Tanamo (CUTAN)

There are facilities available for handling general cargo and liquid cargoes including fuel oil and molasses. The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should it re-open.

Summer.

Tanamo is situated on the N coast of Cuba and the harbour can handle large vessels.

Alongside: LOA 106m, draught 6.1m. Anchorage: LOA 160m, draught 12.2m.

An anchorage providing good shelter for 6 vessels with length of 160m; draught 12.2m, lies between 0.6 and 0.9nm ENE of the NE part of Punta Gorda, 20°41.5'N 075°20.5'W, in depths from 12.0-14.0m, mud.

The entrance channel is 274m wide, however the width is reduced by reefs to 182m. Caution: The entrance to the port is very difficult to identify from 3nm on account of the bends in the channel.

BA 435. Admiralty pilot NP70.

1025.

Compulsory. Pilot boards 1nm N of the entrance.

Leading Lights: From a position N of the entrance to Bahia de Tanamo the alignment 180° of Leading Lights, (both orange diamond on wall, 2m in height), Front Light, 20°42.8'N 075°19.5'W, leads through the channel, passing with reference to Punta Barlovento Light, (white framework tower, 8m in height), 20° 43'N 075°19'W: W of No 1 Lightbuoy, (port hand), 0.3nm W. From a position approx 0.2nm N of the Front Light the track then leads SW, W, again SW and finally SSE passing: N of No 3 Light Beacon, (green square on green GRP tower on pile with platform), 0.85nm SW, close NW of Punta Gitana, then; W of No 5 Light Beacon, (green square on green GRP tower on pile with platform), 1.25nm SW, on Cayo Juanillo, then; ENE of No 8 Light Beacon, (red triangle on red GRP tower on pile with platform). 1.75nm SSW, 0.3nm ESE of Cayo Alto, then; to the anchorage area W of Cayo Bruja.

Large vessels will require tug assistance. The port may only be entered in daylight hours and during slack water.

Range 0.6m.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

TБNAMO 20°43.15'N 75°19.06'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CU TAN For details see: MOA, Puerto Cayo ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

PILOTS NOTE: For details see MOA, Puerto Cayo. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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.

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.