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Guaranao
Pilot
updated May 2010- Caleta Guaranao pilot boarding place Pilot boards11°40.6′N 070°13.6′W
- Lago de Maracaibo pilot boarding place Pilot boards11°40.9′N 070°15.9′W
Compulsory. Call Guaranao Pilots. Contact Harbour Master, VHF Ch 12 and 16. The pilot boards 0.5-1nm W of the pierhead (11°40.2'N 070°13.2'W).
Note: Station is operated from Las Piedras (11°43'N 070°13'W).
Key data
updated Jun 2020Size limits
LOA 199m, Beam 32.24m, 61,384 DWT
Water density
1025.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guaranao International Terminal | — | 199 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jun 2020Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained 0.5nm off the shore of Caleta Guaranao in a depth of approx 9.0m mud.
Restrictions
Restricted area: Entry is restricted for tankers only manoeuvring to the nearby berths of Amuay and Punta Cardon.
Tugs
Available. One tug for vessels with an LOA 139m, two tugs for vessels with an LOA over 139m.
Charts and publications
BA 2190
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Instituto Nacional de los Espacios Acuaticos.
Position: Gerente de Puertos.
Address: Av Rio Orinoco, Urb Las Mercedes, EDF Inea Piso 3, Caracas, Venezuela.
Tel: +58 212 909 1540
Fax: +58 212 909 1540
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.inea.gob.ve
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
ISPS Compliance: The US Coast Guard has reported that a vessel arriving at US ports in one of its five subsequent calls from ports in Venezuela will be subject to increased attention and are more likely to be boarded and inspected due to their country's failure to maintain effective anti terrorism measures. To ensure compliance with USCG regulations masters must increase vessel security to equivalent of Marsec Level 2 standards while in Venezuelan ports.
About Guaranao
updated Jun 2020Where it is
Guaranao is situated on the Paraguana peninsula.
The port
The port, also known as Punto Fijo, has one piers for international cargo with 2 berths.
Questions about Guaranao
Where does the pilot board at Guaranao?
The pilot boards at Caleta Guaranao pilot boarding place, 11°40.6′N 070°13.6′W. Guaranao has 2 pilot boarding places.
What time zone is Guaranao in?
Local time at Guaranao is UTC−4. No summer time.
What is the water density at Guaranao?
1025.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Guaranao?
The UN/LOCODE of Guaranao is VEGUA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Guaranao 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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