TOCOPILLA

Chilean ports. The time zone adopts the West 4.5 zone. The maximum draft is 11.59 meters. Specific gravity 1025. Tidal range: 1.19 meters (high tide), 0.92 meters (average). The prevailing winds are south, southwest, or southwest. Managed by the Chilean Port Authority. Ships entering the port (including transshipment oil tankers and ship anchoring) must be navigated. The navigation ship arrives at any time. The bay is about 3 miles wide. The water depth in the southern part of the bay is moderate, while the water depth in other sea areas is very deep. The climate here is very good, with no rain and slight fog and rain in winter. Big waves and crashing waves occur from June to August. At that time, the port will be closed for about 20 days. But the wind and waves rarely last for 2-3 days. This is a busy nitrate loading port. The shipping machinery is 160 meters long. The ship does not need to be moved during loading. There are 36 barges in the port, towed by 7 tugboats. Working hours are from 07:00 to 11:00, from 13:00 to 17:00, and from 17:00 to 24:00. Hong Kong has ship repair, motorboat, food supply, medical care, and repatriation services. Consul in Hong Kong: Norway.