Guantanamo (CUGUB)

The port is divided into inner and outer harbours. The outer harbour contains the United States Naval Base situated on territory leased by the United States. The inner harbour has a number of commercial berthing facilities at the towns of Boqueron and Caimanera.

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

Guantanamo is located on the SE coast of Cuba in Guantanamo Bay.

Draught 5.79m, 15,000DWT.

Anchorage, for two vessels with length of 70 to 150m, can be obtained in Bahia Joa about 0.65nm E of the railway pier at Caimanera. Assigned anchorage is available in the inner part of the bay for military vessels. Vessels at anchor should maintain a listening watch on VHF channel 12.

The main channel has a least dredged depth of 12.8m, W of Fisherman's Point, 19° 54.7'N 075°55.9'W. The directions for approach and entry are as follows: From a position approx 2nm SSW of Windward Point light, the route leads NNW towards the harbour entrance and then follows the alignment of the leading light beacons. Leading Light Beacons: Front Light, (red rectangle, white stripe, on framework tower), 19°56.0'N 075° 09.6'W. Rear Light, (structure as for front light, 11m in height), 0.2nm from the Front Light. The alignment (021.5°) of Hicacal Beach Light Beacons leads through the harbour entrance passing, (with reference to Fisherman's Point), 19°54.7'N 075°09.5'W: Between Windward Point, (1.7nm S), a round, green but barren bluff that rises gradually to an elevation of 109m, and Leeward Point (2.75nm SW), a low headland, then; WNW of Fisherman's Point, low dry sandy spit, on which stands a light, (black and white diamond on a red framework tower, pyramidal base), then; into the outer harbour.

BA 1266, 3935. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for ships engaged in commercial trade, but is not required for ships of the U.S. Navy. Permission to enter the U.S. Naval Reservation boundaries and request for pilotage should be secured in advance of arrival. Pilots board 1nm off Lighted Buoy No1. Vessels proceeding to the upper bay embark the pilot at Hospital Cay. Request for pilots should be forwarded 96 hours before arrival.

A signal station, with a flagstaff on a control tower, stands on the summit of McCalla Hill, 19°54.5'N 075°09.4'W. Windward Point light, (grey building), 19°53.2'N 075°09.4'W.

Passage through the Naval Defence Sea Area permitted in daylight hours only. Anchorage is prohibited within 0.17nm of any cable areas. Anchorage is prohibited between Leeward Point and Windward Point. For vessels intending to remain at anchor for any length of time it has been suggested to anchor with at least 2.5 shots of chain as violent squalls may arise at any time.

Range 0.3m.

Available and compulsory for vessels greater than 120m LOA.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

GUANTБNAMO BAY 19°54.44'N 75°10.66'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CU GUB ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 13/18 US Bulletin 9/18, (RSDRA2018000056312), 13/18

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: Pilots: Ch 12 and 74. Telephone: 532-21-9345 Email: puertogt@enet.cu Port operations: Ch 12. Tugs and ferries: Ch 73. Agent (Mambisa): Ch 16. Vessels at anchor, underway or within the harbour, should maintain a listening watch on Ch 12.

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.

The Guantanamo Bay Naval Defence Sea Area is a prohibited area and therefore may not be entered without the permission of the US naval authorities.

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.