Coatzacoalcos (MXCOA)

Coatzacoalcos is one of the larger ports and the principal oil port in Mexico. The harbour is divided into two parts, with a Free Port on the W bank of the river and Pajaritos, an oil port owned by Pemex, in a separate basin off the E side of the river. Berths on the Free Port wharf are situated approx 2nm inside the breakwater heads, starting with No 1 Berth at the N end of the wharf. Berths at the tanker and liquefied gas terminals are situated in Darsena de Pajaritos, which opens off the river approx 1.75nm inside the breakwater heads. No 1 Berth is near the centre of the S wall of the basin. There are Free Port facilities for bulk, container and general cargo. It has eight general cargo berths and nine tanker berths. The main imports are agribulks, chemical products, barite and general cargo - paper. The main exports are petroleum, chemical products, vegetable oil, beer and sugar. Latterly, inner harbour berths and new port area at Coatzacoalcos have been severely affected by an increase in sargassum weed, which blocks propellors on vessels and hinders their passage. Other ports in the area have also been affected. To help remove this weed, specialised boats have been built by the Mexican Navy which collect the weed, draining and bagging it for removal. Terminales Transgolfo SA operate a rail ferry cargo vessel service to Mobile, Alabama from Ro-Ro berth No 9. Rail freight wagons just continue from the railway line onto a double deck ferry, and then roll off at Mobile to continue their rail journey.

Summer.

Coatzacoalcos is the most S'ly port in the Golpho de Campeche and is situated 1.6nm from the entrance to Rio Coatzacoalcos, flowing into the Gulf of Mexico.

LOA 246.8m, beam 42m, draught 11.9m, 115,577DWT.

Approx 2,530,000t of cargo including 232,500t of grain, 29,600TEU, 1200 vessels are handled annually.

..... Latitude Longitude Anchorage area for vessel's greater than 5,000GT (except gas tankers) consists of an area connecting the following points: 1. 18°18.0'N 094°21.4'W 2. 18°15.7'N 094°25.8'W 3. 18°13.2'N 094°24.8'W 4. 18°15.2'N 094°20.1'W Anchorage area for LPG tankers: Consists of an area connecting the following points: 1. 18°15.0'N 094°32.0'W 2. 18°15.0'N 094°25.8'W 3. 18°13.0'N 094°32.0'W 4. 18°13.0'N 094°27.0'W Anchorage area for vessels of less than 5,000GT (except gas tankers) is bounded by an area joining the following points: 1. 18°13.0'N 094°30.0'W 2. 18°13.0'N 094°27.0'W 3. 18°11.0'N 094°27.0'W 4. 18°11.0'N 094°30.0'W It is reported the holding ground in the anchorages is poor. Vessels are liable to drag anchor during N'ly winds.

Depths are subject to change and these should be checked with the Port Office before arrival. Main Navigation Channel: 3,000m long, depth 11.8m. Access Channel: 750m long, depth 11.2m. Pajaritos Basin (Laguna): Length 720m, depth 11.8m. Darsena de Ciaboga (Recinto Fiscal) Turning Basin: 450m diameter, depth 11.2m. Parjaritos Basin (Laguna) Turning Basin: 480m diameter. The port should be entered between the West (Oeste) and East (Este) breakwaters on a course of 162.2° (342.2°) using two leading leading lights, Front Light [Fl(1).W.3s] 36m in height aligned with Rear Light [Iso (1).W.2s] 53m in height, both visible from up to 9nm. Lights are located at the end of each breakwater. West light [Fl (1).R.5s] is 31m in height. The East light [Fl (1).G.5s) is 26m in height. Both are visible from up to 9nm out at sea. There is a recommended traffic lane to enter and depart the inner harbour. The following geographical positions denote the lane: ..... Latitude Longitude 1. 18°18.0'N 094°28.45'W 2. 18°18.0'N 094°26.80'W 3. 18°10.5'N 094°25.20'W 4. 18°10.5'N 094°25.81'W There is a restricted area which is an irregular polygon in shape, it is bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude Longitude 1. 18°13.2'N 094°24.8'W 2. 18°15.2'N 094°20.1'W 3. 18°13.1'N 094°19.1'W 4. 18°12.5'N 094°20.4'W 5. 18°09.8'N 094°21.9'W 6. 18°09.5'N 094°22.9'W

BA 1307, 2751. Admiralty Pilot NP69A, NP286(7). US Sailing Directions No 148. US28281, 28282, 28310.

1010.

Quay 1P, Laguna de pajaritos Neuva Terminal, has buffer fenders all along the quayside.

Pilotage is compulsory and is available 0600-1700hrs local time for vessels over LOA 220m and 24 hours for vessels under LOA 220m. Pilots board 2nm N of the breakwater, or just inside the breakwaters in bad weather. All vessels of over LOA 230m and up to LOA 250m that enter and/or leave the Pajaritos Terminals during night time (1730-0700hrs) will require the assistance of two pilots. All vessels of over LOA 170m that enter and/or leave the port precinct (the City Docks) during night time (1730-0700hrs), will require the assistance of two pilots. The above represents changes now the port precinct berths (City Docks) are open 24 hours and the only restriction will be the assistance of two pilots for vessels over LOA 170m and up to LOA 225m. Agents should be provided with, at least, 24 hours advanced notification of pilot requirement.

Major light: Coatzacoalcos Light (18°09'N 094°24'W).

Sargassum Weed: At certain times of the year, the inner port area (Laguna de Pajaritos) may be affected by an increase in the growth of sargassum weed, which blocks propellors on vessels and hinders their passage. This problem is now common in many of the area's ports. Latterly, sea temperature and climate have provided perfect conditions for sargassum to grow. The Mexican Navy now have special vessels, which clear the weed by collecting, drying and bagging it to keep navigation channels open and prevent unnecessary damage to visiting vessels.

Max range 0.4m. Offshore, the current sets W but near the breakwater a counter current sets E at times. In the river the state of the current varies according to the strength of the tide.

Marine traffic control requirements: Vessels that enter the areas subject to Maritime Traffic Control are obliged to provide the following data: ..... 1. Name and nationality of vessel 2. Port of Registry 3. Callsign 4. GT 5. NT 6. Total displacement 7. Arrival draught 8. Name and nationality of owners 9. Agent's name 10. Destination 11. Last port 12. Type of cargo 13. Berth 14. Length of stay 15. Hour of arrival The Maritime Traffic Control Station will provide vessels with all the information they require, as well as all weather updates and information necessary for the safety of vessels and installations.

Five tugs up to 4,200hp operated by Compania Maritima Mexicana. Tugs are compulsory when mooring, unmooring of moving berths. One tug for vessels over 2,500gt and two tugs for vessels over 4,000gt. Tugs use Ch 16 and 10 for communication.

The port is occasionally closed, in some cases for 2 or 3 days, during strong N'ly winds, which generally occur from Nov. - March. These storms can raise the water level considerably in the port.

COATZACOALCOS, INCLUDING NANCHITAL AND PAJARITOS 18°08.82'N 94°24.47'W UNCTAD LOCODE: MX COA ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... Port: VHF Ch: 16, 09, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 20. Callsign: "Coatzacoalcos Marine Control". Harbour Master: Tel: +52 (01) 921 2130606. Fax: +52 (01) 921 2120169. Port Authority: Tel: +52 (01) 921 2146744 or 921 2110270. Fax: +52 (01) 921 2146758. Email: apicoatza@apicoatza.com Website: www.puertocoatzacoalcos.com Tugs: VHF Ch: 09, 12. Pilots (24 hours): VHF Ch: 14, 16; 10, 11. Callsign: "Practicos Coatzacoalcos". Tel: +52 (01) 921 2120094 or 921 2124341. Fax: +52 (01) 921 2130697. Email: pilotoscoatza@yahoo.com.mx OIL TERMINAL Pajaritos (24 hours): Port Office: VHF Ch: 16; 06, 09, 11, 12, 14, 17, 71. Callsign: "Pemex Pajaritos, Pemex Operations" Operations and Berthing: VHF Ch: 09, 16; 17, 71. Tugs: VHF Ch: 16. Launch (Cazetas de Lancas): VHF Ch: 16; 12. Agent (Maritimex): VHF Ch: 16; 74. Agent (Pemex): VHF Ch: 09, 16; 11, 71. Agent (Tomas Ruiz): VHF Ch: 16; 72. Agent (Surmar): VHF Ch: 16; 77. Agent (Veytia): VHF Ch: 16; 67. VHF Ch 16 is monitored during office hours. VHF: All arriving vessels should report to the Pilot Station. Marine Control supplies details of vessel movements, Pilot boarding times and anchoring positions. Advance communications between vessels and agency: Satellite (Inmarsat-A) communication system between ship and shore is in use in Mexico. Coastal radio stations are still in service.

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 with 4 copies of each: ..... Document 1. Last Port Clearance 2. Crew List 3. Crew Personal Effects List 4. Stores List 5. International Maritime Declaration of Health 6. Vaccination List 7. Ports of Call List 8. List of Ship's Particulars 9. Cargo Manifest, if any 10. Passenger List 11. Ballast Declaration The following are also required: 1. International Tonnage Certificate 2. Load Line Certificate 3. Ship's Register 4. Safety Equipment and Emergency Radio Equipment Certificates Documents are received by the Harbour Master, Health Inspector, Immigration Authorities, Customs Authorities, Agricultural Inspector. There are no special forms for completion.

Required via agent, at least 24 hours in advance for Coatzacoalcos, message should include vessel's name, flag and draught. Required via agent, at least 72, 48 and 24 hours for Pajaritos, agents should provide berthing and operational information.

Arrival draughts dependent on vessel's LOA: ..... LOA Draughts From (m) To (m) Forward (m) Aft (m) 50 100 1.2 4.2 100 125 2.4 5.4 125 150 3.0 6.1 150 175 3.6 6.7 175 200 4.2 7.3 200 225 4.8 7.9 225 250 5.4 8.5 Vessels with an LOA of more than 250m should have propeller immersed and a max trim of 3.0m by the stern.

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

Tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.