Fray Bentos (UYFZB)

The port handles general cargo, dry bulk and liquid cargo.

Summer.

Fray Bentos is located on the S side of the Rio Uruguay, approx 320km on the NW of Montevideo.

Draught 6.7m.

Anchorage may be obtained by small craft near the piers or in the bay to the W of them, ocean going ships should anchor further offshore, in deeper water.

Arrival at Fray Bentos from the River Plate is usually via the Martin Garcia Channel, max depth approx 9.7m CD. River Uruguay has two passes, Paso Marquez and Paso Barrizal with depths of approx 6.0m CD. A safe draught is dependant on prevailing river water levels and is usually around 6.7m. Rada de Fray Bentos is the reach of Rio Uruguay extending 3nm ENE from Punta Canarios, the main channel through it passes close to the Uruguayan shore and S of a large drying Bank which extends E of the meridian of Punta Canarios to Isla Sauzel and Isla Laguna, low marshy islands lying off the N shore 4-6nm ENE.

BA 3548. Admiralty Pilot NP5, NP286(7).

1000.

Compulsory. Vessels inbound from the Atlantic Ocean and at Uruguayan ports use the Uruguayan pilot services. Vessels proceeding from overseas, pick up pilots in Montevideo Roads, 35° 00.0'S 056°3.5'W, just S of the Montevideo Channel Fairway Buoy. Vessels may be advised by their agent to pick up pilots further E, due to draught restrictions. Information regarding the Uruguayan Pilots may be obtained through the Montevideo Control Centre (VHF Ch 16) or the Montevideo (Uruguayan) Pilot Boat (VHF Ch 16 and 11).

..... Useful Marks: Position Notes Official Pier W end Light 33°06.6'S 058°18.9'W Red square metal tower Official Pier E end Light 300m E of W end Light Green square metal tower

Vessels navigate the following river passes, Martin Garcia Pass 6.7m; Pasco Barrizal 6.0m. Safe draught at Fray Bentos 6.0m. The last two passes have soft mud bottoms. Martin Garcia Bridge: Centre span width 220m, vertical clearance 40m.

At Fray Bentos, depths of 1.2-1.3m above CD are usually recorded, however with a N'ly wind, this can drop to approx 0.6m. A SE'ly gale off the River Plate can cause the river level to rise to approx 1.8m-1.9m above CD. In all cases of sailing draught above CD figures, pilots should be consulted beforehand.

Vessels should report to Fray Bentos Control as follow: ..... Abeam Km 46 (Punta Amarilla) 33°9.0'S 058°6.4'W Abeam Km 61 (Riacho Yaguari) 33°21.5'S 058°26.0'W Abeam Km 83 (Paso Barrizal) 33°10.0'S 058°24.0'W Abeam Fray Bentos Port 33°06.4'S 058°18.9'W Passing International Bridge 33°05.1'S 058°12.7'W Abeam Km 122 (Nuevo Berlin) 32°58.5'S 058°05.6'W Abeam Km 140(Roman Island) 32°50.2'S 058°07.7'W

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

FRAY BENTOS 33°06.71'S 58°18.88'W UNCTAD LOCODE: UY FZB For details see: URUGUAY - MARITIME MOVEMENT CONTROL AND INFORMATION SYSTEM ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 25/21 SOHMA correspondence, (RSDRA2021000151969), 25/21

Cerrito Radio, Montevideo can be used for long range communications. The station works throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Control and Information Centre: Ch 16, 11 and 13, callsign Control Fray Bentos Prefectura Radio (CWC25). Tel: +598 562 2321, Fax: +598 562 3161. Port: Ch 09. Tel: +598 562 8395, Fax: +598 562 2284. General San Martin Bridge: Ch 16, 19, 11, 13. Call "CWC42".

Customs: There are no restrictions regarding personal effects provided they are previously declared on the Crew Personal Effects List. Goods not declared are confiscated. Immigration: All passengers' passports must be shown.

See "Standard messages" above.

Free pratique can be requested by radio. A message should be sent to the authorities, via the ship's agent, 48 hours prior to arrival. The message must include the number of crew and the full names of the Master. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates can be issued.

NOR should be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms. This is alongside if berth is free on arrival or on anchoring in the port roads if berth is occupied or if charterer, for any reason, does not accept vessel alongside. If loading at more than one port, NOR should be presented at first loading port only, unless otherwise stated in the relevant Charter Party or contract; notwithstanding that the Master is obliged to keep agents/charterers well informed of progress and position whilst shifting between ports.

The following standard messages are sent to an approaching vessel from its agent: Approaching from the E: According to regulations, it is essential to maintain continuous VHF listening watch on Ch 16 on passing meridian 050°50'W for Control Centre La Paloma (callsign "CWC 30" or Ch 16). On passing meridian 053° 50'W, Control Centre Punta del Este on Ch 16. Passing meridian 055°30'W and 057° 21'W, Alpha Zone on Ch 16, 35°20'S Bravo Zone, roads and port area on Ch 11 or 13. If communications cannot be established through La Paloma or Punta del Este, cable ship's agent and Montevideo Control Centre urgently, informing date/hour of passing their area. Pilot with berthing instructions will board in 35°00'S 056°14'W. Approaching from the S: According to regulations it is essential to contact and maintain a listening watch on Ch 16 with Prefectura Punta del Este on passing meridian 055°30'W. After this position contact Control port of Montevideo. If communications cannot be established cable the vessel's agent and Montevideo Control Centre urgently, informing them of the date/hour of passing their area to avoid fines. Pilot will board with berthing instructions at 35°00'S 056° 14'W. Advise ETA and arrival draught. Important: ..... 1. Uruguayan flag over any other flag placed on port side. 2. Gangway to be placed in position only after berthing, safety net and lifebuoy should be fitted immediately. 3. On completion of mooring, rat guards should be fitted on all lines. 4. Radio agent as soon as possible requesting pratique advising last port of call, sailing date, total number of crew, full name of Master. Enter port without flying "Q" flag only after confirmation that pratique has been granted. 5. In case of dangerous/inflammable IMO cargo onboard vessel should fly red flag/show a red light at night and advise number of packages and class of cargo onboard, total gross weight and stowage plan. 6. Once berthed, or anchored advise agent of time. 7. Radio ETA and arrival draught to agent.