Antilla (CUANT)

Antilla is the principal port in the region, an important sugar exporting terminal. Port is currently closed but will reopen should normal activity resume.

Summer.

Antilla is located on the N shore of Nipe Bay, on the N coast of Cuba.

LOA 169m, draught 6.7m.

No 8 anchorage, positioned 20°49.40'N 75°45.10'W, provides anchorage for one vessel LOA 180m, draught 5.48m. No 9 anchorage, positioned 20°49.10'N 75° 44.40'W, also provides anchorage for one vessel LOA 170m, draught 6.7m.

From a position N of No 9 Light Beacon the approach to Antilla leads WNW across Bahia de Nipe through waters clear of dangers with the final entry being made through a channel marked by light beacons, the E most of which is No 10.

BA 434. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).

1025.

Compulsory. Pilot boards 0.8nm W of Punta Mayari. Provides pilotage for Preston, Felton, Nicaro and Banes.

Mean spring range about 0.7m; mean neap range about 0.5m.

Available and compulsory for all tankers. For all types of vessels greater than 120m LOA at least one tug will be used.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

ANTILLA 20°49.77'N 75°44.17'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CU ANT ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 31/17 Cuban Bulletin 6/17, (RSDRA2017000173560), 31/17

Radio: Customs Coast Radio Station "CLA CU" can be used for passing messages. The station operates throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat is the preferred method of communication and should be used to contact agents, whenever possible. VHF: Ch 16; 13.

The following documents are required by the port authorities to perform inward clearance: ..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 5 2. Passenger List 5 3. Stores List 3 4. Personal Effects List 3 5. General Declaration 2 6. Narcotics List 2 7. Weapons and Ammunition Declaration 2 The following certificates are to be presented: 1. Fumigation Certificate - 2. Certificate of Registry - 3. Safety Certificate - 4. Tonnage Certificate - 5. Radio Certificate - The following cargo documents are to be prepared: 1. Cargo Manifest 3 2. Stowage Plan 3 3. Set of Bills of Lading 2 4. Hatch List 3

Initial ETA should be sent on departure from last port. If time permits, further ETA's should be sent 10, 7, 5, 3 and 1 day prior to arrival. The messages must include date and time of arrival and expected draughts on arrival.

Throughout 24 hours a day except No 3 pier, where arrival and departure are undertaken in daylight hours only.

Free pratique should be requested by radio. Health Certificates can be renewed by phytosanitary organisations.

Normally tendered when a vessel is alongside and ready to work cargo or on arrival at the outer roads of the port if no berth is available.