
- Port
- HUASCO
- Routes
- West Coast South America Route
- UN/LOCODE
- CLHSO
- Country/Region
- Chile
Port Introduction
Ports along the central Pacific coast of Chile. During the summer time period from October 15th to March 15th of the following year, West Zone 3 Standard Time is used, and during the winter time period from April to September, West Zone 4 Standard Time is used. The maximum draft is 15 meters, and the load density of water is 1027. The tidal range of the spring tide is 1.8 meters. The prevailing southwest wind. Compulsory pilotage and radio communication are conducted through the Vasco Port, using the VHF 16 channel. The working hours are 24 hours. The port service facilities include small motorboats, medical care, supplies, and repatriation, without ship repair, refueling, dry dock, towing, sewage, and fresh water. Vice Consul of the Port Area in Norway. There is one private dock in the port, which is 186 meters long and has a maximum draft of 13.5 meters. The iron ore terminal has a maximum draft of 22 meters and allows a maximum length of 300 meters. Another iron ore terminal has a maximum draft of 15 meters and allows a maximum length of 260 meters. The oil tanker terminal is 186 meters long and has a draft of 13.5 meters, and is also privately owned.
Other Port Data
| Harbor Use | - | Shelter Afforded | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Depth (m) | 23.2 | Anchorage Depth (m) | 23.2 |
| Cargo Pier Depth (m) | 21.6 | Oil Terminal Depth (m) | 14 |
| Entrance Width (m) | 0 | Tidal Range (m) | 1 |
| Maximum Vessel Length (m) | 0 | Maximum Vessel Beam (m) | 0 |
| Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 0 | Facilities - Container | - |
| Facilities - Solid Bulk | - | Facilities - Liquid Bulk | - |
| Facilities - Ro-Ro | - | Facilities - Oil Terminal | - |
| Facilities - LNG Terminal | - | Cranes - Fixed | - |
| Cranes - Mobile | - | Cranes - Floating | - |
| Pilotage - Compulsory | Yes | Tugs - Assistance | Yes |
| Repairs | Limited | Dry Dock | - |
| Services - Longshoremen | Yes | Supplies - Potable Water | No |
| Supplies - Fuel Oil | No | Supplies - Diesel Oil | Yes |
| Railway | Small |




