Morro Redondo (MXMRE)

Morro Redondo is a salt loading terminal at the southeastern extremity of Isla Cedros, Baja California Sur, Mexico, operated by Exportadora de Sal, S.A. de C.V., based in Guerrero Negro. The terminal exports salt harvested from the Guerrero Negro salt pans, one of the largest salt production areas in the world. It features two piers and three mooring buoys located about 0.6 nautical miles northwest of the port, which are used for loading and discharging salt efficiently.

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.

Morro Redondo is located on Cedros (Cerros) Island, off the Pacific coast of Baja California.

Harbour: LOA 292m, beam 47m, draught 17.3m, 182,060DWT. Offshore: LOA 274.93m, 154,068DWT.

Anchorage for vessels awaiting a berth may be obtained 0.7nm NE of the head of the main pier in a depth of 37m. Good holding ground is also found 1-3nm N of the berth in depths of 35-64m, with the berth loading tower in line with the Morro Redondo Lighthouse.

Cedros Island is an alternative name for Morro Redondo.

BA 1029. Admiralty Pilot NP8, NP286(7).

1024-1026.

Compulsory. Available throughout 24 hours. Arranged by agent on basis of ship's ETA. Pilot boards 1nm E of the pier. During periods of bad weather, the presence of a pilot is required throughout 24hrs.

Height of loading chute above MLW is 16.7m. There is considerable small boat traffic in the vicinity.

Range 2.4m (springs); 1.1m (neaps).

There are 5 tugs available ranging from 3,000-3,500hp. Two tugs are normally used for berthing and 1 tug for un-berthing. Tug lines are used at no extra charge. Tugs are available throughout 24hrs.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly.

MORRO REDONDO, ISLA CEDROS 28°04.09'N 115°10.90'W (Cerros) UNCTAD LOCODE: MX MRE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Cedros Island is an alternative name for Morro Redondo.

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Vessels can transmit and receive through San Francisco radio, callsign "KFS", or Los Angeles radio, callsign "KOK". VHF: Port: Ch 16, 12. Pilots & Port Tel: +52(01) 616 1585399, Fax: +52(01) 616 1585390.

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.

..... Document Copies 1. International Tonnage Certificate 2 2. Crew List 9 3. Crew Personnel Effects Declaration 3 4. Ships Stores Declaration 3 5. Ships Particulars (general information) 1 6. Original Maritime Declaration of Health - 7. Clearance From Last Port Of Call -

Information regarding vessels ETA should be sent for the attention of Miss Mikki Izumi, Tel: +52 66 232200; Fax +52 66 232526; Telex 566705.

Vessels enter and clear throughout 24 hours on a first come first served basis.

Pratique is granted by Port Health Doctor who boards on arrival and requires Crew Vaccination Certificates and Masters Declaration of Health.

NOR is tendered to agent.