Puerto Miranda (VEMIV)

It is an oil terminal with two finger piers providing 4 berths, owned by Maraven SA.

Tropical.

Puerto Miranda is situated on the E shore near the entrance to Lake Maracaibo.

LOA 277.4m, draught 11.35m, 115,000DWT.

Anchorage can be obtained within an area off the NE side of Canal Puerto Miranda; the bottom is soft mud, except near "AP1" Lightbuoy where it is partly hard and all holding ground is reported to be good.

The approach is through a buoyed channel, leading 090°, from Canal Interior at Buoy B-63 (keep on starboard side).

BA 1517, 1519. Admiralty Pilot NP7A.

1006.

Contact Pilot Station San Carlos VHF Ch 16, 12. Second contact 1 hour before arriving at Buoy "B26". Position of Pilot Station, 10°59'N 071°36'W. Docking pilot will board when the vessel is nearing the terminal. It is reported that owing to a wreck partially obstructing Canal Exterior between Lightbuoys "B27" and "B28", pilots embark and disembark only off Caleta Guaranao. Pilot station at Guaranao 11°42'N 070°13'W. Distance from pilot station to berth: 120nm (9 hours). Docking pilot is required for berthing/unberthing.

Range 1.5m.

Compulsory, two tugs required of 2,800hp, more tugs are available.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

PUERTO MIRANDA AND EL TABLAZO 10°45.38'N 71°32.87'W UNCTAD LOCODE: VE MIV For details see: SAN CARLOS PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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 (approach calling and safety); Ch 12 (Maraven and other ships); Ch 08 (port operations); Ch 13 (tug operations).

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.

The following documentation is required on arrival: Port Captain: ..... 1. Original Last Port Clearance 2. Diversion cable (if Last Port Clearance destination is not the port of call) 3. Issue and expiry dates of: 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. Photocopy of a Certificate of Compliance with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974. Copies 5. Crew List 1 Sanitary (Health): 1. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 2. Vaccination List 1 3. Narcotics List 1 4. Crew List 1 National Guard: 1. Crew List 1 2. Personal Effects List 1 3. Stores List 1 4. Passenger List 1 5. Bonded stores (Slop Chest) List 1 6. Diversion cable (if applicable) 1 Customs: 1. Crew List 2 2. Personal Effects List 2 3. Stores Lists (original and copy) 1 4. Diversion cable (if applicable) 1 5. Bonded stores (Slop Chest) List 1 Immigration: 1. Crew List 1 2. Passenger List 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.