Huasco (CLHSO)

Las Losas is an alternative name for Santa Barbara, a port area of Huasco.

Tropical.

The port of Huasco is located approx. 4nm WSW from the mouth of the Huasco River.

LOA 315m, draught 22.0m, beam 55m and 250,000DWT.

Approx 8,730,000t of cargo handled annually.

Vessels can anchor in a depth of 60m in the centre of the bay in good holding ground. Anchorage of 18m, 500m N of Cayo Blanco Island. Temporary anchorage may be obtained, whilst awaiting a pilot, 0.7nm NE of Peninsula Guacolda Light, in a depth of about 75m, sand. Caution: An outfall extends 0.3nm WNW from the shore, close SSW of Islote Panulcillo (28°27.90'S 71°14.60'W). The seaward and is marked by a light buoy.

The approach from the N, lies between the lighthouses on Cayo Blanco Islet to the E and on Guacolda Point to the W.

Guacolda is a port area of Huasco.

Las Losas is an alternative name for Santa Barbara, a port area of Huasco.

BA 4232, 4230. Chilean 305, US 22262. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

1025.

Berthing/unberthing is possible day and night. Two pilots are compulsory for ships over LOA 220m. Berthing is only permitted when winds do not exceed 15kts, no swell and visibility over 2nm. Guacolda I Terminal: Vessels must provide 7 mooring ropes of 220m length forward and 8 aft in sound condition. Vessel will berth portside to with bow to the NE. Guacolda II Terminal: Vessels must provide 6 mooring ropes of 220m length forward and 6 aft in sound condition. A pilot must be used for all shifting over 50m. Vessel will berth portside to with bow to the NW.

Pilotage is compulsory. The pilot boarding area is bounded by lines joining the following positions: a) 28°27.17'S 71°14.14'W b) 28°27.17'S 71°14.27'W c) 28°27.30'S 71°14.27'W d) 28°27.30'S 71°14.14'W. Two pilots are compulsory for vessels over LOA 220m. Pilots should be contacted directly 2hrs prior to arrival.

A line joining Islote Blanco (28°28.00'S 71°17.00'W) and the mouth of Rio Huasco 3.75nm ENE.

Islote Cayo Light, (green GRP tower 3.3m in height), 28°27.5'S 071°14.3'W.

Mean Maximum range: 1.0m. Mean Minimum range: 0.6m.

Private tug service from Coquimbo. There are 4 motor boats for mooring manoeuvres available. The use of a tug with minimum of 2,500hp is mandatory to assist in berthing and unberthing. Two tugs with bollard pull of 30t service the Las Losas Terminal.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. The bay is sheltered from the prevailing SW'ly winds, although there is usually a swell. Open to the NW in winter strong winds can cause a heavy swell that can be troublesome.

HUASCO 28°27.99'S 71°15.01'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CL HSO ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Guacolda is a port area of Huasco.

Las Losas is an alternative name for Santa Barbara, a port area of Huasco.

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Messages can be sent via Playa Ancha Radio Valparaiso (callsign "CBV") which listens throughout 24 hours on 500kHz and works on 8522kHz and 16663kHz. VHF: Huasco Port Radio, Ch 16. ETA message should be sent via "Valparaiso Radio"; agents to be kept fully informed. Pilots: VHF Frequency: Ch 16, 08, 74, 75, 76. Telephone: +56(0)51 531011, +56(0)51 531487 ..... 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 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.