Amuay Bay

Size limits

Max LOA 255.9m, draught 14.8m, beam 45.64m, 119,456DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Mean maximum range 0.4m; mean minimum range 0.1m.

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

Approach

Entry is between Punta Chiriguare 11°45.5'N 070°14.3'W, the S extremity of Morro de Amuay and Punta Adaro 1.25nm S. Within the entrance, the bay opens out but its N and S parts are mostly shallow. There is a charted depth of 13.1m in the channel leading to the berths and in the turning basin off them.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Non-IMO adopted Traffic Separation Schemes (TSS's) have been established in the approaches to ports on the W side of the Paraguana peninsular. These are regulated by the Port Captain of Puerto de las Piedras and their use is compulsory for all vessels over 200GT.

Anchorages

Good anchorage can be acquired off the entrance to the bay, in depths of 18 - 32m, in the charted area W of Punta Chiraguara, heavy sand and silt, but care should be taken not to obstruct the entrance channel. Care should also be taken to avoid a patch, with depths of 8.8m, located about 0.7nm WNW of Punta Chiraguara. Additional anchorage is available in the charted reserved anchorage area close W of Punta Adaro. Small vessels can anchor within the bay, but clear of the turning basin off the finger piers.

Restrictions

Speed restriction of 3kts entering the port.

Under Keel Clearance (UKC): Min alongside UKC of 0.6m.

Submarine Cables: Several cables are laid across the approaches to Amuay Bay; anchoring and trawling in the vicinity of them is prohibited.

Tugs

Two 3,000HP tugs available. Two tugs compulsory for vessels less than 80,000DWT, and 3 tugs required for vessels greater than 80,000DWT.

Charts and publications

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

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Instituto Nacional de los Espacios Acuaticos.

Position: Gerente de Puertos.

Address: Av Rio Orinoco, Urb Las Mercedes, EDF Inea Piso 3, Caracas, Venezuela.

Tel: +58 212 909 1540

Fax: +58 212 909 1540

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.inea.gob.ve

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

ISPS Compliance: The US Coast Guard has reported that a vessel arriving at US ports in one of its five subsequent calls from ports in Venezuela will be subject to increased attention and are more likely to be boarded and inspected due to their country's failure to maintain effective anti terrorism measures. To ensure compliance with USCG regulations masters must increase vessel security to equivalent of Marsec Level 2 standards while in Venezuelan ports.

Repairs

Only minor emergency repairs available. Radio and radar repairs possible.

Dry docks

Nearest drydocks located at Puerto Cabello and Willemstad.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available; can be supplied if necessary but supplies are limited to essential requirements.

Bunkering: Punta Judibana: All grades of fuel oil and diesel available alongside, but only delivered concurrently with cargo operations if ship connections match shore, otherwise delivered on completion of cargo operations. Average delivery rate is 1,500-2,500bbls/hr.

No bunkers or fresh water available at petcoke berth.

Medical

Medical treatment, hospitalisation and dentistry are available in town, 5km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Joseph Camejo, 12km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Amuay Bay is situated on the SW coast of the Paraguana Peninsula, on the E side of the Golfo de Venezuela.

The port

The port of Amuay Bay consists of a refinery operated by PDVSA Petroleo Y Gas SA, and is a port of entry used by tankers for discharging crude and loading refined oil products. Four finger piers providing eight berths which are joined by a common causeway to Punta Judibana. There is also a petcoke terminal and berth located at nearby Punta Adaro.

What are the pilot arrangements at Amuay Bay?

Pilotage is compulsory and available throughout 24hrs.

What time zone is Amuay Bay in?

Local time at Amuay Bay is UTC−4. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Amuay Bay?

The deepest berth listed is at PDVSA Oil Terminal - Amuay Bay: 14.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Amuay Bay?

1025.

Which load line zone is Amuay Bay in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Amuay Bay?

The UN/LOCODE of Amuay Bay is VEAMY.

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