Roatan (HNRTB)

The port also known as Port Roatan is the principle port of the Island and is mainly used for cruise vessels. It can accommodate one cruise at a time alongside and two more ships via anchorage. Passengers will be tender to shore. A newly constructed LPG plant and terminal where both LPG and diesel from local and international vessels are unloaded for the exclusive use of the power plant.

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

Islas De La Bahia (Bay Islands), off Caribbean N coast of Honduras.

Max LOA 362.12m, beam 47.02m, draught 9.5m and 20,236DWT.

Approximate 800,000 passengers and 170 vessels are handled annually.

SW off berth, in approx 16°18.3'N 086°32.5'W. Depth is approx 13.0m, sand and coral.

Approach from SW; SSE of pier are several sand banks. Approach Channel minimum depth 20.0m at MLW, at pier maximum draught 9.5m at MLW.

BA 1220, 513. Admiralty Pilot NP 69A, NP286(7).

1018-1025.

Generally three mooring gangs, two on one pier and one on mooring boat in order to fasten to dolphins. No special requirements.

Compulsory for vessels 300GT and over. Service offered by privately operated pilot association, to be ordered via port agents. Pilot boards about 0.5nm S of the berth.

Generally the weather does not interfere with berthing/unberthing operations. As no tug boats are available whether to berth/unberth vessels without bow thrusters is at discretion of master and pilot. As only one berth is available, in case two vessels are scheduled for the same day and hour, either one to anchor and use tenders with shore or vessel's launches.

Tidal range about 0.45m.

Not available. Private tugs may be hired locally when available.

COXEN HOLE, HONDURAS 16°18'.0N 86°32'.0W UNCTAD LOCODE: HN For details see: COXEN HOLE NAVIGATION ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Any communication with agents to be done by telephone, fax or email. Telex systems are generally out of order. Once in port communications with agents via VHF Marine Ch 16. Any communication with Authorities, cargo receivers or shippers to be done via agents.VHF: Port Authorities and agents: Ch 16 and 06. Pilot services from Empresa Nacional Portuaria Ch 16, 06. Tel: +504 665 0192, Fax: +504 665 0968.

The following documents should be faxed or emailed 72 hours, (in case of arrivals over the weekend latest by Tuesday), prior to vessel's arrival: ..... 1. Import Cargo Manifest (if not in ballast; ballast manifest issued by agents) 2. Import Dangerous Cargo Manifest (if any dangerous cargo onboard) 3. Detailed General Cargo Packing List 4. Detailed Container List 5. Stowage Plan (if not in ballast) 6. Crew List 7. Passenger List (if any passengers) 8. Full Ship's Particulars

ETA should be advised to agent at least 24 hours before arrival. Crew List and Passenger List must be submitted by Fax or Email.

The Bay Islands are subject to drugs/narcotics traffic. Vessel masters and officers are advised to take special precautions.

Two copies of Maritime Health Declaration to be presented on arrival. In case of suspected disease or fever onboard at the same time the agents must be advised prior to the vessels arrival at the port in order to verify correct procedures with authorities.