Controversial Fee For Yachts In Puerto Williams Chile Has Now Been Reduced

Created by doina. Last modified on 2004-12-18 22:15:13
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Topic: Cruising Information
Countries: Chile

Noonsite has received the latest report from Mariolina and Giorgio Ardrizzi, the authors of the Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego Nautical Guide

From September 2004, all the foreign yachts entering Pto. Williams had to pay a new tax. From Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 18:00 o'clock, and Saturday from 06:00 to 13:00 the Authorities charged US$ 40 every time a yacht entered or left this port coming from or going to a foreign country. In overtime, they charged US$60.

At the end of October this tax was reduced - probably because unjustified. The fees which now apply are as follows:

Yacht up to 25 tons: each time a yacht enters or leaves the country it must pay: US$2.60 (Monday to Friday 0700 - 1900 and Saturday 0700 - 1300). Outside of these hours, the charge will be 50% more ie US$3.90 (weekdays 1900 - 0700 AM and from Saturday 1300 to Monday 0700).

Yacht from 25 to 1000 tons: each time a yacht enters or leaves a port or a marina it must pay US$40. In overtime 50% more (60 US$).

Please note:

A yacht less than 25 tons of TRG must pay this tax only when it enters or leaves the country.

A yacht more than 25 tons of TRG must pay each time it enters or leaves a port of Chile, even when it sails in Chilean waters without leaving the country.

Lighthouse and beacon fees (Faros y Balisas) are : US$2.33 per year or US$0.92 per ton for one trip.