Punta Quilla (ARPQU)

The port mainly handles fish products and general cargo.

Seasonal winter zone (Apr 16th - October 15th).

The port of Punta Quilla is situated approximately 7nm SE of Puerto Santa Cruz.

Draught 9.9m, 50,000DWT.

Pilot recommend anchoring 7.2km south of Santa Cruz beacon in depth of around 12 meter at (50°14'S 068°22'W). Due to the strong current and danger of high winds it is advisable to anchor with as much chain out as possible.

Vessels should enter on the rising tide using the south channel, berthing port side to quay when the tide starts to turn. Sailing is normally arranged for half an hour before high water. The current runs practically parallel to the pier.

BA 3334. Admiralty Pilot NP6, NP286(7).

1025.

Vessel's berth port side to quay when the tide starts to turn. Sailing is normally arranged for 30 min before HW. Punta Quilla berth is fitted with fixed rubber fenders, but as they are partly deteriorated, with bare steel showing in some places, it is advisable for ships to also use their own fenders. The Port Administration grants berths as per order of arrival. However, sometimes priority is given to Naval Transport Command vessels depending on the type of cargo they are carrying.

Pilotage is compulsory for foreign vessels; pilots are not stationed at Santa Cruz and must be requested privately to Puerto Madryn or Ushuaia, recommended 48 hours in advance. Pilots embark-disembark by launch at outer anchorage.

Santa Cruz Light, (black round metal tower with white band, round base, 12m in height), 50°09'S 068°22'W, exhibited on the edge of a light coloured sand hill which contrasts with the dark coast.

No maximum LOA being stipulated. However advisable consult for vessels over 180m.

Range 9.14m.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. Winds from the N, through E, to S the sea breaks heavily over the bar. The harbour is generally well sheltered, however winds from the NW are often violent. The NW winds raise a heavy sea, especially near HW when the banks are covered, which may be dangerous during the ingoing stream.

PUNTA QUILLA 50°07.30'S 68°24.05'W UNCTAD LOCODE: AR PQU For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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. Immigration: An Immigration Officer attends onboard to stamp Crew Shore Passes and Passenger Landing Cards. The crew require an Argentine Shore Pass (fichas) 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 the number of crew members requiring 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.

..... Document 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 sub agent 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 a. If a liner, indicate tons per hatch to discharge, also any shifting or special comments relative to commencement of operations. b. If a grain loader, advise that hatches to be loaded are ready (clean, dry and free of infestation) and airdraught. Masters should request information regarding airdraught at load berth since ballasting may be involved. NB: Holds/tanks of vessels loading bulk cargoes will be inspected by a government appointed or private surveyor and will need to be approved by these surveyors before loading can commence. c. If a tanker or chemical carrier, indicate tons to discharge and any special characteristics/precautions required. 2. Bunkers on arrival 3. Fresh water on arrival 4. Any important requirements, ie bunkers, fresh water, stores, repairs, etc. 5. 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. Fine for non compliance is an unspecified amount. It is important to fly the "Q" flag on entering port until free pratique is granted by the Port Health Officer attending onboard. Fine 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, breadth, 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, breadth, 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.

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 of 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 minimum 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 to 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. If loading at more than one port, NOR should be presented at first loading port only, unless otherwise stated in the relevant Charter Party or contract; notwithstanding that the Master is obliged to keep agents/charterers well informed of progress and position whilst shifting between ports.