Port of Antofagasta (CLANF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Antofagasta (UN/LOCODE CLANF) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Chile, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 23.6500° S, 70.4167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Chile
UN/LOCODE
CLANF
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
23.6500° S, 70.4167° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
18.6 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
17.1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
South Pacific Ocean
Region
Chile

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
33 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Antofagasta

Where is Port of Antofagasta located?

Port of Antofagasta is a seaport located in Chile, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 23.6500° S, 70.4167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Antofagasta?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Antofagasta is CLANF — country code CL, location code ANF.

How deep is Port of Antofagasta?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Antofagasta has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

Does Port of Antofagasta require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Antofagasta.

What type of harbor is Port of Antofagasta?

Port of Antofagasta is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Antofagasta have?

Port of Antofagasta is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Antofagasta are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #14660), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →