Barquito (CLBAR)

The anchorage port is operated by Corporacion Nacional del Cobre de Chile (CODELCO). The main principal imports are fuel oil , diesel oil and sulphuric acid . The port also exports copper and copper concentrate.

Tropical.

Barquito is situated approx 0.5nm from the port of Chanaral.

Draught 14.0m, LOA 250m and 58,000DWT.

Deep draught vessels anchor 1nm NNW of Punta Bryson in a depth of 31m, smaller vessels anchor between 5nm and 0.7nm N of Punta Piedra Blanca. There is also anchorage available in a depth of 25.0m, 0.35nm NNE of Punta Bryson, on the intersection of anchorage transit lights, 0.15nm SSW of Punta Bryson, in line bearing 200° and 0.65nm E of Punta Bryson, in line bearing 110°. Permission from the harbour master is required prior to anchoring in these berths.

BA 3071, 3072. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory, available from port control.

Range 1.0m.

There are two tugs available.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

Pilot: Pilotage is compulsory, available from Port Control.

Radio: Messages can be sent via Playa Ancha Radio (callsign "CBV") Valparaiso which listens throughout 24 hours on 500kHz and works on 8522kHz and 16663kHz. VHF: Ch 8 and 16. ..... 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 in-transit passengers proceeding ashore provided they are in possession of a landing card. Some foreign nationalities require an entry visa if embarking or disembarking.

..... Copies Total Document SY AG IM PC CU 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NOR should be tendered upon arrival at the anchorage.

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.