Safety and security of Navigation

Chile coordinates international navigation along its 4,300 kilometers of Pacific coastline, one of the world's largest areas of search and rescue responsibility. The Chilean Maritime Authority provides navigation assistance through various services, including meteorological, hydrographic, oceanographic support, aids to navigation, and search and rescue operations. The extensive network of 1,288 navigation aids and maritime radio stations, along with 174 port and channel pilots, plays a critical role in enhancing maritime safety and security in the South Pacific, the Strait of Magellan, and the Drake Passage.

With its historical ties and geographic proximity, Chile has a long-standing tradition in Antarctica, maintaining a continuous presence on the continent since 1947. The Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Chilean Navy produces reliable nautical charts in collaboration with other countries that are members of the IHO Hydrographic Commission on Antarctica. As of July 2024, Chile has launched the largest Antarctic scientific research vessel built in national shipyards and in South America to support scientific research and strengthen its national presence on the polar continent.

Ensuring safety and security in our ports is a top priority. Chile has 99 public and private ports, terminals, docks, and ramps, the majority of which are certified under the IMO’s International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS).