Forno

1. Forno Pilot boards22°58.4′S 041°59.1′W

Size limits

LOA 199.08m, beam 30.0m, draught 9.5m , 44,621DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.5m.

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

Approach

The approach channel passes between Porcos and the Cabo Frio Islands, with an average width of 1,000m and an approx length of 3,000m in an E/W direction.

The depth of water in the approach channel varies from 50m at the bar to 12.0m.

The manoeuvring basin with a depth of 9.1m at LW and a min width of 500m occupies practically all the Enseada dos Anjos.

Anchorages

Visiting anchorage is 22°58.3'S 041°59.6'W.

Another anchorage is situated S of the sandy ridge that divides the bay, in a cove close SE within the mouth of Boqueirao, in depths of 6.0-9.0m, sand, with smooth water but exposed to winds from NE and SW. This anchorage is approached through Boqueirao but this passage should not be attempted during fresh SW winds which raise a heavy cross sea in it.

Restrictions

Entry or sailing can be made in daylight hours only.

Tugs

Not available in the port. Towage is compulsory and can be requested from Rio de Janeiro through the agent 24 hours prior to vessel's arrival.

Charts and publications

BA 3971. Brazilian 1503 and 1505, USNOO 24160. Admiralty Pilot NP5, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival including vessel's draught.

Communications

VHF: Ch 16, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28.

Customs and immigration

Contraband: Brazilian laws are very strict with respect to smuggling and masters are requested to instruct their crews not to take more than 2 packets of cigarettes and other articles ashore. Cigarettes in cartons, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, narcotics, souvenirs, explosives, firearms, etc should be collected prior to arrival in port and listed with the items in the Crew's Personal Effects List and placed in the custody of the master.

Immigration: All a vessel's passengers and/or crew members may only enter the national territory after their documents have been inspected by the federal police department, the revenue authorities and the port health authorities.

Vessels owners are responsible for the disembarkation and the embarkation of transit passengers as well as crew members who fail to join a vessel before it sails. Such responsibility includes the maintenance and other expenses until repatriation. In the event of non existence of a compulsory deposit as guarantee to cover such expenses, owners will sign, at the federal police department, a form of responsibility inherent to such obligations as therein expressed.

Flags

All vessels, while in Brazilian ports, must fly the Brazilian national flag from 0800hrs to sunset.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Comissao Nacional de Seguranca Publica nos Portos, Terminais e Vias Navegaveis - CONPORTOS.

Contact person: Ezio Borghetti.

Position: Secretario Executivo.

Address: Esplenada dos Ministerios, Bloco T, 5 andar - Ministerio da Justica, DF, 70064-900, Brasilia, Brazil.

Tel: +55 61 429 3173.

Fax: +55 61 429 9169.

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.mj.gov.br

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

Repairs

There are no repair facilities available locally, some small items can be arranged through Rio de Janeiro.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by road tanker.

Bunkering: MGO only available by road tanker.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Hospital Geral de Arraial do Cabo, 1.9km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Cabo Frio Airport, 11.2km.

Where it is

Forno, also known as Arraial do Cabo, is situated on the southern coast of Rio de Janeiro State, 150km to the E of Rio de Janeiro.

The port

The port handles salt and project cargoes. The port also supports the local Companhia Nacional de Alcalis (Alkaline) installation.

Where does the pilot board at Forno?

The pilot boards at Forno, 22°58.4′S 041°59.1′W.

What time zone is Forno in?

Local time at Forno is UTC−3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Forno?

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

What is the water density at Forno?

1025.

Which load line zone is Forno in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Forno?

The UN/LOCODE of Forno is BRFNO.

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