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Chimbote

Chimbote is a very small natural coastal harbour on the South Pacific Ocean, in Peru. Its UN/LOCODE is PECHM. Pilotage is compulsory, tugs are available and it is a first port of entry. Chimbote offers fuel oil and diesel, provisions, ship stores and fresh water. Vessel Hunter tracks its live arrivals and the vessels heading its way.

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UN/LOCODEPECHM

CountryPeru

TypePort

RegionWest South America

Coordinates-9.124, -78.566

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Port calls and time in port

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Services and supplies

What Chimbote offers a visiting ship, as the port index records it. Lines the index does not state are left out.

Supplies

Fuel oil: Yes
Diesel: Yes
Fresh water: Yes
Provisions: Yes
Deck stores: Yes
Engine stores: Yes

Repair

Ship repairs: Limited
Slipway: Small
Electrical repair: No

Harbour

Pilotage: Compulsory
Tugs: Yes
Stevedores: Yes
Mobile cranes: Yes
Floating cranes: Yes

Waste and health

Garbage reception: No
Dirty ballast reception: No
Medical facilities: Yes

Approach and berths

Shelter, entrance, clearance and cargo berths at Chimbote, as the nautical port index records them. Depths are not shown: the index gives them as broad bands for one point in the port, too coarse to plan a call on.

Approach

Shelter: Good
Entrance restrictions: Other
Pilotage available: Yes
Tug assistance: Yes
ETA message required: No
Good holding ground: Yes

Entry

First port of entry: Yes
Free pratique: Yes
Sanitation inspection: Yes

Cargo and berths

Wharves: Yes
Anchorage: Yes
Fixed cranes: Yes

Connections

Airport nearby: Yes
Rail connection: Yes

Ports near Chimbote

Other Peru ports on the same stretch of coast.

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Questions about Chimbote

What is the UN/LOCODE of Chimbote?

The UN/LOCODE of Chimbote is PECHM.

Is pilotage compulsory in Chimbote?

Yes. The nautical port index lists pilotage in Chimbote as compulsory.

Can ships take bunkers in Chimbote?

Yes. Chimbote offers fuel oil and diesel, according to the nautical port index.

Is Chimbote a first port of entry?

Yes. Ships arriving from abroad can clear in at Chimbote.

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