Port of Talara (PETYL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Talara (UN/LOCODE PETYL) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Peru, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 4.5833° S, 81.2833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- 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 Talara
Where is Port of Talara located?
Port of Talara is a seaport located in Peru, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 4.5833° S, 81.2833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Talara?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Talara is PETYL — country code PE, location code TYL.
How deep is Port of Talara?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Talara has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Talara?
Port of Talara reports a maximum length of 230 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Talara require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Talara.
What type of harbor is Port of Talara?
Port of Talara is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Talara have?
Port of Talara is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Talara are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #15190), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →