Quequen (ARQQN)

Puerto Quequen is an alternative name for Quequen which is a subport of Necochea.

Summer.

Quequen is located 440km S of Buenos Aires, on the east bank of the River Quequen with Necochea on the west bank.

LOA 230m, beam 38.0m, 91,913DWT

Approx 7,000,000t of cargo and 300 vessels are handled annually.

The port has an open roadstead and quarantine anchorage approx 9nm from the berths with depths of approx 15.0m. Holding ground is not good. Masters are advised to anchor at least 5nm off the port and warned that weather conditions can on occasions change rapidly. Whilst at anchor a good weather watch should be maintained and vessels should be prepared to weigh anchor and put to sea if conditions start to deteriorate.

The port is approached directly from seaward and entered through a channel dredged to a depth of 12.2m, width 120m, on a leading line, which leads between the breakwaters into the harbour. Caution: The channel is subject to heavy silting and latest information regarding the depth should be sought from the port authority. The port has 2 protecting breakwaters, the northern, length 560m and the southern, length 1,330m. The entrance between the breakwaters is 210m wide.

BA 534. Arg H 200, 252, 253. US 23141, 23131, 23030. Admiralty Pilot NP5, NP286(7).

Brackish, depending on tide and rate of river flow. Varies at different berths and advisable to check before completion of loading.

Vessels are required to berth bow out, however if conditions do not permit the vessel to be swung or if special conditions regarding cargo apply, vessels may be able to berth bow in.

Compulsory. Pilot boards in position 38°35.7'S 58°40.0'W approx 1.15nm SE of the southern breakwater head.

The port limits are defined as extending to the N with the town of Quequen and to the S with Necochea City. Quequen/Necochea have open roadstead as follows: North: by an imaginary line running parallel to coast. Distance 5nm. South: by parallel 38°46'W, West: by meridian 058°51'W, East: by meridian 058°21'W.

Miramar Light is exhibited from a concrete tower with a square base situated at the foot of a water tower approx 0.5nm N of Punta Bermengo, the upper part being black and the lower white. Quequen Light is exhibited from a black round concrete tower with a white band, 34m in height, situated 1nm NNE of the head of the S breakwater.

Due to extensive silting, local agents should be contacted to obtain the current applicable draught. Vessels with an LOA greater than 210m should liaise with the Port Authority and only berth during daylight hours. Prohibited areas: An area into which entry is prohibited due to the existance of oceanographic instruments extends 0.3nm S from the head of Escollera Sur and then W and NW to the shore (0.6nm WNW). ..... Max LOA: Maximum permitted LOA to enter/leave port 230m, basis channel width of 120m. Coastguard have granted a tolerance of 5% up to LOA 241.5m on submission of special requests. Should channel width be reduced for any reason then maximum permitted LOA is decreased by 10m for every 5m reduction. Max Draught: Whilst there is not maximum stipulated draught at this port, the recommended maximum is 12.2m and this is the maximum recorded draught to date. Only certain berths are suitable for draughts of this nature and agents and pilots should be consulted. UKC: Regarding draught/wave height: All vessels must leave under the keel clearance of 0.3m. On sailing/entering a safety margin must be added to the above clearance, depending on wave height as per following table: Wave height Safety margin Wave height Safety margin (UKC) (UKC) 0.45m 0.30m 1.20m 0.78m 0.50m 0.33m 1.30m 0.84m 0.60m 0.40m 1.40m 0.90m 0.70m 0.47m 1.50m 0.97m 0.80m 0.53m 1.60m 1.03m 0.90m 0.60m 1.70m 1.10m 1.00m 0.66m 1.80m 1.17m 1.10m 0.72m 1.85m 1.20m Note: Wave height is taken from the most significant observed wave. When the wave height exceeds 1.85m the port is closed by Coastguard preventing ships from entering or leaving. Visibility: Ships entering/leaving must do so with a visibility of not less than 2nm. Forward blindspot: For vessels entering/leaving trimmed by the stern, the unsighted distance forward of the bow shall not exceed 400m. Wind Speed Restrictions: Wind velocity when entering/leaving shall not exceed 20kts For entering/sailing it is recommended that the forward draught be not less than 25%, and the after draught not less than 50%, of the vessels MSSWD, always provided that this permits adequate propeller immersion. Water Density: Ships can increase their maximum load draught at departure in order to allow for variation of water density (tide and river fluctuations) but by not more than 0.5%. Swell on the bar: It is important to note that this port is subject to closure due to swell and in unfavorable conditions vessels may be prevented from leaving or entering for several days, and in extreme cases even longer. The position can be further aggravated when conditions permit a vessel flying light to enter to load but prevent a loaded vessel on the berth from sailing. In such conditions the loaded vessel may be obliged to shift at considerable expense to enable the light ship to take the loading berth. These situations have given rise to the insertion of a swell clause in Charter Parties and owners should be guided accordingly. Airdraught: Masters are warned that a high tension electrical cable is strung above the river between berths 6 and 8. Height is 40m at CD. Wave Height Recorder: A system for wave height and direction recording is in service, located at 38°35.3'S 058°41.0'W, depth of 14m at 630m from S breakwater, not interfering with traffic.

MHW range 1.4m, MLW range 0.8m.

There are 2 towage companies both operating 2 tugs, with an approx capacity of 3,500hp. ..... Vessels up to LOA 80m No tugs required Vessels of LOA over 80m up to 100m 1 tug required Vessels of LOA over 140m 2 tugs required

Prevailing winds: NE'ly.

QUEQUЙN, INCLUDING NECOCHEA 38°34.93'S 58°41.82'W UNCTAD LOCODE: AR QQN 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: ..... Transmit (kHz) Receive (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 to Fri), 0900 to 0100hrs UTC (Sat) and 1100 to 1900hrs UTC (Sun and holidays) on any of the following paired frequencies: ..... Channel Transmit (kHz) Receive (kHz) 404 4212 4174 604 6316 6264.5 804 8418 8378 1204 12581 12478.5 1604 16808.5 16685 Pilots and tugs monitor Ch 12 and 09.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: Pilots and tugs: Ch 12 and 09. Coastguard: Ch 16 and 12. Agents: Ch 13, 11 and 10.

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 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.

..... 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 2 - 2 - - - 5. Vaccination List 1 - - - 1 - - 6. Health Declaration 1 - - - 1 - - 7. List of Ports of Call 1 - - - 1 - - 8. Clearance from Last Port 1 - - 1 - - - 9. Argentine Shore Pass for Crew (1 original for each crew member) 10. Passenger List 7 1 1 3 1 1 - 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. A Port Health Declaration and a Customs Declaration of draught and soundings, (grain loaders only) is also required. 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 2 manifests on arrival, 1 for the Customs Authorities and another for the agent. 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 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 tonnes 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.