Punta Cardon (VEPCN)

The port serves a large oil refinery and is primarily used for petroleum exports. This is an open sea port with practically no swell due to the E'ly winds.

Tropical.

Punta Cardon is located at the Gulf of Venezuela on the SW coast of the Paraguana peninsula.

LOA 248m, beam 45.64m, draught 13.71m, 107,181DWT.

Within 2nm W of the heads of the jetties, anchorage can be obtained in depths varying from 16-30m, mud with some patches of small stones, sand and shells; the holding ground is good. There are no known obstructions from West to North West of the Piers and there is ample water for a clear approach when approaching from West and North West, but the anchorage is limited on the South by sand pit projecting a 1nm South West off Punta Cardуn Cape.

Punta Cardon is approached from the WNW via Traffic Separation Scheme, and entered between Punta Gorda (11°38'N 070°14'W) and Punta Cardon, 1.5nm SSE.

BA 2190, 2193, 2194. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

1026.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels entering or leaving the port. Pilot boards in positions 11°38.10'N 070°15.00'W and 011°36.90'N 070°15.00'W. All pilots are employees of the Venezuelan government. The agent's representative will arrange for this service at any time. If it becomes necessary for the Master to disregard pilot's orders in order to ensure safety of the ship, the Master must promptly submit a written report to the Harbour Master on the matter, via the agency, stating the reason for his action.

The port is bounded as follows: ..... North limit 11° 38'N West limit 070°14'W South limit 11°36'S

Positioned from Punta Gorda: Two chimneys approx 122m in height (broad red and white bands), from which obstruction lights are exhibited, standing approx 1nm E. Punta Gorda Light (11°38.1'N 070°13.9'W), position approximate, is exhibited from a radio tower. Leading lights marking the alignments of each of No 1 and 2 jetties and lights marking the heads of No 3 and 4 jetties.

Masters are requested to keep a good lookout for small fishing craft and nets when approaching the coast. Vessels should not enter a restricted area between Punta Macolla and Punta Estanques on the W coast of the Paraguana Peninsula, which is used for fishing. Entry to the restricted areas off the berths is only permitted to tankers manoeuvring for arrival and departure. A drilling platform is located approx 10nm West of Punta Cardon. the lights and position of the platform may be subject to frequent change.

The normal range of the tide is approx 0.28m. However, a 0.45m range has been observed during spring tides. The tidal current at the port is navigable, during the flood tide current runs SSW, at 0.7kts and when the tide is ebbing it runs NNE, at 0.35kts.

Traffic Separation Schemes: Non IMO adopted TSS's have been established in the approaches to ports on the W side of the Paraguana peninsular.

Two tugs of 2,700hp and 36t bollard pull are available and their assistance is compulsory for berthing. Number, disposition and manoeuvring of tugs are directed by the pilot.

Prevailing winds: ENE'ly. Occasionally vessels can not be berthed for a couple of days due to high swell. On average there is 0.3m of rainfall annually. The Caribbean hurricane season is from Aug - Nov and heavy rainfall is expected during this period. W'ly winds may be expected during this. Occasionally ships cannot be berthed for a couple of days due to heavy swell.

PUNTA CARDУN 11°37.49'N 70°14.07'W UNCTAD LOCODE: VE PCN ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 12, 16. Callsign "Marina Cardon". (available 24hrs). It is strictly prohibited to use vessel's transmitter in the Port of Cardon. Non compliance with this regulation may result in a fine being imposed on the vessel by the authorities. It is recommended to use Mobile Radio, Curacao 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. 5. Crew List The following are the number of copies required per document: ..... Copies 1. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 2. Vaccination List 1 3. Narcotics List 1 4. Crew List 1 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. Crew List 2 2. personal Effects List 2 3. Stores List (original and copy) 1 4. Passenger List 1 5. Bonded stores (Slop Chest) List 1 6. Diversion Cable (if applicable) 1 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.

ETA and requests for pilot and other requirements should be sent 72 hours prior to arrival, to "Maraven Caracas" through La Guaira coast radio. Vessels should maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 12.

The national flag 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 Certificates and Ship Sanitation Control 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.