Peru

Peru : new reporting procedures for vessels

West of England's local correspondents in Lima, Overseas Service Agency S.A., have reminded that under the Peruvian Harbour Master's Regulations, all vessels entering or leaving Peruvian territorial waters (200 miles) must notify the Maritime Authority of their position and intention of doing so. Any failure or omission in providing such notification to the Maritime Authority will result in a fine against the vessel. The amount of the fine is calculated by reference to the vessel's tonnage. They have also advised that the Peruvian Maritime Authority has recently changed its directives and contact details. All ships must now report their position and their intention to entry or leave Peruvian waters to the following email address:

dicatramar@marine.mil.pe

In the event members are unable to reach the Maritime Authority by email they should contact them by fax or telex on the following numbers:

Fax No. (51-1) 429-1547 and Telex No. 3626042