Chichiriviche (VECHV)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. The port is operated by Consolidado De Cementos CA.

Tropical.

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. The port of Chichiriviche is situated 20nm to the W of Puerto Cabello.

Max draught 7m.

Good anchorage can be obtained in a depth of 9.0m, mud and sand, anywhere in the W part of the harbour N of the line joining Punta Chichiriviche and the Oil Pier (10°55'N 068°16'W), and more than 0.15nm off the W shore.

The max depth is obtained by approaching from a position approx 5nm NE of Cayo Peraza on the line bearing 231° of the Oil Tank (10°54'N 068°16'W), visible between Cayo Peraza and Cayo Los Muertos. When approx 1.25nm from Cayo Peraza, course is altered S to pass; 0.85nm E of Cayo Peraza and W of a 7.6m patch lying 1.25nm E of Cayo Peraza. Then the house, with black and white striped roof, in line with the church spire, bearing approx 271°, leads between the shoal water extending S from Cayo Peraza and N from Cayo Pelon (10°55'N 068°15'W). When the NE extremity of Cayo Pelon is abeam, course is altered SW to bring the oil tank ahead and Cayo Peraza astern, which leads to the anchorage or oil pier.

BA 1629, 2192. Admiralty Pilot NP7A.

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory within an area off the coast bounded N by the line of 10° 59'N, and E by the meridian of 068°12'W. A pilot is obtained through the Port Captain, Puerto Cabello. A vessel should await the pilot E of Cayo Peraza.

Landmarks: Church spire approx 0.15nm WSW of Punta Noroeste. House (black and white stripes on roof) E of the church. Windmill 0.3nm WSW of the church. Oil Tank 1nm SSW of Punta Noroeste. Cayo Borracho Light (10°58'N 068°14'W).

Range 0.61m.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

CHICHIRIVICHE 10°48'N 68°16W Pilot: Pilotage is compulsory within an area off the coast bounded N by the Lat of 10°59'N, and E by the meridian of 068°12'W. A pilot is obtained through the Port Captain, Puerto Cabello. A vessel should await the pilot E of Cayo Peraza.

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.

..... Copies Port Captain: 1. - 2. - 3. - 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. - 5. 1 Sanitary (Health): 1. 1 2. 1 3. 1 4. 1 National Guard: 1. 1 2. 1 3. 1 4. 1 5. 1 6. 1 Customs: 1. 2 2. 2 3. 1 4. 1 5. 1 Immigration: 1. 1 2. 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.

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.