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Port of Calbuco

CLCBC🇨🇱Chile

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About Port of Calbuco

This historic Chilean port, established in 1603, serves the Los Lagos Region. It handles a variety of cargo and vessel types, including bulk carriers, fishing vessels, and tankers.

Background
Calbuco is a city and commune in southern Chile administered by the Municipality of Calbuco. Administratively Calbuco belongs to the Llanquihue Province of Los Lagos Region. The origin of the city was the Spanish Fort Calbuco founded in 1603, and became later an important fish market. The archaeological site of Monte Verde lies within the commune.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
CL-LL
Area
West South America
Latitude
-41.7791°
Longitude
-73.1804°

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q3691 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.municipalidadcalbuco.cl →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CLCBC
Country
🇨🇱Chile
Time Zone
UTC-3

Operations & Services

History

Established
1603

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Calbuco?+
The approach to Calbuco is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bajo Corvio Lighthouse at 3.7 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Banco San José (6.1 NM ENE), Isla Tabón (7.9 NM S), Isla Queullin (12.4 NM ESE), Punta Tres Cruces (13.7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Calbuco on?+
The Port of Calbuco is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in CL. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Calbuco?+
You can track vessels near Calbuco (CLCBC) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for CLCBC on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Calbuco?+
The Port of Calbuco operates in the UTC-3 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Calbuco?+
CALBUCO (UN/Locode: CLCBC), Chile is a seaport located at approximately -41.77906° N, -73.18039° E.
Where is the Port of Calbuco located?+
Coordinates: -41.77906° N, -73.18039° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PARGUA — UN/Locode: CLPGA — -41.79031° N, -73.45354° ECHACAO — UN/Locode: CLCCA — -41.82722° N, -73.51707° EPUERTO MONTT — UN/Locode: CLPMC — -41.49836° N, -72.97786° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Calbuco?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Calbuco?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Calbuco?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro and Tanker.