Caripito (VECAR)

The port is currently closed. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. Caripito Oil Terminal is a port of entry and is connected by road and rail with Pueblo de Caripito. The terminal exports petroleum products and crude oil. The terminal is controlled by Creole Petroleum Corp.

Tropical.

The port of Caripito is situated 100km upriver on the W bank of the San Juan River.

LOA 230m, draught 10.3m, 61,000DWT.

While awaiting the flood tide or a berth alongside, a vessel can anchor about 0.5nm up river from the terminal.

Entrance to the port is made via the San Juan River. A system of ten range lights provide assistance to navigation through the five reaches.

1330. Admiralty Pilot NP7A.

1000.

Berthing and unberthing are carried out throughout the day and night, but only during the flood tide. However, vessels may leave Muelle No 3 at any stage of the tide.

Compulsory. Pilots are embarked at Guiria Sea Buoy, Mooring Master boards approx 1.5nm from berth.

Range 3.66m. Tidal streams: Normally the streams attain rates of 2.5kts on the ingoing tide and 3kts on the outgoing. Tidal bore: A tidal wave effect has been experienced in the vicinity of Caripito Oil Terminal by vessels in Nov, Jan and Feb. This occurrence may cause moorings to part.

Not available.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

CARIPITO, RНO SAN JUAN 10°09.09'N 63°04.55'W UNCTAD LOCODE: VE CAR For details see: GЬIRIA PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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It is recommended to use Mobile Radio, Curacao Radio, Portishead Radio or Maritex for passing messages. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Ch 16, 12.

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 ensign 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.

Berthing and unberthing is carried out throughout the day and night, but only on the ingoing tide. Vessels may depart Muelle No 3 at any stage of tide.

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 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.