Caucedo

1. Caucedo pilot boarding place Pilot boards18°24.6′N 069°36.5′W

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

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

Approach

Caucedo approach has 1.1km of deep water sea front with a new breakwater and quay.

Restrictions

No sailing at night. Vessels enter bow first and sail stern first.

Tugs

Compulsory. Two tugs available.

Charts and publications

BA 467, 471. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).

Communications

The use of ship's radio installation, except the GMDSS satellite for receiving purposes only, and VHF radio on one (1) watt power, is not authorised while the unloading arms are connected. The ship's main transmitting aerials must be disconnected and earthed. The use of ship's radars while the unloading arms are connected is prohibited.

VHF: Pilot: Ch 16.

AES Andres Unloading Control Room: Ch 19.

Notice of readiness

Notice of Readiness should be tendered at the pilot station (18°21.5'N 069°36.5'W). See also below conditions.

Notices and regulations

CONDITIONS EXCEEDING SAFE LIMITS: The vessel will be notified 1 hour before the last ETA given to the ship's agent if the weather conditions will not permit berthing. This notice will be given by VHF Ch 16. If the conditions negate berthing, the vessel should tender NOR at the time last notified by the Master in his final ETA notice. Such NOR need not be issued at the pilot station.

There is no anchorage at the port because of the rocky bottom and the sharp drop off in depth.

TERMINAL/SHIP PRE-UNLOADING MEETING:

The procedures set forth in the AES Andres LNG and Fuel Oil Interface Manuals have been established to facilitate a safe, pre-planned cargo unloading and must be adhered to. The Terminal's Marine Superintendent or the Senior Operator on Duty and the Ship's Master of Chief Officer will sign the AES Andres Safety Declaration.

The Terminal's Marine Superintendent or the Senior Operator on duty and the Master's designated person in charge will hold a pre-unloading meeting in the ship's meeting room.

ISPS

Contact person: Mr Luis F Martinez Ruiz.

Mob: +1 809 446 4257 or +1 809 415 3701.

Email: [email protected]

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

Where it is

Puerto Caucedo is located on the Caucedo peninsula, open to the Caribbean Sea, on the S coast of the Dominican Republic.

The port

The port comprises a deep water container terminal allowing transhipments between the Caribbean and Latin America, and serves as a highway connection to the capital Santa Domingo. The port will facilitate the growing demands for industrial and agricultural products, garments and tourism.

Where does the pilot board at Caucedo?

The pilot boards at Caucedo pilot boarding place, 18°24.6′N 069°36.5′W.

What time zone is Caucedo in?

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

What is the water density at Caucedo?

1025.

Which load line zone is Caucedo in?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Caucedo?

The UN/LOCODE of Caucedo is DOCAU.

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