Castro (CLWCA)

The port handles general cargo, passengers, Ro-Ro and fishing vessels.

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

Castro is located on the E coast of the island of Chiloe, in Southern Chile.

LOA 125m.

Anchorage can be taken, in 14.6m, about 1.13km NE of Punta Castro. Punta Tenten is shoal for about 0.3km S and should be avoided. Vessels carrying explosives should anchor E of Punta Tenten. The harbour bottom is reported to be composed of mud and sand, good holding ground. Upon approaching the anchorage off Puerto Castro, vessels should stay close to the E shore of Estero Castro until S of Ponta Pello, which lies E of Punta Tenten, then steer directly for the anchorage, thus avoiding the bank which extends SE from Punta Castro.

The least depth in mid channel is 13.0m. The directions are as follows: From the entrance between Isla Linlinao Light (white GRP tower, red band, 5m in height), 42°35'S 073°45'W and Punta Tutil, low and rocky (42°34'S 73°44'W), the recommended route leads to the berth or anchorage, passing (with positions from Isla Linlinao Light): In mid-channel, E and N of Punta Tauca (2nm NNW), then: S of Punta Animo (3nm NW), from which a light (white GRP tower, red band, 10m in height) is exhibited, then: 0.1nm W of Punta Peuque (3.5nm NW), from which a light (red GRP tower, 3m in height) is exhibited. Thereafter the route leads near the E shore, which is generally clear and deep to avoid depths of less than 11.0m, within 0.5nm of the W shore passing: E of a 3m shoal of sand and stones, 0.5nm N of Punta Peuque, then: E of a lightbuoy (port hand), marking the E side of Banco Gamboa (drying, rocky), 42°29.5'S 073°46.0'W and with an 11m shoal close E of the lightbuoy, then to the berth or anchorage.

BA 4250. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory; channel pilots will assist with anchoring and berthing assignments.

Castro church, (twin towers), 42°29.0'S 073°46.3'W. Puerto Castro Light, (red GRP tower, 6m in height), 42°29.0'W 073°45.9'W. Radio mast (red obstruction lights) 1.25nm NW of the light. Radio mast, (red obstruction lights), 1.5nm NNW of the light.

Range 3.04m. Tidal streams attain a rate of not more than 1.5kts at srings, neap tides are almost negligible.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

CASTRO 42°28.80'S 73°45.56'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CL WCA ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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. VHF: Port Ch 16 The port can also be contacted via radiotelephone. The port radio station can be contacted, as follows: 1. Call sign: Castro Radio (CBP2) 2. VHF: VHF channels 9, 14 and 16 3. RT Frequency: 2182 kHz and 2738 kHz 4. Telephone: 56-65-631200, 56-65 631286 5. Facsimile: 56-65-631296 The harbour master can be contacted, as follow: 1. Telephone: 56-65-631205 2. Facsimile: 56-65-635055 3. Email: cpcastro@directemar.cl The port authority can be contacted, as follows: 1. Telephone: 56-65-631200 2. Facsimile: 56-65-631296

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 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.