Cozumel (MXCZM)

The port consists of three cruise terminals.

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

The port of Cozumel is situated in the Caribbean on the NW side of Cozumel Island.

Draught 9.3m, LOA unrestricted, beam 47.02m, 20,236DWT.

Approx. 1,300 vessels and 4,300,000 passengers handled annually.

There is a good anchorage on Banco de Cozumel (20°38'N 086°52'W), in a depth of 11.0m, sand bottom. It is protected from the E swell and out of the current, but open to N'ly winds. There is also an anchorage S of San Miguel Light, not closer than 0.2nm offshore, depths from 11.0-15.0m.

From a position 3nm NNE of the pier the track leads SSW towards the anchorages or alongside berths. The approach is steep to and clear of dangers apart from a charted wreck within 1nm of the pier.

BA 662, 1220. Admiralty Pilot NP69A, NP286(7).

Compulsory. Available during daylight hours only. Pilot boarding position is 2.6nm NW of the pier.

San Miguel Light (20°30'N 086°57'W). Aero Light (radio mast) (20°31'N 086°56'W).

COZUMEL 20°31.20'N 86°57.00'W UNCTAD LOCODE: MX CZM ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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: Ch 16 is 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 on board the vessel. Free pratique is not granted by radio. Vessels arriving from South America have to be fumigated. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) can be renewed.

Tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.