Guayacan (CLGYC)

Guayacan is deep and well sheltered with an export iron ore pier located at the NE part of the bay and an offshore oil berth for the discharge of clean products.

Tropical.

Guayacan is situated in Herradura Bay, 1nm S of Coquimbo Bay.

Harbour: LOA 300m, beam 50m., draught 16.2m, 210269 DWT. Offshore: LOA 184.94m, draught 11.4m, 52,941DWT.

Approx. 6,000,000t of iron ore handled annually.

Anchorage may be obtained in the S part of the bay, sand good holding, leaving room for movements to and from Muelle Mecanizado, and clear of the shellfish beds, as shown on the plan, marked by floats, buoys and a light buoy. With NW winds a heavy swell sets into the bay. An obstruction lies 1.25nm SE of Punta Herradura (29°58.00'S 71°23.00'W). Anchorage whilst waiting for a pilot or a berth may be obtained 0.7nm ESE of Punta Pelicanos (29°56.00'S 71°21.00'W).

BA 4230, 4235, 4237. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot boards in the pilot waiting area bounded by the following positions: a) 29°55.96'S 71°19.80'W b) 29°55.96'S 71°19.27'W c) 29°56.44'S 71°19.27'W d) 29°56.44'S 71°19.80'W

Inside a line joining Punta Herradura and Punta Miedo. Sea buoys fairways and channels. Approach and entry: The port is approached and entered between Punta Herradura (29°58'S 071°23'W) and Punta Miedo 0.4nm ENE. Depth at the entrance varies between 37m and 60m. The entrance is 730m wide, which broadens inside to 0.9nm and extends to 1.1nm in a SE direction. Suitable range lights, beacon lights and colour painted rhomboid shapes indicate the approach into the bay. Within the bay, similar range marks are used for the anchorage and for the iron ore pier.

Punta Tortuga Light 29°56.0'S 071°21.4'W.

Berthing is during daylight hours only, sailing at any time.

Range 1.6m.

Tugs are available.

Predominant SW winds. Strong NW winds bring a swell into the bay which may require vessels to undock.

GUAYACБN 29°58.31'S 71°21.27'W For details see: COQUIMBO, INCLUDING GUAYACБN ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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: Coquimbo Pilot station: Ch 16, 06, 08, 12, 14. ..... 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.

The port is under the jurisdiction of Coquimbo authorities. The following documents are required: ..... Copies Document 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.

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.