Cumarebo (VECMR)

The port has a pier which is been used for cement loading operation.

Tropical.

Situated on the SE coast of the Paraguana peninsula.

Draught 8.8m, LOA 170m, Beam 26m

In the roadstead at Puerto Cumarebo, depths decrease uniformly towards the shore. Anchorage can be obtained in depths of 11.0m approx 1.25nm N of the town. A sewer outfall is marked at its seaward end by a lightbuoy (black spherical, white stripes; Fl R 10s), moored 0.55nm N of Puerto Cumarebo Light.

BA 2193. Admiralty Pilot 7A.

1025.

Compulsory. Vessels should first call at Vela del Coro (11°28'N 069°34'W) to obtain a pilot and clearance.

Puerto Cumarebo Light (11°29'N 069°21'W) (white masonry tower 11m in height) standing on the coast 5nm WSW of Punta Manzanillo. Church steeple standing in the town 0.2nm S of the Light. Oil tanks and pier at Tucupido 2nm ENE of the Light.

Range 1.22m.

Not available.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

CUMAREBO 11°29'N 69°21'W Pilot: Compulsory. Vessels should first call at Vela del Coro (11°28'N  069° 34'W) to obtain a pilot and clearance.

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 Custom 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 Custom's 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.