San Carlos (MXSCR)

San Carlos is a small port, also able to accommodate cruise ships. Cargo handled ranges from grain exports to fish and chemical imports (for use in the production of fertiliser). There is also a tanker berth for the electricity supplier.

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.

San Carlos is located on the SW coast of the Lower California Peninsula, 266km NW from La Paz.

The vessel handled (MIGUEL HIDALGO II) LOA 183m, and DWT 46,900GT

Anchorage on arrival may be obtained close SW of the fairway lightbuoy (safe water) (24°38.5'N 112°05.2'W). Anchorage with good holding may be obtained off the berths in depths of 6.0 to 10m, sand. Vessels awaiting a pilot anchor in the anchorage triangle, between the arrival white buoy, Punta Belcher and Lat 24°36.42'N. Cargo vessels anchor in an area 1nm SE of the arrival buoy.

Puerto San Carlos is approached through Canal de Puerto San Carlos, which is a narrow channel with a minimum width of 180m. The least depth of the fairway is approx 9.14m, length 12nm. There are a total of 29 buoys, 14 red, 12 green and 3 white flashing buoys in Magdalena Bay. The entrance to the channel is located between Punta Entrada and Punta Redonda, changing course to 338°, the entrance buoy of the channel is 6.5nm, then continuing through the channel to arrive at the cargo dock, with a depth of 12.1m alongside. Caution: The buoys in the channel may be moved to align with changes in channel depths.

BA 4812, 1028. Admiralty Pilot NP8, NP286(7).

Compulsory and available 0800-1800hrs (local time) and in daylight only. It is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt. Pilots board incoming vessels off the S entrance to the buoyed channel. Agents must give 24 hours notice to pilot station. Telephone: +52(01)612 1222160 Email: capbuelna@hotmail.com

Extend N from the parallel of the Fairway Light Buoy, (24°38.5'N 112°05.2'W).

Puerto Magdalena Light: Red column and hut, 8.0m in height, situated close S of the root of Muelle Fiscal.

Variable. Mean spring range 1.7m; mean neap range 0.5m. Tidal streams in the channel can reach 3kts.

Not available.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly. Fog occurs during the winter months from Nov-Mar.

SAN CARLOS (MEXICO) 24°48.41'N 112°06.10'W UNCTAD LOCODE: MX SCR For details see: LA PAZ PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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. Telephone: +52(01)612 1360198 Contact Information for the following: Pilots: Tel: +52 612 1360542 Email: capbuelna@hotmail.com Port Authority: Tel: +52 612 1236500 Fax: +52 612 1236500 Email: apibcs@apibcs.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 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 72 hours prior to arrival of the vessel at the port. Additional ETA's have to be sent each 48, 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.