Cristobal (PACTB)

Facilities consist of a number of piers for containerised cargo and general cargo ships, complete with storage areas, bunkering and ship repair services.

Tropical.

Cristobal is situated on the Atlantic coast of Panama at the entrance to the Panama Canal, adjacent to the city of Colon.

LOA 366.37m, draught 13.5m, beam 60.0m, 302,652DWT

Approx 1,000,000TEU handled annually.

Vessels will usually proceed to the anchorage area according to length and draught unless otherwise directed. Arriving vessels are expected to anchor as far S and inward from the main channel in their anchorage as is consistent with safety. Vessels anchoring in non designated areas may be required to move. Anchorage Area "A": For all ships with a deep salt water draught of not less than 10.4m and not in excess of 11.9m. Min depth is 12.2m. ..... This area starts at: 09°23.35'N 079°55.35'W then to 09°22.80'N 079°56.25'W then to 09°22.23'N 079°56.25'W then to 09°21.93'N 079°55.80'W then to 09°21.41'N 079°55.80'W then to 09°21.41'N 079°55.35'W then due N to starting point. However, restricted area N and W of Buoy No 2, must be observed. Explosive sector to be avoided whenever possible. Anchorage Area "B": For all ships with salt water draught under 9.7m, min depth is 8.8m. Explosive sector is restricted to vessels carrying explosives or specially designated vessels. All ships of such length should not swing into Anchorage Area "A". ..... This area starts at: 09°22.80'N 079°56.25'W then to 09°22.53'N 079°56.68'W then to 09°21.70'N 079°56.68'W then to 09°21.86'N 079°56.00'W then to 09°21.41'N 079°56.00'W then to 09°21.41'N 079°55.80'W then to 09°21.93'N 079°55.80'W then to 09°22.23'N 079°56.25'W then due N to starting point. Anchorage Area "C": Required pilotage waters for inbound vessels. ..... This area starts at: 09°21.41'N 079°55.35'W then to 09°21.41'N 079°56.00'W then to 09°20.80'N 079°55.95'W then to 09°20.45'N 079°55.45'W then due N to starting point. Restricted area E and S of Buoy 2, must be observed. Anchorage Area "D": For all ships of over 106.7m in length and a deep salt water draught of less than 10.7m except where min depth is 9.7m. ..... This area starts at: 09°23.31'N 079°55.25'W then to 09°22.91'N 079°54.35'W then to 09°22.36'N 079°54.35'W then to 09°22.03'N 079°54.91'W then to 09°22.03'N 079°55.25'W then due N to starting point. Anchorage Area "E": For all ships less than 106.7m and small craft. Min depth of water is 7.3m. ..... This area starts at: 09°22.91'N 079°54.35'W then to 09°22.45'N 079°53.90'W then to 09°22.36'N 079°53.90'W then to 09°22.36'N 079°54.35'W then due N to starting point. Anchorage Area "F": For small craft and yachts. Pilotage for this area will be decided by Cristobal Port Captain. Under no circumstances may a vessel proceed to this area prior to being cleared by Boarding Officials. Bounded by Channel Buoy 3 by a direct line through Buoys "A", "B", "C", "L4", "L2" and return to Buoy 3. Outer Anchorage Area: NW of Cristobal Breakwater with the following co-ordinates. ..... Commencing at (West Breakwater Light) 09°23.23'N 079°55.35'W then to (Buoy A, whistle sea buoy) 09°24.66'N 079°56.00'W then to 09°24.66'N 079°57.00'W then to 09°23.23'N 079°57.00'W then due E to starting point. During periods of harbour congestion, large deep draught vessels and others may be directed to anchor outside the breakwater in the approved area. Such vessels must advise Cristobal Signal Station, by VHF Ch 12, the time of passing sea buoy, in order to establish order of transit. Masters will be given a definite time to enter the breakwater, where the vessel will be met by transit Pilot(s) and Boarding Officials. Vessels must strictly adhere to the breakwater entry times as given, in order that transit schedule can be maintained. Prohibited Anchorage: E side of channel, Canal waters S of Lat 09°22.0'N to Mole Buoy in order to give clear access to Colon Harbour. Also, no vessel or craft may proceed S of Lat 09°21.4'N prior to being cleared by Boarding Officials. No vessel may anchor with any part of the vessel in the main channel or closer than 274m to either East or West Breakwater Lights. In cases due to harbour congestion, any vessel may be directed to anchor to Westward outside breakwater entrance and given an order as to the time it is to pass through the breakwater entrance.

The port consists of a dredged area entered between the head of Muelle Cristobal and a position 0.4nm S. Canal French, the E part of the harbour, is entered E of the head (09°20.9'N 079°54.3'N) of Pier 16. The limits of the dredged area in this arm are marked by a buoy, moored on the E side of the entrance, then by light beacons. Puerto Cristobal is approached from the dredged channel which leads S from the heads of W and E Breakwaters to Gatun Locks.

BA 3111, 8006. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

Coastguard is available.

1021.

Compulsory, although the services of a pilot outside the breakwater are available on request. Pilotage is provided by Panama Canal Authority.

The port limits are defined by the sea buoys at the channel entrance.

No restrictions as to length and beam, draught 13.5m.

Range 0.93m.

Tugs are operated by National Port Authority (NPA).

Prevailing winds: N'ly. Weather is very humid. Rainy season is from May to Dec with an average annual rainfall of approx 2,640mm.

CRISTУBAL 9°21.05'N 79°54.55'W UNCTAD LOCODE: PA CTB For details see: PANAMA CANAL PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Port: Ch 16, 15 and 17, call 'Cristobal radio'.

The Master of the vessel must present the following documents to the Customs and Immigration agent: ..... Documents Copies 1. Bill of Lading 2 2. Supplies Declaration 2 3. Crew List 1

..... 1. Crew List 2. Passenger List 3 Stowaways List 4. Tobacco/Spirits/Personal Effects List 5. Stores List 6. Arms and Ammunition List 7. Health Documents or Certificate 8. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC 9. Load Line Certificate 10. Tonnage Certificate 11. Nationality Certificate 12. Safety Equipment Certificate 13. Cargo Gear Certificate 14. Bills of Lading 15. Manifests (freighted) 16. Manifests (unfreighted).

All vessels approaching the Panama Canal must advise their ETA via radio (Intelmar or through vessel's agent) to the Panama Canal Authority, Traffic Management Division, not less than 96 hours in advance of arrival at the canal. Vessels approaching from the Pacific shall report actual time of passing Cape Mala or the latitude of Cape Mala and the vessel's speed. Vessels approaching from the Atlantic shall report 12 hours prior to arrival at Cristobal any changes of one or more hours in the expected time of arrival. See 'Panama canal' port information for transit of canal and electronic pre arrival requirements.

Vessels need to present a Maritime Health Declaration which will be presented to the Health Ministry agent.