Montevideo (UYMVD)

The Port of Montevideo serves as the primary commercial port of Uruguay, playing a pivotal role in the country’s trade and economic activities. Managed by the National Port Administration, this vital maritime facility is strategically located on the east coast of the Bay of Montevideo, providing an advantageous position for shipping and logistics operations. The port's infrastructure is robust and versatile, designed to accommodate a wide variety of cargo types. In addition to general cargo, Montevideo handles containers, passenger vessels, Ro-Ro ships, breakbulk shipments, and both dry and liquid bulk commodities. The port is also equipped to manage reefer cargo, fish products, and LPG. Notably, while the main port facilities are located along the bay, the Ancap Refinery and recently inaugurated Puerto Capurro Fishing Terminal are situated to the north of the bay. These specialized terminals enhance the port's operational scope, particularly in the fishing and hydrocarbons sectors. The port is a critical conduit for Uruguay's exports, which predominantly feature forest products, cereals, meat, oil products, fruits, dairy products, and fish.

Summer.

Montevideo is the principal port in Uruguay and is situated on the River Plate.

Max LOA 340m, beam 51.0m, draught 13.0m and 208,391DWT.

Approx 18,400,000t of cargo, 650,000TEU, 4,300 vessels and 860,000 passengers handled annually.

Anchorage may be given in Rada Exterior, outer roadstead S of a line between Punta Brava and Punta Yeguas (34°54'S., 56°19'W.). The holding ground is poor in depths of 8.0-10.0m and due to the risk of dragging, vessels are required to anchor well clear of each other. The inner roadstead, Rada Interior, located between Rada Exterior and a line between the N end of the W breakwater and Punta del Rodeo, has depths of up to 4.6m. It is worth noting that both aforementioned anchorages are extremely exposed and communication with the shore may be interrupted for long periods. As both anchorages are exposed, vessels are recommended to enter the Anteport, for which pilotage is required. Nevertheless, all vessels may anchor freely in the roads, without assistance of a pilot provided the following rules are observed: ..... 1. Not to drop anchor at less than 900m from the nearest lit buoy in the entrance channel to the Anteport, or within the same distance from the breakwaters, nor anchor in the area bounded by 35°00'S and 35°15.00'S, and 055° 56.3'W and 056°00'W, owing to telegraph lines. 2. To hoist and fly "B" of the international code in a visible position during the day and to show a red light during the night, in those cases where gunpowder, or explosives or inflammable material are carried. The Maritime authorities in such cases will fix, within the zone between the channel and Cerro coast, the anchoring ground for discharging operations. 3. To fly flag "L" of the international code, in those cases as established by the aforesaid code. 4. To fly flag "Q" of the international code in a conspicuous position until the authorities have visited the ship, unless free pratique has been asked for by radio. Note: In those cases where the provisions of Rule 3 arise, the maritime authorities will choose the place of anchorage. Anchorage may be taken in selected zones including: Bravo Zone located in the vicinity of 35°30'S, between the meridians of 56°30'W, and 56°36'W. Incoming vessels with a max draught of 12m to await clearance and free pratique. Vessels navigating in Bravo Zone are to report anchoring or weighing anchor in Montevideo Roads, within the zone or elsewhere, on passing the stranded wreck on the W side of the approach channel, on passing the breakwaters, on anchoring in Anteport, on berthing/unberthing in the basins, and on anchoring or weighing anchor in the zone. Charlie Zone covers an area bound between 35°59'S to 36° 05'W and 56°30'W to 56°38'W for vessels with a max draught of 15.25m. The aforementioned anchorage is for vessels requiring lightening operations prior to a port entry (mainly tankers). Delta Zone is located in 35°04'S to 35°06'S and 55°11'W to 55°16'W and used by tankers of 15m draught in salt water for lightening before entering the port of Buenos Aires, La Plata, and Campana ports. Note: Vessels using the zones are to inform the Control Centre of any accident, damage, fire, damage, unmarked navigational hazard and any reduction in visibility. Vessels must obtain permission, valid for 15mins, from the Control Centre before anchoring Anteport: There are, seven anchorage berths with a depth of 9.0m, soft mud, anchor with both anchors. Anchorage is prohibited within 0.5nm of the breakwaters or of any of the lightbuoys marking the dredged channel. Prohibited anchorage: Located 0.5nm of the breakwater or of any lighted buoys marking the dredged channels. Vessels are also prohibited from anchoring E of a line extending due S from Punta Teresa and W of a line due S from Punta Sayago due to submarine cables. ..... Lat Long Depth (m) Alpha Zone Bunkering Anchorage: 35°06.5'S 055°38.0'W 14.6m Delta Zone Bunkering Anchorage: 35°04.0'S 055°11.0'W 19.81 35°06.0'S 055°16.0'W 19.81 Note: Vessels may anchor temporarily. If a vessel is anchoring temporarily and does not requite the sanitary officer, then it must display their national flag and signal letters in the International Code of Signals for 4hrs during daylight. In the event of fog or tick weather, vessels must anchor in the roadstead until weather clears.

The port is approached from Rada Exterior, the outer roads which lie 6nm SSW of Punta Teresa, through a dredged and buoyed channel. Access channel: From 2024, the access channel will be deepened to 14.0m in the Port of Montevideo to allow larger vessels throughout the bay. Vessels waiting for a pilot should do so within 900m off the Fairway Buoy. Passing in the channel is permitted for vessels under 9.0m draught or for a vessel drawing over 9.0m with a vessel drawing less than 7.6m. There is a current, changing direction with wind and tide, of approx 1kt. The eastern section of the channel should not be used for anchoring, as there are submarine cables W of the channel, between the buoys and the "Calpean Star" wreck, depth is 7.0m for 500m. Ships entering from the W, land their Argentine pilot at Montevideo but, if continuing on to sea without entering, may drop the pilot at the access channel or if weather does not permit, disembark at Recalada Lightship. In such cases a message should be sent to the control centre, Montevideo by VHF. The E breakwater projecting from Punta Sarandi, has a length of 940m and the western breakwater lying at right angles to the eastern breakwater, has a length of 1,300m. The passage between the 2 breakwaters has a width of 300m. Caution: High speed ferries use and cross the buoyed channel.

BA 2001, 1749. Admiralty Pilot NP5.

Available.

1010.

Compulsory for all except those flying the Uruguayan flag. Provided by the Pilots Corporation (Sociedad de Practicos del Puerto de Montevideo), which operates three pilot boats. Pilots board at one of four embarkation points along the port access channel, depending on the draught of the ship. The Pilots Corporation also provides auxiliary services such as online weather forecast, bathymetric services, ships' estimated positioning, consultancy, radio assistance and pilot transport. Vessels are required to inform the port authority via agents of their expected arrival 72hrs in advance and then confirm 24hrs in advance. Pilots board in the following positions: ..... Zone Lat Long Remarks A 35°01.6’S 56°13.0'W Vessels with a draught less than 7.9m. B 35°01.6'S 56°10.0'W Vessels with a draught between 7.9-9.0m. C 35°02.6'S 56°06.0'W Vessels with a draught between 9.0-10.0m. D 35°04.0'S 55°59.0'W Vessels with a draught between 10.0-11.0m. E 35°04.5’S 55°51.0”W Vessels with a draught greater than 11.0m.

These are defined as a line joining Punta Brava (34°56.0'S., 056°10.0'W) to Punta Yeguas, 8nm WNW.

Lighted buoys mark the dredged channel.

The port is closed to all shipping in winds exceeding 38kts by day and 32kts by night. It is closed when visibility is reduced to 1,000m. Speed: Vessels must not exceed 8kts in the dredged channel, 6kts in Antepuerto and 4kts in the inner harbour. Towage is compulsory for any vessel unable to manoeuvre at these speeds. Navigation: Numerous wrecks are found throughout the bay including and the "Calpean Star" wreck. Additional wrecks are including those with exposed masts are marked by buoys and lie close W of the channel between Km 4 and Km 6.5. Following the dredging works and construction of the new fishing terminal, 32-50 ship wrecks were removed from the N section of the harbour. It is worth noting that barges and other vessels may anchor inside the harbour, and are often crowded along the edge of the channel. Restricted areas: An area 2nm SE of Isla de Flores of which anchoring and fishing is prohibited. Silting: Prevalent in the harbour channels , basins, and berths. Depths may be less than charted and mariners are advised to proceed with caution within the port and contact the local authorities for the latest information.

The mean HW interval at Montevideo is 4 hours 2 minutes. Range 1.0m. A wind from E, SE and SW raise the water level in the bay, the increase being generally from 1.2 to 1.8m, occasionally 2.4m and exceptionally has been known to reach 4.4m. Winds from the opposite quarters lower the water level which sometimes falls as much as 1.0m in Rio de la Plata. There can be a considerable difference in water level on opposite sides of the estuary. The rise in level is less noticeable at Montevideo than farther out in Rio de la Plata. Tidal currents only felt in Rada de Montevideo where they run E on the ebb and then W on the flood at rates of 1kts. It can be seen that strong S'ly winds will force water into the bay at around 3 to 4hrs after the wind has risen. The water will then begin to flow out and will create a countercurrent to run outward round Punta Sarandi. It is worth noting that vessels leaving the bay on the E side after Pampero are required to do so with caution due to the strong SE current which is present after passing Punta Sarandi. The crosscurrent can attain speeds of up to 2kts in the channel. ..... MHWS 1.0m MHWN 0.7m

Maritime Movement Control and Information System: Vessels entering zones Alfa and Bravo should report vessel's name, nationality and Last/Next Port of Call on entry/departure respectively. Vessels must not exceed 8kts in the dredged channel, 6kts in the Antepuerto and 4kts in the inner harbour. Within the zones, vessels should report to the Control Centre as follows: ..... Name Lat Long Zone Alfa: 1. Abeam Graf Spee Lightbuoy 34°58.3'S 056°17.8'W 2. Abeam La Penela Light 34°55.0'S 056°26.7'W 3. Uruguayan Banco Ortiz Lightbuoy - - 4. Argentinian Banco Ortiz Lightbuoy - - North Channel: 1. Abeam Graf Spee Lightbuoy - - 2. Abeam La Panela Light - - 3. Abeam Jesus Maria Lightbuoy 34°42.4'S 056°52.5'W 4. Abeam Arazati Lightbuoy 34°33.0'S 057°09.6'W 5. Abeam Punta Rosario 34°26.5'S 057°20.8'W East of the Access Channel: 1. Abeam Fairway Entrance Lightbuoy 34°56.1'S 056°09.6'W 2. Abeam Isla de Flores 34°56.7'S 055°55.9'W Zone Bravo: 1. Abeam Fairway Entrance Lightbuoy 34°59.85'S 056°13.45'W 2. Abeam the jetty 34°54.8'S 056°13.3'W

Compulsory, two per vessel when entering Antepuerto. Remolcadores y Lanchas SA provide the following tugs: ..... Name BHP Length Breadth Draught GT Bollard Pull (HP) (m) (m) (m) (t) (t) Remolcadores y Lanchas SA: VB Caribe 4,200 34.0 10.6 4.0 408 50 VB Punta del Este 3,800 36.2 9.8 3.2 355 50 Triton 3,000 26.2 8.6 2.8 190 40 VB Montevideo 3,200 29.3 9.6 4.15 296 40 Anglian Warrior 3,500 34.2 9.7 5.0 350 45

Prevailing winds: Average wind speed on the River Plate, off Montevideo, is 12.5kts. Prevailing winds from N from Apr-Aug and the from the E during the rest of the year. Another frequent wind is Pampero, from SW, from Antarctica, bringing rain and a rapid fall in temperature. Winds of up to 60kts may appear from the SW, especially in the early morning. Fog: There is an average of about 16 days of fog each year, mostly from June - August. Temperature: Average temperature in winter is approx 11°C, for spring is approx 18°C, for summer is approx 22°C and for autumn is approx 16°C. Rain: Occurs throughout the year and heaviest in May and Oct.

MONTEVIDEO 34°54.11'S 56°13.16'W UNCTAD LOCODE: UY MVD For details see: URUGUAY - MARITIME MOVEMENT CONTROL AND INFORMATION SYSTEM ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 43/22 Uruguayan Notice 7/49/22, (RSDRA2022000208565), 43/22

..... Montevideo Pilots contact info VHF Ch 11, 12, 16, 77 Telephone +598 2 9151586; +598 2 9152429 Facsimile +598 2 9150727 Email monpilot@monpilot.com Montevideo Harbour Master contact info VHF Ch 9 Telephone +598 2 9161715 Facsimile +598 2 9161715 Email glaurido@anp.com.uy Ship-to-Ship calls contact info VHF Ch 6, 8 Port Operations contact info VHF Ch 9 Maritime Traffic Control Centre contact info VHF Ch 11, 13 Weather Reports (RX) contact info VHF Ch 15 Distress and Safety Calls contact info VHF Ch 16 Sailing Clubs contact info VHF Ch 17

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.

For Pilotage, vessels are required to inform the port authority via agents of their expected arrival 72hrs in advance and then confirm 24hrs in advance. The pilot station is equipped with a radiotelephone.

Vessels arriving must display their national flag and the quarantine flag until pratique is given. Vessels entering the port should display the quarantine flag of the Health officer before communicating with the shore or shipping. Uruguayan flag over any other flag placed on port side.

The port will be closed by the coastguard, under the following conditions: ..... 1. When the visibility is less than 1,000m, if the visibility is more than 500m and the electronic aids are appropriate according to the information from the Master and pilot, entrance or departure of ocean going vessels may be authorised by coastguard. 2. Tugs, launches, barges and other crafts used for port operations, can sail and/or enter in any weather conditions, if visibility is not less than 200m. 3. A distance of not less than 700m is to be maintained between vessels when entering or sailing. 4. In the event that daylight wind speeds exceed 38kts or 32kts during the night. Hazardous cargo: Vessels with explosive or inflammable's onboard should display flag B of the International Code of Signals by day and one red light at night. Such vessels may be required to discharge their cargo in Antepuerto or at Rada Exterior. Vessels arriving with damaged hulls may not enter the port until after an examination by the officials. If a vessels arrives at Montevideo from a port where contagious diseases exist, then they are required to anchor off Isla Flores (34°57'S., 55°56'W.). These vessels will proceed to the aforementioned location before proceeding to the designated anchorage so that fumigation may be carried out before pratique is granted. All vessels wishing to berth/unberth and anchor within the port must obtain permission from the Control Centre. The permission, if granted, is only valid for 15mins. Signals: All vessels passing through the channel must stop and sound one blast on the whistle or siren, and then await the signal to proceed, when at a distance of approx 0.1nm from a dredge. The dredge will then indicate to a vessel that the passage is clear by displaying flag “P” of the International Code at the foreyard on the side on which the vessel should pass. At night, as well as exhibiting the lights of a vessel not under command, the dredge will exhibit the following signals at the signal yard: ..... 1. Leave dredge to port Three red lights 2. Leave dredge to starboard Three white lights Weather signals are displayed from the mast of the Meteorological Station situated on top of one of the buildings on Punta Sarandi (34°54'S., 56°13'W.). Weather information is signaled from this station daily at 1600. The information given includes a forecast for the following 24 hours. The height of the barometer (in millimeters), the temperature, and the force of the wind are made in International Code by the station if requested. The barometer is located at a height of 25m above mean sea level.

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 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 VHF 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.