Puerto La Cruz (VEPCZ)

The oil terminals are controlled from the port office and Customs house in Ciudad de Puerto La Cruz. The Guaraguao Terminal consists of 7 oil berths. El Chaure Terminal is considered to be Berth No 6 and Los Cocos Berth No 7. They are operated by PDVSA Petroleo and Gas SA.

Tropical.

Puerto La Cruz is situated on the SE shore of Bahia de Pozuelos and includes the oil terminals at Guaraguao, El Chaure and Los Cocos in the Bahia Bergantin, which belongs to Mochima National Park.

Max LOA 289.56m, beam 49.07m, draught 16.76m, 120,000DWT.

The anchorage for Guaraguao Terminal is at Pozuelos Bay, bottom is sand and mud with shells. Anchorage area for tankers arriving for PDVSA Guaraguao Marine Terminal: ..... Latitude Longitude 1. 10°17.8'N 064°42.2'W 2. 10°17.8'N 064°43.5'W 3. 10°15.0'N 064°41.3'W 4. 10°15.0'N 064°44.3'W Anchorage area for waiting papers after loading at Guaranguao Terminal. A circular area with a 0.5nm radius limit centred on position 10°16.3'N 064° 39.8'W. Latitude Longitude 1. 10°155'N 064°440'W 2. 10°155'N 064°450'W 3. 10°150'N 064°440'W 4. 10°150'N 064°450'W

The entrance to Pozuelos Bay is located at 10°18.3'N 064°41.1'W. The depth in the entrance channel is 9.0m, and the exit channel has a depth of 18.0m. Bahia Bergantin is entered between Punta Bergantin (10°15'N 064°38'W) and Punta Guaraguao 0.8nm SSW. It is well sheltered and vessels of up to 304m in length can turn round in the bay.

BA 230, 1498, 1966, 2191. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

1025.

In accordance with terminal regulations it is compulsory to wait for the official pilot and tugs at the anchorage zone. Vessels must not continue towards Buoy No 2 without pilot onboard and/or tugs secured. Towage service is governed by the Standard Towage Conditions. Vessel must comply with MARPOL Regulation 13; in respect of propeller being 100% immersed and trim according to the same rule. There is a max depth of 10m at the entrance channel (S of Burro Island). Buoy No 5 is located at the position of 9.0m depth. If there is a vessel alongside Jetty No 7, 9.0m will be the max arrival draught allowed, otherwise the exit channel is used as the entrance channel. Vessels may berth at this facility starboard or port side to according to the Port Manoeuvre Guide guidelines. The terminal has 7 berths. Port side manoeuvres to Jetties No 3, 6 and 7 should be possible if prevailing weather allows. During docking manoeuvres to jetties equipped with cargo loading arms as cargo system, a vessel, while approaching the jetty, must align its manifold to the shore cargo system in order to prevent striking the loading platform. Therefore, Master should place vessel's pumpman near cargo manifold to advise him and shore Loading Master accordingly. This is especially so at Jetty No 7 as it requires a vessels longest parallel body length. During undocking manoeuvre from Jetty No 7, with vessel berthed starboard side to; tugs must remain secured until vessel leaves Bergantin Bay. While alongside berth, the following rules must be followed: Master must ensure that all moorings are properly tended during cargo operations and sufficient personnel are onboard at all times. Tension winches must be kept in manual break mode and all wires and lines must be in good condition. Should any hazard occur when another vessel is docking/undocking or there is any movement of the vessel while moored at this facility then transfer operations will stop temporarily. The permitted draught for each jetty should be requested from the PDVSA Marine representative. Ship/shore access: Vessels at Berths No 1, 2, 3 and 6 are responsible for maintaining a safe gangway between the ship and shore throughout the transfer operations. Gangway safety net must be fitted. Manning/vacating berth: The vessel is required to maintain engines, vessel trim and stability and manning levels to deal with cargo operations and be able to vacate the berth at short notice and/or in case of emergency. Vessels for Berth No 6 (El Chaure) always berth starboard side alongside unless instructed differently.

Compulsory. Vessels requiring a pilot should give 48 and 24 hours notice of ETA through Puerto La Guaira coast radio station. Pilots board within an area centred 2.5nm NE of Morro de Barcelona. It is compulsory to use pilots for mooring/unmooring operations.On sailing, the pilot must leave the vessel after passing Buoy No 2. It is not permitted to let the pilot disembark before the vessel arrives at the anchorage area where it is required to wait for papers.

A light buoy (Fl W 5s) is moored 0.35nm NE of the head of the oil pier.

Submarine cables: A submarine cable is laid across the N entrance to Bahia de Pozuelos.

Range 0.3m.

A Vessel Traffic Service Scheme, with radar surveillance, is maintained for the control of shipping. The system provides coverage from Bahia Bergantin to Puerto Jose (10°06.0'N 064°52.0'W).

Compulsory. There are 2 x 3,000hp and 2 x 4,000hp tugs available. A minimum of two are required for berthing/unberthing. For vessels over 110,000DWT 4 tugs are required by the terminal.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

PUERTO LA CRUZ 10°12.91'N 64°39.00'W UNCTAD LOCODE: VE PCZ ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 40/16 ENC VE400408, (RSDRA2016000216422), 40/16

It is recommended that Mobile Radio, Curacao Radio, Portishead Radio or Maritex be used for passing messages. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Ch 16 and 12. Communications: In case of any transfer operation requirements the vessel may contact the terminal representative via the jetty duty operator or otherwise by VHF Ch 10 or 16. If at any time communications fail, all transfer operations must be discontinued until they are restored.

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 j. 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 vessels 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 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.

Water ballast exchange must be conducted prior to arrival. When conducting an exchange of ballast water, ships should aim to be at least 200 nautical miles, and no less than 50nm from land and at a depth of at least 200 meters. Piracy: There has been cases of armed robbery in Puerto La Cruz.

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.