Port of Tocopilla (CLTOQ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Tocopilla (UN/LOCODE CLTOQ) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Chile, on the South Pacific Ocean. It sits at 22.0833° S, 70.2333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Chile
UN/LOCODE
CLTOQ
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
22.0833° S, 70.2333° 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
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Max Vessel Length
200 m
Tidal Range
3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
12.5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
South Pacific Ocean
Region
Chile

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Tocopilla (CLTOQ)
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Distance
62 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tocopilla

Where is Port of Tocopilla located?

Port of Tocopilla is a seaport located in Chile, on the South Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 22.0833° S, 70.2333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tocopilla?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tocopilla is CLTOQ — country code CL, location code TOQ.

How deep is Port of Tocopilla?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tocopilla has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Tocopilla?

Port of Tocopilla reports a maximum length of 200 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Tocopilla require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tocopilla.

What type of harbor is Port of Tocopilla?

Port of Tocopilla is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Tocopilla have?

Port of Tocopilla is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Tocopilla are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #14720), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →