Casilda (CUCAS)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. Casilda is the loading port for the town of Trinidad, 5km inland. There is one pier with two berths, vessels can also be loaded/discharged at anchor. Vessels anchor 0.5nm off Point Cucharillas.

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

Casilda is located on the S side of the island, in the NW part of the Golfo de Ana Maria.

General Berth: LOA 170m, max draught 7.6m. Tanker Berth: LOA 170m, draught 7.0m.

Outer: Fondereadero Jobabo, 0.6nm SW of Punta Cucharillas, provides good anchorage in depths of approx 12m, mud. Inner: Anchorage is available for 3 vessels, with a maximum length of 170m and draught of 7.6m, in Fondeadero Banco del Medio between 1-1.5nm SE of Punta Casilda, in depths of 12.0m, clay.

The main approach is from the SE through Canal Este, (East or Jobabo). The approach from the S, through Canal de Las Mulatas is not recommended. Approach from SE by Canal Este (Jobabo): From a position S of Cayo Blanco de Casilda Light (21°38'N 079°53'W) the approach route leads N and then NW to the main anchorage Fondeadero Banco del Medio, passing (with reference to Banco del Guayo No 14 Light Beacon (21°42'N 079°57'W): E of Cayo Blanco de Casilda Light (white framework tower, 12m in height) 5.25nm SE which stands on the E end of a cay of the same name, which is 6.7m high and is covered in trees and composed of white rock and sand. From the SW the cay appears wedge shaped, the higher part being SE. Then: Between No 1 and 2 Lightbuoys (port and starboard hand) and a pair of light beacons (green and red daymarks) 5nm SE, which mark the channel between the shoal water NE of Cayo Blanco de Casilda and the SW edge of Banco Cascajal, then: Between No 3 and 4 Light Beacons (green and red daymarks, respectively, on piles with platforms) 3.5nm ESE, which mark the channel between a 9.0m shoal that lies off Arrecifes Arenas and the NW part of Bajos Jobabo, then: Through Canal de los Guairos (2.75nm ESE) the narrow passage that separates Arrecifes Arenas and Bajo del (Arrecifes) Diamante. This channel is marked by lightbuoys and light beacons. Then: SW of No 14 Light Beacon (red triangle on red metal tower on pile with platform) which marks the SW edge of Banco Guayo a shoal which lies on the SE side of Fondeadero Banco del Medio No 13 Lightbuoy (safe water) marks the fairway 0.7nm S of this light beacon.Final approach: From the vicinity of Nos 15 and 16 Lightbuoys (port and starboard hand) (1.5nm NW) in the NW part of Fondeadero Banco del Medio the channel to the port of Casilda leads generally NW through Bahia de Casilda for 2.5nm. The channel is marked by buoys and lightbuoys (port and starboard hand); and light beacons (green and red daymarks on towers on piles with platforms).

BA 98. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot boards 0.7nm SE of Cayo Blanco, 21°38.5'N 079° 53.0'W.

Berthing in daylight hours only.

Range 0.6m.

Available at the discretion of the Master and Pilot.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

CASILDA 21°45.25'N 79°59.62'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CU CAS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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.