San Lorenzo/Maracaibo L (VESLV)

The port is currently closed to commercial shipping. Information is retained should the port reopen. Operated by Maraven SA, the port handles such cargoes as crude oils, refined products and general cargoes.

Tropical.

Situated on the E shore of Lake Maracaibo.

Vessel's bound for this terminal may anchor at Maracaibo anchorage located between Buoys "B-69" and "B-77" to the E of the channel.

Access is via the main Lake Channel to the S end at Buoy "M28", then E to the short San Lorenzo Channel. All vessel's calling at San Lorenzo will leave the navigation channel between buoys "AL3", "AL5" and "AL6A".

BA 1524, 1525. Admiralty Pilot NP7A.

1025.

Vessel to moor with the bow to the S, port side to discharge hoses.

Compulsory.

Leading lights standing at San Lorenzo and in line bearing 050.5°, then lead through the middle of the marked ship channel to a turning area off the pier head. Front lights: 09°47'N 071°04'W. Rear lights: 275m from front lights. The inner part of the ship channel, including the turning area, is marked by light beacons. A submarine pipeline crosses the ship lane 0.5nm SW of the pier head.

Range 0.9m.

Compulsory, vessels over 25,000DWT require two tugs.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

SAN LORENZO, LAGO DE MARACAIBO (VENEZUELA) 9°46.86'N 71°04.49'W UNCTAD LOCODE: VE SLV For details see: SAN CARLOS PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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.

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.

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.

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.