General Information for Chile

Month	High	Low
January	30° C	12° C
June	15° C	3° C
September	18° C	7° C

CHARTS: Nautical charts and publications issued by Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Chilean Navy (SHOA). (SHOA Publication 3000) contains detailed information related to cartography and nautical publications of the Chilean coast.

Electronic Nautical Charts (ENC): SHOA produces ENC of the Chilean jurisdictional waters, in IHO S-57 standard, to be used with electronic navigation systems. ENC issued by SHOA are dealt as sales units that comprise one or more cells, each corresponds to a particular area or zone.

Sales Units of Chilean ENC can be purchased at the International Centre for Electronic Nautical Charts (IC-ENC) or at SHOA where updated Notices to Mariners can be downloaded.

IC-ENC: www.ic-enc.org

SHOA: www.shoa.cl

Nautical Radio Warnings and Notices to Mariners: Every day SHOA broadcasts Coastal Nautical Warnings by Safety-Net system and messages for navigational safety in the NAVAREX XV in schedules and frequencies.

Publications: SHOA No. 3007, List of Lights

SHOA PUB 3008, List of Radio Aids to Navigation

SHOA PUB 3009, Tide Tables of the Chilean Coast.

Sailing Directions: Chilean coast consists of six volumes.

SHOA 3001, Vol. 1, from Arica to Canal Chacao

SHOA 3002, Vol. 2, from Canal Chacao to Golfo de Penas

SHOA 3003, Vol. 3, from Golfo de Penas to Western entrance of Magellan Strait

SHOA 3004, Vol. 4, Strait of Magellan and adjacent waters

SHOA 3005, Vol. 5, Tierra del Fuego and adjacent channels and islands

SHOA 3006, Vol. 6, Chilean Antarctic Territory.

DOCUMENTS: Submission of pre-arrival documentation and ETA notifications, as well as requesting services from port authorities and service providers is possible via the maritime single window system Sistema Integral de Atencion a la Nave (SIAN). Access is available to registered users.

www.directemar.cl/directemar/site/edic/base/port/servicios_online.html

ISPS COMPLIANCE: All Chilean ports and terminals are ISPS code certificated and have a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO). Security level is set by the local maritime authority and duly informed to all ports, terminal operators and agencies.

PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all foreign vessels entering or leaving ports, harbours, and oil terminals and navigating in all channels within Chilean waters. Certain vessels are not required to carry a pilot in the western part of the Strait of Magellan (Estrecho de Magallanes). There are two types of pilotage, one to assist channel navigation and the other to assist port manoeuvres.

Pilotage fees are charged according to vessel's g.t. and are established and published by official Supreme Decree and updated yearly in accordance with the US price consumer index. (See www.directemar.cl/ )

Channel Pilotage: All pilotage services are provided by the Chilean Maritime Authority (Direccion General del Territorio Maritimo y de Marina Mercante) (DIRECTEMAR) in accordance with the Navigation Act of the Republic of Chile, 21 May 1978. Pilotage is compulsory for navigating interior waters, between Chacao Channel and Cape Horn.

Pilots will normally be transferred at a pilot station. However, shipping agencies can request embarking/disembarking pilots in ports north of Chacao Channel. Channel Pilot assistance for Antarctic navigation can also be provided.

Agents should send their request for Channel Pilots to the Piloting Service Office in Valparaiso at least 48 hours in advance, for vessels navigating from the Valparaiso region or Los Vilos port. For vessels navigating from ports out of the Valparaiso region or overseas ports, a 72-hour notice is required. Extra notice time would be required when embarking ports in isolated locations with limited access by land or air. Two Channel Pilots will provide piloting assistance. ETA to pilot station must be updated daily in order to avoid delays or extra charges.

During navigation in inland waters, canals, straits and fjords, Channel Pilots are on 5-hour watch duty (except from 0800–1200 hours).

Pilot Stations: The following pilot stations are considered for embarking/disembarking Channel Pilots:

Ancud (41° 47.67′ S, 073° 50.44′ W); entrance or exit Chacao Channel
Laitec (43° 20.00′ S, 073° 36.00′ W); south of Chiloe Island (Pilot Transference Zone)
Posesion Bay (52° 22.75′ S, 068° 58.63′ W); eastern access/exit Strait of Magellan for all vessels in good weather conditions (Pilot Transference Zone). In bad weather, pilot transfer will take place abeam Delgada Point Pilot Control Centre (52° 28.17′ S, 069° 31.43′ W). If so, pilots will control vessel's safe navigation by radar (VTS) and AIS, between Delgada Point and Possession Bay and vice versa.
Punta Arenas (53° 10.50′ S, 070° 54.50′ W); in Strait of Magellan.
Cape Horn (Cabo de Hornos (55° 56.58′ S, 067° 12.56′ W)) (Pilot Transference Zone)
Richmond Pass (55° 20.85′ S, 066° 40.88′ W); south Caleta las Casas (Nueva Island) (Pilot Transference Zone)
Eastern Beagle Channel (Canal Beagle Este), north of Waller Point or Caleta Carlos (Nueva Island) (55° 07.95′ S, 066° 32.98′ W) (Pilot Transference Zone)
Cook Bay (55° 10.17′ S, 070° 12.61′ W) (Pilot Transference Zone).

Without prejudice to the Transfer Stations listed above, vessels may embark or disembark Channel Pilots at ports of departure and call according to their needs and in accordance with the Pilotage Policy.

To enter the embarkation areas for pilot boarding in Ancud, Laitec and Possession Bay, vessels to use the following way points for guidance.

Pilot Station	Position	WP Name
Ancud	41° 34.93′ S, 074° 02.49′ W	Quillagua Point
	41° 40.23′ S, 074° 00.34′ W	Coronados Gulf
	41° 45.86′ S, 073° 51.52′ W	Corona Lighthouse
	41° 47.67 S, 073° 50.44’ W	Ancud
Laitec	43° 16.45′ S, 074° 51.38′ W	Cape Quilan
	43° 34.94′ S, 074° 24.49′ W	Guafo Island
	43° 35.00′ S, 073° 47.00′ W	Canoitad Rocks
	43° 27.00′ S, 073° 36.00′ W	Laitec Sur
	43° 20.50′ S, 073° 36.00′ W	Laitec
Possession Bay	52° 28.17′ S, 069° 31.43′ W	Slim Tip
	52° 21.21′ S, 069° 18.77′ W	Narrow Bank
	52° 21.20′ S, 069° 07.80′ W	Possession Bay
	52° 22.75′ S, 068° 58.63′ W	Pilot Possession
	52° 30.53′ S, 068° 30.40′ W	Dungeness Point
	52° 40.59′ S, 068° 09.97′ W	Atlantic

Delgada Point Pilot Station has a state-of-the-art radar with S-57 chart handling capability, AIS integration and ARPA system, handling traffic control from Possession Bay (Pilot Transfer Zone) to Delgada Point. During this transit, the channel pilots advise the ship using Radar and AIS information. Pilot launches operate with max. speed 15 knots. The transfer of pilots must be rapid, for which the vessel should be ready to receive them, with at least three men on deck and two lines to embark the pilots' baggage.

The pilots have the cartography of all the routes and additional information they usually use, although it is not mandatory, a Personal Computer with electronic charts authorized by the National Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (www.shoa.cl), fed by the Pilot Plug to receive direct information from the AIS of the ship or through the use of their own portable GPS, if the Pilot Plug is not available.

Pilots, within the pilotage area (Ancud Bay to Cape Horn) are in charge of communicating with the Maritime Traffic Control stations, informing navigation of news, ETA to the route control points and ETA to the transfer zone for disembarkation. They also receive information from the vessels passing through the area, recent hydrographic news and weather reports.

During transit, pilots coordinate with the return vessels encountered, via VHF, to pass with a secure CPA.

Pilotage Routes: As a guide, the main routes are, but not limited to:

Estrecho de Magallanes
channels from Cape Tamar to San Pedro Island
channels to Puerto Natales
channels to Puerto Williams
channels to Cape Horn
east access to Beagle Channel
fjords Otway and Skyring
route to Guarello Island
channels through Chonos Archipelago
route to Chacabuco Bay
route to San Rafael Lagoon
channels through inner waters of Chiloe Island
route to Puerto Montt and Chacao Channel.

Communication: From one hour before entering a narrow passage, vessels should make VHF radio calls every 10 minutes, giving position and ETA to the passage. The Master should be on the bridge, anchors ready and steering gear tested.

Port Pilotage: Vessels should request port pilot service at least 2 hours in advance via agent. Assistance is generally given by one pilot. For vessels over LOA 220 m., or at a SPM, two pilots. Number of tugs and/or additional support is according to Port Captain. Vessels on arrival at a port can drop anchor independently while waiting for the pilot. In this condition no other activity is permitted except departure.

Contact: National Pilotage Service: National Maritime Authority Pilots. T: +56 (32) 220 8451. F: +56 (32) 220 8497. [email protected] [email protected]

Strait of Magellan (Estrecho de Magallanes):

Procedure: Vessels approaching the Strait of Magellan should, 24 hours in advance of entering the Straits, inform ``Maritgob Punta Arenas'' through Valparaiso Radio (CBV) or Magallanes Radio (CBM).

Punta Arenas will acknowledge and transmit instructions. The message should include vessel's name, ETA at the entrance to the Straits, LOA, draft, g.t. and ETA at the pilot boarding area or traffic control area.

Waters of the Strait of Magellan are Chilean jurisdictional territorial waters. Navigation is according to Chilean maritime rules and part of the routes with compulsory pilotage. All vessels navigating the Strait of Magellan waters should comply with sailing directions and traffic control regulations established by the Maritime Authority.

Also see www.shoa.cl/ and www.directemar.cl/

For the oriental part of the Strait (Possession Bay – Punta Arenas), pilotage is compulsory. For the occidental part (Cape Pilar – Punta Arenas) and vessels that have not or will not be in Chilean inner waters (ports), directly crossing the Strait from the Pacific to Atlantic (or vice versa), may ask for exemption of pilotage assistance.

Channel Pilots: Vessels westbound through the Strait of Magellan normally embark pilots off Cape Possession (52° 22.75′ S, 068° 58.63′ W). Westbound vessels transiting the Strait from ocean to ocean and not bound to or from other Chilean channels are permitted to disembark pilots off Punta Arenas (53° 10.50′ S, 070° 54.50′ W). Other vessels should disembark pilots at Laitec (43° 20.00′ S, 073° 36.00′ W), Ancud (41° 47.67′ S, 073° 50.44′ W), Valparaiso (33° 02.00′ S, 071° 38.00′ W) or any Chilean port. Eastbound vessels should follow this procedure in reverse.

Berthing Pilots: Berthing pilots for the oil and gas terminals in the east part of the Strait of Magellan are embarked off the terminals by vessels from the Atlantic and off Punta Arenas by vessels from the Pacific.

When 20 n.m. from landfall point position 52° 35.00′ S, 068° 10.50′ W, westbound vessels should contact Dungeness Point Light (52° 24.00′ S, 068° 26.00′ W; Dungeness Radio call sign ``CMB71''; VHF Channel 16 (24 hours); station is equipped with radar) or Cape Espiritu Santo Light (52° 40.00′ S, 068° 36.00′ W; call sign ``CMB72''; VHF Channel 16 (24 hours); station is equipped with radar) for instructions.

Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Channel 16. They should report to the Maritime Governor’s Office of Punta Arenas, as follows:

on entering and leaving the Strait when abeam of Dungeness Point Lighthouse, Felix Lighthouse (52° 57.00′ S, 074° 04.00′ W) or Evangelista Lighthouse (52° 23.00′ S, 075° 06.00′ W) as appropriate
position and speed every 4 hours if not carrying a pilot, or at 0800 hrs. and 2000 hrs. if carrying a pilot

Also see Ships-Officer's Report dated June 2018.

Strait of Magellan Channel Restrictions: All communications on VHF Channels 16 and 13 and Rx/Tx 4.146 kHz.

Chacao Channel: Air draft 59.0 m. Vessels speed less than 10 knots, passage with favourable current. Priority right of way west – east. Colo Colo shoal and Ra. whirlpools possible.

Ninualac Channel: Sector between Leucoton Island and Ra. Deception. ETA to be reported to Ra. Deception. Priority right of way west – east.

Darwin Channel: Sector between Isla Quemada and Pta Mayhew luminous beacon. ETA to be reported passing the luminous beacon on Isla Quemada. Priority right of way west – east.

Pulluche Channel East: Sector between Morro Point and Pangal Point. Transit via Roepke buoy, UKA 1.3 m. (UKC ≥ UKA) with draft 7.5 m. plus tide. ETA to be reported at the buoy under Roepke. Priority right of way west – east.

Pulluche Channel West: Sector between Morro Point and Pangal Point. Transit via Roepke buoy West, UKA 1.3 m. (UKC ≥ UKA) with draft 9.0 m. plus tide. ETA must be reported at the buoy under Roepke. Priority right of way west – east.

English Angostura: Sector between Hume Point and Kitt Islet. Vessels LOA 180m., draft 10.7 m. transit in the narrows or with weak current in daylight until civil twilight. ETA must be reported between Ite. Clio and Cedar Point. Priority right of way south – north.

Picton Channel: Sector between Verde Islet and Tang Islet. UKA 1.0 m. (UKC ≥ UKA) draft 6.0 m. plus tide. ETA must be reported to Dangerous Point. Priority right of way south – north.

Escape Channel Abyss Pass: Sector between Centro islet to the north and Entrada Point to the south. Only passage is from north to south in daylight. Inform ETA to the islet block of Centro. Priority right of way north - south.

Escape Channel, Pardo Pilot: Sector between Centro islet to the north and Entrada Point to the south. Passage from south to north only in daylight. Forward ETA to the Pardo Pilots at the end of the entrance. Priority right of way south – north.

Angostura: Sector between Escala Alta Island and Porpoise Point. ETA must be reported to Porpoise Point and to Escala Alta Island. Priority right of way south – north.

Channel West, Isla Bonduca: Transit to the west of Bonduca Island. ETA must be reported to Bonduca Island. Priority right of way north – south.

Summer Pass: Sector between Ernesto Point and Hozven islet. UKA 0.75 m. (UKC≥UKA) draft 7.35 m. plus tide. Sailing from the south, you must inform the time of entry to the Summer Pass to the Traffic Control Station informing ETA through the lower Summer Pass. Priority right of way south – north.

Gray Channel: Sector between Penacho Verde islet and Hozven islet. LOA 230 m., draft 12.0 m. plus tide. Daylight traffic until civil twilight hour. Sailing from the south, time of entry to the Gray Channel must be forwarded to the Bahía Felix lighthouse Maritime Traffic Control Station. Inform ETA under Vereker SE. Priority right of way south – north.

Shoal Pass: Sector between Shoal Island and Pearce Rock. Sailing from the south, the time of entry to the Shoal Pass must be forwarded the Bahía Felix Lighthouse Maritime Traffic Control Station. Estimated time will be found between George Point and Shoal Island. Priority right of way north – south.

Angostura Kirke: Sector between Espinoza Island and Entrada Point. LOA 150 m., draft 6.3 m. and beam restriction 23.0 m. Vessels LOA over 100 m. have priority. Transit of pass in weak current and daylight even in civil twilight. Vessels LOA >120 m. to have tug in attendance for current observation.

Angostura White: Sector between Wilson Island and Gutierrez Islet or Sallustio Island.LOA 140 m., draft 6.7 m.Vessels LOA >100 m. have priority. Transit of pass in weak current and daylight even in civil twilight. Vessels LOA >120 m. to have tug in attendance for current observation.

Fitzroy Channel: Between Elías Point and Reynard Point. LOA 80 m., draft 6.5 m. Navigate in daylight, during periods of slack or weak current. Max. wind 25 knots, min. visibility of 1.0 n.m. UKA (UKC≥UKA) 1.0 m. Priority right of way north – south.

Strait of Magellan: Vessel to stay on the starboard side of the channel axis, whenever possible. Draft 21.3 m. Inform ETA to the Maritime Traffic Control Stations at Evangelistas lighthouse, Felix Bay, Tortuoso Step and Delgada Point. Greater draft requires authorisation from the Maritime Authority.

Devious Pass: Give right of way for the transit of VLCC type vessels LOA >200 m. Inform ETA to Crosstide Point.

Gabriel Channel: Sector between Oxley Point and Mercedes Point. Inform ETA at Schirmer Point. Priority right of way SE – NW.

Occasional Channel: Sector between Lagartija islet and Gira islet. LOA 80 m. ETA informs Cape Negro and Pajaros Rock. Priority right of way west – east.

Paso Aguirre: Sector between Punta Cadiz and Entrada islet. LOA 120 m. Authorised for domestic vessels only. Inform ETA to Atracadero Point. Priority right of way east – west.

McIntyre Pass: Sector between Caleta Olla to the NW, Isla del Diablo Point east and Divide Point to the west. ETA forwarded for Devil's Island. Priority right of way west – east.

O’Brien Channel: Sector between long. 070º 40’ W and Acevedo luminous beacon point. ETA forwarded for Redondo islet and Aceved Point. Priority right of way east – west.

Timpanies Pass: Sector between the long. Acevedo Point luminous beacon and the NE edge of Isla Timbal Grande. Inform ETA at Condor Islet luminous beacon or luminous buoy under Walton. Vessel coming from the east may choose to navigate the Western Passage, to avoid crossing with another vessel. Priority right of way west – east.

Mackinlay Pass: Sector between Gable Point and Martillo Island. Inform transit time and ETA to Espora Point, to the Maritime Traffic Control Station of Puerto Williams. Priority right of way west – east.

Additionally, vessels transiting English Narrows, Picton Pass, Gray Channel, Summer Step, Angostura Kirke and Angostura White, the right of way will be for vessels LOA >100 m., regardless of the direction of approach, vessels LOA <100 m. give way. When two vessels LOA >100 m. meet, the one that sails in the direction established in the Course of the Coasts of Chile will have preference over the vessel that sailing in the opposite direction. The same for two vessels LOA <100 m.

Ancud Transfer Zone: The Ancud Transfer Zone has the following restriction for the embarkation and/or disembarkation of pilots. Boarding/disembarkation max. LOA 230 m., draft 11.0 m., wave height 1.25 m. and wind speed Beaufort force 6.

Strait of Magellan: The Strait of Magellan, from the eastern mouth (Dungeness Point) to the western mouth (Evangelistas Islets) total length 330 n.m. In general, the Strait of Magellan is deep and wide, with the shallowest depth on the navigation track being 28.0 m. in the vicinity of Magdalena Island and the greatest being 1,080 m. across the Cooper Key Lighthouse. Distances, the shortest distance to the coast is 5 cables through the Crosstide Lighthouse, in the Tortuous Pass and the longest of 9.0 n.m. through Puerto Porvenir. Max. draft allowed to navigate the Strait is 21.3 m.

The Maritime Authority will inform when vessels LOA >200 m. transit the Strait of Magellan, in order to give them right of way in their navigation.

Vessel to inform the Maritime Traffic Control Stations at the Evangelistas Islets lighthouse, Felix Bay, Tortuoso Pass, Punta Arenas, Delgada Point and Dungeness Point their entry or exit of the Strait of Magellan, when passing them.

Vessels shall report their position to the National Maritime Authority, according to the CHILREP procedure, at 0800 and 2000 hrs. Vessels that sail without a Channel Pilot between the western mouth of the Strait of Magellan and Punta Arenas, must do so every four hours.

First Narrows: Primera Angostura has an extension of 8.0 n.m. Delgada Point to the lower Satellite. It is a straight passage with average width 2.0 n.m. at its narrow section. It is the area of the Strait of Magellan most affected by currents and tides, as already explained in syzygies the current can reach an intensity of 8.0 knots and the tidal amplitude 8.0 m.

The current is oriented in the direction of the Strait, increasing or decreasing the speed of the vessel, without greatly affecting its course. Most significant danger is represented by the Satellite shoal located 1.0 n.m. north of the navigation track, in the southern part of the passage.

At the eastern entrance, there is the ferry crossing area, where two vessels operate 24 hrs./day. The right of way is held by the vessels sailing along the Strait and the Captains of these Ferries are clearly instructed in this regard, so they are not a danger to navigation.

Second Narrows: An extension of 12.0 n.m. from Cape Gregorio in the north to Cape St. Vincent in the south, its narrowest part being width 4.0 n.m. through the Sweepstakes promontory.

As in the First Narrow, the current is oriented in the direction of the narrow, increasing or decreasing the speed of the vessel, without greatly affecting its course. Max. intensity reaching 6 knots in syzygies.

Sailing east to west, with favourable current, special concern and vigilance must be observed, when changing course to enter the Paso Nuevo, from Cape San Vicente to Magdalena Island, since the current tends to take the vessel off its course, in the direction of the Santa Marta bank. The bank is located 2.0 n.m. west of the navigation track so should not be an issue.

Winding Step: Passage between Punta San Jeronimo and Cape Quod is 6.3 n.m. greatest useable width 0.9 n.m. between Cape Crosstide and Anson Rock.

The north coast has two shallow duly marked by buoys (Anson Rock and Crooked Rock) four cables north of the navigation track.

There are cross currents going up or down the Jeronimo Channel and that affect the vessel transversely, even at the entrance or exit of the English Passage, in the vicinity of Rupert Island. Around Cape Crosstide currents reach up to 3.5 knots and sometimes more in the emptying area and in the English Step caused by converging currents. Generally, the current is felt more intensely in the direction of the prevailing winds from NW to SE.

Vessels having larger LOA or draft can wait for slack water in the Jeronimo Channel, to navigate the Tortuous Pass with greater tranquillity and safety. The pilots currently allow passage for vessels up to draft 21.3 m. throughout.

English Narrows Restriction: Vessels LOA up to 180 m. and draft 10.7 m. These vessels can safely transit the entire route of canals in the Chiloe area, from the Chacao Channel to the Darwin Channel, which has an extension of 282 n.m.

Vessels can also use the route of the Patagonian channels from the Messier Channel (San Pedro Lighthouse) via Angostura Inglesa, continuing through Angostura Guía, Summer Pass/Gray Channel and Shoal Pass to the Strait of Magellan. Alternatively, through the Fallos channel (Faro Campino), via the Trinidad channel, Angostura Guía, the Summer Pass/Gray Channel and the Shoal Pass. This section has an extension of 358 n.m. via the Messier Channel and 382 n.m. via the Fallas Channel.

Gray Channel Restriction:

Vessels LOA up to 230 m. and draft up to 12.0 m.: These vessels can safely use the entire route of channels in the Chiloe area from the Chacao Channel to the Darwin Channel, with an extension of 282 n.m. Likewise, they can travel along the route of Patagonian channels from the Fallos Channel (Faro Campino) to the Strait of Magellan via the Trinidad Channel, Angostura Guía, Gray Channel and Shoal Pass. A total extension of 382 n.m. and 331 n.m. per channel. The alternative to avoid having to wait for daylight to navigate the Gray Channel is to go out to the ocean and enter the Strait of Magellan via the Esteban Channel, Castro Channel and Nelson Strait. This implies the navigation of 163 n.m. via channels and 47 n.m. via ocean.

Vessels LOA more than 230 m. and draft more than 12.0 m.: These vessels can safely use the route of canals in the Chiloe area from the Chacao Channel to the Ninualac Channel or Darwin Channel, with an extension of 259 n.m. via the Ninualac Channel. On the route of Patagonian Channels they can sail from the Fallos Channel (Faro Campino) to the Strait of Magellan via the Trinidad Channel, Inocentes Channel, Angostura Guia, Esteban Channel, Castro Channel and Nelson Strait. A total extension of 304 n.m., of which 253 n.m. are through channels. In case of current and strong wind in the area of the Angostura Guia, the Andres and Pitt Channel can be navigated. It should be noted that this route is usually navigated by super tankers and passenger LOA close to 300 m.

The Fuegian Canals to Cape Horn Route: All types of vessels can transit the route of the Fuegian Channels from the Strait of Magellan, through the Magdalena, Cockburn, Union, Whaler, O'Brien, NW arm of the Beagle Channel, Beagle Channel to Cape Horn).

The Fuegian Channels, which have numerous glaciers in the NW and SW arms of the Beagle Channel, constitute the main route to reach, by inland waters, Cape Horn and Antarctica.

Daily Position Reports: Vessels report their position daily to the National Maritime Authority at 0800 hrs. and 2000 hrs., sending information via email to the following:

F: +56 (32) 220 8662.
[email protected]
[email protected]

The message shall contain the following:

a)	vessel’s name and call sign
b)	local date and time
c)	position (Lat., Long.)
e)	course
f)	speed
s)	present weather conditions (pressure, temperature, wind)
x)	observation if any.

ANCHORAGES: Strait of Magellan: There are anchorages suitable for all kinds of vessels. Below are some of the most suitable places to experience anchorages, suitable for vessels less than LOA 100 m. to greater than 150 m.

Area	Location	Position
Tortuous Step	Borja Bay	53° 31.83′ S, 072° 29.76′ W
English Step	Fortescue Bay	53° 42.00′ S, 072° 00.00′ W
	Codes Bay	53° 43.48′ S, 071° 55.71′ W
	Wood Bay	53° 49.10′ S, 071° 38.10′ W
Passage of Hunger	San Nicolas Bay	53° 50.40′ S, 071° 06.76′ W
	San Juan de la Possession	53° 38.21′ S, 070° 55.61′ W
Punta Arenas	Punta Arenas	53° 10.00′ S, 070° 53.00′ W
Second Angostura	Felipe Bay	52° 44.34′ S, 070° 05.89′ W

Emergency anchorages, for large vessels, practically non-existent in the area west of the Tortuous Pass, although in a situation of extreme need it is possible to anchor in the vicinity of Lower Magellan, near Felix Lighthouse. In the eastern part, better anchorages such as the Pilot Waiting Area in Possession Bay, the Gregorio and Felipe bays between the First and Second narrows, the Punta Arenas harbour and Fortescue Bay before entering the English Pass.

PRATIQUE: The Pan American Sanitary Code: Established by the signatory governments of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, United States of America, Uruguay, and Venezuela, being desirous of entering into a sanitary convention for the purpose of better promoting and protecting the public health of their respective nations, and particularly to the end that effective cooperative international measures may be applied for the prevention of the international spread of the communicable infections of human beings and to facilitate international commerce and communication.

Full details available from the Pan American Health Organization website. www.paho.org/

Bills of Health:

The Master of any vessel or aircraft which proceeds to a port of any of the signatory governments is required to obtain, at the port of departure and ports of call, a Bill of Health, in duplicate, issued in accordance with the information set forth in the appendix and adopted as the standard Bill of Health.
The Bill of Health will be accompanied by a list of the passengers, and stowaways, if any, which shall indicate the port where they embarked and the port to which they are destined, and a list of the crew.
Consuls and other officials signing or countersigning Bills of Health should keep themselves accurately informed with respect to the sanitary conditions of the ports, and the manner in which this code is obeyed by vessels and their passengers and crews while therein. They should have accurate knowledge of local mortality and morbidity, and of sanitary conditions which may affect vessels in port. To this end, they shall be furnished with any information they request pertaining to sanitary records, harbours, and vessels.
The signatory governments may assign medical or sanitary officers as public health attaches to embassies or legations, and as representatives to international conferences.
If at the port of departure there is no consul or consular agent of the country of destination, the Bill of Health may be issued by the consul or consular agent of a friendly government authorised to issue such Bill of Health.
The Bill of Health should be issued not to exceed 48 hours before the departure of the vessel to which it is issued. The sanitary visa should not be given more than 24 hours before departure.
Any erasure or alteration of a Bill of Health shall invalidate the document, unless such alteration or erasure shall be made by competent authority, and notation thereof appropriately made.
A clean Bill of Health is one which shows the complete absence in the port of departure of cholera, yellow fever, plague, typhus fever, or of other pestilential disease in severe epidemic form, liable to be transported by international commerce. Provided that the presence only of bona fide imported cases of such disease, when properly isolated, shall not compel the issuance of a foul Bill of Health, but notation of the presence of such cases will be made under the heading of ``Remarks'' on the Bill of Health.
A foul Bill of Health is one which shows the presence of non-imported cases of any of the diseases referred to in 8. above.
Specific Bills of Health are not required of vessels which, by reason of accident, storm or other emergency condition, including wireless change of itinerary, are obliged to put into ports other than their original destinations, but such vessels shall be required to exhibit such Bills of Health as they possess.
It shall be the duty of the Pan American Sanitary Bureau to publish appropriate information which may be distributed by port health officers, for the purpose of instructing owners, agents and Masters of vessels as to the methods which should be put in force by them for the prevention of the international spread of disease.

Other Sanitary Documents: Every vessel, carrying a medical officer, will maintain a sanitary log which will be kept by the responsible person who will record therein daily: the sanitary condition of the vessel, and its passengers and crew; a record showing the names of passengers and crew which have been vaccinated by the responsible person, including name, age, nationality, home address, occupation and nature of illness or injury of all passengers and crew treated during the voyage, the source and sanitary quality of the drinking water of the vessel, the place where taken on board, and the method in use on board for its purification, sanitary conditions observed in ports visited during the voyage, the measures taken to prevent the ingress and egress of rodents to and from the vessel, and the measures which have been taken to protect the passengers and crew against mosquitoes, other insects and vermin. The sanitary log will be signed by the Master and medical officer of the vessel and will be exhibited upon the request of any sanitary or consular officer.

In the absence of a medical officer, the Master shall record the above information in the log of the vessel, insofar as possible.

Equal or similar forms for Quarantine Declarations, Certificates of Fumigation, and Certificates of Vaccination, set forth in the appendix (not reproduced), are hereby adopted as standard forms.

Fumigation: If the Ship Sanitation Control (Exemption) Certificate of a vessel has expired, it can be granted the appropriate exemption, provided that authorities may prove there are no rats on board and that the vessel has not recently called at any port affected by the bubonic plague.

Fumigation can be carried out by the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG). In such cases, the vessel must remain permanently moored with one or two anchors ahead. Crew must be put ashore for 24 hours.

Vessels arriving from Ecuador: Chilean Agriculture Service (SAG) has strict deck and hold cargo inspection regime for all vessels arriving from Ecuador. This is to prevent an infestation by brown moths (Thyrinteina Arnobia) in Chile. A cargo list listing all cargo loaded in Ecuador and to be discharged in Chile shall be prepared prior to arrival. If any trace of moth or Larvae are found, the vessel may be refused port entry.

Contact: Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG). T: +56 (22) 345 1100. www.sag.cl

PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: CHILREP: The CHILREP is operated by the Directorate of Maritime Safety, Security and Operations which is a Directorate of the Chilean Navy. It is a positive system, that is, if a Position or Final Report is missed, the Maritime Search and Rescue Co-ordinator Centre or Subcentre will initiate checks to establish the safety of the vessel. These checks are aimed solely at establishing whether a vessel is safe, and include broadcasts to shipping and communications with owners, agents or charterers. If these checks are unsuccessful, then search actions will be initiated.

The provisions of the National Maritime Authority are published and updated regularly at www.shoa.cl/

For further information, contact the Maritime Search and Rescue Service. T: +56 (32) 220 8639. M: +56 9563 83803. F: +56 (32) 220 8662. [email protected] www.directemar.cl

Chile has an extensive coast where five Maritime Search and Rescue Co-ordination Centres (MRCCS) and 11 Subcentres (MRSCs) are located, fitted with modern maritime communication systems and facilities to carry out search and rescue operations. The responsibility area also covers the Drake Passage and an area which extends to the Antarctic. There is an Antarctic Patrol on station during summer months, in order to assist vessels that may require assistance and to combat oil spills.

Chile also has three LUTs (Local Users Terminals) located at Easter Island, Santiago and Punta Arenas. Together they cover the Chilean SAR (Search and Rescue) Region.

Notwithstanding that participation in the system is voluntary, regulations provide that every foreign vessel bound for a Chilean port must report its arrival at least 24 hours in advance. When foreign vessels navigate internal waters of the Chilean Republic, they must report their position at 1200 and 2400 hrs. (local time). In all other situations, the system considers a daily report between 1200 and 1600 hrs. (local time).

CHILREP is a vessel reporting system established with the following objectives:

to limit the time between the loss of a vessel and the initiation of search and rescue action, in cases where no distress signal is sent
to limit the search area for a rescue action
to provide up-to-date information on shipping resources available in the area, in the event of a search and rescue incident.

The coverage of CHILREP and the Chilean maritime search and rescue area, as advised to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), are identical.

Requirement for Messages: On departure from a Chilean port or on entering the CHILREP area, a Sailing Plan (SP) is sent to selected coast radio stations which relay the information to the CHILREP Service where a computerised plot is maintained for the vessel position. Position Reports (PR) are sent once a day between 1200 Z and 2400 Z, so that a report is received every 24 hours. Should a vessel at any time be in a position more than 2 hours steaming from the position that would be predicted from the last SP or PR, then a Deviation Report (DR) must be sent. Failure to do so will result in the search being concentrated in the wrong area in the event of a missed report, and the possibility that survivors from a stricken vessel may not be found. On arrival at the vessel's destination or on departure from the CHILREP area, a Final Report (FR) is to be sent. CHILREP is a positive reporting system in that, should an expected report become overdue, actions which include worldwide communication checks, the alerting of vessels in the vicinity and the launching of search aircraft, will be initiated.

Dates and times contained in CHILREP reports are to be in Universal Co-ordinated Time which is indicated by the suffix ``Z''.

Standard Report Format: The following list shows all the CHILREP format components. The full list of components does not have to be included when sending CHILREP reports. Master should include those components shown in the examples given for each report, others may be included at the Master's discretion or when relevant to the type of report being sent.

vessel's name and call sign
date/time of position (UTC)
position (latitude and longitude)
geographical position (optional, to be used when sailing near the coast or inland waters)
course
speed (vessel's anticipated average speed until next report)
name of last port of call (when entering from overseas)
date/time and point of entry into CHILREP system (point of entry is the latitude/longitude at which the vessel is entering the CHILREP area, or the Chilean port from which the vessel is departing)
next overseas destination and estimated date and time of arrival
whether pilot is carried on vessel
date/time and point of exit from CHILREP system (point of exit is the latitude/longitude at which the vessel is leaving the CHILREP area, or the Chilean port the vessel is to arrive)
route (vessel's intended track; state rhumb line/coastal/great circle)
coast radio/maritime communications stations monitored (include INMARSAT and SELCALL number, if fitted)
nominated daily reporting time (reports between 1200 Z and 1600 Z)
draft
cargo (brief indication)
defects or other limitations*
pollution (reports of any pollution seen)*
weather conditions in area (optional)
agents
vessel type and size
medical personnel carried (Sailing Plan only)
number of persons on board
remarks*

* Harmful substances, Marine Pollution and Dangerous Goods.

Types of Reports:

Sailing Plan Report (CHILREP SP): A Sailing Plan Report is sent to the communications stations within 24 hours prior or up to two hours after entry into the CHILREP area or departure from a port within the CHILREP area.

The SP contains information necessary to initiate a plot and give an outline of the intended passage.

Example of SP on Entering CHILREP Area:

	Format		Example
	CHILREP SP		CHILREP SP
A.	Vessel's name and call sign	A.	MAIPO/ELDQ4
F.	Speed	F.	14
G.	Name of last port of call (when entering from overseas)	G.	AUCKLAND
H.	Date/Time and point of entry into CHILREP system	H.	280930Z 3320S 12000W
I.	Date/Time next port and estimated time of arrival	I.	301600Z BUENOS AIRES
K.	Date/Time and point of exit from CHILREP system (Chilean port of arrival)	K.	012000Z VALPARAISO
L.	Route	L.	GC
M.	Coast radio/maritime communications stations monitored (INMARSAT and SELCALL number, if fitted)	M.	CBV, CBT, INMARSAT 1242731
N.	Date/Time of next report	N.	281400Z
V.	Medical personnel	V.	NO
X.	Remarks	X.	NIL
Message Transmitted: CHILREP SP A MAIPO/ELDQ4 F 14 G AUCKLAND H 280930Z 3320S 12000W I BUENOS AIRES 301600Z K VALPARAISO 042000Z L GC M CBV CBT INMARSAT 1242731 N 281400Z V NO X NIL.

Example of SP Submitted on Departure from a Port Within CHILREP Area to a Port Outside CHILREP Area: (May be submitted prior to sailing and up to two hours after departure).

	Format		Example
	CHILREP SP		CHILREP SP
A.	Vessel's name and call sign	A.	ACONCAGUA/CBAC
F.	Speed	F.	16
H.	Date/Time and departure port for this voyage	H.	161300Z ANTOFAGASTA
I.	Date/Time next port and ETA	I.	181500Z CALLAO
K.	Date/Time and point of exit from CHILREP area	K.	171430Z 1821S 07530W
L.	Route (vessel's intended track)	L.	RL
M.	Coast radio/maritime communications stations monitored	M.	CBA, CBA2
N.	Date/Time of next report	N.	171500Z
V.	Medical personnel	V.	NO
X.	Remarks	X.	NIL
Message Transmitted: CHILREP SP A ACONCAGUA/CBAC F 16 H 161300Z ANTOFAGASTA I 181500Z CALLAO K 17143)Z 1821S 07530W L RL M CBA, CBA2 N 171500Z V NO X NIL.

Example of SP Submitted on Departure from and to a Port Both Within CHILREP Area: (May be submitted prior to sailing and up to two hours after departure).

	Format		Example
	CHILREP SP		CHILREP SP
A.	Vessel's name and call sign	A.	ANAKENA/CBAK
F.	Speed	F.	15
H.	Date/Time and point of entry into CHILREP system (Chilean Port of Departure)	H.	141200Z TALCAHUANO
I.	Date/Time next port and ETA	I.	161200Z CALLAO
J.	Whether pilot is carried on vessel	J.	YES
K.	Date/Time and point of exit from CHILREP System (Chilean Port of Arrival)	K.	171300Z PUNTA ARENAS
L.	Route (vessel's intended track)	L.	Coastal, inland waters
M.	Coast radio/maritime communications stations monitored	M.	CBT, CBP, CBM
N.	Date/Time of next report	N.	151200Z
V.	Medical personnel	V.	YES
X.	Remarks	X.	NIL
Message Transmitted: CHILREP SP A ANAKENA/CBAK F 15 H 141200Z TALCAHUANO I 161200Z CALLAO J YES K PUNTA ARENAS 171300Z L COASTAL-INTERNAL WATERS M CBT, CBP, CBM N 151200Z V YES X NIL.

Example of SP Submitted when Transiting CHILREP Area from and to a Port Not in CHILREP Area:

	Format		Example
	CHILREP SP		CHILREP SP
A.	Vessel's name and call sign	A.	MAIPO/ELDQ4
F.	Speed	F.	16
G.	Name of last port of call	G.	BUENOS AIRES
H.	Date/Time and point of entry into CHILREP System	H.	150230Z 5630S 06716W
I.	Date/Time next port and ETA	I.	301600Z AUCKLAND
K.	Date/Time and point of exit from CHILREP System	K.	212300Z 5500S 12000W
L.	Route	L.	RL to enter CHILREP then G.
M.	Coast radio/maritime stations monitored	M.	CBM, CBV, ZLB
N.	Date/Time of next report	N.	151600Z
V.	Medical personnel carried	V.	NO
Message Transmitted: CHILREP SP A MAIPO/ELDQ4 F 16 G BUENOS AIRES H 150230Z 5630S 06716W I 301600Z AUCKLAND K 212300Z 5500S 12000W L RL TO ENTER CHILREP THEN GC M CBM, CBV, ZLB N 151600Z V NO.

Position Report (CHILREP PR): Each day between 1200Z and 1600Z, a PR should be transmitted to the communications centres. The information contained in the PR will be used to update the plot. The PR must reflect the position, course and speed of the vessel at the time of the report. If it is necessary to alter the nominated daily reporting time, the alterations should be shown in the PR sent before the change.

Example of a PR:

	Format		Example
	CHILREP PR		CHILREP PR
A.	Vessel's name and call sign	A.	MAKEDONIA STAR/CBMK
B.	Date/Time of position (UTC)	B.	141200Z
C.	Position	C.	4230S 07715W
E.	Course	E.	180
F.	Speed	F.	14
X.	Remarks (for example, change of reporting time or revised ETA)	X.	NIL
Message Transmitted: CHILREP PR A MAKEDONIA STAR/CBMK B 141200Z C 4230S 07715W E 180 F 14 X NIL.

Deviation Report (CHILREP DR): Should a vessel, at any time be in a position more than 2 hours steaming from the position that would be predicted from the last SP or PR a Deviation Report must be sent.

Example of a DR:

	Format		Example
	CHILREP DR		CHILREP DR
A.	Vessel's name and call sign.	A.	MAKEDONIA STAR/CBMK
B.	Date/Time of position (UTC).	B.	071700Z
C.	Position	C.	4730S 07710W
F.	Speed	F.	8
I.	Destination and ETA	I.	TALCAHUANO 092330Z
X.	Remarks (include reason for deviation, for example, reduction in speed due to weather, change of route or port of destination, etc.)	X.	Reduced speed due to heavy weather.
Message Transmitted: CHILREP DR A MAKEDONIA STAR/CBMK B 071700Z C 4730S 07710W F 8 I TALCAHUANO 092330Z X REDUCED SPEED DUE TO HEAVY WEATHER.

Final Report (CHILREP FR): The Final Report FR is the information to terminate participation in the system. Accordingly, reports should be sent prior to or on arrival at port, or when a vessel has departed from the service area of the system.

When a FR is intended to be sent after departing from the service area, such a report should be sent as soon as practicable.

Example of a FR on Arrival at a Port in CHILREP Area:

	Format		Example
	CHILREP FR		CHILREP FR
A.	Vessel's name and call sign.	A.	ACONCAGUA/CBAC
K.	Date/Time and port of arrival	K.	181315Z ARICA
X.	Remarks (must include the words final report).	X.	FINAL REPORT
Message Transmitted: CHILREP FR A ACONCAGUA/CBAC K 181315Z ARICA X FINAL REPORT.

Example of FR, Vessel Departing CHILREP Area:

	Format		Example
	CHILREP FR		CHILREP FR
A.	Vessel's name and call sign.	A.	QUEEN ELIZABETH 2/GBTT
K.	Date/Time and point of exit from CHILREP area	K.	110430Z 1821S 08745W
X.	Remarks (must include the words final report).	X.	FINAL REPORT
Message Transmitted: CHILREP A QUEEN ELIZABETH 2/GBTT K 110430Z 1821S 08745W X FINAL REPORT.

Dangerous Good Reports (CHILREP DG): Primary reports should contain items A, B, C (or D), M, Q, R, S, T, U and X of the standard reporting format. Details for R should be as follows:

R. 1.	Correct technical name or names of goods
2.	UN number or numbers
3.	IMO hazard class or classes
4.	Names of manufacturers of goods when known, or consignee or consigner
5.	Types of packages including identification marks. Specify whether portable tank or tank vehicle or whether vehicle or freight container or other cargo transport unit containing packages. Include official registration marks and numbers assigned to the unit
6.	An estimate of the quantity and likely condition of the goods
7.	Whether lost goods floated or sank
8.	Whether loss is continuing
9.	Cause of loss.

If the condition of the vessel is such that there is danger of further loss of packaged dangerous goods into the sea, items P and Q of the standard reporting format should be reported. Details for P should be as follows:

Correct technical name or names of goods
UN number or numbers
IMO hazard class or classes
Names of manufacturers of goods when known, or consignee or consignor
Types of packages including identification marks. Specify whether portable tank or tank vehicle or whether vehicle or freight container or other cargo transport unit containing packages. Include official registration marks and numbers assigned to the unit
An estimate of the quantity and likely condition of the goods

Particulars not immediately available should be inserted in a supplementary message or messages.

Harmful Substances Reports (CHILREP HS): In the case of actual discharge primary HS reports should contain items A, B, C (or D), E, F, L, M, N, Q, R, S, T, U, X of the standard reporting format. In the case of probable discharge item P should also be included.

Marine Pollutants Report (CHILREP MP): In the case of actual discharge, primary MP reports should contain items, A, B, C (or D), M, Q, R, S, T, U and X of the standard reporting format. In the case of probable discharge, item P should also be included.

Method of Passing Reports:

Reports may be transmitted either at port or at sea. They may be sent directly by email to the Maritime Search and Rescue Centre – MRCC CHILE ( [email protected] ) or transmitted to the national maritime mobile Service through the maritime radio stations network.
Details regarding schedules and frequencies of maritime radio stations may be verified in ``Appendix B'' to this document or in the List for Coastal Radio Stations of the International Telecommunication Union – UIT List IV (Maritime Mobile Access and Retrieval System).

Overdue Reports: To avoid unnecessary search action, it is important that vessels report at the nominated reporting time each day, and send their FINAL REPORT when leaving the CHILREP area. If a vessel is unable to pass a position report due to unserviceable radio equipment or illness of the radio officer, all attempts must be made to pass a signal to this effect through other vessels, port or other shore authority, either by VHF or use of emergency transmitter.

Notes on Procedures:

Date/Time Group: Dates and times contained in CHILREP reports are to be in Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) which is indicated by the suffix ``Z''.
Example: 17 October 2026, 1200 LMT, transmitted as 171600Z (+4).
Latitude and Longitude: Latitude is a four digit group expressed in degrees and minutes, and suffixed with ``N'' for North or ``S'' for South.
Longitude is a five digit group expressed in degrees and minutes, and suffixed with ``E'' for East or ``W'' for West.

Example: 4230S for Lat. 42° 30′ S., and 07840W for Long. 078° 40′ W.
Intended Route: Indicate Great Circle (GC), Rhumb Line (RL) or coastal with waypoints being followed, expressed in latitude and longitude. Courses are not required if waypoints are mentioned.
Speed: Anticipated average speed until next report time.
Course: True anticipated course until next reporting time using three digit group. When more than one course will be steered, enter ``various''. The Service will interpret this as being the normal courses a vessel will follow on that particular passage. However, if the above assumption does not apply, clarification should be made.
Radio Stations Monitored: List the stations with which the vessel normally makes contact for communication. If the vessel is equipped with e-mail, satellite link or Digital Selective Call, the corresponding address and/or number must be included.
Severe Weather: Vessels which anticipate passing through areas of severe weather conditions or are experiencing severe weather, are urged to report their position at more frequent intervals to the Service.
Geographical Position: When used, give well known names of landmarks.
Weather Conditions in the Area: This is optional but desirable, when reported, the following items are recommended:
Pressure (HP), four digits, e.g. 1024.

Wind direction and force in knots, e.g. 220-18.

Air and water temperature when available (°C), e.g. 12-6.

Dew point expressed in three digits (°C), e.g. 135 (13.5).

SITPORT: National Port Situation provides information that is in force in the SVIP application and that affects national bays, including temporary restrictions (formerly known as closure and opening of ports), vessels calling, in port and departures, weather sensors, bay forecasts, warnings of bad weather and swells and others in real time without the need to constantly look for updates. www.sitport.directemar.cl

Pre-Arrival Forms: The following forms need to be completed prior to vessel arrival and forwarded to Port Authority and agent:

They can be found via the following link:

www.directemar.cl/directemar/site/tax/port/fid_adjunto/taxport_27_186__1.html

DGTM and MM: Dispatch Form for Larger Ships.

DGTM and MM: Reception Form for Larger Ships.

Also see Regulations.

VHF: Vessels bound for Chilean ports should send ETA 24 hours in advance to the Port Captain via the nearest Coast Radio Station.

This message should include:

vessel's name and flag
ETA
number of passengers
quantity of hazardous cargo for the port or in transit
health of crew and/or passengers
draft.

Radio contact should be established on Channel 16 when 20 n.m. from the port.

Main Maritime Radio station for CHILREP is Valparaiso Playa Ancha Radio. Listens on Channel 16 and works on Channels 10, 27, 70 (DSC) and 83. Email [email protected] MF/HF bands check the relevant Radio Signals List. Also see www.directemar.cl/

VTS/RADAR: Strait of Magellan: Area: Between Banco Triton (52° 37.00′ S, 069° 55.00′ W) and the eastern approaches to the Strait of Magellan.

Radar Assistance: Vessels requiring guidance in the area should report as follows:

Eastbound:

Abeam Punta Arenas (53° 10.00′ S, 070° 53.00′ W) to Punta Arenas on VHF Channel 16.
When 20 n.m. from Punta Baxa (52° 35.00′ S, 069° 36.00′ W) to Punta Delgada Radio on VHF Channel 16.

Westbound:

24 hours before arrival at landfall point (position 52° 35.00′ S, 068° 10.50′ W) to Punta Arenas.
When 20 n.m. from landfall point to Punta Dungeness Light or Cabo Espiritu Santo Light on VHF Channel 16.

Information Service: The following information is provided by Magallanes Radio (CBM) or Punta Delgada Radio (CBM-5):

traffic in the area
positions of oil platforms, etc.
indication of anchoring and pilot waiting areas
weather conditions
tidal information
navigational warnings and other Notices.

Automatic Identification System (AIS): AIS has been installed at following ports, ocean accesses and stations: Arica, Iquique, Antofagasta, Quintero, Valparaiso, San Antonio, Talcahuano, San Vicente, Puerto Montt, Punta Arenas, Fildes Bay (Antarctica), Faro Dungeness Point, Delgada Point, Faro Evangelistas, Felix lighthouse, Diego Ramirez lighthouse, Cabo de Hornos lighthouse, Raper lighthouses. AIS is also fitted on board traffic control units.

TUGS:

STEVEDORES: There are eight offshore tugs based in Punta Arenas, with 2,000–5,000 hp. and bollard pull up to 65 tonnes .

At every Chilean port there are stowage and breakbulk companies having port elements and workers trained to fulfil vessels' loading and discharging activities.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday on a three-shift basis: 0800–1530, 1530–2300 and 2300–0600. Saturday is an ordinary working day, with overtime 2300–0800 at 50% extra. Sunday and holidays, all shifts are at 50% extra (0630–0800 also workable at overtime rates for completion of loading/discharging). On holidays, 24 December only workable until 1800. Work resumes on 25 December at 1530. 31 December only workable until 1800, Work resumes on 1 January at 1530.

Vessels in port must be watched by a maritime guard at their accesses. Guard is responsible for watching over the vessel's security. Nobody foreign to the vessel can go on board without presenting a special authorisation.

Port labour is periodically supervised by port security.

BALLAST: All vessels proceeding from other countries already ballasted with sea water should change ballast 12 n.m. from the coast before arrival at Chilean ports, documenting it in the Ballast Water Reporting Form. This report has to be given to Port Captain on arrival. In case a vessel needs to discharge ballast water in port, or there are doubts over the ballast change, the Port Captain will assign the area and procedure to follow under his supervision. Vessels proceeding from zones affected by cholera or other epidemic areas will be asked to add to ballast tanks 100 grams sodium hypochlorite or 14 grams calcium hypochlorite per ballast water tonne.

Also see Shipmaster's Report dated May 1992.

POLLUTION: The discharge of any kind of ballast or waste into the sea is prohibited. This includes the discharging of oil or any derivative or residue of contaminated waters from processing plants or any other noxious matter, either in port or within the 200 n.m. Chilean territorial waters, without the Port Captain's authorisation. Current rules state that no tanker can discharge hydrocarbons, or any other derivative substance, within 50 n.m. of the coast.

According to international standards, vessels navigating in Chilean territorial waters, must be in possession of an insurance policy. In cases of pollution, regardless of administrative sanctions imposed, Civil Liability Regulations sanctions are imposed, Civil Liability Regulations will be applied as established in the international regulations.

All MARPOL Annexes apply in Chile.

Also see www.directemar.cl/

MEDICAL: There are good health facilities in Santiago and the major cities, but private clinics and hospitals are expensive. Make sure you have adequate health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment and repatriation. Only one hospital offers attention on Easter Island and its facilities are limited; those persons suffering from serious illnesses or injuries are often flown by air ambulance to mainland Chile for treatment.

Air pollution in Santiago during winter (June-September) is a major problem. You may therefore suffer from eye irritation and respiratory problems.

There is no risk of yellow fever in Chile and there are no certificate requirements under International Health Regulations (2005). There is no risk of malaria in Chile.

Strait of Magellan (Estrecho de Magallanes): Medical assistance and hospitals available in the following:

Location	Position	Tel:
Hospitals:
Ancud	41º 48.00' S, 073º 51.00' W	+56 (65) 622363
Puerto Montt	41º 28.00' S, 072º 57.00' W	+56 (65) 291101
Castro	42º 29.00' S, 073º 50.00' W	+56 (65) 631200
Quellon	43º 08.00' S, 073º 37.00' W	+56 (65) 680585
Puerto Chacabuco	45º 28.00’ S, 072º 50.00' W	+56 (67) 351448
Puerto Natales	51º 43.00' S, 072º 34.00' W	+56 (61) 411570
Punta Arenas	53º 10.00' S, 070º 54.00' W	+56 (61) 201102
Puerto Williams	54º 56.00' S, 067º 37.00' W	+56 (61) 621271
First Aid Stations:
Puerto Eden	49º 08.00' S, 074º 27.00' W
Guatrello Island	50º 22.00' S, 075º 19.00' W

FUEL: Fuel oil can be taken at any Chilean port by road tanker. The price is in accordance with international market fluctuations. Agent will have to ask for the required amount of fuel in advance.

SERVICES: Fumigation is performed at anchor in a special area and with nobody on board.

POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: In case of emergency call the police (Carabineros) on T: 133 or go to the nearest police station. Carabineros personnel wear an olive green uniform, while the army personnel’s is grey.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: MRCC Chile. T: +56 (32) 220 8637. T: +56 (32) 220 8638. M: +56 9563 83803. F: +56 (32) 220 8662. I: +881 6224 07584. [email protected] [email protected] www.directemar.cl

Regional MRCC Stations:

First District: MRCC Iquique. T: +56 (57) 240 1945. [email protected]

MRSC Arica. T: +56 (58) 235 6770. 235 6786. [email protected] [email protected]

MRSC Antofagasta. T : +56 (55) 263 0000, 263 0037. [email protected]

Second District: MRCC Valparaíso. T: +56 (32) 220 8909. 220 8919, 220 8913. [email protected] [email protected]

MRSC Caldera. T: +56 (52) 231 5551. 231 5276. [email protected]

MRSC Hanga Roa. T: +56 (32) 210 0567. 210 0222. [email protected] [email protected]

MRSC Coquimbo. T: +56 (51) 255 8134. 255 8106, 255 8100. [email protected]

MRSC San Antonio. T: +56 (35) 258 4896. 258 4886. [email protected]

Third District: MRCC Talcahuano. T: +56 (41) 226 6162. 226 6161, 226 6186. [email protected] [email protected]

MRSC Valdivia. T: +56 (63) 227 6970. 227 6986, 227 6971. I: (881) 6224 08227. [email protected]

Fourth District: MRCC Puerto Montt. T: +56 (65) 220 5190. [email protected] [email protected]

MRSC Aysen. T: +56 (67) 233 1461. 233 1486. [email protected]

MRSC Castro. T: +56 (65) 262 9404. [email protected]

Fifth District: MRCC Punta Arenas. T: +56 (61) 220 1161. 220 1170. [email protected] [email protected]

MRSC Antarctica. T: +56 (32) 220 8557. 220 8556, 220 3381. [email protected] [email protected]

MRSC Puerto Williams. T: +56 (61) 262 4271. 262 4228. M: +56 9824 84698. [email protected]

Regional Maritime Authority Contacts: Gobernacion Maritima Antartica Chilena T: +56 (32) 220 8557. [email protected]

Gobernacion Maritima de Antofagasta. Av. Grecia 1946, Antofagasta. T: +56 (55) 228008. [email protected]

Gobernacion Maritima de Arica. Maximiliano Lira 315. Arica. T: +56 (58) 206405. [email protected]

Gobernacion Maritima de Aysen. Francisco Mozo 450. Puerto Aysen. T: +56 (67) 233 1405. [email protected]

Gobernacion Maritima de Caldera. Avenida Whell Wright 441. Caldera. T: +56 (52) 231 5276. [email protected]

Gobernacion Maritima de Castro. Avda. Pedro Montt N°85. Castro. T: +56 (65) 262 9405. [email protected]

Gobernacion Maritima de Coquimbo. Avda. Costanera 640. Coquimbo. T: +56 (51) 255 8100. [email protected]

Gobernacion Maritima de Hanga Roa. Calle Policarpo Toro S/N. T: +56 (32) 210 0222. [email protected]

Gobernacion Maritima de Iquique. Jorge Barrera 98. Iquique. T: +56 (57) 401900. [email protected]

Gobernacion Maritima de Punta Arenas. Avda. Bernardo O'Higgins 1169. T: +56 (61) 220 1102. F: +56 (61) 201196. [email protected]

Gobernacion Maritima de Puerto Montt. Avda. Angelmo 2201 (2° Piso). Puerto Montt. T: +56 (65) 220 5100. [email protected]

Gobernacion Maritima de Puerto Williams. Miramar s/n. Puerto Williams. T: +56 (61) 262 4271. [email protected]

Gobernacion Maritima de San Antonio. Paseo Bellamar s/n. San Antonio. T: +56 (35) 258 4802. [email protected]

Gobernacion Maritima de Talcahuano. Almirante Villarroel N°107. Talcahuano. T: +56 (41) 383 1100. [email protected]

Gobernacion Maritima de Valdivia. Avda. Arturo Prat 588. Valdivia. T: +56 (63) 227 6905. [email protected]

Gobernacion Maritima de Valparaiso. Subida Carvallo 150 Playa Ancha. T: +56 (32) 220 8905. [email protected]

SECURITY/GANGWAY: Vigilant deck watch and control of access to the vessel must be maintained throughout 24 hours. Ships stores or unaccompanied baggage must be carefully checked by vessel personnel, informing the PFSO of anything suspicious.

REGULATIONS:

Coast Radio Stations Handling CHILREP Messages:

Long and Medium Range Coast Radio Stations:

		Listening		Schedules
Call Sign	Identification	Channel	Working Channel	(UTC)
CBV	VALPARAISO	MF J3E R/T
	Playa Ancha Radio	2,182 kHz	2,738 kHz	H24
	Selective	HF J3E R/T
	Call (SELCALL) Number 1860	421	401, 404, 405, 419, 425, 427	H24
	MMSI:	606	601, 604	H24
	007251860	821	801, 807, 809, 813, 815, 817, 819, 834, 836	H24
		12,359.0 kHz Simplex	1202, 1210, 1218, 1224, 1226, 1228, 1238	H24
		16,537.0 kHz Simplex	1631, 1640, 1655	H24
		2221	2225, 2240	H24
		HF F1B Telex
		4 MHz	Series 9	H24
		6 MHz	Series 9	HX
		8 MHz	Series 9	H24
		12 MHz	Series 9	H24
		16 MHz	Series 9	H24
		22 MHz	Series 9	H24
		For CHILREP use command POS+
		VHF R/T G3E
		16	26, 27	H24
CBA	ANTOFAGASTA	MF R/T J3E
	Radio	2,182 kHz	2,738 kHz	H24
	MMSI:	HF R/T J3E
	007250050	421		H24
		VHF R/T G3E
		16	9, 10, 14, 26	H24
CBT	TALCAHUANO	MF J3E R/T
	Radio	2,182 kHz	2,738 kHz	H24
	MMSI:	HF J3E R/T
	007250170	421	Request	H24
		VHF G3E R/T
		16	9, 10, 14, 26	H24
CBP	PUERTO MONTT	MF J3E R/T
	Radio	2,182 kHz	2,738 kHz	H24
	MMSI:	HF J3E R/T
	007250230	421	Request	H24
		VHF G3E R/T
		16	9, 10, 14, 26	H24
CBY	PASCUA	MF J3E R/T
	Radio	2,182 kHz	2,738 kHz	H24
	MMSI:	HF J3E R/T
	007250100	421	Request	H24
		VHF G3E R/T
		16	9, 10, 14, 26	H24
CBM	MAGALLANES	MF J3E R/T
	Radio	2,182 kHz	2,738 kHz	H24
	MMSI:	MF J3E R/T
	007250380	421	Request	H24
		606	Request	H24
		821	Request	H24
		12,359.0 Simplex	Request Channels 12 MHz	H24
		VHF G3E R/T
		16	9, 10, 14, 26	H24
Short Range Coast Radio Stations:
CBF	JUAN FERNANDEZ	MF J3E R/T
	Radio	2,182 kHz	2,738 kHz	H24
	MMSI:	HF J3E R/T
	007250130	421	Request	1200-2200
		VHF G3E R/T
		16	9, 14	H24
CBS	SAN PEDRO	MF J3E R/T
	Radio	2,182 kHz	2,738 kHz	H24
	MMSI:	HF J3E R/T
	007250320	421	Request	1200-2200
		VHF G3E R/T
		16	9, 14	H24
CBX	BAHIA FELIX	MF J3E R/T
	Radio	2,182 kHz	2,738 kHz	H24
	MMSI:	HF J3E R/T
	007250370	421	Request	1200-2200
		VHF G3E R/T
		16	9, 14	H24
CBN	WOLLASTON	MF J3E R/T
	Radio	2,182 kHz	2,738 kHz	H24
	MMSI:	HF J3E R/T
	007250430	421	Request	H24
		VHF G3E R/T
		16	9, 14	H24

Load Line: For vessels northbound from Valparaiso, tropical zone. Southbound will have summer zone up to latitude of west access of Canal Chacao and inner waters (to and from Puerto Chacabuco). South of this latitude, summer draft from 16 October to 15 April and, winter draft from 16 April to 18 October.

Also see www.directemar.cl/

Flags: Every vessel arriving at a Chilean port has to fly the flag of the country to which it belongs on the mainmast, and the Chilean flag.

On entering port, the ``Q'' flag will be hoisted, and when free pratique is granted it will be hauled down.

HOLIDAYS: National Holidays: 1 January (New Year's Day), 1 May (Labour Day), 21 May (Iquique's Naval Combat), 29 June (St. Peter and Paul), 16 July (Our Lady of Mount Carmel), 15 August (Virgin Mary's Assumption Day), 18 September (Independence Day), 19 September (Army Glories' Day), 12 October (Columbus Day), 31 October (Reformation Day), 1 November (All Saint's Day), 8 December (Immaculate Concepcion), 25 December (Christmas Day).

Variable Holidays: Maundy Thursday; Good Friday; Easter Saturday (March/April).

Holidays do not affect the efficiency of Port Labour System

NOTICES: Every vessel coming directly from a foreign country and proceeding to a national port must report arrival to the Maritime Authority of the port, a minimum of 24 hours in advance. The latter can be executed by means of a message containing the following information:

name of vessel, call sign and flag
estimated time of arrival (ETA), indicating date
information about sanitary conditions and if vessel carries sick crew
drafts.

Commercial ports have maritime radio stations permanently listening on VHF Channel 16.

WEATHER/TIDES: South of Lat. 40° S, sudden changes in wind and sea conditions are characteristic all year. Low pressure depressions and fronts move from west to east/SE, becoming stronger as they gain in latitude. Heavy swells are always with west component. Storms and gales arrive with low pressure fronts and bring strong west–north and NW, mostly from March to August (autumn and winter). Southerly winds, with high pressure systems, can be very strong, especially south in Patagonia. They are more common during September to March (spring and summer).

Chiloe and Aysen areas (Lat. 41° S to 48° S) are rainy, mostly in winter. In summer season (December to March), weather can be fair, but showers can be expected.

South of Lat. 48° S (Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego) is cold and rainy all year. In winter, it snows mostly from May to August and small icebergs and packs of ice can be found in some channels. Summer is known as the windy season. Fog and calm are not common in the south.

Also see www.directemar.cl/

BANKS: ATMs are widely available. Be aware that your debit or credit card company is likely to charge you for using an ATM overseas.

Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and, to a lesser extent, American Express) are accepted in most large shops and hotels. US Dollar travellers’ cheques are more widely accepted than travellers’ cheques in other currencies. It is possible to transfer money from overseas to Chile through Western Union.

CUSTOMS: National Customs Service. www.aduana.cl/

Regional Customs Offices: Antofagasta. T: +56 (55) 256 1405. [email protected]

Arica. T: +56 (58) 2200 7100. [email protected]

Coquimbo. T: +56 (51) 257 1700. [email protected]

Coyhaique. T: +56 (67) 267 3200. F: +56 (67) 233 3617. [email protected]

Iquique. T: +56 (57) 240 0209. [email protected]

La Araucania. [email protected]

Metropolitan. T: +56 (2) 299 5239.

Puerto Montt. T: +56 (65) 236 3100. [email protected]

Punta Arenas. T: +56 (61) 271 3400. F: +56 (61) 271 3423. [email protected]

Talcahuano. T: +56 (41) 285 7768. [email protected]

Valparaíso. T: +56 (32) 213 2712.

SHORE LEAVE: See Documents.

REPATRIATION: Departamento de Extranjeria y Migracion – Gobierno de Chile. www.serviciomigraciones.cl

Also see Documents.

AUTHORITY: National Office: Armada de Chile - Directemar, Direccion General del Territorio, Maritimo y de Marina Mercante, Errazuriz No. 537, Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Chile. T: +56 (32) 220 8002, 220 8003. F: +56 (32) 220 8005. [email protected] www.directemar.cl Contact: Director General.