Port of Talcahuano (CLTAL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Talcahuano (UN/LOCODE CLTAL) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Chile, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 36.7000° S, 73.1000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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 Talcahuano
Where is Port of Talcahuano located?
Port of Talcahuano is a seaport located in Chile, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 36.7000° S, 73.1000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Talcahuano?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Talcahuano is CLTAL — country code CL, location code TAL.
How deep is Port of Talcahuano?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Talcahuano has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Talcahuano require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Talcahuano.
What type of harbor is Port of Talcahuano?
Port of Talcahuano is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Talcahuano have?
Port of Talcahuano is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Talcahuano are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #14420), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →