Tocopilla (CLTOQ)

The main activity of the port is loading nitrates, either in bulk by a mechanised loading arm, or bagged from lighters that call at the offshore buoys (Anglo Buoy No. 01 & No. 02). The Electroandina Maritime Terminal pier discharges coal from the power plant and provides bunkering services.

Tropical.

Tocopilla is situated midway between Iquique and Antofagasta, in a bay 3nm wide between Point Algodonales to the S and Point Ana to the N.

Harbour: Draught 14.6m, LOA 291.98m, beam 38.0m, 92,828DWT. Offshore: Draught 14.0m, LOA 200m, 45,000DWT.

Approx. 3,400,000t of cargo handled annually.

The following anchorages are available: ..... Name Latitude Longitude Depth (m) ALFA 22° 04.933'S 70° 13.500'W 64.0 BRAVO 22° 04.717'S 70° 12.933'W 59.0 CHARLIE 22° 04.300'S 70° 12.550'W 62.0 DELTA 22° 05.000'S 70° 13.067'W 52.0 ECHO 22° 04.400'S 70° 13.067'W 78.0

Approach and entry: The port is approached through Bahia Algodanales and entered between Punta Algodanales (22°05'S 070°14'W), and Roca Blanca 1.25nm NE. Directions: From a position W of Punta Algodonales (22°05.5'S 070°12.9'W), the track leads NE, passing (with positions relative to Punta Algodonales): NW of Punta Algodonales. A shoal with a depth of 18.8m over it lies 0.6nm NW. Two shoals with depths of 16.4m and 10.0m lie 0.25nm and 0.17nm NNW respectively. Then the track leads to the pilot boarding position.

BA 4224, 4219, 4223, 4220. Chilean 105. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory. There are two separate pilot boarding areas located at 22°4.860'S 70°13.290'W and 22°4.920'S 70°12.660'W.

Port limits are comprised of the following points: ..... Point Latitude Longitude 1. 22° 04.100'S 70° 11.750'W 2. 22° 04.400'S 70° 14.017'W 3. 22° 05.483'S 70° 13.033'W

Punta Algodonalas Light, (22°05.5'S 070°13.0'W). Islote Blanco Light (22°05.5'S 070°13.0'W) (white round GRP tower, red bands, 8m in height).

Restricted area: A restricted area, in which anchoring and fishing are prohibited, extends 0.1nm from an outfall pipe extending approximately 0.7nm NW from the shore 1.25nm NE of Punta Algodonales. The pipe is marked by two lightbuoys (special) and a number of buoys.

Mean spring range 0.8m; mean neap range 0.5m.

There are 2 tugs available.

The port of Tocopilla is well protected from the prevailing S'ly and SW'ly winds, but it is exposed to strong N'ly and NW'ly winds during the winter months. Frequent fogs occur from June - September. When fogs are low, it is impossible to determine accurately a vessel's position offshore and caution must be exercised when calling at the port. "Surf" occurs between May - September.

TOCOPILLA 22°05.38'S 70°12.59'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CL TOQ ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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. Call Port Control on 500kHz or 2182kHz. VHF: Port: Ch 16, 09, 14. Pilots: Ch 16, 06. Agent: Ch 16. ..... 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.