Port of Puerto De Chimbote (PECHM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto De Chimbote (UN/LOCODE PECHM) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Peru, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 9.0833° S, 78.6167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Peru
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto De Chimbote
Where is Port of Puerto De Chimbote located?
Port of Puerto De Chimbote is a seaport located in Peru, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 9.0833° S, 78.6167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto De Chimbote?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto De Chimbote is PECHM — country code PE, location code CHM.
How deep is Port of Puerto De Chimbote?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto De Chimbote has a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Puerto De Chimbote require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto De Chimbote.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto De Chimbote?
Port of Puerto De Chimbote is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto De Chimbote have?
Port of Puerto De Chimbote is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto De Chimbote are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15030), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →