Pichilingue (MXPIC)

Pichilingue Port, a deep-sea and coastal facility, accommodates vessels transporting general cargo, bulk cement and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). It is notable for serving ferry routes that connect La Paz with Mazatlбn and Topolobampo in Sinaloa, acting as the primary transportation link between Baja California Sur and mainland Mexico for both cargo and passengers. The port also welcomes large cruise ships, with passengers frequently visiting tourist attractions in La Paz.

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.

Pichilingue Port is situated in La Paz, the capital city of Baja California Sur, Mexico. The port is located along the western coast of the Baja California Peninsula, facing the Gulf of California.

Harbour: LOA 323.59m, beam 37.5m, draught 10.25m, 50,275DWT. Offshore: LOA 75.74m, draught 8m, 3,092DWT.

Approx 2,700,000t of cargo handled annually.

Anchorage is available at the waiting area, 1nm W of the white buoy of south Point of San Juan Nepomuseno Peninsula or in the vicinity of Punta Prieta, in depths of 12.0-18.0m. Anchorage N of El Mogote is exposed.

The bay is approached between the S extremity of Isla San Juan Nepomuceno and Punta Colorado (0.75nm SSE) and entered between that extremity of the island and a point on the mainland 0.3nm E. When entering, care should be taken to avoid the tail of the shore bank which extends about 0.35nm SW from the island; a shoal depth 7.3m lies 0.35nm S of the S extremity of the island. A lighbuoy marks the extent of the 5m depth contour on the W side of the entrance, and the channel to the finishing harbour at the head of the bay is marked by lightbuoys.The channel distance is 1nm, with 6 flashing buoys, 3 red and 3 white, with a depth of 11.0m. Caution: The channel is reported to be difficult when winds exceed 20kts, especially when from NE or E.

BA 1017, 4802. Admiralty Pilot NP8, NP286(7).

1025.

Compulsory vessels over 500GT. The pilot boards from a small wooden boat in the vicinity of the Fairway Buoy (24°15'N 110°20'W).

Variable.

NW'ly, winter, SW'ly, summer.

PICHILINGUE 24°15.94'N 110°19.43'W UNCTAD LOCODE: MX PIC ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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 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 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. Cargo to be loaded/discharged

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.