El Guamache (VEEGU)

The port is in an open bay with one berth for general cargo vessels, one berth for RO-RO vessel and one tanker berth.

Tropical.

El Guamache is situated at the extreme S point of Margarita Island.

Harbour: Draught 10.5m, LOA: 292m, Beam: 45m, 181,265 DWT Offshore: Draught 14.9m, LOA 183m, Beam : 32.2m, 51,099 DWT

Approx 3000TEU handled annually.

Vessels bound for this terminal may anchor 200m N of the pier, in depths of approx 14.0-20.0m.The anchorage is exposed to prevailing winds from the E at 15-20kts. Good holding ground. Outer anchorages: Vessels can anchor as convenient in Bahia de Guamache as the depths decrease gradually towards the shore, the bottom is sand. A spit with depths less than 4.0m, extending 0.6nm SSW from Punta de Piedras (10°54.0'N 064°05.9'W) should be avoided. There is a shoal with a depth of 3.9m lying 0.8nm SE of Punta de Piedras. The shoal is marked by a light buoy.

Inner approaches: Sailing from Trinidad and Atlantic Sea, vessel's approach until 2nm S of Punta Mosquito (10°53'N 063°54'W), steering 268° for about 11.5nm to an approx position 2-3nm S of the lightbuoy moored 0.5nm SSW of Punta de Mangle. This channel can easily be proceeded through. Large vessels use the fairway between the island and mainland. The channel has a least depth of 22.0m. If coming from the western Caribbean, there are three buoys, a red light marking the shallow water of Punta de Mangle, a white light showing the entrance of the entrance and another white buoy about 2nm N of the quay showing the ferry boat pilotage zone. There is a wide navigation area approaching from N. El Guamache port light can be confused with a baseball stadium close to it. Future installations include a light beacon to help recognise the main anchoring zone.

BA 230. Admiralty Pilot NP7A.

Contact on VHF Ch 16. Search and Rescue available.

1025.

Vessels are normally berthed port side alongside, on occasions using their starboard anchor. Mooring arrangements on completion being 2 head/stern lines and necessary springs. Mooring lines: There are 7 sets of bits available on the pier.

Compulsory. Contact pilot on VHF Ch 16. Pilot service is available 24 hours a day. It is important to confirm ETA. Pilots will board a vessel on arrival or at anchor. The pilot boarding place, is situated 1nm NW of Punta Mangle. Care should be undertaken when a vessel is underway while picking up the pilot as the pilot launch is low powered.

Daylight berthing only. Vessels should be aware of ferry-boats that depart from Punta de Piedras to Puerto la Cruz and Cumana and vice versa. This is a constant service as the island has no bridge connection to mainland. Ferry boats usually work on VHF Ch 16 and 06.

Two tugs are normally in the port, "Rio Yocoyma" with 26.5t bollard pull and "Piar" with 29.8t bollard pull, tug lines. Both are fire fighting vessels.

Prevailing winds: E'ly. Rainy season from Sep through to Dec.

EL GUAMACHE, ISLA DE MARGARITA 10°52.61'N 64°04.77'W UNCTAD LOCODE: VE EGU ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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It is recommended to use Mobile Radio, Curacao Radio, Portishead Radio or Maritex for passing messages. Inmarsat communication is possible. ..... Authority VHF Ch Callsign Tel Pilot Station 16/12 Guamacche Pilot Station +58 959 8137 Pilot Boat 16/12 Lancha Piloto Port Authority 16/14 Guamache Port Contol +58 9563 2045 Coastguard 16 Guardacostas Pampatar +58 9562 0545 Harbour Master 16/12 Capitania de Puerto de Pampatar +58 9562 1454 Tugs 16/14 Remolcador Piar or Remolcador Yocoyma Contact Terminal Operator through Port Authority

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. Margarita Island is a duty free zone. 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 48 hours prior to vessel's arrival to agent. Additional ETA's to be sent 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.

Launch transport is needed to ferry personnel to and from the discharge platform. Cruise vessels have priority on berthing. Regular cargo vessels must withdraw and remain at anchor until cruise ships depart. Normally cruise ships remain on the island for 12 hours max and from 0600-1800hrs. Future regulations will request all ship owners to transfer vessel's particulars to disk This information will be processes at the Operation Manager's office, which will send copies to those concerned. This documentation must be sealed and signed by the ship's Master in order to confirm its originality and will be returned when all the information has been collected.

Pratique and Custom's clearance can only be granted on arrival either at anchorage or on completion of berthing. Overboard deballast is not allowed as port is located close to mangroves boundary close to a National Park. 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.