Port of Caleta Lobitos (PELOB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Caleta Lobitos (UN/LOCODE PELOB) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Peru, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 4.4500° S, 81.2833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Peru
UN/LOCODE
PELOB
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
4.4500° S, 81.2833° 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
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
17.1 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Tidal Range
1.3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
9.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
South Pacific Ocean
Region
Peru

Services & Restrictions

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

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Port of Caleta Lobitos (PELOB)
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Distance
8 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Caleta Lobitos

Where is Port of Caleta Lobitos located?

Port of Caleta Lobitos is a seaport located in Peru, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 4.4500° S, 81.2833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Caleta Lobitos?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Caleta Lobitos is PELOB — country code PE, location code LOB.

How deep is Port of Caleta Lobitos?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Caleta Lobitos has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Caleta Lobitos require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Caleta Lobitos.

What type of harbor is Port of Caleta Lobitos?

Port of Caleta Lobitos is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Caleta Lobitos have?

Port of Caleta Lobitos is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Caleta Lobitos are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15200), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →