Mazatlan (MXMZT)

The port mainly handling bulk cargo, general cargo, Ro-Ro and ferries, there are also facilities for tankers and cruise vessels.

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.

Mazatlan is located on the Pacific coast of Mexico on the NW of Point Quevedo's peninsula.

LOA 210m, draught 10.6m, 45,000DWT.

Approx 997,000t of cargo, 48,000TEU and 260,000 passengers handled annually.

Anchorage may be obtained on arrival, in an area surrounding Piedra Negra, in depths of 19.0-29.0m. The holding ground is not good; the NE part of the anchorage is the best location for vessels remaining for some time. The approach to the harbour entrance must be kept clear at all times. Caution: Between Jun-Dec, but particularly from Jul-Sep, heavy squalls coming off the land may be experienced; vessels are recommended to anchor with good clearance from any danger and to be ready to leave the anchorage at short notice. Anchorages are designated by the Bar Pilots which, in most cases, are in the open sea.

The access channel to the port is 1,500m in length, width 150m, depth 11.0m. There is a further length of navigation channel within the port 1,500m in length, width 150m, with a depth of 11.0m, which leads up to the turning basin and berths. The turning basin is 400m in diameter and has a depth of 10.2m. A secondary channel leads to the fishing port and shipyards, length 1,060m, width 50m with a depth of 7.0m. Approach and entry: The port is approached on the alignment of leading lights and the channel, further marked by leading lights and lightbuoys, is entered between breakwaters. Approach: The approach from S and W is clear of dangers but mariners approaching from NW should give a good clearance to Roca Tortuga (23°11'N 106° 27'W), a steep to rock, and the outermost of a group of islets which lie 0.7nm NW of Isla Creston. Entry: From a position SSW of the harbour the alignment 023°of Entry Leading Lights leads into the harbour entrance passing WNW of Piedra Negra Rock and WNW of Roca Anegada Rock, then between the breakwaters and lightbuoys (lateral) to the vicinity of the inner W breakwater on the head of which stands a light. Main channel: From the vicinity of the inner W breakwater the alignment 018.5° of Canal del Astillero Leading Lights leads through a channel, marked by lightbuoys, to the N part of the turning basin, passing WNW of Piedra Blanca marked by a lightbuoy. N of the turning basin, the channel, further marked by leading lights, lightbuoys and a light beacon, continues NE into the head of the harbour; the deeper channel passes SE of an island (23°12.5'N 106°24.3'W) in the central part of the fairway, on which stands a light.

BA 1106. Admiralty Pilot NP8, NP286(7).

Emergency Co-ordination Centre: Centracom, Tel: 06.

1022.

Compulsory and available 0800-1700hrs but can be obtained outside these hours on request. Pilotage provided by the National Pilots Union. The pilot boards from a black hulled boat, with a white superstructure, in a position approx 0.5nm SSE of Isla Creston Light (23°10.1'N 106°25.4'W). Pilot Tel: +52 669 981 6101 Fax: +52 669 982 3396.

Entry Leading Lights: Front light (white truncated metal tower, 14m in height) (23°12.9'N 106°24.2'W). Rear light (similar structure, 19m in height) stands 500m NNE of front light. Canal del Astillero Leading Lights: Front light (yellow rectangle on metal pyramidal tower, 14m in height) (23°12.6'N 106°24.4'W). Rear light (white metal pyramidal tower, 7m in height) stands 1500m NNE of front light. Isla Creston Light (white square masonry tower and dwelling, 7m in height) (23° 11'N 106°26'W).

No large ship movements are permitted at night or during the occurrence of strong tidal streams.

Mean spring range 1.0m; mean neap range 0.4m. Tidal streams: Predominate in the channel, the direction being N on the in-going stream and S on the out going stream. It was reported that the tidal stream can reach at a rate of 2kts. It is recommended that vessels intending to swing in the turning basin enter at slack water as the S going stream is strong.

Compulsory for vessels over 2,500GT. There are 2 tugs available to assist with berthing. The tugs are rated at 2,500hp and 4,200hp and are available throughout 24 hours. They normally join the vessels in the access channel.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. During the months Jan-Apr it is reported that fog frequently forms at the harbour entrance between 0600-1000hrs. There is always a swell from SW and it is reported that in October it may make boat operations difficult, and may effect berthing. Chubascos can also affect the area in the summer and autumn months and vessels at anchor should take precautions.

MAZATLБN 23°11.19'N 106°24.95'W UNCTAD LOCODE: MX MZT ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 48/22 Mexican ENC MX531220, (RSDRA2022000168232), 48/22 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Mazatlan has a coast radio station which operates throughout 24 hours. It can be contacted on 500kHz, 512kHz, 451kHz, 455kHz, 461kHz or 479kHz MF and 4250kHz, 6484.5kHz, 8470kHz, 12703kHz or 17151.5kHz HF. Lighthouse Radio monitors 30009kHz and emergency frequency 2182kHz. VHF: Ch 16. Tel: +52 669 9824701, Fax: +52 669 9823396, e-mail: snppmzt@mzt.mergared.net.mx Port Authority: Tel: +52 669 9821822, Fax: +52 669 9821960, email: apimaz@apimazatlan.com.mx Harbourmaster: +52 669 9814265, Fax: +52 669 9812204 Port Control: Call sign: Mazatlan Port Control, VHF: Ch 12, 16 and 20.

Immigration officials board on arrival and may also request copies of documents in addition to those requested by Customs. Mexican customs regulations apply to allowances.

Basic Customs documents for entry: ..... Document Copies 1. Form for Formal Entrance at Customs House 2 2. Master's Oath 2 3. General Declaration 2 4. Crew List 2 5. Manifest of cargo for discharge 2 6. Passenger List 2 7. Clearance from last foreign port 1 8. Crew's Personal Effects Declaration 2 9. Manifest of all foreign cargo onboard 1 10. Dangerous Cargo Manifest 1 All the above to be stamped by a Mexican Consul. 11. Valid original vessel documents.

Pilot's union must be advised at least 24 hours prior to arrival.

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

Port Health officials board on arrival. They will be accompanied by Agricultural Department officials who check ship's provisions. These officials may also request documents. Depending on the specific problem, the whole crew must have inoculations and vaccinations. After that, actions will be taken to determine the possible application of pratique.

Tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.