Santa Fe (ARSFN)

Santa Fe is a small multipurpose port on the River Parana, handling cargoes including containers, breakbulk, grain (cracked corn, soybeans) and petroleum products. The port consists of a petroleum berth servicing the Santa Fe plant, Coastal Wharf and two basins; Basin No. 01 and Basin No. 02 (no longer is use). In recent years, dredging has not taken place and due to a progressive embankment the port no longer operates ocean going vessels. As a result, the port is used infrequently and visited only by small coastal, river vessels and barges. The port had serviced a container circuit to the Port of La Plata for a minimum of two calls per month in a two year contract. After two years however, the agreement expired and was ultimately discontinued (2023).

Summer.

Santa Fe is situated 92nm above Rosario and 320nm by river from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Max LOA 128.60m beam 20.40m, draught 6m and 13,091DWT.

The anchorage position for vessels waiting to enter the port is S of the outer entrance, Km 583 Parana River, max 2 vessels waiting to load. If there is a possibility of congestion in the port, vessels may have to anchor at Diamante until either the berth is free or an anchorage is available at Santa Fe.

The port is approached via an access channel which has a length of 6,085m, width 80m, depth 7.8m.

BA 1982B. Admiralty Pilot NP5, NP286(7).

Available via VHF Ch 09.

1000.

Three conveyors are available at the Cargo Berth, the max clearance of the conveyors above the water levels at datum is 18.7m. Note: A further deduction may need to be made depending on the height of the river above datum at any time.

Compulsory. Harbour and river pilots are stationed at Rosario and Buenos Aires. The port pilot boards or is taken off where the access channel enters the River Parana and there the river pilot finishes or begins their duty. Pilots must be ordered 6 hours in advance. Pilots may not take vessels out after 1500hrs.

Owners should consult agents when contemplating sending vessels of LOA 200m or more to Santa Fe, as river conditions vary according to the time of year. UKC: Vessels transiting the river between Rosario and Santa Fe must maintain the following clearances: ..... River level Vessels under Vessels over at Santa Fe 8,000GT 8,000GT Over 1.70m 0.60m 0.75m Under 1.70m 0.75m 1.05m Vessels proceeding outbound (down river) must leave Santa Fe in sufficient time to pass the bar at Los Bajaros during daylight hours. In the event of fog vessels are prohibited from entering or departing without special permission.

Nil.

Canal Acceso is an artificial channel 40m wide and dredged to a depth of 5.5m allowing access to the port. River craft, small coastal and barges are able to pass each other along the canal however ocean going vessels are prohibited to do so. The maximum speed in the entrance channel is 5kts. Pilots may advise on other speeds and within the port the maximum speed is 3.5kts. Traffic through Canal Acceso is regulated via signals displayed from signal stations at both ends of the channel. Signals are displayed from the inner station during the night. Regulations include: ..... Notification Vessel Type 1. Solid white ball (day) and flashing white ball (night). Entry for ocean going vessels. 2. Solid red cone (day) and flashing red light (night). Exit for ocean going vessels. 3. Solid green cone facing up (day) and green flashing light (night). Entry and exit for small coastal, river vessels and barges. 4. Solid yellow cone facing down (day) and a red and green flashing light (night). Entry and exit for small coastal, river vessels and barges with precautions.

There is 1 x 4,000hp tug available. This tug also attends vessels in Damiente which may at times result in delays. Tug assistance is compulsory for vessels over LOA 136.5m (once the port is accessible for ocean going vessels). The use of tugs is compulsory, the following regulations apply: ..... Departure: Vessels berthed bow out, require 1 tug; Vessels berthed bow in, require 2 tugs, vessels up to LOA 168m equipped with a bow thruster, require 1 tug. Entry: Vessels berthing bow in, require 1 tug; Vessels berthing bow out, require 2 tugs, vessels up to LOA 168m equipped with a bow thruster, require 1 tug. It should be noted that as there is only one tug available at Santa Fe, the Coastguard have granted exemption from the need to use 2 tugs when required by the authorities. The appropriate place to take and/or let go tug, will be decided by the Master. A pusher tug helps the servicing of the Raizen Argentina S.A. Terminal.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

SANTA FЙ 31°39.12'S 60°42.31'W UNCTAD LOCODE: AR SFN 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-Fri), 0900-0100hrs UTC (Sat) and 1100-1900hrs UTC (Sun and holidays) on any of the following paired frequencies: Channel Transmit (kHz) Receive (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: Santa Fe Radio: Ch 09, 12, 14, 16. Coastguard: Ch 09, traffic and security messages. Vessels arriving at Santa Fe must call via VHF Ch 09 and 12 from Km 520 or before.

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. Customs office works 0800-1430hrs.

..... 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 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) has, 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. At times of up-river congestion, with berths and roads fully occupied, Prefectura Naval Argentina (Coastguard) will require vessels to wait at Zona Comun (Buenos Aires/La Plata roads pilotage embarkation, disembarkation point at Km 37, off Buenos Aires) or eventually, in cases of severe congestion, at Recalada at the mouth of the River Plate. In these latter cases, appointed agents will inform Master of situation and Prefectura (CONTRASE), via VHF to pilot, will advise if a vessel is not permitted to proceed. In these cases, when the vessel is being prevented from getting any closer to its berth, NOR should be presented on arrival/anchoring at Zona Comun or Recalada. Again, in the case of vessels obliged to wait at Zona Comun or Recalada, the steaming time from these anchorages to the port roads and/or berth, is usually discounted. A provision to this effect should, preferably, be added to the Charter Party. 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.