Puerto Cabello (VEPBL)

One of the major ports on the Venezuelan coast providing facilities for the handling of general cargoes, containers, Ro-Ro, bulk cargoes and chemicals. Lagoven Oil Terminal and Puerto Borburata are both outside the main harbour but are under the jurisdiction of Puerto Cabello. Venterminales Pier is a private terminal, see separate entry. Exports: Hardwood, coffee, cocoa, indigo, hides, sugar and asbestos fibre. Imports: General cargo, machinery, copra and sesame seed.

Tropical.

Puerto Cabello is situated on the NW coast of Venezuela, approx 120km W of Caracas.

LOA 279m, beam 40.3m, draught 10.6m, 68,037DWT.

Approx 9,000,000t cargo, 400,000TEU handled annually.

Anchorage may be obtained, for different class of vessels, in designated anchorages, the limits are as follows (with positions relative to Punta Brava Light (10°29'N 068°01'W): ..... Alfa anchorage 2nm NW Bravo anchorage 1.5nm N Charlie anchorage 0.9nm W Delta anchorage 1.5nm W, for vessels in quarantine. Echo anchorage 4nm WNW, for vessels carrying explosives. Prohibited anchorage: Vessels are prohibited from anchoring in the harbour entrance, which is crossed by a submarine power cable and water pipeline S of Fortin Libertador (10°29'N 068°00'W).

The port is approached from the NE, passing NW of Alcatraz Island. Puerto Borburata is then entered between Rey Island and Punta La Costica. Puerto Cabello is entered between Punta Rava and Goaigoaza Island. The max authorised draught in the entrance channel is 10.7m.

BA 1628, 8065. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory in the navigable waters S of 10°34'N and W of 067°57'W. Pilots are available by day, but require notice at night. Pilot and Harbour Master should be contacted on VHF Ch 12 or 16. The boarding area is S of 10°31'N and between 068°00'W and 068°02'W, excluding the entrance to the harbour. While awaiting a pilot, vessels should anchor or remain under way, but stopped.

Vessels are received and despatched at Puerto Cabello, due to daily high winds it is advisable to enter or sail well before midday. Movements are mainly restricted to daylight times only as there are no lighted buoys, this can lead to congestion with many shipping movements in the morning. Maximum dimension for vessels bound for Berth No 2 length 175.3m, beam 21.9m, draught 9.45m, Berth No.1 length 121.9m, draught 6.09m

Range 0.3m.

Compulsory, two tugs are required for vessels over length 146m.

Prevailing winds: N-NE'ly.

PUERTO CABELLO 10°28.98'N 68°00.61'W UNCTAD LOCODE: VE PBL ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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It is recommended to use Mobile Radio, Curacao Radio or Maritex for passing messages. Inmarsat communication is available. VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 12. Tel: +58 242 361 9235, Fax: +58 242 361 7320, e-mail: ipapc@puertocabello.org.

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.

Vessels carrying explosives or ammunition may only dock by day, leaving harbour at 1700hrs and anchoring outside over night.

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 Certificates 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.