Turbo (COTRB)

Turbo is a lighterage port consisting of two STS Transhipment Areas whereby containers are loaded to vessels via lighters and barges.

Tropical.

Turbo is situated on the Caribbean coast, on the E shore of the Gulf of Uraba.

Offshore: LOA 212.59m, 41,253DWT.

Approx. 73,000TEU handled annually.

During the summer the anchorage area is situated near Boca Pichindicito, at all other seasons Near Rio Leon Mouth.

As the coast line extended further West due sedimentation of muddy river water, 2 miles distance is recommended in the vicinity of point Turbo. Idea place to drop the anchor is 1.5miles west of Punta las Vacas light. Vessels can arrive at this station at any time. Vessels approaching this area should be careful as there are small fishing and small ships cross the gulf.

BA 1278, 2262, Col 295, DMA 24515, Derrotero de La Costa Atlantica Colombiana. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

The coastguard can be contacted on VHF Ch 16 or 13.

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 200GT. ETA should be sent via agents 24 hours prior to arrival, and confirmed 2 hours prior to arrival. Vessels should establish contact with Turbo Coastguard on VHF Ch 16 when 20nm from the pilot boarding area. Departing vessels should advise pilots at least 2 hours before departure time. Pilot boards in the pilot boarding area (centred 1.8nm W of Punta Las Vacas Lt).

At the entrance of the Gulf of Aruba, lights of Cabo Tiburon and Punta Arena. At the Atrato Delta, light of Punta Caiman, Yarumal, Matuntugo and Punta de Las Vacas and at the summer anchorage, Buoy of Pichindicito.

Range 0.5m. During windy seasons (Dec-Mar), high waves with short periods occur within the bay.

Tugs are available on request through the maritime agency, but are generally involved in lightering operations.

Prevailing winds: NE'ly.

TURBO 8°05.11'N 76°43.89'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CO TRB ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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It is recommended to send all messages direct to the vessel's agent by telex or fax. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Ch 16. ..... Call: VHF Frequency (Ch): Telephone: Turbo Pilot 16, 11 +57 4 827 3213 Capaitania Turbo (Harbour Master) 16 +57 4 827 9371 Turbo Coastguard 16 -

Cargo Declaration: Vessels with cargo for Turbo: Cargo Declaration in transit, Bill of Loading. Vessels with cargo in transit only: Cargo for Turbo "Nil" certification. Vessels in ballast condition: Cargo Declaration "In Ballast" or "En lastre".

..... Documents Copies 1. Pollution Policy Certificate - 2. Sanitary Certificate - 3. Load Line Certificate - 4. Cargo Ship Safety Certificate - 5. Radio Telegraphy Certificate - 6. Passports - 7. Last Port Clearance 4 8. Ships Particulars 1 9. Vaccination List 2 10. Mail List 5 11. Passenger List 5 12. Firearms List 5 13. Dangerous Cargo List 5 14. Animals List 5 15. Maritime Declaration of Health 2 16. Crew List 7

Vessel's ETA should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival, indicating the cargo for the port in tons.

Colombian flag and relevant Interco flags are to be displayed. Non compliance will result in port clearance being withheld.

Radio pratique is not available. The port doctor will board as soon as the vessel is anchored. Any sickness onboard must be reported in advance so that the port doctor may assess the need to place the vessel in quarantine. This regulation applies even if the vessel is arriving from another Colombian port. The port doctor requires that all crew/passengers are vaccinated against yellow fever/cholera. Doctors will not board between 2200hrs and 0700hrs, except in an emergency.

Should be tendered on arrival at the pilot station or as stipulated in the Charter Party.