San Antonio (CLSAI)

The port is well sheltered from winds in the third quadrant but heavy swells do cause vessels to range alongside. The also port handle containers, breakbulk, dry, Ro-Ro and liquid bulk cargoes.

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

The port of San Antonio is located approx. 115km W of the capital Santiago.

LOA 368.5m, beam 53.5m, draught 15.0m, 204,478DWT.

Approx 23,000,000t of cargo, 1,800,000TEU, 1,000 vessels and 26,000 passengers handled annually.

Vessels awaiting entry may anchor in a depth of 28m, sand and mud, 1.3nm W of the head of Molo Sur (33°34.9'S 071°38.3'W) from which is exhibited Molo Sur Light. Anchorage may also obtained 0.3nm and 0.8nm SW of the light in about 18m and 31m of water respectively.

The harbour is approached between Punta Santo Domingo and Punta Vera. The deep harbour entrance lies between the head of Molo Sur, length 1,000m, and Molo Norte, length 100m, 0.25nm NE. Muelle Policarpo Toro, a 7m wide jetty extends 90m SSW and W from the head of Mole Norte. Espigon de Atraque, extending NW from the middle of the E shore, divides the harbour into two parts, Poza Chica to the N and Poza Grande to the S. El Molito, extending N from the root of Espogon de Atraque, encloses on its E side El Puertecito, a small basin. Directions for entering the harbour: From a position W of the harbour entrance, the approach on the alignment 092.5° of the leading lights passes between the lights marking the head of Molo Sur and Molo Policarpo Toro. Front Light (metal pillar on white triangular structure, orange stripe, 13m in height), in position 33°34.8'S 071°37.6'W; Rear Light (similar structure, 14m in height), 75m from the front light. To enter Poza Chica, the alignment 092.5° of the leading lights leads from the harbour entrance to Poza Chica. To enter Poza Grande, leading lights: Front Light Beacon (elevation 6m) in position 33°35.3'S 071°37.8'W. Rear Light Beacon (elevation 8m), 95m from the front light. The alignment 141° of the leading lights leads from the harbour entrance into Poza Grande; Front Light Beacon (elevation 6m) in position 33°35.5'S 071°37.9'W. Rear Light (elevation 8m), 125m from the front light. The alignment 164.5° of the leading lights leads from the Poza Grande entrance towards the berths on Molo Sur.

BA 4243, 4240. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

1025.

There are uncharted mooring buoys in the harbour. No. 01 mooring buoy can accommodate vessels up to LOA 210m, draught 11m. The swell is often strong enough to cause ships to range heavily alongside. Vessels are moored bow out unless cargo or draught constraints require otherwise.

Pilotage is compulsory. Vessels should confirm ETA 3 hours prior to arrival. Vessels should wait for the pilot in position bearing 060° 1nm from Molo Sur Lighthouse. Pilot boards within an area of radius 0.1-0.5nm centred on position 33°35.00'S 71°38.80'W.

The port limits are on the W and S from the Head (33°34.9'S 071°38.3'W), of Molo Sur, 270° for 0.2nm, then 000° for 0.6nm.

Punta Panul Light (white six sided concrete tower with red bands 9m in height), 0.5nm ESE of Cerro El Centinela. A fog signal is sounded at the light. Molo Sur Light (red metal cylindrical structure on concrete base, 3m in height 33°35.2'S 071°37.4'W). Muelle Policarpo Toro Light (white metal tower, red band, 10m in height 33° 34.7'S 071°38.2'W).

The port is small, there is limited room for manoeuvring vessels over 130m in length. Chemical vessels may only be entered during daylight hours, therefore they should stand off during the night or time their arrival for the early morning, before the strong S'ly winds blow.

Tidal range 1.25m. Spring 1.1m, Neap 0.7m.

Available.

Prevailing winds: WSW'ly. There is possibility of fog from Nov to Mar.

SAN ANTONIO (CHILE) 33°35.03'S 71°37.42'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CL SAI ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 45/24 Chilean Bulletin 10/24, (RSDRA2024000289526), 45/24

Messages can be sent via Playa Ancha Radio (callsign "CBV") Valparaiso which works throughout 24 hours on 500kHZ, also works on 8522kHz and 16663kHz. VHF: Pilot & Port: Ch 16, 09, 14. ..... 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.