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Port of Puerto Williams

CLWPU🇨🇱Chile

Port Location

About Port of Puerto Williams

Also known as: Puerto Luisa, Puerto Williams

This Chilean harbor on Navarino Island serves as a naval base and port of call. It handles fishing, general cargo, offshore, and passenger vessels. Pilotage is compulsory.

Background
Puerto Williams is a city, port and naval base on Navarino Island in Chile. It faces the Beagle Channel. It is the capital of the Chilean Antarctic Province, one of four provinces in the Magellan and Chilean Antarctica Region, is the main city inside the Cape Horn Biosphere Reserve, and administers the communes of Chilean Antarctic Territory and Cabo de Hornos. It has a population of 2,874, including both naval personnel and civilians. Puerto Williams claims the title of world's southernmost city.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

History

Established
1953

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CLWPU
Country
🇨🇱Chile
Time Zone
UTC-3
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
CL-MA
Area
East Coast South America
Latitude
-54.9329°
Longitude
-67.6052°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
14075 →
GeoNames ID
3867832 →
Wikidata
Q1251087 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.ptowilliams.cl →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Puerto Williams?+
The approach to Puerto Williams is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Trucco Range Front Lighthouse at 2.7 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Isla Gable Range Rear (3.3 NM N), Isla Gable Range Front (3.4 NM NE), Punta Mackinlay (6.7 NM E), Isla Martillo (8.1 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Puerto Williams on?+
The Port of Puerto Williams is situated on the South Atlantic 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 Puerto Williams?+
You can track vessels near Puerto Williams (CLWPU) 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 CLWPU on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Puerto Williams?+
The Port of Puerto Williams 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 Puerto Williams?+
PUERTO WILLIAMS (UN/Locode: CLWPU), Chile is a seaport located at approximately -54.93291° N, -67.60525° E.
Where is the Port of Puerto Williams located?+
Coordinates: -54.93291° N, -67.60525° E. Nearby terminals/ports:USHUAIA — UN/Locode: ARUSH — -54.80950° N, -68.28350° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Puerto Williams?+
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 Puerto Williams?+
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 Puerto Williams?+
Vessel types historically calling: Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.