Coxen Hole

Size limits

Max LOA 362.12m, beam 47.02m, draught 9.5m and 20,236DWT.

Water density

1018-1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Tidal range about 0.45m.

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

Approach

Approach from SW; SSE of pier are several sand banks. Approach Channel minimum depth 20.0m at MLW, at pier maximum draught 9.5m at MLW.

Anchorages

SW off berth, in approx 16°18.3'N 086°32.5'W. Depth is approx 13.0m, sand and coral.

Restrictions

Generally the weather does not interfere with berthing/unberthing operations. As no tug boats are available whether to berth/unberth vessels without bow thrusters is at discretion of master and pilot.

As only one berth is available, in case two vessels are scheduled for the same day and hour, either one to anchor and use tenders with shore or vessel's launches.

Tugs

Not available. Private tugs may be hired locally when available.

Mooring

Generally three mooring gangs, two on one pier and one on mooring boat in order to fasten to dolphins. No special requirements.

Charts and publications

BA 1220, 513. Admiralty Pilot NP 69A, NP286(7).

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Comision Nacional de Proteccion Portuaria.

Position: Executive Secretary

Address: Colonia Palmira, Boulevard Morazan, Avenida Juan Lindo, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Tel: +504 221 6450

Fax: +504 221 6451

Mob: +504 990 6994

Email: [email protected]

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

Repairs

None in the port of Coxen Hole. Several small repair shops available on Island of Roatan. Small repairs can be arranged.

Dry docks

There are 2 small drydocks available for vessels up to 500DWT.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by road tanker, approx 25tph and by barge about 100tph, min quantity 500t.

Stores: Available in limited quantities.

Medical

Public Hospital, 1.0km. Preferably agents to be informed on any medical requirements 48 or 24 hours before arrival. Any assistance can be arranged immediately. Hospital and dental care is available. Any arrangements are to be made through the agents.

Crew change

Available through agents with 48 hours notice, full passport and flight details of crew member(s) required.

Transport

Airport: Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport located at Coxen Hole, 2.6km.

Where it is

Islas De La Bahia (Bay Islands), off Caribbean N coast of Honduras.

The port

The port also known as Port Roatan is the principle port of the Island and is mainly used for cruise vessels. It can accommodate one cruise at a time alongside and two more ships via anchorage. Passengers will be tender to shore. A newly constructed LPG plant and terminal where both LPG and diesel from local and international vessels are unloaded for the exclusive use of the power plant.

Traffic

Approximate 800,000 passengers and 170 vessels are handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Coxen Hole?

Compulsory for vessels 300GT and over.

What time zone is Coxen Hole in?

Local time at Coxen Hole is UTC−6. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Coxen Hole?

The deepest berth listed is at Town Center Terminal: 9.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Coxen Hole?

1018-1025.

Which load line zone is Coxen Hole in?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Coxen Hole?

The UN/LOCODE of Coxen Hole is HNRTB.

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