Puntarenas (CRPAS)

The port mainly handles passenger traffic.

Tropical.

Puntarenas is situated on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Nicoya, near to Caldera.

The largest vessel reported "Norwegian Pearl" LOA 300m, max draught 9m and 10000DWT.

The anchorage usually selected by moderate sized vessels during the fine season from Nov-Apr, is 0.6nm SE of the mole lighthouse in depths of approx 9.1m, the depths further E are also convenient for anchoring. In summer and autumn it is necessary to anchor further out on account of the heavy rollers setting in from the SW. The holding ground is not good and as single anchors are liable to foul by vessels swinging to the tidal streams and land and sea breezes, it is advisable to moor head and stern along a line running SE and NW. Large tankers anchor approx 4.75nm SE of Punta Arenas Light, 09°59'N 084°51'W.

It is reported that the channel leading to the pier has been dredged to 10m.

BA 587, 1931, 2145. Admiralty Pilot NP8, NP286(7).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for berthing, the pilot boards approx 2nm SE of the "L" shaped mole. Pilots can be contacted on VHF channels 14 and 16.

Mean spring range 2.8m; mean neap range 1.6m. Strong currents prevail. Tidal streams: The ingoing stream sets W and the outgoing stream ESE, with strength from 1.0kt to 1.5kts, though rates up to 2kts have been observed on occasions. Caution: Care is necessary when berthing at Puntarenas as the tidal streams are strong and the wind can be variable. Rates up to 5kts have been experienced with both the ingoing and outgoing streams at the Commercial Pier causing lines to part; it is advisable to drop the outboard anchor underfoot.

There are 2 tugs available, "Don Pepe" with approx 1,200hp and "Don Beta" with approx 1,000hp.

Prevailing winds: NE'ly. N'ly winds, which are considered dangerous to shipping during Feb and Mar, are not felt so much at the pier at Puntarenas where protection is provided by the peninsula; their full force is however felt approx 1.0nm farther S. Islas Negritos, and the peninsula forming the W shore of the gulf, give some protection from S winds. In the afternoons, on occasions, strong winds can cause a choppy sea but this is not usually sufficient to inconvenience large vessels. E'ly winds are of little consequence and cause very little trouble. There is frequently a heavy swell at the pier.

PUNTARENAS 9°58.21'N 84°49.83'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CR PAS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Contact Information: 1. VHF: Ch 14 and 16 2. Telephone: 506-634-3218 3. Facsimile: 506-634-3217 Port Authorities can be contacted, as follows: 1. Telephone: 506-634-4169 2. Facsimile: 506-634-4137

On arrival, officials from Customs and Immigration will the board vessel.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List 9 2. Passenger List 9 3. Stores List (deck, engine, galley) 4 4. Provisions List 4 5. Crew Personal Effects List 5 6. Customs Declaration 2 7. Cargo List 2 8. Maritime Declaration of Health 2 9. Bill of Lading - 10. Stowage Plan - 11. Last Port Clearance 1 original, 2 copies 12. Ports of Call List 2 13. Bonded Stores List 4 14. Narcotics List 2 15. Arms & Ammunition List 2 16. Tours List (List of all people on tour) - 1. Load Line Certificate - 2. Safety Equipment Certificate - 3. Certificate of Registry - 4. Safety Radio Certificate - 5. Safety Construction Certificate - 6. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate - 7. Ship Sanitation Control or Exemption Certificate 1 8. International Tonnage Certificate 1 9. Oil Record Book All 10. Seaman's Books, Passports and Vaccination Certificates - The agent provides a Master's Declaration to be completed on arrival.

Vessel's ETA should be sent 72 hours before arrival to the agent. Any updates should be sent 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. The message should include: ..... 1. Ships Name 2. Port of Registry 3. Name of Master 4. ETA/ETD 5. Request for Tugs 6. Draught 7. No of Crew and Passengers 8. Request for garbage removal and fresh water 9. Last Port 10. Next Port

No vessel is allowed to enter a Costa Rican port until visited by a Health Officer, the Captain of the port and a Customs Official. Vessels berthed alongside are obliged, by port regulations, to maintain a constant watch on the mooring wires and ropes and to make signals on the siren if a line should part.

Pratique can be applied for by radio not less than 48 hours before arrival.