General Description
Location: The port is situated on the S coast of San Nicolas Bay, which is open and of easy approach. General overview: This iron ore loading port is operated by a private mining entity, Shougang Hierro Peru (Chinese owners). Discharge of general cargo and petroleum can also be accomplished. Traffic figures: Approx 80 vessels visit the port annually. Load line zone: Tropical. Max size: Largest vessel handled: "Hyundai Universal" (101,604GT).