Tunas de Zaza (CUTDZ)

Cargo movement is carried out by lighters at anchor. The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should it re-open.

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

Tunas de Zaza is situated on the N shore of Golfo de Ana Marie, at the mouth of the river Zaza, between Punta Ladrillo and Punta Caney, 3.25nm WNW.

Anchorage: Max draught 8.8m.

Anchorage may be obtained by vessels with draughts from between 7.3m and 8.8m, in the main anchorage 1nm W and 2nm S of Punta Ladrillo.

Tunas de Zaza is approached from the SW through Canal de Tunas and from the E from Canal Manati and Canal de Breton. Canal de Tunas can be used by vessels with a draught up to 6.8m, the Canal de Breton by those with a draught of 8.8m. Canal de Tunas: From the vicinity of the pilot boarding position, 1.5nm SSE of No 2 Lightbuoy, 21°31'N 079°41'W, the channel leads ENE and NE to Tunas de Zaza anchorage, passing (with reference to Cayo Blanco de Zaza Light), 21°36'N 079°36'W: NNW of No 2 Lightbuoy, (starboard hand), 7nm SW, then; NNW of No 4 Lightbuoy, (starboard hand), 4.25nm SSW, then; SE of No 5 Buoy, (port hand), 3nm S, then; SE and E of the shoaler water extending in the same direction from Cayo Blanco de Zaza, low, sandy and thickly wooded, on which stands a light (white framework tower, 12m in height). Approach from the E: (From a position in the vicinity of the inshore end of Canal Manati), 21°27'N 079°20'W, the approach to Tunas de Zaza leads WNW to Tunas de Zaza anchorage for 14nm.

BA 3800. Admiralty Pilot NP70.

1025.

Compulsory. Pilot boards at the entrance to either the Canal de Breton or Canal de Tunas and should be requested in advance.

With reference to Cayo Blanco de Zaza Light; No 6 Light Beacon, (red triangle on GRP tower on pile with platform, 2.5nm ENE; No 8 Light Beacon, (red triangle on GRP tower on pile with platform), 2.75nm NE.

Vessels may enter during daylight hours only.

Range 0.5m.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

Tunes de Zaza 21°38'N 79°33'W Pilot: Compulsory. Pilot boards at the entrance to either the Breton Channel or the Tunas 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.

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.