Aguadilla

Size limits

Max offshore draught 10.9m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 0.6m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Directions for entering harbour:

From N: From the vicinity of 18°28.6'N 067°11.8'W, with Punta Borinquen Light bearing 064° distant 3nm, the recommended track leads 155°, keeping approx 1nm off the coast, passing: WSW of a fish haven (18°27.5'N 067°10.1'W) with an authorised minimum depth of 20.0m.

When the N tower of the cathedral bears 110°, or is in line with a rounded hill that is a little higher than the surrounding hills and shows up on the skyline from the W, the track leads along this line towards the anchorage.

From S: From the vicinity of 18°23.7'N 067°17.0'W, with Punta Higuero Light bearing 155°, the track leads towards the N part of the town then approaches the anchorage on the line of bearing 110°, as given above.

Anchorages

The usual anchorage in Bahia de Aguadilla is along the approach line, 110°, in depths of 16.0-36m, anchoring when the chosen depth has been achieved. As the bottom shoals rapidly it is usual to veer cable to the anchoring depth prior to arrival. This anchorage is calm during the prevailing winds but from Nov to Mar there are sometimes strong N winds and a high sea, rendering the anchorage dangerous.

At night it is possible to anchor off the centre of the town lights.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 3408, 478. Admiralty Pilot NP71.

Communications

San Juan Radio transmits on 2530kHz, receives on 2134kHz and keeps watch on 2182kHz.

VHF: Ch 16 and 14.

Health

According to regulations of the US Public Health Service, quarantine is enforce.

Customs and immigration

For Customs service, Aguadilla is under the jurisdiction of the Mayaguez Customs house. Aguadilla is also a customs port of entry.

Port State Control here: US Coast Guard.

Foreign ships are examined by the US Coast Guard. File the Advance Notice of Arrival 96 hours ahead (33 CFR 160).

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Port Authority of Puerto Rico

Address: PO Box 362829, San Juan, 00936-2829, Puerto Rico.

Tel: +1 787 729 8725

Fax: +1 787 723 8217

Mob: +1 939 630 8832

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

There are 2 hospitals in the town. Hospital Buen Samarinto, 2.7km and Aguadilla Medical Center, 3.3km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Rafael Hernandez Airport, 9.5km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Aguadilla is situated on the NW tip of Puerto Rico.

The port

Aguadilla is an open roadstead which supplies aviation fuel to Borinquen Airport. Subject terminal already closed for operation.

What are the pilot arrangements at Aguadilla?

Compulsory. Mayaguezs' pilots, who provide service in Aguadilla will, on receipt of 24 hours notice, board vessels 3-4nm off the bay.

What time zone is Aguadilla in?

Local time at Aguadilla is UTC−4. No summer time.

What is the water density at Aguadilla?

1025.

Which load line zone is Aguadilla in?

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Aguadilla?

Port State Control at Aguadilla: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Aguadilla?

The UN/LOCODE of Aguadilla is PRBQN.

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