Lota (CLLTA)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. Lota is the site of a mechanical coal loading pier, now operated by the National Coal Board. The pier lies in the extreme N corner of Lota Bay. Communication is by road or rail to Concepcion, then rail or air to all parts of the country.

Southern Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Apr 16 to Oct 15, Summer Oct 16 to Apr 15.

The port of Lota is situated in the NW part of Bahia Lota, 32km S of Concepcion.

LOA 160m and draught 5.5m.

Large vessels should anchor, midway between Punta Lutrin and Islote Lobos, a low white islet 0.8nm SSE, in depths of 12m, mud. Smaller vessels may anchor 0.1nm or 0.2nm farther inshore. Explosives anchorage: Vessels carrying explosives must anchor in the explosives anchorage 0.5nm W of Islote Lobos.

Bahia Lota is entered between Punta Fuerte Viejo and Punta Lutrin, 0.8nm N.

BA 3074, 3075, 3082. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory. The pilot services should be requested in advance from Talcahuano, pilot boards in the Pilot Waiting Area bounded by the following positions: ..... a. 37°05.86'S 073°10.58'W b. 37°05.80'S 073°10.37'W c. 37°06.07'S 073°10.47'W d. 37°05.97'S 073°10.27'W

The port limits are as follows: On the S, a line joining Punta Lutrin and Islote Lobos, (0.85nm SE).

Range 1.4m. During strong wind W or NW winds, a current has been observed to set E and S round Bahia Lota to Islote Lobos and then to turn SW.

A tug of at least 1,200hp is required for berthing/unberthing, assisted by a lines launch. Daylight movements only.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. Winds from the W to NW send in a heavy swell which may necessitate the suspension of loading coal.

LOTA 37°05.76'S 73°10.06'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CL LTA For details see: TALCAHUANO ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 09, 14. Pilotage from Talcahuano. ..... 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.