La Libertad (ECLLD)

It comprises a CBM, 2nm offshore connected to the shore refinery by a 10in pipeline and several small privately run oil jetties. Used for the export of petroleum, salt, sulphur and pitch. It has a rail link to Guayaquil. There is also an offshore bunkering service to capesize vessels at anchor from bunker barges.

Tropical.

La Libertad is situated on the headland above the Gulf of Guayaquil, approx 80nm W of Guayaquil.

CBM: LOA 200m, draught 10.5m, 55,000DWT.

Quarantine anchorage: Is 4nm NE of Punta San Lorenzo, depths 12-18m, sand; the Berthing Master and port officials embark there. Note: Tankers bound for the offshore tanker berth are required to remain in the anchorage, or in the adjacent pilot boarding area, until the manoeuvring area by the offshore tanker berth is clear. Bunker Anchorages: For vessels up to 12.0m draught - the parallel of 02°08'S to 02°10'S and the meridian of 080°54'W to 080°55'W. Over 12.0m draught - the parallel of 02°06'S to 02°08'S and the meridian of 080° 52'W to 080°56'W.

The port is approached from W and entered NE of Puntilla de Santa Elena (02° 11'S 081°00'W).

BA 2257, 2799. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

1025.

Compulsory and is available throughout 24 hours. Vessels should send ETA 12 hours in advance to the port. Pilot boarding position 2nm NW of the terminal, tankers are berthed in daylight only.

Principal marks (with reference to Punta San Lorenzo 02°12'S 080°57'W): Santa Elena Light 02°11'S 081°00'W. Cerro Los Capay Light (concrete tower, white above red, 8.0m in height) on Cerro Los Capay (5.5nm E).

CBM mooring has a max permissible draught of 10.5m. The private piers have a max depth alongside of 5.4m.

Range 2.1m (springs), 1.2m (neaps). SW going (flood) and NW going (ebb); rates from 0.25-0.5kt.

One tug is available.

Prevailing winds: W to SW'ly. From Jan-May there is a possibility of a swell interrupting bunker operations at the anchorage for 3-4 days at a time. At other times of the year swell is rare.

LA LIBERTAD 2°12.97'S 80°54.41'W UNCTAD LOCODE: EC LLD ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 10/18 New Edition Ecuadorian Chart 1052, (RSDRA2018000024233), 10/18

Radio Costera Guayaquil is the recommended station for passing messages at long range. The station works from 0800-2359hrs. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Port Captain & pilots: Ch 16. Tel: +593 4 278 5781, Fax: +593 4 277 2785.

Customs allowances: There is no specific allowance set by Customs. However, personal effects should be limited to one item such as one TV, one radio, etc. Penalties for non compliance result in excess/undeclared items being confiscated. Immigration: Passports have to be presented. Crew and passengers proceeding ashore must be in possession of their passport and a shore pass which will be inspected.

..... Copies Document PC CU PO IM DR AG Total 1. General Declaration 1 1 1 1 - 1 5 2. Crew List 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 3. Passenger List 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 4. Ship's Stores Declaration 1 1 1 1 - 1 5 5. Personal Effects List 1 1 1 1 - 1 5 6. Mail Waybill 1 1 1 1 - 1 5 7. Health Declaration 1 - - - 1 1 3 8. Vaccination List 1 - - - 1 1 3 Special forms for completion by the Master are delivered onboard by the local agent on arrival.

Vessels should send ETA 72, 48 and 12 hours in advance to port. The ETA message must be sent by telex addressed to the Port Captain, Immigration, Customs authorities and Health Department. The telex is sent to the Port Captain who will distribute the message to all the above mentioned parties. The same message must be sent by the vessel to the local agent. Additional ETA's must be sent 48 and 24 hours prior to vessel's arrival. The initial ETA has to include the following information: ..... 1. Last port of call 2. Estimated draught on arrival, forward and aft 3. Cargo to discharge (tonnes) 4. Cargo in transit (tonnes) 5. Dangerous cargo to be discharged and in transit (tons/IMO class) 6. Passengers onboard 7. Sick persons onboard 8. Bunker consumption during navigation and at berth 9. Normal speed

For not displaying Interco and/or other flags a vessel may be detained and fined by an amount determined by the local Authorities.

Single hull tankers operating at CBM must have double bottom tanks, as interim before introduction of double hull regulations.

A representative of the Health Department boards with Port Authorities on a vessel's arrival. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate or Exemption Certificates can be issued and renewed.

NOR is normally tendered on arrival at first sea pilot station.