Santiago de Cuba (CUSCU)

The port consists of extensive berthage and storage facilities. Imports consist of general cargo, machinery, grain and fuel. Exports are mainly sugar, minerals and molasses.

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

Santiago is situated on the S coast of Cuba in the Province of Oriente, 42nm W of Guantanamo Bay.

Main Harbour: LOA 214m, draught 8.7m, 20,000DWT. Refinery Pier: LOA 214m, beam 35m, draught 10.9m. Vertical clearance 57m in approach channel.

Anchor berths with good holding ground, are available in the following positions (with reference to Cayo Ratones, 19°59.4'N 075°51.8'W): Anchorage No 1 as charted (1.25nm SW). Depths 13.0 to 15.0m, soft clay. Largest vessel, LOA 214m, draught 10.9m. Mainly used by tankers. Anchorage No 2 as charted (0.2nm NNE), depth 9.0m mud and clay. Largest vessel LOA 186m. Max draught 8.53m for vessels up to150m LOA and max draught 8.20m for vessels of between LOA 150m and LOA 186m. Capacity up to 2 vessels. Anchorage No 3 as charted (0.8nm NNE). Largest vessel LOA 170m . Max draught 8.2m for vessels up to LOA 150m LOA and max draught 7.62m for vessels between LOA 150m and LOA 170m. Capacity up to 2 vessels. Anchorage No 4 not charted (0.8nm NE) (NW of Bajo Los Compadres). Largest vessel 150m LOA, draught 7.6m. Capacity up to 2 vessels. Anchorage No 5 charted as No 4 (1.25nm NE) (ENE of Espigon Antonio Maceo). Largest vessel 140m LOA, draught 7.01m. Capacity up to 2 vessels. Anchorage No 6 not charted (1.5nm NE) (SE of Punta Buena Vista). Largest vessel 120m LOA, draught 5.7m. Capacity up to 2 vessels.

The directions for entering the harbour are as follows: From the vicinity of the pilot boarding position, 19°56.7'N 075°52.3'W, approx 1nm S of the harbour entrance, the line of bearing 040° of the W tower of the battery on Punta Estrella leads into the harbour entrance, then; the route follows the course of the harbour entrance, passing (with reference to Morro de Santiago de Cuba Light): Between Nos 1 and 2 Lightbuoys, (port and starboard hand), 0.325nm W, then: Between Punta Socapa and Punta Morrillo (0.325 and 0.175nm WNW). Punta Morrillo is steep, while Punta Socapa has a more gentle slope, then: W of Punta Estrella 0.25nm NNW. A battery stands on this headland, but it stands at a lower level than the fortress on Punta Morrillo, then: NE of No 7 Lightbuoy, (port hand), 0.725nm NNW, which lies off Cayo Granma and then into the harbour. Passing SW of Ensenada Gasper; the entrance of which is marked by Nos 1C and 2C Lightbuoys (starboard hand). Moored at the head of this bay is No 4C Buoy (special) in position 19°58.54'N 075°52.12'W. The Harbour Channel: From the vicinity of No 8 Lightbuoy, (starboard hand), 19°58.5'N 075°52.6'W, an approach channel, marked by port and starboard hand lightbuoys, leads generally NE for approx 3nm to the basin at the head of the bay, passing, (with reference to Cayo Ratones, 19°59.4'N 075°51.8'W): SE of Punta Nicola (0.9nm SW). The refinery pier, Espignon Hermanos Diaz, extends SW from this point, then: SE of Punta Limets, (0.45nm SW). A low headland off which there are obstructions and abreast which No 11 Lightbuoy marks the edge of the channel, then: SE of Cayo Ratones, a low and shrub covered islet. A pylon stands on Cayo Ratones. Attention is drawn to the rocks that lie 0.2 - 0.25nm ESE of Cayo Ratones, then: NW of Bajo Los Comprades, (0.7nm NE). No 16 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) is moored on the W side of this shoal.

BA 443. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory and should be requested 12 hours prior to arrival. The service is available day and night. Pilots embark 1nm S of the harbour entrance. The pilot station is on Cayo Granma, 19°58.1'N 075°52.5'W.

Morro de Santiago de Cuba Aeromarine Light, (white round concrete tower, 13m in height), 19°57.5'N 075°52.1'W. Castillo del Morro, 19°57.5'N 075°52.2'W, a large fortress on the slopes above Punta Morillo.

Speed limit in entrance channel is 6kts.

Range 0.5m.

Available through the Port Authority.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA 19°59.57'N 75°52.02'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CU SCU ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 31/17 Cuban Bulletin 6/17, (RSDRA2017000173560), 31/17

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: Santiago Servicios Maritimos: Ch 16, 11, 71, 24 hour service. Agent, Santiago Consignataria Mabisa: Ch 16, 12, daytime only. Information service, Santiago Terminales Mabisa: Ch 16, 71, daytime only. Signal Station: Ch 16, 13, 68, 24 hours service. Pilots contacts: VHF: Ch 16, 13, 24 hours service Call: sign Santiago Practicos Telephone: 532-2269-1412 E-mail: pilotscu@euet.cu

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.