Jose Ignacio (UYJIT)

Jose Ignacio, a tanker port, consists of an SBM located 2nm offshore in 19.0m of water. The facility is able to cater vessels up to 150,000DWT and 200,000DWT (favourable conditions). The crude oil is received onshore via a 180km x 40cm pipeline and stored in 8 tanks of 64,000mі for a total storage capacity of 520,000mі. The average rate of discharge at the SBM is 7,000tph whilst the onshore tanks can take up to 12,700tpd.

Summer.

Punta Jose Ignacio is a cape in the Atlantic Ocean just NE of Punta del Este, Uruguay.

Offshore: Max LOA 277.36m, BCM 139.3m, draught 16.7m and 200,000DWT.

On arrival the tanker must anchor at the roads, 34°57.3'S., 054°40.0'W. The vessel waits here for the boarding commission, consisting of the Health, Prefecture and Immigration authorities, the SBMs Master, pilot, vessel's agent, ANCAP'S representative and the mooring gang. In bad weather when the commission cannot go out, the vessel should proceed to an anchorage within the area enclosed by 34°59.0'S and 35°01.0'S and 054°47.4'W and 054°50.0'W.

BA 2004, 3064. Admiralty Pilot NP5.

1025.

The SBM, 10m in diameter, consists of six chains with anchors of 22t each, two mooring lines 55m x 40cm and two floating hoses 230m in length and 30, 40, 50, 60cm in diameter, for 21kg/cmІ.

Pilotage is compulsory. A Mooring Master attends the vessel and boards in position 34°59'S., 54°46'W.

A light extends from the SBM.

A prohibited area surrounds the SBM and only vessels under pilotage may enter the area. The coastline is fronted by rocks and fringed by a reef which extends 0.5nm E and 183m S.

Range 0.6m.

Two tugs available: ANCAP VII LOA 21m, beam 6.8m and 600hp ANCAP VIII LOA 15m, beam 4.8m and 600hp. Both tugs have the capabilities to combat spills and fires due to their firefighting and anti-pollution equipment as well as their own mechanical foam generator to control oil spills of up to 1,000mі

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

Punta del Este Control contact info VHF: Ch 16

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.

Refer to country information.

Vessels ETA to be sent 48hrs prior to scheduled arrival and must be confirmed 24hrs and 12hrs before arrival. Vessels must contact Punta del Este Control, ANCAP and Montevideo on VHF Ch 16 when within range.

Vessels arriving before 1300hrs 1 Apr-31 Oct or 1500hrs 1 Nov-31 Mar are directed directly to the SBM however vessels arriving adter the aforementioned times are obliged to wait at anchor until the next daylight.

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.

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 VHF 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, parallel 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. 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. 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.