Transporte S.A. | |||||
🏢 Registered Agencies & Contacts
6 contacts registered.
B&M Agencia Marítima S.A.
Port AgencyPIC: Gonzalo Fernández
Address: Rosario Norte 100, 3rd Floor – Office 301 Las Condes, Santiago (Postal Code: 7561258)
Phone: +56 992312933
Comunidad Almacenadora
Port OperatorAddress: Av J Montt 2300, Unita Del Mar, Arica 2532691, Chile
Tel: +56 58 229223
Fax: +56 58 223913
Email: bunkers@copec.cl
Website: http://www.copec.cl
Narita SA
Port OperatorAddress: Casilla 1024, Maximo Lira 389, Sector 11, Arica, Chile
Tel: +56 58 254606
Fax: +56 58 230587
Yacimentos Petroliferos Fiscal
Port OperatorAddress: Renato Roca 1999, Arica, Chile
Tel: +56 58 222644
Fax: +56 58 241739
Website: http://www.ypf.com
Arica, Empresa Portuaria
Port AuthorityAddress: Casilla 923, Arica, Chile
Tel: +56 58 231859
Fax: +56 58 232284
Email: puertoarica@puertoarica.cl
Website: http://www.puertoarica.cl
Campania de Petrole de Chile
Port OperatorAddress: Chile
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