Puerto Bolivar (ECPBO)

Puerto Bolivar is one of the safest harbours in Ecuador and the principal port for exporting bananas and importing dry bulk cargoes. A large portion of the main terminal area of the port is currently undergoing extensive developments.

Tropical.

Puerto Bolivar is on the southern most part of Ecuador's coastline, in the Estero Santa Rosa.

LOA 300.13m, beam 48.2m, draught 14.0m, 128,561DWT.

Approx. 500 vessels, 2,600,000t of cargo and 76,000TEU's are handled annually.

Quarantine anchorage: This anchorage is 1nm in length. It is important to keep clear of the 5.0m depth contour off the E bank and of the 10.0m depth contour off the W bank of the channel. Up to four vessels of LOA 137m and draught 9.2m, can anchor in the quarantine anchorage, 0.25nm off the W bank and with 0.25 m between vessels. Recommended scope of cable: This is 80m (3 shackles) in the water, but, at springs, slightly more may be required. Anchorage in emergency: In the channel, from 0.5nm to 1.1nm N of Iglesia Light; scope of cable, as above.

The port is approached through the entrance of Canal de Jambeli and entered through Boca Jambeli, 0.7nm ENE of Punta Jambeli, and Estero Santa Rosa. Approach channel 4.5nm and min charted depth 10.1m.

BA 586, 2257, 3092, 4608. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

1025.

Compulsory with 24 hour service. Pilot boards about 1.5nm N of Punta Jambeli in position 03°11.03'S 080°01.7'W.

Isla Santa Clara Light (white metal framework tower, height 10m) (03°10.2'S 080°26.2'W). Racon: Puerto Bolivar Lightbuoy (03°11.1'S 080°01.2'W).

During the summer months, heavy rainfall can be expected with loss of visibility, causing the port to close.

Range averages 1.6m. Tidal streams, reported to attain rates of 1kt, set at right angles to berthing faces at the Breakwater Pier.

Available for docking and undocking manoeuvres.

Prevailing winds light, mainly W'ly or NW'ly; strongest wind about 16kts, in period Jun to Sep. Weather: Rainy season from Dec-May.

PUERTO BOLIVAR (ECUADOR) 3°15.67'S 80°00.12'W UNCTAD LOCODE: EC PBO ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Radio Costera Guayaquil is the recommended station for passing messages at long range. The station works from 0800-2359hrs. Inmarsat communication is not possible. VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16 monitored 24 hours. Vessels to notify ETA 2 hours in advance. Operations: Ch 06.

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.

..... Documents Copies 1. Last Port Clearance Original + 1 copy 2. General Declaration Original + 6 copies 3. Crew List Original + 6 copies 4. Crew Personal Effects List Original + 6 copies 5. Bonded Store Declaration Original + 6 copies 6. Passenger List of Nil Original + 6 copies 7. Mail Way Bill Original + 6 copies 8. Maritime Sanitary Declaration Original + 2 copies 9. Ship's Particulars 5 10 Report Coast Guard 2 Special forms for completion by the Master are delivered onboard by the local agent on arrival.

All vessels should send ETA to the Agent 72, 48 and 24 hours before arrival and every time the ETA changes. The message sent with the ETA 72 hours before arrival must include: ..... A. 1. Vessel's name 2. Callsign 3. Position 4. Speed 5. Draught 6. Last Port 7. Port of Call 8. ETA 9. Total tons of cargo for the port 10. Tons of dangerous cargo for the port (indicating IMO class) 11. Total tons of cargo in transit 12. Tons of dangerous cargo in transit (indicating IMO class) 13 Passengers for the port 14. Passengers in transit 15. Sickness onboard 16. If the cranes are working normally 17. If any other service is required These reports must be sent to "Digmer" Maritime Authority by Fax: +593 4 232 4714 and telex 42512 and 43325. As soon as possible after entering Ecuadorian waters via radio VHF Ch 16 Data Pilot Station/Practicos Guayquil. B. Sitrame Reports: These reports should be sent prior to arrival to Guayaquil Coast Guard Station, email: costera_digmer@armadaecuador.com and copied to agent. The format may be found in BA Radio Signals.

Whilst navigating Ecuadorian waters and in port, merchant ships must hoist their national flag as well as the Ecuadorian flag. For not displaying Interco and/or other flags a vessel may be detained and fined by an amount determined by the local authorities.

If a vessel anchors to wait for a pilot, the authorities, or the tide, it must be in the designated area and, during the night the bow, stern, port and starboard lights must always be illuminated. Repairs/painting: Authorisation must be obtained before repair work or painting. Scraping is forbidden.

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

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