Port of Chancay (PECHY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Chancay (UN/LOCODE PECHY) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Peru, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 11.5833° S, 77.2500° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Peru
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Chancay
Where is Port of Chancay located?
Port of Chancay is a seaport located in Peru, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 11.5833° S, 77.2500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Chancay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Chancay is PECHY — country code PE, location code CHY.
How deep is Port of Chancay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Chancay has an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Chancay?
Port of Chancay reports a maximum length of 336.7 m, a maximum beam of 45.6 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Chancay require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Chancay.
What type of harbor is Port of Chancay?
Port of Chancay is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Chancay have?
Port of Chancay is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Chancay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #14970), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →