Baie Ugue (NCBUG)

The port handles small fishing boats and vessels load chrome ore concentrates from barges at this anchorage.

South Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Apr 1 to Nov 30, Summer Dec 1 to Mar 31.

South Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Apr 1 to Nov 30, Summer Dec 1 to Mar 31.

Babouillat is situated on the NW tip of New Caledonia.

Baie Ugue is located on the E coast of New Caledonia.

Max LOA 190.0m, beam 32.20m, draught 11.0m and 58,159DWT.

The recommended anchorage is situated 0.35nm WNW of Pointe de Babouillat (20° 22.3'S 164°07.0'E), in depths of 10.0 to 15.0m, good holding.

Anchorage is available for small vessels in depths of 15.0m, swinging circle 0.1nm. Larger vessels anchor 1nm N of conveyor in depths of 34m.

From a position 0.85nm NNW of W end of Ilot Tiam'bouene, the recommended track leads 090° for 2.25nm, passing (with positions from Ilot Goenghu 20°23.6'S 164° 06.9'E), S of a 9.9m patch (3.5nm W). The recommended track leads 062° with the middle islet of Les Trois Freres ahead for 2.75nm to a position 0.7nm SSE of Ilot Ti (Tienghiene), a conical islet, (20°21.7'S 164°06.2'E) passing: SSE of Ilot Ti-Ac (2.25nm NW), a wooded islet, then NNW of Ilot Goenghu.

Baie Ugue is entered 5nm NW of Cap Bocage. From Houailou Western Passage steer 186° on Poro power station. When lateral starboard buoy marking W side of passage is 0.5nm abeam, course is altered to 276° on N edge of Baie Ugue. The distance from Houailou Western Passage to Moneo is 10.5nm.

BA 935. Admiralty Pilot NP61, NP286(4).

BA 339, 935, 2925. French 6537, 3475. Admiralty Pilot NP61.

1025.

1035 max in dry season.

Vessels up to 32,000DWT and LOA 180m, either port or starboard alongside. Vessels 32,000DWT to 38,000DWT and LOA 180m to 190m, starboard side alongside. Daytime berthing only. Due to the fact that the berth is open to E'ly winds, vessels are required to moor at the numerous mooring pontoons located throughout the port. These pontoons provide secure mooring options, ensuring that vessels can safely load and unload cargo while minimising the impact of wind and wave action.

Pilotage is compulsory and available in daylight only. Noumea pilots require 24 hours advance notice for all arrivals and departures. The pilot boards at the entrance Light Buoy to Passe Deverd, in position 20°44'S 164°12'E.

Compulsory. Houailou Western Passage: Official entrance for E coast ports: Moneo (Baie Ugue) - Poro - Kuaua - Canala (Boakaine) - Nakety - Thio. Pilots available throughout 24 hours and is centralised through Noumea. Entrance width 1.5nm clear. Pilot boarding ground: 21°09.1'S., 165°44.4'E, 0.8nm E of green buoy marking W side of entrance. Pilot launch "Sir Frederick Samson" is based at Poro, 9.5nm from Houailou Passage. Pilots listen on VHF Ch 16 and 12 one hour before vessel's ETA.

Vessels with a draught up to 7.6m can use the Inner Roads. Vessels with a draught over 7.6m use the Passe de la Gazelle (20°23'S 163°57'E) during daylight only.

No berthing at night.

Range 1.35m (semi-diurnal).

..... Vessels up to 32,000DWT and 180m LOA No compulsory tug Vessels 32,000-38,000DWT and 180m-190m LOA One compulsory tug

Prevailing winds: NE'ly-SE'ly Jul-Nov (reaches max at approx 1400hrs). Cyclone season Dec-Apr.

BABOUILLAT, BAIE DE NЙHOUЙ 20°22.18'S 164°07.20'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NC BUG For details see: NOUMЙA PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 11/25 (Former update 06/25) French Bulletin 6/25, (RSDRA2025000091910), 11/25

..... Noumea contact info Radio RT (HF) 2182kHz, 4125kHz, 6215kHz. WT 500kHz Distress and calling contact info VHF Ch 16 Pilot contact info VHF Ch 12

Radio: There is a port radio station at Noumea which operates throughout 24 hours. RT (HF) 2182kHz, 4125kHz, 6215.5kHz. WT 500kHz. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16.

Customs allowances: The allowances for officers and crew are 200 cigarettes or 500gm of rolling tobacco and 1 bottle of alcohol. Penalties for non compliance are fines of the value of the local resale price of the goods. Immigration: There are no specific Immigration procedures and formalities at the port. Agent liaises with the relevant authorities.

Customs allowances: The allowances for officers and crew are 200 cigarettes or 500gm of rolling tobacco and 1 bottle of alcohol. Penalties for non compliance are fines of the value of the local resale price of the goods. Immigration: There are no specific Immigration procedures and formalities at the port. Agent liaises with the relevant authorities.

The following forms are supplied by the vessel's agent for completion: ..... Document 1. General Information 2. Health Declaration The forms are either delivered onboard on arrival or mailed to the vessel's previous port. The following can be completed on the ship's own forms or should be in the Master's possession: ..... 1. Clearance from previous port of call 2. Port of Call List 3. Crew List 4. List of Crew's Personal Effects 5. Passenger List (even if nil) 6. Vaccination List (crew & passengers) 7. Provisions List 8. Bonded Stores List 9. Narcotics List 10. Arms & Ammunitions List (even if nil) 11. Plants & Animals List The above forms are for Customs, Immigration and agency.

The following forms are supplied by the vessel's agent for completion: ..... Document Copies 1. General Information 5 2. Health Declaration 2 The forms are either delivered onboard on arrival or mailed to the vessel's previous port. The following can be completed on the ship's own forms or should be in the Master's possession: 1. Clearance from previous port of call 1 2. Port of Call List 2 3. Crew List 3 4. List of Crew's Personal Effects 2 5. Passenger List (even if nil) 3 6. Vaccination List (crew & passengers) 2 7. Provisions List 2 8. Bonded Stores List 2 9. Narcotics List 2 10. Arms & Ammunitions List (even if nil) 2 11. Plants & Animals List 2 The above forms are for Customs, Immigration and agency.

Initial ETA should be sent 48 hours prior to arrival with further ETA sent 24 hours before arrival. Further messages should be sent if requested. The ETA message, in addition to date and time of arrival, should also include the passage to be used for entering (if applicable), LOA, draughts forward and aft, number of crew and passengers, Master's name, flag, port of arrival and port of destination.

Initial ETA should be sent 72 hours prior to arrival with further ETA's sent 48 and 24 hours before arrival. Further messages should be sent if requested. The ETA message, in addition to date and time of arrival, should also include the passage to be used for entering (if applicable), LOA, draughts forward and aft, number of crew and passengers, Master's name, flag, port of arrival and port of destination.

The French flag is to be displayed whilst the vessel is in port. Vessels not complying may be subject to a fine at the Custom's discretion.

The French flag is to be displayed whilst the vessel is in port. Vessels not complying may be subject to a fine at the Custom's discretion.

There are no specific regulations but the Master should be advised by the agent.

There are no specific regulations but the Master should be advised by the agent.

Pratique accorded by pilot when boarding. Application can be made through the vessel's agent or through the Harbour Master. The port has no special health regulations but the crew should be healthy and there should be no notifiable disease onboard. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates can be renewed.

Pratique can be applied for by radio 72 hours prior to arrival. Application can be made through the vessel's agent or through the Harbour Master. The port has no special health regulations but the crew should be healthy and there should be no notifiable disease onboard. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates can be renewed.

NOR should be handed to the agent on berthing or at the anchorage.

NOR should be handed to the agent on berthing or at the anchorage.