Puerto Padre (CUPPA)

The port is a secure and spacious harbour, equipped with facilities for loading sugar and general cargo. Lighters are also used for loading and discharging cargo at anchorages.

Summer.

Situated on the N coast of the island in Puerto Padre Bay.

LOA 170m, draught 9.1m.

Anchorage can be obtained W of Cayo Juan Claro in Bahia Puerto de Padre, depth of 8.0m, mud and shells. Maximum size of vessel permitted, LOA 170m, draught 6.1m. Quarantine Anchorage is in Bahia de Chaparra, SE of Cayo Juan Claro. This anchorage has depths of 5 to 7m and can accommodate 3 vessels of length 170m. Caution: A dangerous wreck lies in the anchorage 0.25nm S of Punta Morena (21° 14'N 076°33'W).

Bahia de Puerto Padre is entered between Punta Mastelero, 21°17'N 076°32'W and Punta Tomate 0.9nm E. The entrance channel is narrow and approximately 3km in length. Not practicable for vessels more than 170m length or with a draught of more than 7.6m. The entrance channel divides at its inner end, passing between Cayo Puerco and Cayo Juan Claro into Bahia Chaparra, the E part of the harbour and N of Cayo Juan Claro into Bahia Puerto Padre the W part. Directions for entering the harbour are as follows: From a position approx 2nm N of the harbour entrance, the route leads generally S for 2nm passing (with reference to Punta Carenero), 21°16'N 076°32'W between Nos 1 and 2 Lightbuoys 0.6nm NNE, marking the channel through the entrance bar then as necessary to follow the entrance channel, the limits of which are marked by lightbuoys. Caution: It is dangerous for a large vessel to attempt to enter the harbour with a strong N breeze. Speed in the entrance channel is limited to 6kts.

BA 3167, Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory, pilots embark off the harbour entrance, not less than 1nm off Punta Mastelero.

Punta Mastelero Light (white truncated conical tower, 10m in height) 0.6nm N.

Vessels must enter and sail at slack water. Vessels over LOA 168m in daylight hours only and other vessels 24 hours a day.

Range 0.7m. Tidal streams reach a rate of 2kts in the entrance channel and particularly strong tidal streams occur in the vicinity of Punta Carenero where the direction of the stream does not coincide with the axis of the channel.

Available and compulsory for vessels of more than 130m in length. For vessels between LOA 170m and 186m, at least 2 tugs will be used.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

PUERTO PADRE, CAYO JUAN CLARO 21°12.38'N 76°35.96'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CU PPA ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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: Port: Ch 16, 12. Station operates when vessel expected. Tugs: Ch 17.

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 and a request for a vessel movement permit.

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.