Valdivia (CLZAL)

Vessels with cargo for Valdivia discharge to lighters at Puerto Corral (see separate entry) which lies at the mouth of the river, approx 18km from the city. The quay at Las Mulatas is used to unload timber products from the basin of the Valdivia River and import/export goods from the city. Cargoes handled include general cargo, wood chips and lumber.

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

The port of Valdivia is situated 380km S of Talcahuano.

Draught 4.8m.

Approx. 479,000t of cargo handled annually.

Vessels awaiting berth or pilot may anchor to the N of Pena de la Conde where there is 13.7m of water available. There are 3 anchorages within port limits of Puerto Corral from Roca El Conde Light: A. Approx 0.5nm ENE max draught 8.0m. B. Approx 0.25nm E, max draught 6.5m. C. Approx 0.45nm SE, max draught 5.0m. All vessels with a draught exceeding 8.0m must anchor outside the port limits.

Rio Valdivia is entered between Punta Niebla, 39°51'S 073°23'W and Punta Carboneros, (0.5nm ESE) and is navigable as far as Puerto de Valdivia, 8nm ENE. The directions for Rio Valdivia are as follows: From the vicinity of the pilot boarding place off Roca El Conde, 39°51'S 073° 25'W, the route leads SE to enter the river, passing (with reference to Morro Niebla, 39°51'S 073°24'W): Between a lightbuoy (0.75nm SSE), marking the seaward end of the N training wall and Isla Mancera light, (1nm SSE), then: NE between training walls marked by beacons, then: Between Muelle Niebla light, (0.9nm SE) and Punta Carboneros (1.2nm SE). Then the fairway is marked by lights and beacons, in accordance with the IALA Buoyage System (region B). These lights are intended as an aid to small craft only. It is recommended that the river is navigated at half flood.

Corralle is an alternative name for Puerto Corral, a subport of Valdivia.

BA 4245, 4250. SHOA 6241. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

Pilotage is compulsory, both for entering and mooring in Corral Bay, or when proceeding upriver to Valdivia, 14km. Pilots boards 0.2nm E of Punta Amargos in position 39°50.8'S 073°24.9'W.

Entry to Valdivia is restricted to daylight hours only. Entry and departure from Valdivia is prohibited during the ebb tide due to strong tidal currents. All manoeuvres during entry and departure will be assisted by mooring launches. Vessels bound for Valdivia should not exceed a draught of 4.8m. Bridge: The height of Puente Pedro de Valdivia is 8m.

The max tide variation is 3.0m; max flow 3.8kts.

The port has two support tugs of 20t and 30t bollard pull. Two tugs required for berthing and unberthing. The use of tugs is mandatory with the exception of vessels up to LOA 120m. Vessels of LOA 180m and upwards must have available 6 bow lines plus 7 stern lines of which 50% must be at least 220m long.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

VALDIVIA 39°48.59'S 73°14.70'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CL ZAL ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Corralle is an alternative name for Puerto Corral, a subport of Valdivia.

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VHF: Port: Ch 16, 09, 14. Available throughout 24 hours. ..... 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".