Comodoro Rivadavia (ARCRD)

The port is a commercial hub known for its oil production and energy sector. It is a strategic port that serves as a vital link for exporting petroleum, fishing products and other regional goods. The Port of Comodoro Rivadavia facilitates maritime trade and supports the local economy, handling cargo and providing services for the oil industry. Its location on the Atlantic coast also makes it a gateway for connecting southern Argentina with international markets.

Summer.

Comodoro Rivadavia is located on the southeastern coast of Argentina, in the province of Chubut. It sits on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, within the Patagonian region, approximately 1,800 km south of Buenos Aires. The city is nestled between the ocean and the Patagonian steppe, making it an important coastal and industrial area in southern Argentina.

Harbour: LOA 111.7m, beam 24.6m, draught 10m, 9,830DWT. Offshore: LOA 277m, beam 148.5m, draught 42.34m, 160,000DWT.

Approx 3,700,000t of cargo handled annually.

Anchorage may be obtained anywhere off the port in depths of 7.3-11m, sand and clay. Prohibited anchorage: Extending 1.5nm SE from the head of Muelle YPF, which is reserved for the use of tankers loading from that pier. There are foul berths due to lost cables and anchors, 0.35nm NNE, 0.35nm NE, 0.6nm and 1nm ENE and 0.6nm SE of the head of Muelle YPF (45°51'S 067°27'W).

The port is approached directly from Golfo San Jorge. From a position SE of Cabo San Jorge (45°47'S 067°22'W) the track leads S passing clear of Restinga Ali, a reef which extends from the coast 3nm SW of Punta San Jorge. Then the track leads WSW towards the anchorage. From the vicinity of the anchorage the track then leads SW to the harbour. Caution: Winds from between E and S create a heavy swell in the vicinity of the breakwater.

BA 3332, 557, 3331. Admiralty Pilot NP5 NP286(7).

1025.

At YPF Mole: vessels anchor off the head of the pier using the leading lights, then turn and secure the stern to the pier and the 4 mooring buoys. A tide gauge on the head of Muelle YPF indicates the depth in metres.

Pilotage is compulsory, 48 hours notice is required as the pilot has to come from Puerto Madryn.

San Jorge Light (45°47'S 067°22'W). Escollera Norte Light (green tower, yellow bands; height 6m) (45°51.6'S 067° 27.1'W) on the N end of the breakwater. Lateral Sur Light (white tower, red bands; height 6m) (0.175nm S of Escollera Norte Light). Murallon Light (white column; height 2m) (45°51.7'S 067°27.5'W). Punta Borga Beacon (red metal framework tower, white bands; height 13m), 0.45nm WSW of Murallon Light. Pozo (Oil Well) No 99 Light (mast on red square metal structure, height 23m) (45°53'S 67°30'W).

Caution should be taken when close to the berths and the approaches for obstructions such as lost cables and anchors on the seabed.

Mean spring range approx 5.0m, mean neap range approx 3.4m. Tidal streams run approx parallel with the coast; they are scarcely felt close inshore, but attain rates of up to 1.25kts farther offshore.

Not available.

Prevailing winds: NE'ly and E'ly, vessels must be prepared to leave the anchorage in fresh E winds.

COMODORO RIVADAVIA 45°51.31'S 67°27.23'W UNCTAD LOCODE: AR CRD For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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For passing messages, Inmarsat is recommended. Radio Pacheco, which works throughout 24 hours, can be used on the following frequencies: ..... Transmits (kHz) Receives (kHz) Radiotelephony HF (callsign "LPD"): 4387 4095 4393 4101 6507 6206 8734 8210 8749 8225 13089 12242 13161 12314 17242 16360 22705 22009 Radiotelegraphy MF/HF (callsign "PPD"): 500 500 4268 4184 8646 8368 12988.5 12552 17045.6 16736 22587.5 22280 Argentina Radio Telex Service: The following information relates to the private telex service operated by "Argentina Radio LSD836". Telex traffic can be routed to Buenos Aires and other places in Argentina and throughout the world. Call selective call number 0111, throughout 24 hours (Mon-Fri), 0900-0100hrs UTC (Sat) and 1100-1900hrs UTC (Sun and holidays) on any of the following paired frequencies: Channel Transmits Receives (kHz) (kHz) 404 4212.0 4174.0 604 6316.0 6264.5 804 8418.0 8378.0 1204 12581.0 12478.5 1604 16808.5 16685.0 Note: As soon as a call from a ship is detected, on any frequency, the auto scanner system will stop and will establish contact. The station will then return to the main scanning loop. The ship must wait for the message and then change over signal to send traffic. The first row of the message must start with the telex number and the message must end with KKKK. The ship will then receive the time to be charged for the contact. It is then ready to send a new message or return to stand by mode. VHF: Port: Ch 12, 14, 16. Local navigational warnings, Ch 12 at 2000hrs. Caleta Cordova and Caleta Olivia Terminals: Ch 09, when vessels are not operating at the SPM's. Once contact between the vessel and the terminal has been established through that channel, each terminal shall change only to the operational channel authorised by the Company, as follow: ..... Caleta Cordova Ch 68 Caleta Olivia Ch 69

Customs allowances: The daily allowance is 40 cigarettes and 0.25 bottle of spirits. For non compliance a fine of from 1-5 times the value of the goods plus duties on any extra cigarettes/spirits above the given limit may be incurred. Immigration: An Immigration Officer attends onboard to stamp Crew Shore Passes and Passenger Landing Cards. The crew require an Argentine Shore Pass ("Ficha") on which appear a thumb print and photograph as well as personal details. If they are not already onboard they are prepared on the vessel's entry. A photographer can attend onboard. The Master, in the ETA message, should state how many crew members require shore passes. Passengers require passports and landing cards. There are no restrictions for either crew or passengers to proceed ashore with the above mentioned documents.

..... Total Copies Distribution CU IM CG PH AG FP 1. Stores List (Deck & Cabin) 2 2 - - - - - 2. Stores List (Engine) 2 2 - - - - - 3. Crew Personal Effects List 2 2 - - - - - 4. Crew List 6 - 2 2 1 1 - 5. Vaccination List 1 - - - 1 - - 6. Health Declaration 1 - - - 1 - - 7. List of Ports of Call 2 1 - - 1 - - 8. Clearance from Last Port 1 - - 1 - - - 9. Argentine Shore Pass for Crew (1 original for each crew member) 10. Passenger List 8 - 2 2 1 1 2 11. Passenger Landing Card (1 original per passenger & 1 original for Immigration Department) An additional copy of all the above, except Crew Shore Passes and Passenger Landing Cards, should be made for the Master to keep on file in case they are required. Note: CU = Customs, IM = Immigration, CG = Prefectura (Coastguard), PH = Sanidad (Port Health), AG = Agent, FP = Federal Police. Prefectura (Coastguard) Declaration, Immigration Declaration and Customs Declarations are all presented to the Master, on special forms, for his signature by the attending agent and officials. Cargo Manifests or In Ballast Declaration: Cargo Manifests or a Ballast Manifest have to be presented on arrival but these are normally dealt with, on behalf of the Master, by the agent. In the case of Buenos Aires, a computerised Manifest for all ports of call is transmitted directly from the agent's office to the Customs House, the "Maria" system being used. In all other cases, an indexed manifest, in the prescribed form, is presented to the Customs officer attending the vessel on arrival. Notwithstanding the above, at outside ports the Master is also required to present up to 4 manifests on arrival. This usually refers to vessels carrying bulk cargoes such as fertilisers.

Initial ETA should be sent as per Charter Party instructions if on a voyage charter otherwise, if there is no instruction to the contrary, 7 days prior to arrival to nominated owners or charterers agent (or both). NB: In practically all cases of vessels loading/discharging at ports other than Buenos Aires, all matters are handled and controlled by a principal agent in Buenos Aires who, in turn, appoints a subagent to assist at the actual loading/discharging port. Additional ETA's should be sent as per Charter Party instructions or at 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. The ETA message should include: ..... 1. Estimated forward and aft draughts, indicating in FW or SW 2. If a tanker or chemical carrier, indicate tons to load/discharge and any special characteristics/precautions required. 3. Bunkers on arrival 4. Fresh water on arrival 5. Any important requirements, ie bunkers, fresh water, stores, repairs, etc. 6. Number of people requiring medical attention and/or shore passes.

The national flag of Argentina is to be flown from the highest point on the vessel from sunrise to sunset. Fines for non compliance is an unspecified amount. It is important to fly the Interco "Q" flag on entering port until free pratique is granted by the Port Health officer attending onboard. Fines for non compliance.

Reporting: Whilst in Argentine waters, vessels are required to keep the Prefectura Naval Argentina (Coastguard) advised of their position. This is achieved by: ..... 1. Long range: Informing SECOSENA 2. Short (close) range: Informing CONTRASE. Short range contact with CONTRASE is via VHF and is maintained by the pilot, on the Master's behalf, whenever underway. The Master is not required to intervene. In the case of SECOSENA, on entering Argentine waters, Master should give (in Spanish or "Standard Marine Vocabulary" and/or "Q" code): ..... 1. Upon entering national waters: Name of ship, flag, callsign, length, beam, draught, speed, bound from, proceeding to, position, type of cargo, course and if a doctor is carried onboard. 2. Upon departing national waters: Name of ship, flag, callsign, speed, destination, position and course. 3. Upon entering port: Name of ship, flag, callsign, time and place of berthing. 4. Upon leaving port: Name of ship, flag, callsign, length, beam, draught, speed, destination, course, type of cargo and if a doctor is available onboard. Transmission of all SECOSENA messages is via MF or HF radio. Certificates of Competency: The Coastguard (PNA) have recently been asking to see all deck, engine and radio officers Certificates of Competency. They must be valid and acceptable to the country under whose flag the vessel is registered. This refers in particular to vessels sailing under flags of convenience. ..... 1. Operational limitations laid out by the PNA - Prefectura Naval Argentina: 1.1 Min visibility for mooring and unmooring: Min visibility to commence mooring 5nm Min visibility to unmoor 3nm 1.2 Meteorological conditions for mooring: Max admissible wind speed 29kts (W'ly wind) Max wave height 1.8m For winds coming from other sectors or quadrants, the permitted speed must be lower, so that the related wave does not reach the max height indicated. 1.3 Meteorological conditions for operations: Max admissible wind speed: 48.5kts (W'ly wind) 1.4 Mooring manoeuvres time: Vessels under 70,000DWT Vessels may moor at night when wind speed does not exceed 9.7kts and/or the wave height does not exceed 0.5m. Vessels above 70,000DWT Can moor during daylight 1.5 Max allowed draught: 18m Operational safety limitations: The mooring service provided by the terminal includes a mooring vessel and a support tug. All operations are performed with the assistance of a tug in order to keep the moorings tight and a safety distance between the buoy and the tanker's bow. The buoys have a control system of the operational parameters which is radio-linked with the tank farm and the support tug. This telemetry system has automatic warning signals in which reference values have been set for the Mooring and Loading Master. Operations will be suspended and the vessel will be disengaged when the mooring hawser tension, because of meteorological and sea conditions, exceeds 80t in repeated readings, the tension tendency is rising and the immediate weather forecast is unfavourable.It is required that all vessels have an inert gas system for treating their tank atmosphere. Mooring Masters shall only authorise mooring of vessels having tank atmospheres with 8% or less oxygen content by volume. Vessels that, due to the number, volume and layout of their cargo tanks, cannot load at the loading rate agreed upon between terminal and producers in the relevant rules, may be unmoored so as not to delay the next vessel coming up within the agreed time window and finish loading when the schedule of vessels allows. In order to avoid a new nomination of vessels failing to comply with the requirements of the Company, the Master, producers or shipowner, charterer or freight agent, shall be duly advised of the reasons why they are disqualified from operating with the company.The Master shall accept, in writing, the Conditions of Use of Terminals and Services, as indicated in the new forms and appendices to the Port Rules. Information for vessel nomination: All vessels operating at the Caleta Cordova and Caleta Olivia Terminals shall be nominated in advance by furnishing the following data: ..... 1. Present vessel name and ex name 2. Type of vessel 3. Flag 4. Loading terminal 5. Laytime envisaged for the operation 6. Vessel intended agents 7. Vessel owner 8. Volume of oil to be loaded 9. Deadweight tonnage (DWT) to maximum summer draught 10. Length overall 11. Beam 12. Moulded depth 13. Max (summer) draught 14. Distance bow to centre manifold (BCM) 15. Manifold arrangement (OCIMF) 16. Mooring stopper characteristics (76mm) 17. Arrangement of mooring equipment (OCIMF) 18. Lifting capacity of tackles in the manifold area. 19. Manifold connection flange diameter 20. Inert gas system for tanks 21. Automatic system for ullage and overflow warning. 22. Ballast type and quantity 23. Number of cargo tanks available 24. Name of insurance company or P&I Club 25. Name and telephone of an Oil Spill Response Company that will start, at the latest, 24 hours after the incident, with spill control and cleaning of the area (not applicable to cargo of vessels included in the CCI-Convenio de Cooperacion Interempresari). 26. Name, telephone and email address of the "Vetting Service" of some major oil company in which the nominated vessel is registered as "Acceptable". Expiration date of certificate. 27. Acceptance of the use of services provided by the terminal. If terminal services are not to be used, name of the contractor rendering the service, who shall secure TERMAP's prior authorisation of the support operations in order to meet the safety conditions concerning staff, the environment and the facilities required by the Company.

Pratique should be applied for at least 3 working days prior to arrival. The pratique message can be passed to the ship's agent by telex or fax for onward transmission to the Port Health Authorities. Free pratique is only granted after Sanidad (Port Health) officer attends on arrival. This visit does not normally prevent the commencement of cargo operations. Cholera: The salient points of Ministry of Health and Social Security regulation No 1333 of 1.12.92, affecting vessels arriving, are in Country section. Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates: To obtain a new Ship Sanitation Control Certificate with fumigation, a min of 30 hours is required. If Ship Sanitation Control Certificate expires on route or is due to expire within a few days, exemptions for 6 months can be obtained if applied for between 0700 to 1300hrs, Mon-Fri. Outside these times, Port Health will grant an extension for 30 days.

NOR should be tendered in accordance with charter party terms. This is alongside if berth is free on arrival or on anchoring in the port roads if berth is occupied or if charterer, for any reason, does not accept vessel alongside.