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Huasco Bay extends 4 miles WSW from the mouth of the Huasco river and contains Huasco port and 3 terminals: Santa Barbara, Guacolda N? 1 and N? 2, all under the control of the Huasco Port Authorities. The bay is sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly winds, although there is usually a swell. It is open to the north-west. In winter strong winds can cause a heavy swell that can be troublesome. An ETA message should be sent via Valparaiso radio and arrangements made for agents to be kept fully informed. The approach is from the north and the bay lies between the lighthouses on Cayo Blanco Islet, to the east, and on Guacolda Point, to the west. Anchorage: Located in the center of the bay it is in good holding ground in a depth of 60m. Pilotage: It is compulsory for both terminals. The waiting zones for the pilot are shown on the Chilean chart. The ship should have the rope ladder ready on the port side and the accommodation ladder rigged on the starboard side. Entrance is by day or night. The port and terminals are as follows (refer to sketch map ): Huasco Port itself is an open roadstead with the anchorage NNE to E of Cayo Blanco islet a few cables off, in 12/14 fathoms. The 2 piers are in a state of dilapidation and can be used only by small boats. Santa Barbara (or Las Losas) terminal: Used for loading iron ore, it has been out of operation for several years. Guacolda II Terminal: This terminal is used for loading pelletised iron ore. It is also south of the bay, farther to the west than the ex Santa Barbara Terminal. The ship lies on 2 berthing dolphins 78m apart, built for a ship of up to 300.000 DWT and moors to 6 buoys. The dolphins are fitted with fenders, and the hooks for the lines are quick release type. The slewing quadrant loading arm has an outreach from the fenders of 42m, with a range of 110m and an air-draught of 18m. The ship is 315m, the beam, 55m and the draught, 22m. The average loading rate is 2.500 MT/hour. The berthing weather conditions are as follows: wind not over 15 km (7,5 m/sec.), sea without swell, visibility over 2 nautical miles and current not over 50m. A pilot is compulsory. Mooring lines: 6 x 220m fwt and 6 x 220m aft, anchor chain: 12 shackles at starboard anchor. Berthing is possible at any time day and night. Guacolda I Pier: It is on the west side of the bay. It is used for unloading coal for the electrical power plant and some general or project cargo. The maximum length of the ship must not exceed 240m over all, the beam 40m, and the deadweight 80.000 tonnes. The draught alongside is 13.50m maximum. Mooring is to 4 buoys and bitts on the pier. Weather and sea conditions are the same as Guacolda II terminal. For ships over 220m in length 2 pilots are compulsory. For shifting over 50m one pilot is compulsory. Mooring lines: 6 x 220m fwd and 8 x 220m aft. There are 2 fixed cranes with grabs, separated from the turning centre 50m. The average discharging rate is 17.500 MT/per day. At both berths tankers discharge fuel and diesel oil by connecting on the piers pipelines. Tugs: A tug is available. Motor launches are used when mooring/unmooring. Working hours: There are 3 shifts of 8 hours each; Sundays are included. Bunkers: only diesel oil is available. Bunkers available are IFO 180 and MDO. Water: There is not any water available at any of the berths but in an emergency, the fire brigade trucks may supply small quantities. Supplies: Fish, fruit and vegetables are obtainable. Medical attention/hospital: Available. Communications: There are bus services north and south from Vallenbar, 45km away. Telephone and fax are also available. Huasco Bay extends 4 miles WSW from the mouth of the Huasco river and contains Huasco port and 3 terminals. Port of Huasco (Chile) - Huasco Bay (Information from Ultramar Group)