Mariel (CUMAR)

Main cargoes handled by the port are containers, cement, oil, bulk sugar and general goods.

Summer.

Mariel is located in the NW of Cuba, approximately 40km W of Havana.

LOA 211.85m, beam 32.26m, draught 7.90m, 53,225DWT.

Approx 320,000TEU handled annually.

The following anchorages are available, (with reference to Punta Gorda), 23° 00.8'N 082°45.4'N. Mujica; 3.25nm NE, depth 11m, mud and good holding ground. Provides anchorage for vessels 178m LOA with a draught of 9.4m. Used as a temporary anchorage only. Punta Gorda; 0.4nm SE, depth 10m, mud and good holding ground. Provides anchorage for 2 vessels with LOA 178m and draught of 9.4m. General; centred 0.55nm SSW, mud, good holding ground. Provides anchorage for up to 4 ships with LOA 170m, draught 8.5m.

Mariel is entered through a narrow channel with a least depth of 10.0m in the fairway. The navigable channel, with depths of more than 5.5m, is an average of 110m wide, reducing to 60m between Punta Cayuelo and Punta del Torreon. The coastal bank on the W side of the entrance channel does not extend E of No 6 Lightbuoy and that the alignment leads through waters that have depths of more than 10.0m. Entrance Channel, Leading Lights: From the pilot boarding position 1nm N of the harbour entrance the alignment 183° of light beacons: Front Light (black triangle with white border, on tower, 4m in height), 23° 01.1'N 082°45.5'W. Rear Light (as for Front Light), 620m S of the Front Light leads through the entrance channel, between Punta Barlovento and Punta Cayuelo into Ensenada de la Aguada, passing, (with positions from Front Light): W of No 1 and No 3 Lightbuoys and 0.5nm N and E of a lightbuoy (starboard hand), then; Between No 6 and No 7 Lightbuoys, 0.35nm N, which mark the edge of the coastal banks. Main harbour: From a position 0.2nm N of Punta Regla, 23°01.1'N 082°45.5'W, the alignment astern 306.5° of two beacons (white triangular concrete structure with orange diamond), 0.35nm NNW leads SE into the main harbour.

BA 410, 417, 2833. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).

1025.

Compulsory. Pilot boards approximately 1nm N of the harbour entrance, 48 hours notice required.

Prohibited area: Navigation of civilian vessels is prohibited in Ensenada de Laza and along the S side of Peninsula Augosta, on the W side of the harbour.

Range 0.6m.

Available, for vessels between 90m and 177m LOA, 1 tug required and for vessel's greater than 180m LOA, 2 tugs will be used.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

MARIEL 23°00.63'N 82°45.17'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CU MAR ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 10/15 Cuban Notice 2/48/15, (RSDRA2015000030927), 10/15 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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: Via Havana Radio callsign "CLA" or local port control and pilot station on 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.

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.