Salina Cruz (MXSCX)

The port area consists of an inner and outer harbour handling break bulk and liquid bulk cargoes, with an additional sheltered Tanker Harbour to the west with two CBMs, and three offshore SPMs. The Inner Harbour (Darsena) offers good shelter from all directions, with two substantial quays lining the south side. The outer harbour (Antepuerto) is protected by two breakwaters; the east is 650m in length (a curved 'L' shaped) and the west is approx 330m in length. From seaward, the entrance to these areas is approx 200m wide. Leading South from the Western breakwater, is the Eastern breakwater (1753m long) of the Tanker Harbour, looking out over Bahia de Salina Marques. Facilities consist of a wide long trestle dock with two CBM areas either side. To the West of this is another shorter breakwater, 425m long, which helps to stop shifting sands, and sediment deposition, from a sandy coastline. The water depth in the inner and out harbours varies due to silting and dredging is carried out on a regular basis. Pemex owns and operates fuel and LPG facilities and an oil terminal at the Port, which is one of their largest petroleum installations on the W coast of Mexico. Crude oil and petroleum products are exported to Central America, S America, the W coast of the United States and the Far East.

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.

Salina Cruz is situated at the head of the Gulf of Tehuantepec in the state of Oaxaca on the S coast of Mexico.

Harbour: LOA 200m, beam 32.26m, draught 10.0m, 62,647DWT. Offshore: LOA 275.6m, BCM 48.0m, draught 21.95m, 157,871DWT.

Approx 9,000,000t of cargo, 3,000TEU and 253 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage may be obtained in the outer harbour, good holding ground, or outside the breakwaters E of the leading line and more than 0.5nm offshore, moderate holding ground. Anchorage is prohibited within 0.75nm of the tanker mooring buoys and between the moorings and the coast.

The port is approached from the S or SW through the TSS. The outer access channel is 170m long, with a depth of 14.0m. A precautionary area has been established at the junction of the SW and S approach routes. The outer harbour is entered from the SSE on the alignment of leading lights which lead between the breakwaters, approx 200m apart. An channel, length 70m, width 50m and depth 10m (part of a dredging programme to deepen access) links the outer and inner harbours. The inner harbour has an area of 300m x 185m, with a max depth of 11.7m at Berth No 04. (Note - some reports indicate max depth may be less in this part of the port. Vessels are advised to check latest depths, following implementation of a dredging programme). Two quays line the southern part of the inner harbour, one to the West and to the East, with vessels using the entry between these, 50m wide.

BA 1940 and 1023. Admiralty Pilot NP8, NP286(7). US 21441. US Sailing Directions No 153 (West Coast of Mexico and Central America).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for all foreign vessels and Mexican vessels over 500GT using the port or SPMs and is available 0600-1800hrs local time. ETA should be sent at the earliest opportunity. Pilot boards at: ..... 1. Port: At the anchorage E of the leading line or 1.5nm S of the breakwaters. 2. SPM's: Approx 1 to 2nm SE of the SPM's.

Morro de Salinas Light (16°10'N 095°12'W) is exhibited from a white octagonal masonry tower and dwelling, 14m in height.

A Restricted Area, radius of approx 600m, is centred around each of the SPMs. Entry into these zones is prohibited without prior permission from the VTS Center in Puerto de Salina Cruz. Berthing is allowed in daylight hours only in the inner and outer harbours. Offshore: Mooring during daylight hours only; unmooring unrestricted. Every year, from the month of Oct through to Feb, the port area may be affected by strong N'ly winds and, because of the small manoevring area within the inner harbour, restrictions as to minimum draught and LOA may be in operation during these months. Vessels should check with the Port Authority for the latest information on these restrictions.

Range 1.52m.

A traffic separation scheme has been established in the approaches to Salina Cruz. The scheme is composed of two geographical locations: SW Approach: Recommended for oil tankers proceeding to, or coming from the 3 single point moorings or the oil terminal. S Approach: Recommended for ships of over 500GT arriving at or leaving the port of Salina Cruz. This scheme has been approved by IMO and Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea applies. ..... 1. Vessel movement in the port area is monitored and supervised by the port Vessel Traffic Supervisor throughout 24 hours. (Callsign "Salina Cruz Port Vessel Traffic Supervisor" on VHF Ch06). 2. Vessels must contact the VTS 1 hour 30 minutes before arrival stating the following information: ETA, draught, last port of call. Any vessels intending to load gas or oils must contact Pemex 1 hour 30 minutes before arrival on VHF Ch 09. 3. Vessels must call the VTS when 6nm off the port (these vessels are then classed as arrived vessels) 4. VTS will provide pilotage instructions and anchorage position. All vessels must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 06. 5. On departure, the VTS will call vessels for information as soon as the pilot has disembarked. Radar: VTS use radar to monitor the approach of vessels.

There are 3 tugs available.

Prevailing winds: N'ly winter; S'ly summer.

SALINA CRUZ 16°09.67'N 95°11.78'W UNCTAD LOCODE: MX SCX ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 08/25 Mexican ENC_MX462200_ED2_000, (RSDRA2025000033409), 08/25

..... Salina Cruz VTS: Supervisor: VHF Ch 06. Pilots: Tel: +52(0)1 971 7140200. Fax: +52(0)1 971 7142128. Email: pilotsalinacruz@prodigy.net.mx Port Authority: Tel: +52(0)1 971 7141325. Fax: +52(0)1 971 7140014. Email: apisc1@prodigy.com.mx. www.apisal.com.mx PEMEX Ops: VHF: Chs 09, 12,13, 16 and 20. Oaxaca Radio (XFQ). 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.

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: Foreign vessels: 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 Foreign vessels trading on Mexican coast only: Copies 1. Crew List 3 2. Departure Crew List (completed prior to arrival) 1 3. Stores List 3 4. Crew Personal Effects List 3 5. Port Clearance 1 6. Ship's Deck Log Book from last port 1 For all foreign vessels one copy of each of the following is also required: 1. International Tonnage Certificate 2. Ship's Register 3. Load Line Certificate 4. Safety Radio Certificate 5. IOPP Certificate 6. US Financial Responsibility (US FMC Certificate) if available 7. SMS Safety Management Certificate 8. IMO Certificate of Fitness for gas vessels. 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 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 on board 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.