Punta Arenas (CLPUQ)

The port handles a limited amount of general cargo and containers. However it is an important replenishment port for vessels making the transit between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. There are several smaller terminals and sub-ports that make up the Punta Arenas port area, including Puerto Percy, Lenadura, Cabo Negro, Gregorio, Caleta Clarencia (Clarence Cove) and Caleta Cutter (Cutter Cove), Puerto Natales (See separate entry), Laredo and Pecket. Principal exports are methanol, wool, mutton and frozen fish.

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

Punta Arenas is situated in S Chile in the Strait of Magellan.

LOA 235m, beam 32.5m, draught 14m, 96,000DWT.

Approx 200,000t of cargo, 24,000TEU, 1,650 vessels and 76,000 passengers handled annually.

Rada de Punta Arenas is an extensive roadstead which can accommodate vessels of all sizes approx 1nm from the shore, with depth of 18.2m. The bottom is mud and the holding is good. Vessels must be prepared to leave the roadstead in the event of bad weather from the E, or on orders from the port authority.

San Gregorio, also known as Bahia Gregorio, is a subport of Punta Arenas.

BA 1694. Admiralty Pilot NP6, NP286(7).

1025.

Straits of Magellan pilots board at Possession Bay from the Atlantic or from Valpariaso/Ancud/Laitec from the Pacific. Pilotage is compulsory for Punta Arenas and available 24 hours. Pilot boards approx 1nm outside of the port and in the following positions for sub ports: ..... Cabo Negro gas Terminal 52°55.4'S 070°47.1'W Caleta Clarencia Oil Terminal 52°55.8'S 070°09.5'W Puerto Sara, Bahia Gregorio 52°38.6'S 070°10.2'W Pecket Near Paso Tortuoso

The Punta Arenas Port Area also covers several smaller terminals and sub ports.

Range 2.52m.

A Traffic Separation Scheme is established in the SE approach to Punta Arenas.

There are 5 private tugs available; 3,250hp, 4,000hp and 5,000hp and the two most powerful tugs are equipped as deep-sea salvage tugs.

Prevailing winds: W to SW'ly (41kts). Winds may be dangerous when veering to the south or east as the port is not protected against winds from those quarters.

PUNTA ARENAS, ESTRECHO DE MAGALLANES 53°10.27'S 70°54.27'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CL PUQ For details see: MAGALLANES, ESTRECHO DE PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

San Gregorio, also known as Bahia Gregorio, is a subport of Punta Arenas.

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 06/22 Chilean Bulletin 12/21, (RSDRA2021000351590), 6/22

Messages can be sent via Playa Ancha Radio (callsign "CBV") Valparaiso which works throughout 24 hours on 500kHz and work on 8522kHz and 16663kHz. VHF: Radio "CBM" (Magallanes Radio) and Port Captain's office "Capuerto" keep constant watch on Ch 16 and 500kHz. Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 09, 14, Tel: +56 61 2201100, +56 61 2201105, Fax: +56 61 2201196 ..... 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.

..... Document SY AG IM PC CU Total 1. Health Declaration 1 - - - - 1 2. Crew List 1 1 1 1 2 6 3. Stores List 1 1 - - 2 4 4. Manifest - 1 - - - 1 5. Passenger List - - 1 - 2 3 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. Passenger Personnel Effect Declaration - - - - 2 2 11. General Declaration 1 1 - - 2 4 12. Voyage Itinerary 1 1 - - 1 3 13. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 1 - - 1 - 2 14. Tonnage Certificate - - - 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. In addition to the documents required by the authorities, the following are required by the agent: ..... Document 1. Manifest 2. Crew List 3. Stores List 4. Crew Effects Declaration 5. Stowage Plan

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 aftmast 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.