Veracruz (MXVER)

The Main Port of Veracruz is equipped to handle containers, agribulks, mineral bulks, general cargo, liquid bulks and automobiles. All berths are public and are assigned depending on type of cargo and operation. More than one operator may use a berth. The port is a national leader in the handling of agribulks and automobiles and is the principal container port in the Gulf of Mexico. There is over 4,500m of berthing space. An additional area (the New Port) is being built to the North West. The harbour is linked by train and road to the most important areas in the country in terms of commercial and industrial activity, including the States of Puebla, Tlaxcala, Mexico and the metropolitan area of Mexico City.

Summer.

Veracruz is situated on the Gulf coast of Mexico in the Bay of Campeche.

LOA 336.67m, beam 48.2m, draught 12.8m, 134,931DWT.

Approx 34,300,000t of cargo, 1,200,000TEU and 2,000 vessels handled annually.

An anchorage area has been established approximately 7nm SE of Veracruz and between Precautionary Areas A and B and the area to be avoided (see restrictions below). Anchoring in the main approach channels or harbour entrance is prohibited. Anchorage within the reefs is also prohibited. Anchorage areas 24.0m deep have been established in following positions: ..... 1. 19°12.0'N 096°01.7'W 2. 19°07.6'N 095°58.9'W 3. 19°05.8'N 096°02.0'W 4. 19°10.4'N 096°04.9'W This anchorage is not safe when N'ly winds blow more than 40kts. Quarantine anchorage: Available in the lee of Isla Sacrificios (19°10.5'N 096° 05.5'W).

In normal weather conditions, there are no depth restrictions on entry or departure but time of tide must be considered if draught of vessel exceeds 8.8m. After or during a strong Northerly wind, a vessel with a draught of 7.3m or more must wait for the tide. The Navigation Channel to the Main Port has depths of 16m. (Berths at the New Port currently have depths of 15m). Approach to main Port: There are reefs extending 2.4nm off the coast which can be seen by breaking seas during daylight and are all well lit by light beacons at night. There are two approach channels in a separation scheme through the reefs from the SE and the N. The port is protected by breakwaters to the SE, NE, NW and W as well as by an inner wall. The port entrance is surrounded by reefs, islands and deep water. The entrance channel is between the SE and NE breakwaters with a depth of 16.0m. A sea buoy is located in position 19°11.4'N 96°03.5'W, (Light characteristic Fl(1).W.10s, visible 4nm). The turning basin is 500m in diameter with a depth of 16.0m. New Port: This project will take approximately four years to complete. Approach information may be subject to change or additions during this time.

BA 375, 376, 1307, 4400. Admiralty Pilot NP69A, NP286(7). US Chart 411 (Gulf of Mexico). US Sailing Directions No 148 (Caribbean Sea Volume II).

1020-1025.

All vessel movements inside the harbour require permission from the Port Captain.

Compulsory for all vessels over 599GT. Pilotage is available 24 hours, except in wintertime during bad weather, when the port is closed due to strong N winds of more than 25kts. Pilots call in English by VHF Ch 16 and 13, one hour before service time requested by vessel's agent and give the Master all information regarding vessel's speed, pilot ladders, and lee side for boarding on arrival or from anchorage. Pilot transportation is only provided by boat. Special regulations exist for large/deep draught vessels and manoeuvres are permitted only in daylight. The pilot boards SE of Isla Verde, close to the sea buoy located in position 19°11.4'N 96°03.5'W (Light characteristic Fl(1).W.10s, visible 4nm). The sea buoy is fitted with AtoN AIS, name: SB-VV-001-MX. Anchoring within the reefs and inside the harbour must be carried out with the assistance of a pilot.

Light beacons on those reefs which are within 4nm of the harbour breakwaters mark the limits of the port.

Major lights: Isla Sacrificios Light (Racon) (white round tapered concrete tower and low balcony, black bands, on masonry base, cantilevered dwelling) (19° 10.4'N 096°05.6'W). Arrecife Galleguilla Light (white concrete tower, 7m high) 3.75m NNW of Sacrificios Light. Hotel Diligencias Light (beacon on building) (19°12.0'N 096°08.3'W). A conspicuously high radio tower stands 0.8 mile S of the root of the SE breakwater in the Main Harbour. Geographical Landmarks: Volcano Citaletepet (Pico de Orizaba), 5,303m high, rises 101Km (63 Miles) West of the City of Veracruz. Inactive but has a crater 5.6Km (3.5 Miles) in circumference, which can easily be distinguished from a considerable distance on a clear day. Cerro Nauhcampatepetl is 4,280m high, and is approx 25 miles NNE of the Volcano Citaletepet and has an unusual shape. Snow falls at upper levels above and about the 3,650m level and the white top is very prominent.

New Restrictions will come into force, when areas of the New Port are completed. Vessels should consult the Port Authority for any changes or additions. Vessels with draughts of 14.3m have used the port. An area to be avoided has been established in order to protect the National Maritime Park from the risk of pollution. All vessels of more than 500GT and vessels of less than 500GT transporting oil, chemical, toxic or nuclear waste should avoid this area. Entry to the port at night is permissible with advance warning.

Range 0.6m. Normally the current outside breakwater is from the S at 0.5kt.

A traffic separation scheme (TSS) has been established in the approaches to Veracruz, incorporating E and N approach routes radiating from a central Precautionary Area B (19°12.5'N 095°57.0'W). The E approach comprises entry and exit channels, 1nm wide, extending between 12 and 20nm E of the outer breakwaters, to the Precautionary area B and to the N of the area to be avoided. The N approach comprises entry and exit channels, 1nm wide, extending between 8 and 10nm NE of the outer breakwaters, and to the N of Precautionary Area B. The TSS is IMO adopted and Rule 10 of the Colregs (1972) applies. Precautionary Area A has been established comprising the island and reefs surrounding Veracruz. The area is bounded by an arc of radius 4.7nm from Isa Sacrificios Light. Contact 'Veracruz Traffic' when entering the TSS. Working areas are limited to the following positions: ..... 1. 19°15.1'N 096°11.0'W 2. 19°19.0'N 096°11.0'W 3. 19°19.0'N 095°46.6'W 4. 19°02.2'N 095°46.6'W 5. 19°02.2'N 095°58.1'W Note: Some Traffic Scheme information may be subject to change when the New Port at Veracruz is completed.

All vessels over 2,500GT require a tug for manoeuvres within the harbour. 1 x 3,200hp and 1 x 4,660hp tugs available. Vessels over 2,500GT require two or more tugs, depending on size and berth. Saam Mexico operates a fleet of 24 tugs of more than 1,100t bollard pull in the Veracruz area.

Prevailing winds: N'ly winds Sep-May, E'ly winds Apr-Aug; hurricanes in the Gulf Jun-Oct. Temperatures range from 10°C to 38°C. Average annual rainfall is approx 1,320mm. Vessels should be prepared for 'Northers' which arrive without warning.

VERA CRUZ 19°12.10'N 96°07.27'W UNCTAD LOCODE: MX VER ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 41/19 (Former update 34/19) ADMIRALTY Chart 375 NE, 41/19

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Veracruz is an official Port of Entry. Officers and crew are required to declare all 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.

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 5. Certificate of Entry Documents are received by the Harbour Master, Health Inspector, Immigration Authorities, Customs Authorities, Agricultural Inspector. There are no special forms for completion.

Notice of ETA required 24 hours prior to arrival, stating the following; ..... a. Vessel's name b. Flag c. Draught.

Vessels must give advance notice if wishing to enter at night. All vessel movements within the port must be authorized by the Port Captain.

Quarantine: Personnel are not permitted to land from vessels or boats until cleared by the Port Health Officer.

Tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.