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Covenas Offshore Terminal
Pilot
updated Jul 2024Compulsory except for anchoring. Pilot (mooring master) will leave station (09°32.3'N., 075°49.0'W), to board the vessel on starboard side, in a service launch on sighting the vessel. For the tanker anchorage, pilots will board at 09°32.5'N., 075°50.0'W and for vessels berthing on arrival, pilots will board at 9°32.7'N., 75°45.9'W. Pilots monitor VHF Ch 16 throughout the 24hrs, however may be contacted on either VHF Ch 16, 20, 84. Pilots are obtained through Covenas port radio station.
Key data
updated Feb 2025Size limits
Max Offshore: LOA 340m, BCM 170.00m, draught 22.0m and 350,000DWT.
Water density
1015-1025, depending on the time of year and the volume of fresh water flowing into the gulf from the Sinu River.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range 0.8m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenas Oil Terminal | 22.00 m | 340 m | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jul 2024Approach
The depth in the approach channel is 30.0m, current 1.5kts.
Restrictions
Caution must also be taken in the SE basin between Covenas and Tolu due to the presence of an artificial reef. The reef lies between the 10.0-20.0m depth curve and close SW of the anchorage near Tolu.
All cargo tanks must be fully inert on arrival and the terminal advised that the oxygen content is below 8%.
Failure to comply with the above may cause the vessel to be delayed until the tanks are inert.
Tugs
There are 2 tugs of 5,000hp, both multi service vessels, available to assist vessels in the berthing and unberthing of tankers alongside, one of which handles berthing wires and hoses.
Mooring
Daylight berthing only however unberthing may be carried out at any time.
For mooring at the 6 legged SBM's, the bow fairlead(s) require an opening of 600mm x 450mm.
Charts and publications
BA 1277. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jul 2024Communications
Vessels should establish VHF contact with Covenas Port Control when within 20nm range.
Covenas Contact info
Call sign: Ocensa Control; Ecopetrol Covenas Control
VHF: Ch 16, 20, 84
Harbour Master contact info
Telephone: +57 095 288 0199; +57 095 288 0221; +57 095 288 0303
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Inspections
ISPS
Designated Authority: Direccion General Maritima.
Contact: Jefe Division de Gente de Mar y Naves.
Address: Transversal 41 No 27-50 CAN, Bogota, Colombia.
Tel: +57 1 220 0490
Fax: +57 1 222 5152
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.dimar.mil.co
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Jul 2024Repairs
Minor repairs can be undertaken.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh Water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Clinica San Rafael - Covenas (2.05km), Hospital Santiago de Tolu (18.2km) and Regional Hospital of Sincelejo (34.3km).
Note: Emergency medical facilities only offshore.
Crew change
Crew repatriation can be arranged, but not encouraged.
Transport
Nearest airport: Convenas Airport - Military (0.5km), Las Brujas Airport - Regional (45.9km), Los Garzones-Monteria International Airport (65.75km) and Cartagena International Airport (116.75km).
Nearest highway: The tank farm has access to National Route 90. The Caribbean Transverse - National Route 90 runs along the Caribbean sea and connects Colombia with Venezuela.
Nearest public transport: Terminal de Transportes de Sincelejo (36.3km).
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Covenas Offshore Terminal
updated Jul 2024Where it is
The offshore oil terminal is situated in the Gulf of Morrosquillo, approx 56nm SSW of Cartagena, Colombia.
The port
The private offshore terminal is situated NW of Puerto Covenas, (09°25'N., 075°41'W). The tanker terminal is used for exporting crude oil from the 2,800,000bbls onshore storage tanks to the 3 SBM's or Tanker loading units (TLU's). A service pier is located within the port area. The SBM's allow tankers the freedom of movement according to meteorological and marine conditions due to the fact that half of the SBM remains anchored to the land whilst the other half is observed over the sea and rotates 360°.
Questions about Covenas Offshore Terminal
What are the pilot arrangements at Covenas Offshore Terminal?
Compulsory except for anchoring.
What time zone is Covenas Offshore Terminal in?
Local time at Covenas Offshore Terminal is UTC−5. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Covenas Offshore Terminal?
The deepest berth listed is at Covenas Oil Terminal: 22.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Covenas Offshore Terminal?
1015-1025, depending on the time of year and the volume of fresh water flowing into the gulf from the Sinu River.
Which load line zone is Covenas Offshore Terminal in?
Tropical.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Covenas Offshore Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE of Covenas Offshore Terminal is COCOV.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Covenas Offshore Terminal 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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