Carupano (VECUP)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. A small general cargo port with one jetty offering two berths. The harbour is protected by a breakwater on the N side.

Tropical.

The port of Carupano is situated approx 100km E of Cumana.

Max draught 6.7m.

Deep draught vessels anchoring offshore should keep well clear of the submarine cables.

A breakwater extends 694m NW from the coast near Carupano Light (10°40'N 063° 14'W). A light (white metal tower, black bands, 3.0m in height) is exhibited on the head of the breakwater.

BA 1044. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

1025.

Compulsory. Pilots are available throughout 24 hours; they board vessels 0.5nm outside the breakwater if adequate notice of ETA is given.

Rocky patches, with a least depth of 7.3m over them, lie 0.75nm N of the breakwater head. Dangerous shoals encumber the W part of Puerto Carupano. Vessels should not enter the area within the 11m line of the meridian of Punta Guayacan Este.

HW:0.3m LW:0m

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

CARЪPANO 10°40.59'N 63°14.67'W UNCTAD LOCODE: VE CUP For details see: GЬIRIA PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

{ "widget_1_pilotage": { "area_groups": [ { "area_name": null, "pilots_area_description": null, "pilots_contact_details": [ { "station_call_name": null, "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+58(0)294 3314755", "+58(0)294 3322879" ], "faxes": [ "+58(0)294 3322387" ], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": null } ], "procedure": { "compulsory_text_note": "Pilotage is compulsory.", "when_to_report": null, "how_to_report": null, "what_to_report": [], "pilot_boarding_positions": [], "pilot_disembarkation_positions": [], "leftover_text_notes": [] } } ] }, "widget_2_vts": { "cross_reference_redirect": null, "area_groups": [] }, "widget_3_tugs": { "contact_details": [], "availability_hours": null, "notes": [] }, "widget_4_port_and_notes": { "port_and_terminal_contacts": [], "standalone_general_notes": [] }, "formatted_text_original": "PILOTS PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory. (2) Pilot boards by arrangement. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone: +58(0)294 3314755 \t+58(0)294 3322879 Fax: +58(0)294 3322387 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

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.