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Port of Penco

CLPEO🇨🇱Chile

Port Location

About Port of Penco

Also known as: Muelle Mecanizado Penco, Penco

Penco is a historic pier facility located on the Bay of Concepción, Chile. Established in 1550, it serves as a general cargo port. Pilotage is compulsory, and tugs and drydock facilities are available.

Background
Penco, is a Chilean city and commune in Concepción Province, Bío Bío Region on the Bay of Concepción. Founded as the city of Concepción del Nuevo Extremo on February 12, 1550, by Pedro de Valdivia, it is the third oldest city in Chile, after capital Santiago founded first in 1541 and La Serena second in 1544.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
U
Repair Code
U

History

Established
1550

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CLPEO
Country
🇨🇱Chile
Time Zone
UTC-3
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
CL-BI
Area
West South America
Latitude
-36.7284°
Longitude
-73.0093°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
14440 →
GeoNames ID
3965533 →
Wikidata
Q51093 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.penco.cl →
Seamark Type
buoy_special_purpose
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Penco?+
The approach to Penco is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Banco Belén Lighthouse at 4 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Isla Quiriquina (7.4 NM NNW), Punta Tumbes (8.4 NM NW), Punta Gualpén (8.8 NM W), Punta Lutrin (23.2 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Penco on?+
The Port of Penco 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 Penco?+
You can track vessels near Penco (CLPEO) 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 CLPEO on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Penco?+
The Port of Penco 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.