Bahia Honda (CUBHO)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen.

Summer.

Bahia Honda is situated 22nm W of Puerto del Mariel.

LOA 150m, draught 6.7m.

Corojal anchorage is centred on a position 0.6nm WSW of Punta del Muerto (22° 57.40'N 83°09.90'W) in depths of 10.0 - 11.0m, mud and shingle, good holding ground.

Bahia Honda is entered through a narrow channel, approximately 150m in width, with a least depth of 8.8m. This channel is marked by beacons, buoys and lightbuoys.

BA 3512. Admiralty Pilot NP70.

1025.

Compulsory. Pilots embark and are landed at Mariel.

Fuerte de San Fernando, 22°59'N 083°09'W. A fort and lighthouse, (white metal framework tower, 8m in height), stand on a hill.

Daylight entry only.

Mean spring range about 0.5m; mean neap range about 0.1m.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

BAHIA HONDA 22°59'N 83°10'W Pilot Pilot: Compulsory. Pilots embark and are landed at Mariel.

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 and 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.

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.