Port of Puerto Chicama

PEPCH🇵🇪Peru

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About Port of Puerto Chicama

Also known as: Puerto Chicama

Puerto Chicama is a small harbor on the coast of Peru. It serves as a local fishing port.

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Elevation
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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3812968 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PEPCH
Country
🇵🇪Peru
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
West South America
Latitude
-7.6937°
Longitude
-79.4394°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Puerto Chicama?

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The approach to Puerto Chicama is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Pacasmayo Lighthouse at 19 NM to the NNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Puerto Chicama on?

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The Port of Puerto Chicama is situated on the South Pacific Ocean in PE. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Puerto Chicama?

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You can track vessels near Puerto Chicama (PEPCH) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Puerto Chicama?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE PEPCH mean?

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The first two characters, PE, are the ISO country code for PE. 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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Puerto Chicama?

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The Port of Puerto Chicama operates in the UTC-5 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.