Saipan (MPSPN)

The port, on the NW coast of Saipan Island, is operated by the Commonwealth Ports Authority. The port consists of a three sided wharf with several berths for various types of vessels, including US Navy logistics vessels, container and ferry vessels. The berths are capable of handling medium to deep draught vessels.

Summer.

Saipan is located in the Northern Mariana Islands.

Draught 10.36, LOA 300m.

Vessels should make for the approach buoy marked "Tango Buoy", 3,200m from the entrance of the harbour, at 15°12.0'N 145°40.2'E. From Tango Buoy, the first leg of the entrance leading line is 044°, there is a sharp right turn to 088° for the second leg, which is slightly narrower, with a depth of 12.1m throghout the channel. Caution: All Pilots and Masters are advised to exercise extreme caution when approaching this sharp bend as this section of the channel may be tight and dangerous when making the turn.

BA 1101. Admiralty Pilot NP60, NP286(4).

1025.

It is compulsory for all vessels over 300GT to use a pilot. A vessel requiring a pilot must wait at Tango Buoy station for a pilot to board. If a vessel must wait for a pilot it should cruise back and forth or drift through the Tango Buoy area. All vessels moving within the confines of the Saipan Harbour area should advise Saipan Port Control of all moves into, within or departing Saipan Harbour, giviing the destination and the time of leaving the berth. All such vessels will operate under the direction of Saipan Port Control. All vessels entering Saipan Harbour must have a certified pilot onbard. All vessels arriving or departing between sunset and sunrise must secure the services of a certified pilot. All vessels in excess of 500GT must secure a pilot prior to entering the harbour. All vessels exceeding 500GT must also secure the services of a tug(s) except for US Flag fishing vessels under 1,500GT.

SAIPAN 15°13.80'N 145°43.80'E UNCTAD LOCODE: MP SPN ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Saipan Port Control: Ch 13, 16. All incoming and outgoing vessels must first obtain radio clearance from the port authority.

Rules of CNMI Customs, Quarantine and Immigration apply. CNMI Customs and CNMI Quarantine enforce customs and quarantine regulations.

On arrival: ..... 1. Last Port Clearance 2. Copy of current Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 3. Crew and Passenger List 4. Crew Manifest 5. Passenger Manifest 6. Cargo Manifest 7. Stores List 8. Provisions List 9. Parcel List 10. Declaration of Health 11. Crew Effects List 12. Baggage Declaration Form (Departing Crew).

Entering or leaving the harbour: Prior to entering or departing Saipan Harbour, all commercial vessels must first contact a Saipan agent who will coordinate activities with the Commonwealth Ports Authority. The port authority will only deal directly with the agent. The vessel is responsible for obtaining an agent and providing all necessary information and documents.