Punta Camacho (VEPCA)

Punta Camacho consists of one metal and concrete berth for chemical products (PRALCA). Operations are under the jurisdiction of the Maracaibo Port Authorities.

Tropical.

Punta Camacho is situated on the NE shore of Lake Maracaibo, close SE of General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge.

Max LOA 138.11, beam 23m, draught 6.7m, 16,882DWT.

Vessels must anchor at Maracaibo Bay anchorage area located on the western side of the channel between buoys B-74 and B-76.

The approach channel to Punta Camacho is 700m long and 100m wide with a maximum depth of 7.0m.

BA 1520, 1521, 2194. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

1003-1006.

Vessels berth head in and always starboard side alongside.

The pilot embarks at Guaranao Pilot station and disembarks at the Maracaibo Bay anchorage area. Port authorities board and clear the vessel at anchorage during daylight hours only. A special mooring master effects berthing/unberthing operations.

Two tugs required for mooring and unmooring.

It is recommended to use Mobile Radio, Curacao Radio, Portishead Radio or Maritex for passing messages. Inmarsat communication is possible.

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. The master should reply to the following questionnaire 72hrs before arrival: ..... AA Masters name/nationality - Crew nationality BB Last port of call CC LOA/Beam/LBP (m) DD Max draught (m) EE Arrival draught -ford/aft (m in FW) FF Sailing draught -ford/aft (m in FW) GG Port of destination HH Loading/unloading stowage plan & sequence II Discharge temperature JJ SDWT/GT/NT

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.