Amuay Bay (VEAMY)

The port of Amuay Bay consists of a refinery operated by PDVSA Petroleo Y Gas SA, and is a port of entry used by tankers for discharging crude and loading refined oil products. Four finger piers providing eight berths which are joined by a common causeway to Punta Judibana. There is also a petcoke terminal and berth located at nearby Punta Adaro.

Tropical.

Amuay Bay is situated on the SW coast of the Paraguana Peninsula, on the E side of the Golfo de Venezuela.

Max LOA 255.9m, draught 13.1m, beam 45.64m, 120,000DWT.

Good anchorage can be acquired off the entrance to the bay, in depths of 18 - 32m, in the charted area W of Punta Chiraguara, heavy sand and silt, but care should be taken not to obstruct the entrance channel. Care should also be taken to avoid a patch, with depths of 8.8m, located about 0.7nm WNW of Punta Chiraguara. Additional anchorage is available in the charted reserved anchorage area close W of Punta Adaro. Small vessels can anchor within the bay, but clear of the turning basin off the finger piers.

Entry is between Punta Chiriguare 11°45.5'N 070°14.3'W, the S extremity of Morro de Amuay and Punta Adaro 1.25nm S. Within the entrance, the bay opens out but its N and S parts are mostly shallow. There is a charted depth of 13.1m in the channel leading to the berths and in the turning basin off them.

BA 1966, 2190, 2193, 2194. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory and available throughout 24hrs. Pilot boards from a tug 1.3nm WNW of Punta Adaro.

Landmarks: Positioned relative to Punta Judibana. Water Tower standing 2.25nm NNE. Two prominent Towers, about 61m high and brightly illuminated at night, at the oil refinery close E. Two Radio Towers 107m high, from which obstruction lights are exhibited, standing about 1.25nm E.

Speed restriction of 3kts entering the port. Under Keel Clearance (UKC): Min alongside UKC of 0.6m. Submarine Cables: Several cables are laid across the approaches to Amuay Bay; anchoring and trawling in the vicinity of them is prohibited.

Mean maximum range 0.4m; mean minimum range 0.1m.

Non-IMO adopted Traffic Separation Schemes (TSS's) have been established in the approaches to ports on the W side of the Paraguana peninsular. These are regulated by the Port Captain of Puerto de las Piedras and their use is compulsory for all vessels over 200GT.

Two 3,000HP tugs available. Two tugs compulsory for vessels less than 80,000DWT, and 3 tugs required for vessels greater than 80,000DWT.

Amuay experiences little rainfall (annual average precipitation averages 300mm). Rainy season usually coincides with Caribbean hurricane season, from Aug. - Nov., although Amuay lies S of usual hurricane track. During these months, calms are often experienced and winds from a W'ly direction can be expected. Normal winds are steady from the NE.

AMUAY 11°45.05'N 70°14.04'W UNCTAD LOCODE: VE AMY ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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It is recommended to use Mobile Radio, Curacao Radio or Maritex for passing messages. Inmarsat communication is available. VHF: Amuay Marine: Ch 06, 12, 13. For information as to whether a vessel is to anchor or to be berthed on arrival.

Customs allowances: An allowance is made for approx 5 days of cigarettes and alcohol out of bond. The bond is sealed after the vessel's clearance. Additional allowances may be made on request to the Customs authorities. Bonded items are not allowed to be taken ashore. Penalty is confiscation and a possible fine. Immigration: Issue shore passes that are valid for 72 hours.

The following documentation is required on arrival: Port Captain: ..... 1. Original Last Port Clearance 2. Diversion cable (if Last Port Clearance destination is not the port of call) 3. Issue and expiry dates of: a. Official number b. International Tonnage Certificate c. Safety Construction Certificate d. Certificate of Registry e. Safety Equipment Certificate f. Oil Pollution Certificate g. Load Line Certificate h. Radio Telegraphy Certificate i. Liferaft Certificates 4. Photocopy of a Certificate of Compliance with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974. Copies 5. Crew List 1 Sanitary (Health): 1. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 2. Vaccination List 1 3. Narcotics List 1 4. Crew List 1 National Guard: 1. Crew List 1 2. Personal Effects List 1 3. Stores List 1 4. Passenger List 1 5. Bonded stores (Slop Chest) List 1 6. Diversion cable (if applicable) 1 Customs: 1. Crew List 2 2. Personal Effects List 2 3. Stores Lists (original and copy) 1 4. Diversion cable (if applicable) 1 5. Bonded stores (Slop Chest) List 1 Immigration: 1. Crew List 1 2. Passenger List 1 Customs and Harbour Master's clearance are prepared and delivered onboard by the agent prior to vessel's departure. Cargo documents such as Bills of Lading, Quality and Quantity Certificates, Certificates of Origin, etc are prepared/released by terminal operators. These documents are presented to the Master prior to departure for his signature.

Initial ETA to be sent 72 hours prior to vessel's arrival to agent. Additional ETA's to be sent 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival or if a difference in ETA of more than 6 hours occurs after the last ETA message. ETA message should include the following information: ETA at pilot station, Master's name, last port, ballast condition, last 3 cargoes, arrival/departure draught and arrival/sailing displacement.

The national flag of Venezuela should be displayed in port. Vessels not complying will receive orders from the National Guard to stop cargo operations. A written report will be requested prior to cargo operations recommencing.

Pratique and Customs clearance can only be granted on arrival either at anchorage or on completion of berthing. Vessels coming from ports which have cholera will not be allowed to deballast overboard. A sanitary inspection is performed at the pilot station prior to entering port. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

NOR is tendered in accordance with the Charter Party. The normal place for tendering NOR is on arrival at the anchorage or all fast at the berth.