Campeche (MXCPE)

The berths are located some 6km S of the town and handle only small quantities of general cargo. Loading and discharging is mainly by lighters.

Summer.

Campeche is situated on the Gulf coast of Mexico in the Bay of Campeche.

Anchorage is available, 9.5nm W of Campeche Light, in a depth of 6.0m, fine sand over hard bottom.

The alignment, 139°, of Lerma Leading Lights leads SE for a distance of 8nm to the wharves. The leading lights are as follows: Front light: Metal framework tower, 14m in height, 19°48.3'N 090°36'W. Rear light: Metal framework tower, 4m in height, 0.1nm SE of the front light. General depths reduce from 7.3m at the seaward end of the leading line to 3.6m alongside the Muelle de Castillo Breton Berth.

BA 2626. Admiralty Pilot NP69A, NP286(7).

1025.

Compulsory for merchant ships when berthing alongside.

Campeche Light: White square concrete tower, 12m in height (19°49'N 090°35'W).

Range 0.8m.

Maritime traffic control system: Note: This system is not yet in operation. Description: This is a mandatory system which applies to vessels intending to enter the areas defined below. Areas: Bounded by positions listed: ..... 1. Area to be avoided around marine oilfields: a. 19°38.20'N 092°14.00'W b. 19°38.20'N 092°10.80'W c. 19°35.30'N 092°04.90'W d. 19°24.40'N 091°59.10'W e. 19°20.00'N 091°59.20'W f. 19°15.60'N 092°08.00'W g. 19°12.60'N 092°17.20'W h. 19°23.00'N 092°22.20'W 2. Area to be avoided at Cayo Arcas: a. 20°07.28'N 092°00.03'W b. 20°10.47'N 091°59.98'W c. 20°11.25'N 092°00.45'W d. 20°12.42'N 091°59.58'W e. 20°11.78'N 091°58.57'W f. 20°09.85'N 091°57.43'W g. 20°07.28'N 091°57.68'W 3. Precautionary Area at track junction: a. 18°50.42'N 092°02.00'W b. 18°50.80'N 091°59.75'W c. 18°48.80'N 091°59.33'W d. 18°48.47'N 092°01.72'W 4. Precautionary Area at track junction: a. 18°52.03'N 091°53.50'W b. 18°52.50'N 091°51.03'W c. 18°50.45'N 091°51.30'W d. 18°49.97'N 091°53.67'W Call: Maritime Traffic Controller on VHF Ch 16, 06 throughout 24 hours. Procedure: Vessels intending to enter a defined area should report 1 hour in advance to a control centre stating: 1. Vessel's name 2. Port of registry 3. Vessel's number 4. Name of company owning vessel 5. Master's name 6. Destination 7. Port of departure 8. Displacement 9. Draught 10. Type of cargo Within the area vessels should follow the instructions from the control centre which will supervise all manoeuvres. Permission should be obtained before anchoring. Radar Surveillance: Maintained between Cayo Arcas and Dos Bocas and in their approaches. Vessels will be contacted by a control centre on entering the area of radar coverage and be guided as necessary. Information Service: Control centres provide information on areas to be avoided, precautionary areas, anchorages, recommended tracks and concerning the safety of vessels and installations.

There are 2 tugs available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. Squalls have considerable force at times during rainy season from June to September. N'ly winds are less frequent than at other Gulf ports.

CAMPECHE, BAY OF ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 51 IMO SN.1/Circ.309, (RSDRA2012000140511), 51/12 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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: Port: Ch 16, used to contact the port on arrival.

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.

All ETA's have to be sent 72 hours prior to arrival of the vessel at the port. Additional ETA's have to be sent each 24 hours and 12 hours prior to arrival of the vessel. 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 Certificates can be renewed.

Tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.