Pertigalete (VEPRG)

A private port with cement plant installation owned by Vencemos Cement Co.

Tropical.

Situated 4nm E of Pozuelos Bay.

Max LOA 189.99m, beam 32.26m, draught 10.9m, 58,701DWT.

Pozuelo's Bay is the official anchorage area, but Pertigalete Bay can be used, which is safe and facilitates port operations.

Bahia Pertigalete is entered between Punta Guanta (10°15.4'N 064°34.7'W) and a point 1.25nm ESE.

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

1025.

Compulsory. Pilots are available throughout 24 hours.

Ship's personnel will only open and close hatch covers upon instruction from shore workers or ship's officers. All hatch covers will remain closed unless instructed otherwise.

Range 0.03m.

Available from Macamar (2 tugs), Venecia Ship Services (2 tugs). Also available from the inward clearance port at Guanta/Puerto La Cruz, and at Mile 06 of Pertigalete.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

PERTIGALETE 10°15'N 64°35'W Pilots Pilot: Compulsory. Pilots are available throughout 24 hours and are ordered through the agent. Puerto La Cruz provides pilots for Pertigalete.

It is recommended to use Mobile Radio, Curacao Radio, Portishead Radio or Maritex for passing messages. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Ch 16 and 12.

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.

..... Copies Port Captain: 1. - 2. - 3. - 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. - 5. 1 Sanitary (Health): 1. 1 2. 1 3. 1 4. 1 National Guard: 1. 1 2. 1 3. 1 4. 1 5. 1 6. 1 Customs: 1. 2 2. 2 3. 1 4. 1 5. 1 Immigration: 1. 1 2. 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. Cargo documentation: According to Venezuelan regulations, authorities will not give departure clearance to the vessel until all documents (B/L, Cargo Manifest, etc) are properly signed by the Master and/or shippers and/or ship agent, as necessary.

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 Custom's 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.

Under no circumstances will Vencemos be ruled by the terms and conditions of the Charter Party or any other document solely agreed between the buyer/charter and the owner/operator unless previously agreed with Vencemos.