Puerto Chacabuco (CLPCH)

Puerto Chacabuco is an ideal location, both for the operation of vessels and for carrying out the process of transferring cargo and passengers.

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

Chacabuco is a small port situated in Chacabuco Bay, off Aysen Bay.

Harbour - LOA 190m, 12,859DWT, draught 9.6m, beam 25.46m. Offshore - LOA 121.8m, 14,369DWT, draught 8.0m, BCM 70m.

Approx. 396,000t of cargo, 3,300TEUs and 19,000 passengers handled annually.

Anchorage for all vessels is found in Bahia Chacabuco (45°28.00'S 72°50.00'W), sheltered from the NW by Isla Carmen. The best position is with Punta Weste bearing 337°, for 1nm, in depths of 28 - 44m, mud. A bank has formed at the mouth of a stream SW of this anchorage. Due to sudden squalls in the area, vessels should veer plenty of cable.

Approach and entry: The port is approached through Seno Aysen and entered approximately 0.3nm NE of Punta Weste. From a position N of Punta Weste (45° 27.6'S 072°50.6'W), the route continues SE passing, with positions from Punta Daniel (45°27.5'S 072°49.6'W),NE of Punta Weste, 0.6nm W, then SW of Punta Daniel (45°27.6'S 072°49.6'W), then to the pilot boarding position 0.3nm SSW. To assist berthing, there are several sets of leading markers and lights within the port area. Two of these sets of leading markers have flashing green lights within the main port area.

Chilean Chart 8611 (with Plan, Bahia y Puerto Chacabuco). BA 4255 (datum undetermined). Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

1025.

Compulsory for foreign tonnage and provided by ANCUD. Pilot boards in an area bounded by the following positions: ..... a. 45°28.05'S 072°50.30'W b. 45°28.05'S 072°49.75'W c. 45°27.45'S 072°49.75'W d. 45°27.45'S 072°50.30'W

The port limits are a line between Punta Weste (45°27.6'S 072°50.6'W) and Punta Soffia, 0.9nm NE.

Stranded wreck, 0.05nm E of Punta Daniel (45°27.6'S 072°49.6'W).

Max. tidal range 2.97m.

Tugs are available.

Prevailing winds: W and SW, averaging 17kts. Sudden squalls blow from a ravine on the SW side of the bay.

Puerto Chacabuco For details see: CHACABUCO ANCUD ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

..... Port Radio: Call: "Puerto Chacabuco Radio" (CBP32). VHF Ch: 16, 09, 14. RT Frequency (kHz): 2182, 2738. Tel: +56 (0) 67 2351449, +56 (0) 67 2351450. Fax: +56 (0) 67 2351458. MMSI: 007250298. Harbour Master: Tel: +56 (0) 67 2351448, +56 (0) 671450. Fax: +56 (0) 67 2351458. Email: cpchacabuco@directemar.cl Port Authority (24hrs): Tel: +56 (0) 67 2351139. Fax: +56 (0) 67 2351174. Email: explotacion@chacabucoport.cl operaciones:chacabucoport.cl Website: http://www.portchacabuco.cl Messages can also be sent via Playa Ancha Radio (Call: "CBV") Valparaiso which listens throughout 24 hours on 500kHz and works on 8522kHz and 16663kHz. ..... 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, length and number of holds.

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.