Puerto Barrios (GTPBR)

The port has one pier with 3 berths and has facilities for handling containers, bananas, grain, fertilisers and oil.

North Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Mar 1 to Jun 30 and Nov 1 to Nov 30, Summer Jul 1 to Oct 31 and Dec 1 to Feb 28/29.

Puerto Barrios is situated at the eastern side of the entrance to Santo Tomas Bay, in the Bay of Amatique at the head of the Caribbean Gulf of Honduras.

LOA 225.73m, Beam 32.26m, 63,495DWT, Draught 12m.

Approx 5,000,000 cargo, 500,000TEU containers and 600 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage is available SSW of the pier at depths of 5.6 to 7.5m while the holding ground is poor, however it is prohibited North of the pier due to inbound traffic.

The approach is from the N, passing through Bahia de Amatique and the entrance to Bahia de Santo Tomas de Castilla. Both Puerto Barrios and Puerto Santo Tomas de Castilla use the same approach channel, which is entered from the vicinity of the Safe Water Lightbuoy in position 15°48.0'N 088°36.0'W. Directions for entering harbour: Entrance channel: From a position in the vicinity of the safe water lightbuoy (15°48.0'N 088°36.0'W) the alignment (189.5°) of Puerto Santo Tomas Leading Lights leads through the centre of the entrance channel: Front light (red triangular mark on metal framework tower) (15°41.6'N 088° 37.2'W), visible on leading line only. Rear light (red triangular mark on metal framework tower) (347m S of the front light), visible on leading line only. Useful marks: Bajo Villedo Light (15°45.3'N 088°37.0'W). Muelle de Puerto Barrios Head Light (15°44.1'N 088°36.7'W).

BA 2988, 1573. Admiralty Pilot NP69A, NP286(7).

1025.

Provided by Santo Tomas de Castilla and is compulsory for vessels over 100gt. Pilot board Cabo Tres Puntas, however if requested the pilot will board by Bajo Villedo.

Principal marks: Landmark: Conspicuous tower (15°43.5'N 088°36.0'W). Major light: Puerto Barrios Light (15°43.8'N 088°36.0'W), position approx.

Normally entry is permitted only in daylight, but can be arranged at night given sufficient notice. Departure is permitted at any time. A wreck lies 1.9 miles S of the terminal and is marked by a lighted buoy.

Range 0.3m. Currents: Off the pier the outgoing current sets NW at 0.4kts, very occasionally reaching over 2kts. The ingoing current sets SE at 0.2-0.6kts.

Compulsory.

Prevailing winds: S'ly. Weather along the coast is hot and humid with an average annual rainfall in excess of 2,200mm. The port is susceptible to gale and hurricane force winds during summer and early autumn.

PUERTO BARRIOS 15°44.08'N 88°36.52'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GT PBR For details see: SANTO TOMБS DE CASTILLA PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Admiralty Chart 2988, 49/09

Inmarsat communication with the port is not yet possible. VHF: Traffic Control Tower: Ch 16 (stand-by), Ch 12. Presersa Port Agent: Ch 07A (stand-by). Port Tel: 502-792-01500 Pilot VHF channels 12 or 16, Tel: 502-794-83283

There are no Customs restrictions for personal items for crew and officers. Such items should be duly declared in the Crew Personal Effects List. Non compliance may result in a fine. Immigration: Crew and Passenger Lists required, Shore passes issued by agency/Customs and are Immigration approved.

..... Document 1. Crew List 2. Provisions List 3. Voyage Memo (last 5 ports of call with arrival/departure dates) 4. Certificate of Registry (photocopies) 5. International Tonnage Certificate (photocopies) 6. Crew Personal Effects List 7. Clearance from Last Port 8. Negative Passenger List 9. Passenger List 10. International Ship Security Certificate The following documents to be submitted 72 hours prior to berthing: 1. List of Cargo 2. Bill of Lading 3. Check Notebook 4. Stevedore Plans The above are required by the Port Authorities and may be completed on the ship's own forms.

Initial ETA to be sent with vessel's appointment, usually 10/15 days prior to arrival, to the vessel's agent. Further ETA's to be sent 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival. In addition to arrival date and time the message should include the vessel's arrival draughts.

Should be displayed as per Interco. Fines may be payable for non compliance.

The Drug Enforcement Agency may, at their sole discretion, request permission from the ship's Master/agent to carry out a sniffer dog inspection of the ship.

The Quarantine officer boards either at the anchorage area or alongside the wharf as required, throughout the day.

Usually tendered on dropping anchor in an anchorage zone.

Vessles sound three long blasts on the whistle/siren to request board officials aboard, if quarantine flag is taken down only one blast on the whistle/siren must be sound. On arrival at the terminal, two long blasts must be sound and then two long blasts and two short blasts on the whistle/sound when berthed alongside.