PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Campeche
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory for merchant ships when berthing alongside.
Key data
updated May 2010Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.8m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage and Dispatch Terminal (TAD) of Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) | — | — | 2 |
| San Francisco Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
The alignment, 139°, of Lerma Leading Lights leads SE for a distance of 8nm to the wharves. The leading lights are as follows:
Front light: Metal framework tower, 14m in height, 19°48.3'N 090°36'W.
Rear light: Metal framework tower, 4m in height, 0.1nm SE of the front light.
General depths reduce from 7.3m at the seaward end of the leading line to 3.6m alongside the Muelle de Castillo Breton Berth.
Traffic schemes and VTS
Within the area vessels should follow the instructions from the control centre which will supervise all manoeuvres. Permission should be obtained before anchoring.
Radar Surveillance: Maintained between Cayo Arcas and Dos Bocas and in their approaches. Vessels will be contacted by a control centre on entering the area of radar coverage and be guided as necessary.
Information Service: Control centres provide information on areas to be avoided, precautionary areas, anchorages, recommended tracks and concerning the safety of vessels and installations.
Anchorages
Anchorage is available, 9.5nm W of Campeche Light, in a depth of 6.0m, fine sand over hard bottom.
Tugs
There are 2 tugs available.
Charts and publications
BA 2626. Admiralty Pilot NP69A, NP286(7).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010Communications
The following coastal radio stations are recommended:
West Coast Mexico: International station and Mobile Radio (USA).
East Coast Mexico: Mobile, Alabama Radio.
The stations work throughout 24 hours.
Inmarsat communication is possible.
VHF: Port: Ch 16, used to contact the port on arrival.
Notice of readiness
Tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.
Documents
Documents are received by the Harbour Master, Health Inspector, Immigration Authorities, Customs Authorities, Agricultural Inspector. There are no special forms for completion.
Health
Pratique will be granted by the port authorities once they arrive onboard the vessel. Free pratique is not granted by radio.
Vessels arriving from South America have to be fumigated.
Ship Sanitation Control Certificates can be renewed.
Customs and immigration
Allowances for officers and crew do not exist for personal possessions which must be kept onboard. Penalties for non-compliance will result in confiscation of the goods and fines.
Immigration: Formalities depend on the nationality of the crew. Nationalities that are not restricted in Mexico can proceed ashore provided they have a shore pass which can be issued by the port agent upon request of the Master. Joining and off signing crew members have to be declared 24 hours prior to the time and date of arrival/departure.
Vessel is cleared on arrival and departure.
Notices and regulations
Cargo documents have to be in the port in order for the vessel to be programmed.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.
Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Director General for Merchant Navy/Office of National Protection of Maritime Ports.
Position: Director General for Merchant Navy
Address: Avenida Nuevo Leon 210, 3rd Floor, Colonia Hipodromo Condesa, 06100 Piso Deleg. Cuauhtemoc, Mexico, D.F.
Tel: +52 55 5265 3216.
Fax: +52 55 5265 3215.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sct.gob.mx/e-mar
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Dec 2022Repairs
Available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Small quantities of fuel and diesel oils available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Hospital Campeche, 4.8km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Campeche International Airport, 6.2km.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1200hrs and 1300-1700hrs. Overtime available on request.
About Campeche
updated May 2010Where it is
Campeche is situated on the Gulf coast of Mexico in the Bay of Campeche.
The port
The berths are located some 6km S of the town and handle only small quantities of general cargo. Loading and discharging is mainly by lighters.
Questions about Campeche
What are the pilot arrangements at Campeche?
Compulsory for merchant ships when berthing alongside.
What time zone is Campeche in?
Local time at Campeche is UTC−6. No summer time.
What is the water density at Campeche?
1025.
Which load line zone is Campeche in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Campeche?
Port State Control at Campeche: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Campeche?
The UN/LOCODE of Campeche is MXCPE.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Campeche say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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