La Paz (MXLAP)

The port provides alongside berthing for vessels of moderate draught. Vessels which cannot berth alongside work cargo into lighters at the anchorage. Punta Piedra (24°13.049'N 110°18.607'W), located roughly 4nm N of La Paz, handles most of the commercial activity in the Baja California Sur area.

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.

La Paz is situated close to the southern tip of the lower Californian peninsula.

Max draught of 11m in area of Punta Piedra (Sub-Port) for tankers.

The outer anchorage may be obtained S of Punta Prieta (24° 13.028'N 110° 18.636'W), in depths of about 17m, sand bottom with good holding. Anchorage farther SW is exposed and is subject to swells. Vessels unable to enter La Paz due to their draught should anchor in Bahia Pichilingue. Anchorage in La Paz may obtained 0.5nm SW of Mulle Fiscal (24°9.596'N 110°19.697'W) with depths of 5.0 - 6.0m, mud.

Puerto de la Paz is approached through Canal de la Paz, which is a narrow channel entered 0.3nm SE off Punta Prieta. The least depth in the fairway is approx 2.9m. For 2.25nm from its entrance the channel is marked on its E side by No 1, 3 and 5 green lightbuoys, all exhibiting a green flashing light and on its W side by No 2, 4, 6 and 8 red lightbuoys, each exhibiting a red flashing light. These buoys should not be relied upon. Farther along the channel, the route is marked by 3 pairs of leading lights, leading into the port. The white sides of the structures are visible when in line. The first pair of Lights No 1 and 2 (elevation 15m and 19m respectively) are in line when bearing 148° ahead. The second pair (No 3 and 4) are in line when bearing 181° ahead, and the third pair (No 5 and 6), are in line bearing 033° astern.

BA 3061. Admiralty Pilot NP8, NP286(7).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500GT. Pilot boards 0.3nm S of Punta Prieta. Pilotage can be made available night of request, but not advisable to enter harbour after dark.

Vessels of 100m and over are not permitted to enter the channel. It is advisable not to enter the channel area during the hours of darkness.

Mean maximum range 0.8m.

A small tug is available.

Climate is hot and dry. For majority of year SE and SW winds are prevalent in Bahia de La Paz, but from November to May, NW'ly winds are predominant. These winds, which blow from about 0900 to 1600, are succeeded in the evening by S'ly winds which last all night. Calms are frequent during the spring and summer months. Hurricanes may occur during the months of Sept - Nov.

LA PAZ 24°11.33'N 110°18.02'W UNCTAD LOCODE: MX LAP ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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: 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 has to present 4 copies of the following documentation: 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 12. Labour Permit For Crew Members 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 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival of the vessel at the port. Additional ETA's have to be sent each 24 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. Number of passengers

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

The Health Officer boards vessels off Punta Prieta.

Tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.