La Salina (VELSV)

La Salina is an oil terminal, operated by PDVSA, handle oil and LPG.

Tropical.

La Salina Terminal (also known as Cabimas) is situated on the NE shore of Lake Maracaibo, close inside its E entrance point.

LOA 274m, draught 11.32m, 110,000DWT, no beam restriction.

Anchorage while awaiting a berth can be obtained within an area NE of 'B97', 'AS1' and 'AS3' Light Buoys, and S of 'L175' Platform (10°23'.0N 71°30'.8W); the bottom is soft mud, with fair to poor holding ground. Anchorages available for deep draught vessels awaiting tidal conditions after leaving the port, have been established about 3nm WSW of the terminal, S of the channel between 'AS2' Light Buoy (10°21'.7N 71°31'.4W) and 'AS6' Light Buoy 1.5nm E. Caution: Local knowledge of the positions of submarine cables is required before anchoring.

From a position 0.15nm SE of 'B98' Light Buoy (10°22'.8N 71°32'.0W), moored 3.5nm WSW of Punta Icotea, the track leads SSE for 1nm, to a position close S of 'AS3' Light Buoy (10°22'.1N 71°31'.3W), then ESE, for a further 1.5nm, to a position close S of 'AS7' Light Buoy (10°21'.5N 71°30'.0W). The track then leads E and NE, for another 2nm through a buoyed (lateral) channel, to a turning area off Pier Nos 6 and 7. An alternative channel leads from a position close E of 'AS7' Light Buoy, NE for 1.5nm to the S end of Pier No.3. However, it has been reported that this particular channel is no longer used. Caution: Extensive changes to dredged channels, depths, submarine pipelines and aids to navigation have taken place in the port. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the whole Maracaibo area where local knowledge is required.

BA 1251, 2194. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(5).

1002, variable depending upon the amount of rainfall.

Compulsory and provided by San Carlos. It is the gereal practice for the pilot to conduct a vessel direct from Golfo de Venezuela to La Salina Terminal without relief at Puerto de Maracaibo. The Docking Master embarks by tug or launch at the waiting anchorage or in outer part of the approach channel to the piers.

Maracaibo Gen Urdaneta Bridge: Max airdraught 42m. Channel depths: Depths in Canal de Maracaibo are reported to be significantly less than the projected depth of 12.8m. For the latest information on maximum permitted draughts consult the appropriate authority. Submarine cables and pipelines cross the approach channels leading to the berths at La Salina Terminal.

Two tugs available and compulsory for berthing/unberthing, extra tugs can be obtained from Maracaibo.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

LACUSTRE TERMINAL, LAGO DE MARACAIBO 10°21.99'N 71°28.07'W (LA SALINA) UNCTAD LOCODE: VE LSV For details see: SAN CARLOS PILOT REQUIREMENTS MARACAIBO PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Radio: It is recommended to use Mobile Radio, Curacao Radio, Portishead Radio or Maritex for passing messages. Inmarsat communication is possible. Messages may also be passed through Caripito and Amuay. VHF: Updated ETA should be sent on VHF through Amuay. Pilot: See Maracaibo Pilots, San Carlos. Port: Ch. 16; 06, 10, 13, 14. Call "Vensport La Salina". Tel: +58 261 201111.

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.

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 Copies 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. Vessels should make direct contact when in VHF range for berthing insrtructions.

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.