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Port of Talara

PETYL🇵🇪Peru

Port Location

About Port of Talara

Also known as: Talara

This port on Peru's Pacific coast is a vital hub for the region's oil industry. It handles crude oil and refined products, serving tankers and other vessels. Pilotage and tug assistance are compulsory.

Background
Talara is a city in the Talara Province of the Piura Region, in northwestern Peru. It is a port city on the Pacific Ocean with a population of 91,444 as of 2017. Its climate is hot and dry. Due to its oil reserves, and ability to produce aviation fuel, Talara hosted a United States air base during World War II. It was also one of two refueling stations for the Pacific Fleet. There were naval guns on the hills, and submarine nets in the harbor. The Ajax, Achilles and Exeter, three British destroyers, were refuelled there on their way around the Horn to catch the Graf Spee in Rio de la Plata. Talara is also home to a large fishing fleet. The city is served by the Cap. FAP Víctor Montes Arias Airport.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
11m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
15200 →
GeoNames ID
11525698 →
Wikidata
Q723584 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
PETYL
Country
🇵🇪Peru
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
West South America
Latitude
-4.5655°
Longitude
-81.2793°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Talara?+
The approach to Talara is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Talara Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Punta Talara Range Front (0.6 NM SSE), Punta Talara Range Rear (0.8 NM SSE), Punta Pariñas (6.9 NM SSW), Cabo Blanco (18.9 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Talara on?+
The Port of Talara 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 Talara?+
You can track vessels near Talara (PETYL) 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 PETYL on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Talara?+
The Port of Talara 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.