Cumana (VECUM)

The port has one pier which is been used to handle wheat, container and other general cargo.

Tropical.

The port is situated near the mouth of River Manzanares.

Outer berth: Anchorage can be obtained by approaching Morro Colorado (10°26'N 064°12'W) on a bearing of 147° and anchoring immediately a depth of 27m is reached, but continuous and reliable soundings are essential as the bottom shoals very steeply. Inner berth: Anchorage can be obtained off Puerto Sucre in a depth of 46m with the disused Light Tower (10°27'N 064°11'W) (white steel framework, red base and top) at the root of main pier bearing 069° and 075°, distant 0.5nm; care is necessary to avoid the 2.7m patch lying 0.2nm WSW of the pier head. Farther inshore there is insufficient swinging room and a vessel is liable to obstruct traffic using the pier.

BA 1629. Admiralty Pilot NP7A.

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for berthing/unberthing. Pilots are available throughout 24 hours and will anchor a vessel if required. Pilotage area A: Situated between the parallel of 10°27'N and 10°28'N, and between the meridian of 064°12'W and the coast. Vessels awaiting a pilot anchor or heave to near the W limit of the area. Pilotage area B: Lies inshore of a line joining Punta Chia (10°38'N 064°18'W) and Cabo de Barrigon.

An aero light is exhibited from the control tower at the airport, situated approx 0.8nm SSE of the main pier head.

Mean maximum range 0.3m, mean medium range 0.0m.

None available.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

CUMANБ 10°27.91'N 64°11.59'W (PUERTO SUCRE) UNCTAD LOCODE: VE CUM ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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 and 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.