Port of Huasco

The controlling depth at Huasco is 22 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Huasco is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Guacolda Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Isla Chañaral (38.4 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Huasco is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in CL. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Huasco (CLHSO) 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 CLHSO on the live map.

The Port of Huasco is a port in CL. Its UN/LOCODE is CLHSO — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, CL, are the ISO country code for CL. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Huasco 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.

HUASCO (UN/Locode: CLHSO), Chile is a seaport located at approximately -28.46885° N, -71.24089° E.

Coordinates: -28.46885° N, -71.24089° E.

Harbor type/size: Open Roadstead and Very Small. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 23.2m - OVER; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 21.6m - 22.9m; oil terminal depth 14m - 15.2m and maximum draft approx. 22 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: none noted.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier and General Cargo.