Taltal (CLTTC)

Majority of the fishing vessels anchor near the two piers of Taltal. The two piers are both used for recreational purposes.

Tropical.

Taltal is located in a deep bay approx 40nm S of Antofagasta.

The port is entered between Punta Taltal and Punta Hueso Parado, 2nm E.

BA 3078. Admiralty Pilot NP7.

1025.

Not compulsory.

A line joining Punta Taltal, Isla de Afuuera and Punta Hueso Parado.

Puerto Taltal Light (white GRP tower, red band, 3m in height), 25°24.6'S 070° 29.2'W. On approach, approx 0.86nm S of Punta Taltal, a white hill (285m high) can be seen. There are numerous conspicuous hills that lie 0.69nm and 0.86nm S of Punta Hueso Parado. A separate hill, nearly 1.3nm S of Punta Hueso Parado and 134m high, is visible due to the slag heaps on the W side which are black and can seen at a distance. Approx 0.86nm and 1.12nm SE of Punta Taltal are white patches on points. Other conspicuous landmarks include; a large billboard approx 1.56nm SE of Punta Taltal, a white church spire 0.86nm SSW of Punta Hueso Parado and a red bricked chimney that stands approx 0.43nm SSE from the same location.

For the two piers, entry and departure is permitted only during daylight hours, as the only navigational light is a single red beacon situated on the head of the E Pier.

Mean tidal rise is 0.9m and the spring rise is 1.2m. The currents within the bay vary in rate and direction.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly, however these are protected by Punta Taltal. The port is open to W'ly and N'ly winds but these seldom blow with sufficient force to interfere with mariners and vessels in harbour. It has been noted, that on occasion stronger winds may impact and damage vessels. Heavier swells are likely to impact the harbour from October through to December.

TALTAL 25°24.39'S 70°29.09'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CL TTC ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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