Mejillones (CLMJS)

Bahia Mejillones del Sur is said to be one of the best natural harbours on the West coast of South America. The port area is spread out along the bay shoreline and includes a passenger landing jetty, a fish terminal and fishing vessel berths. There are three terminal areas handling coal, chemical products, ammonia and explosives and a new LNG terminal (FLNG tanker). Sociedad GNL Mejillones S.A. (GNLM) operates the liquefied natural gas regasification terminal that supplies the mining and energy sector in the north of Chile. The company’s terminal engages in the regasification of liquefied natural gas. GNLM are now exporting natural gas from the Mejillones LNG terminal to Argentina through the NorAndino pipeline. Additionally, to the NE, Puerto Angamos has four privately owned berths, mainly handling copper and containers, and Caleta Michilla has a small privately owned terminal for the discharge of sulphuric acid. A national project is presently in place for establishing and maintaining balanced sources of power generation throughout the area, using coal, natural gas, solar, diesel and hydro generated electricity. In November 2017 E-CL announced successful completion of the 600km-long transmission line between Mejillones (Antofagasta region) and Cardones (Atacama region), allowing Chile's two major power grids (northern Chile's SING grid and central Chile's SIC grid) to interconnect. New power stations have been, or are being, built along bay, with some project facilities temporarily affecting the shoreline and navigation offshore. The new Kelar Power Plant, to the North of the port area, transmits electricity to BHP copper mines, using LNG imported from the USA via the Mejillones LNG Terminal. Engie Energia Chile (GDF Suez) are building a second steam turbine power plant powered by coal.

Tropical.

Mejillones is on the S side of Bahia Mejillones del Sur, E of Punta Angamos and 40nm N of Antofagasta.

LOA 366.46m, beam 53.5m, draught 14.40m, 182,930DWT.

Approx 6,100,000t of cargo and 1,200 vessels handled annually.

Within the port area, anchorage can be found as follows: Positions from Aero Light (23°06'.5S 070°26'.5W): ..... Anchorage Location A 340° distant 1.8nm, 1nm N of Muelle Fiscal. B 030° distant 2.5nm, 0.8nm N of Terminal Maritimo Puerto Mejillones. Positions from the lighted tower (23°04'.9S 070°23'.1W): ..... Anchorage Location C 314° distant 1.3nm, 0.5nm from the pierhead at Terminal Maritimo Interacid Chile. D 355° distant 1.6nm, 0.7nm N of Puerto Angamos pierhead. E 008° distant 2nm, 1nm NNE of Puerto Angamos pierhead Anchorage may be obtained within 0.8nm of the shore in any part of the bay, on sand, with good holding. Depths decrease rapidly towards the shore. Anchoring is prohibited 100m E of the submarine pipeline, which extends 900m N from the shoreline 0.3nm W of Puerto Mejillones de Sur Light. This is marked by special light buoys. Vessels should not anchor N of Punta Choros (23°02'.6S 070°29'.9W) the coast here is steep to and the holding ground is bad. Explosives and inflammable material anchorage, located in a depth of approx 20m, 2.5nm ENE of Cerro San Luciano and 0.35nm offshore, noting a 4.7m shoal 0.5nm E of this position. There is a good anchorage for smaller vessels at Caleta Michilla (23°43'S 070° 19'W), to the N of Bahia Mejillones del Sur. Vessels using the Michilla Marine Terminal facilities may anchor in sand in a depth of approx 22m, 05nm N or S of the entrance to the cove.

Following significant changes to port infrastructure, vessels should contact relevant port officials and operators for the latest information on depths and approach markers. Approach and entry: Mejillones is approached and entered between Punta Angamos (23°01'S 070°32'W) and Punta Chacaya 11.25nm ENE. Lighted ranges indicate approach channels. From a position W of Punta Angamos (23°01'S 70°32') the track leads NE passing N and NE of Punta Angamos. When entering the bay particular care should be taken to give a wide berth to Roca Abtao (23°01'S 070°32'W) close NE of Punta Angamos, then the track leads to the pilot boarding position. Puerto Angamos: Leading lights indicate the approaches to these berths. The extremity of the shallows on the SW side is marked by two red light buoys. The edge of the shallows on the NE side is marked by two green light buoys. Note - Large areas of red or coffee-coloured plankton are a phenomenon to the area. Waters sometimes turn yellow, giving the impression there are shoal banks.

BA 3076, 4220, 4223, 4225, 4608. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7). US22251. US Sailing Instructions No. 125 (West Coast of South America).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels. However, as there is no resident pilot in Mejillones and it is usual to send a pilot from Antofagasta. Pilot boards in following positions: Enaex and Mejillones Terminals: 23°04'.60S, 70°26'.10W. Interacid Terminal and Puerto Angamos: 23°03'.50S, 70°24'.00W. Michilla Marine Terminal: 22°43'.00S, 70°19'.00W (off the port, daylight hours only). GNLM LNG Jetty: 23°02.0'S 070°24.4'W.

E from Punta Chorus (23°02'.6S, 70°29'.9W) to the shore on the opposite of the Bahia Mejillones del Sur (23°02'.6S, 70°21'.6W).

Punta Angamos, 23°01'S 070°31'W. Puerto Mejillones del Sur Light, 23°06'S 070°27'W, on the terrace of the Captain of the ports' office. Aero Light (red metal framework tower, white bands, 30m in height) 23°06'S 070° 26.5'W. Cerro Tatas de Mejillones and Morro Mejillones have conspicuous peaks, part of a range of mountains on Peninsula Mejillones to the W side of the harbour. At the NE entrance point of the bay, Cerro Chacaya is the only rocky height approx 5nm E of Mejillones. Michilla Marine Terminal: The sulphur extracting works to the N of the Bahia Mejillones del Sur in Caleta Michilla (23°43'S 070°19'W) are prominent along with groups of houses and a television mast on the hill. A metal pier close E of the S entrance point enables the cove to be identified at a distance of about 4nm.

Approx 0.3nm W of Puerto Mejillones de Sur Light, a submarine pipeline extends 900m N from the shoreline. Close to the shore, on the W side of the harbour, there are commercial shellfish beds marked by a number of buoys of differing shapes and colours. None of these are shown on navigation charts. A shoal with a depth of 4.7m is located W of the ENAEX Terminal. A dangerous wreck lies 3.75nm N of Muelle Fiscal and Muelle Bascunan. Michilla Marine Terminal: Manoevring of vessels is not permitted in wind speeds measuring Force 4 and above.

Spring Range 0.9m, neap range 0.6m.

VTS operates 24hrs for the waters of Bahia Mejillones del Sura and the area bounded by the following positions: ..... (a) 23°01'.30S 70°30'.29W (b) 23°01'.30S 70°35'.55W (c) 23°50'.46S 70°41'.20W (d) 23°44'.48S 70°35'.08W

Tugs are available from Antofagasta. Michilla Marine Terminal: A tug is obligatory for mooring ships exceeding LOA 110m. Operations can only be carried out during daylight hours. On some occasions, a tug is not required for unmooring but only at the pilot or master's discretion. Ships with a bow thruster may dispense with the use of a tug, provided weather conditions, and the ship's manoeuvring capacity, allow for this.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly, generally beginning mid afternoon and continuing into the evening. Can be quite strong. Sometimes lighter winds blow from the N during the afternoon. Storms: Rare, more likely to appear with SW winds from which the port is sheltered. Fog: More common on winter mornings, usually clearing by afternoon.

MEJILLONES UNCTAD LOCODE: CL MJS For details see: ANTAFAGASTA PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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REPORTING: (1) On entering the VTS area vessels should establish communication with Mejillones Radio stating the following information: (a) Vessel's name (b) Call sign (c) ETA at the Pilot boarding position (2) Vessels in transit, outside of the port limits, should include in their report: (a) Vessel's name (b) Departure time from last port (c) Destination port and ETA ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Hr Mr Telephone: +56(0)55 2621513 E-mail: cpmejillones@directemar.cl Enaex Terminal Telephone: +56(0)55 2621511 +56(0)55 2621831 E-mail: rvisedo@enaex.cl Mejillones Terminal Telephone: +56(0)55 2621140 E-mail: lackermann@puertomejillones.cl Interacid Terminal Telephone: +56(0)55 2621792 Fax: +56(0)55 2621960 E-mail: interacid@entelchile.cl Michilla Terminal Telephone: +56(0)55 2637617 E-mail: jagurto@michilla.cl jotero@michilla.cl Puerto Angamos Telephone: +56(0)55 2357000 Fax: +56(0)55 2357077 E-mail: abaus@puertoangamos.cl gzamoreno@puertoangamos.cl Website: www.puertoangamos.cl Port Authority Telephone: +56(0)55 2329909 Website: www.mejillones.com HOURS: Mejillones Terminal, Interacid Terminal & Puerto Angamos: H24 Enaex Terminal & Michilla Terminal: HJ PROCEDURE: Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA and pre-arrival report via their agent to the Port Captain 24h prior to arrival. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 15/20 Chilean Bulletin 3/20, (RSDRA2020000064842), 15/20 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Mejillones Port Captain: VHF: Ch 16, 14 and 9. Callsign: "CBA22" (RT Frequency 2182 kHz and 2738 kHz.). Tel/Fax: +56 55 6211513. Email: cpmejillones@directemar.cl. VTS: VHF Ch: 14, 16, 68. Tel: +56 55 621513. Fax: +56 55 623279. Email: vtsmejillones@directemar.cl. Notes: 1. VHF Ch 16 should be monitored at all times. 2. VHF Ch 14 is used for coordination with VTS Mejillones upon entering the VTS operational area after initial contact through VHF Ch 16. 3. VHF Ch 68 is used exclusively for piloting manoeuvres. Mejillones Terminal: Tel: +56 55 621140. Email: lackermann@puertomejillones.cl (operates 24hrs). Enaex Terminal: Tel: +56 55 621511, +56 55 621831. Email: rvisedo@enaex.cl (operates daytime only). Interacid Terminal: Tel: +56 55 621792, Fax: +56 55 621960. Email: interacid@entelchile.cl (operates 24hrs). Michilla Marine Terminal: Tel: +56 55 637617. Email: jagurto@michilla.cl or jotero@michilla.cl (operates daytime only). Puerto Angamos: Tel: +56 55 357070, +56 55 357084, Fax: +56 55 357014. Email: abaus@puertoangamos.cl, gzamoreno@puertoangamos.cl. Website: http://www.puertoangamos.cl (operates 24hrs). ..... 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 should also advise ETA to the Port Captain 24hrs prior to arrival.

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.