Acapulco (MXACA)

The well sheltered harbour is a popular cruise destination and has facilities alongside for passenger and oil vessels. The deep anchorage can accommodate the largest cruise vessels. The export of motor vehicles is a major function.

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.

Acapulco is situated on the Pacific coast in Guerrero Province.

Draught 8.8m, LOA 295m, beam 32.26m, 50,537DWT.

Approx. 31,000 passengers handled annually.

Large vessels usually anchor in depths from 26.0-33m, ESE of Fuerte de San Diego. A prominent tank on the hillside 0.7nm SW of Las Dos Piedras Light provides a useful leading mark. The best anchorage for small vessels is in Bahia de Santa Lucia, off Playa de Manzanillo, with Fuerte de San Diego (16°51'N 099°55'W) bearing approx 014°, distance 0.5nm, in depths of approx 20.0m. Quarantine anchorage: Vessels having infection onboard must anchor at the entrance of the bay, off Punta Grifo. Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited in the vicinity of the Naval base at Icacos (16°50'N 099°51'W).

Acapulco Bay is entered through Boca Grande, the channel between Isla Roqueta and the mainland. Boca Chica is used by small craft only and is prohibited to navigation by large vessels.

BA 656, 1024. Admiralty Pilot NP8, NP286(7).

1025.

Compulsory for all vessels over 500GT. Two pilots on call by day and night, they board vessels approx 1nm from the entrance. Pilots should be requested by radio and unless previously calling at Manzanillo, 48 hours notice should be given and the vessel's length and draught should be stated.

Punta Brujas Light (16°48.5'N 099°53.0'W) is exhibited from a white metal framework tower, with red bands, 6m high. It is visible between the bearings of 320° and 094°. Puerta Marques Light (16°48'N 099°51'W) is exhibited from a metal truncated tower on Piedra Ahogada. Isla de Roquetea Light (16°49'N 099°56'W), is exhibited from a white round concrete tower, 12m in height, with a white concrete dwelling, on the summit of Isla de la Roqueta. There is a signal station at the lighthouse. A Racon transmits from the light structure.La Roqueta Light is exhibited from a black and white concrete column, 10m in height, on the point of that name on the N side of Isla de la Roqueta 0.3nm NNW of the light structure on the summit of the island. Punta Lorenz Light is exhibited from a white round metal tower, red bands, 5m in height, on the point of that name which is the N entrance point of the W entrance to Boca Chica. Yerbabuena Light is exhibited from a truncated metal tower, 11m in height. Las Dos Piedras Light is exhibited from a red metal column and hut, 3m in height, on the inner rock of Las Dos Piedras.

Springs: 0.6m, Neaps: 0.3m.

Tugboat "PEMEX XLVII" is available exclusively to PEMEX.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly.

ACAPULCO 16°50.71'N 99°54.09'W UNCTAD LOCODE: MX ACA ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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The following coastal radio stations are recommended: West Coast Mexico: International station and Mobile Radio (USA). East Coast Mexico: Mobile, Alabama Radio. The stations work throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 14. Hours Mon-Fri 0900-1400hrs, Sat 1000-1300hrs.

Allowances for officers and crew do not exist for personal possessions which must be kept onboard. Penalties for non-compliance will result in confiscation of the goods and fines. Immigration: Formalities depend on the nationality of the crew. Nationalities that are not restricted in Mexico can proceed ashore provided they have a shore pass which can be issued by the port agent upon request of the Master. Joining and off signing crew members have to be declared 24 hours prior to the time and date of arrival/departure. Vessel is cleared on arrival and departure.

On arrival, the Master must present the following documentation: ..... Document Number of copies 1. Vessel particulars 7 2. Crew lists 7 3. Passenger list 4 4. Stores list 5 5. Bond store list 5 6. Crew declaration, personal effects 3 7. Nil stowaways/animals/arms/ammunition 4 8. Medical store list/narcotics 2 9. Cargo manifest/stowage plan 3 10. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 4 11. Voyage memo 6 12. International Tonnage Certificate 2 13. International Load Line Certificate 2 14. Panama Canal Certificate 2 15. Ships Register 2 16. Safety Management Certificate 2 17. Copy of log book (last port and Acapulco) 1 18. Embarking passengers and crew 6 19. Disembarking passengers and crew 6 Documents are received by the Harbour Master, Health Inspector, Immigration Authorities, Customs Authorities, Agricultural Inspector. There are no special forms for completion.

All ETA's have to be sent 72, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival of the vessel at the port. Additional ETA's have to be sent to pilots 24 hours and 12 hours prior to arrival of the vessel, with confirmation 2 hours prior to arrival at pilot station. All messages should be sent during office hours so that the vessel can be scheduled at the Port Programme Meeting which is held daily. The ETA message should include: ..... 1. Arrival draught 2. Number of crew and if healthy 3. Vessel's main particulars such as LOA, GT, beam 4. Flag and port of registry 5. Cargo to be loaded/discharged

Cargo documents have to be in the port in order for the vessel to be programmed.

Pratique will be granted by the Port Authorities once they arrive onboard the vessel. Free pratique is not granted by radio. Vessels arriving from South America have to be fumigated. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate can be renewed.

Tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.