Rosarito Terminal (MXRST)

The port has road links with Tijuana, to the N and Ensenada to the S. The terminal comprises one CBM and one SBM berth for discharging petroleum products. The LPG CBM has been removed.

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.

Rosarito is located in the state of Baja California on the W coast of Mexico, approx 12nm from the Mexico/USA border.

Offshore: LOA 195.1m, BCM 106m, draught 15.24m, 53,755DWT.

Anchorage on arrival may be obtained within the charted anchorage W and NW of the SBM. Anchorage may also be obtained 2nm offshore, with S point of Los Coronados bearing 289°, distance 7nm in 21.0m of water.

Approach Los Coronados with Coronado Sur bearing 345°, when that point is at a distance of 4nm, alter course to 072°, for 6nm to the offshore berths. A lightbuoy is moored off the CBM and a light is displayed from the SBM buoy.

BA 1049, 1029. Admiralty Pilot NP8, NP286(7).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for all foreign vessels and Mexican vessels over 500GT. Pilots will board 0.86nm WNW of the SBM, and will remain on board during all discharging operations. In adverse weather, vessels may be advised to proceed to Ensenada where pilots will board at a distance of no less than 2.6nm from the breakwater.

An oil fired generating station with 4 grey chimneys, 45m in height, each with 3 pairs of red obstruction lights, is the most prominent mark in this area.

The terminal lies within a restricted area as charted. SBM mooring and unmooring throughout 24hrs. CBM's mooring and unmooring during day light only.

Not available.

The berths are exposed to a heavy W or NW swell, particularly during the summer months and the engines should be kept ready at short notice. If the height of the swell exceeds 3m cargo operations are suspended. Boat work is often hazardous. Poor visibility may be experienced in this area in the summer months.

ROSARITO TERMINAL 32°21.00'N 117°06.00'W UNCTAD LOCODE: MX RST ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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. Pemex & Pilots: Ch 09. Pilots email: snppros@telnor.net. Harbour Master: Tel: +52 661 6122371, email: galcudia@sct.gob.mx. Pemex Operations: Tel: +52 661 6121509, email: lfmunguiae@ref.pemex.com.

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. 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 onboard 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.