Manati (CUMNT)

The port of Manati is situated in the shallow lagoon of Bahia Sabanalamar, surrounded by marshy banks. The main function of the port is the export of sugar products. The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should it re-open.

Summer.

Manati is located on the NE coast of Cuba.

LOA 165m, draught 9.6m.

Anchorage can be obtained in the entrance channel between the pier and Punta Apostoles, (0.25nm SE), in depths of 10.0-21.0m, good holding ground. The anchorage provides a berth for 1 vessel 133m in length, with a draught of 9.1m. This anchorage provides no shelter during bad weather and is used for vessels waiting to berth alongside.

The entrance channel to Bahia Manati is entered between Punta Jesus, 21°23.5'N 076°48.3'W and Punta Roma, (0.4nm W). The entrance channel is narrow and tortuous with an obelisk, 0.65nm SSW of Punta Roma light. The directions for entering the harbour are as follows: From a position N of the harbour entrance, the route leads generally SSW for 2.5nm as necessary to follow the entrance channel. The limits of the channel are marked by lightbuoys, (port and starboard hand).

BA 425. Admiralty Pilot NP70.

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot boards vessel 1nm of the harbour entrance.

Punta Roma Light, (white truncated conical tower, 10m in height), 21°23'N 076° 49'W, standing on the W of the entrance to the W entrance point of the bay.

Entry is restricted to daylight hours only. Larger vessels are handled at or near slack water.

Range 0.7m.

Available, and are compulsory for vessels of more than 120m in length.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

MANATAI 21°24'N 76°48'W Pilot: Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot boards vessel 1nm from the entrance of the channel.. Pilot must be arranged through the agent

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.

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.