Port of Puerto Castro (CLWCA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Puerto Castro (UN/LOCODE CLWCA) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Chile, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 42.4833° S, 73.7667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Chile
UN/LOCODE
CLWCA
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
42.4833° S, 73.7667° 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
11 m
Anchorage Depth
14 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
15.5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
South Pacific Ocean
Region
Chile

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
24 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Castro

Where is Port of Puerto Castro located?

Port of Puerto Castro is a seaport located in Chile, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 42.4833° S, 73.7667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Castro?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Castro is CLWCA — country code CL, location code WCA.

How deep is Port of Puerto Castro?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Castro has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Castro?

Port of Puerto Castro is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Castro have?

Port of Puerto Castro is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Puerto Castro are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #14220), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →