TALCAHUANO

Chilean ports. The time zone adopts the West 5 zone. The maximum draft is 8.53 meters. The tidal range is 1.8 meters. The prevailing southwest wind. Piloting is required for entering the port. Radio communication VHF channel. Special port regulations: 1. Explosive materials must be unloaded onto the barge at berth 9. Yellow explosives, detonators, and explosives are unloaded separately. 2. Anchoring is only operated during the day. 3. A tugboat must be used for towing. Working hours are 08:00-12:00 and 14:00-21:00. The port area is located at the southwest corner of the bay, with good shelter conditions. When there is a strong north wind, barge transportation must be stopped. Consuls stationed in Hong Kong include: Algeria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, and Switzerland. There are ship repairs, dry docks, motorboats, and tugboats in the port area, providing fresh water and food supplies, medical care, and repatriation services. Throughput: 1849579 tons (outbound) and 26140 tons (inbound) per year. Bulk cargo berth: berth 1 is 150 meters long with a draft depth of 8.53 meters, berth 2 is 200 meters long with a draft depth of 7.31 meters. The Chilean Navy berth is 300 meters long and has a draft of 8.53 meters.