Vita (CUVIT)

The main function of the port is the export of sugar products.

Summer.

Vita is situated in Puerto de Vita Bay, which is on the N coast in the Province of Holguin, 194km NW of Maisi Point.

LOA 160m, draught 9m LW to 8.2m HW.

Anchorage is available with a depth of 9.0m, mud and is situated 0.1nm NE of the pier. Vessels must also moor by the stern, due to the small swinging area.

The entrance channel has sufficient water to allow vessels to transit with draughts up to 8.2m HW or 7.9m LW. From a position N of the harbour entrance, the route leads generally SSE for 1.5nm, passing the limits of the entrance channel, which is marked by buoys, (port and starboard hand).

BA 435. Admiralty Pilot NP70.

1025.

Compulsory. Pilot is embarked 3nm N of the entrance channel.

Punta Parlovento Light (white round concrete tower, 31m in height), 21°06'N 075°58'W, standing on Punta Barlovento, the E entrance point.

Range 0.3m.

For all vessels one tug will be used.

Prevailing winds: NE'ly. Entrance is difficult during strong N winds.

VITA 21°06'N 75°58'W Pilots Pilot: Compulsory. Pilot is picked up 3nm from the entrance channel. Pilot is 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.