Port of Huasco (CLHSO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Huasco (UN/LOCODE CLHSO) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Chile, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 28.4667° S, 71.2500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 21.6 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
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Chile
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Huasco
Where is Port of Huasco located?
Port of Huasco is a seaport located in Chile, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 28.4667° S, 71.2500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Huasco?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Huasco is CLHSO — country code CL, location code HSO.
How deep is Port of Huasco?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Huasco has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 21.6 m.
Does Port of Huasco require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Huasco.
What type of harbor is Port of Huasco?
Port of Huasco is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Huasco have?
Port of Huasco is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Huasco are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #14610), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →