Port of Mejillones (CLMJS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mejillones (UN/LOCODE CLMJS) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Chile, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 23.1000° S, 70.4667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Chile
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mejillones
Where is Port of Mejillones located?
Port of Mejillones is a seaport located in Chile, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 23.1000° S, 70.4667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mejillones?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mejillones is CLMJS — country code CL, location code MJS.
How deep is Port of Mejillones?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mejillones has a channel depth of about 20.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Mejillones require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mejillones.
What type of harbor is Port of Mejillones?
Port of Mejillones is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mejillones have?
Port of Mejillones is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mejillones are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #14670), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →