Guayabal

Size limits

LOA 170m, draught 10.0m.

Water density

1023.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 0.45m.

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

Approach

The port of Guayabal is approached from the SW by Canal de Cuatro Reales and then by a route passing SE of Cayo Media Luna, 20°34'N 077°53'W and from the E by Canal Chinchorro.

Anchorages

Anchorage with depths of 10-18m mud and sand, is available 1nm SSW of the entrance to the dredged channel. With a capacity for 40 vessels with lengths up to 170m.

Restrictions

Max depth in the channel 13.7m.

Tugs

Available and compulsory for vessels greater than 80m LOA, at least 2 tugs will be used for berthing or when departing the berth.

Charts and publications

BA 3802. Admiralty Pilot NP70.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Initial ETA should be sent on departure from last port. If time permits, further ETA's should be sent 10, 7, 5, 3 and 1 day prior to arrival. The messages must include date and time of arrival and expected draughts on arrival.

Communications

Radio: Customs Coast Radio Station "CLA CU" can be used for passing messages. The station operates throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat is the preferred method of communication and should be used, to contact agents, whenever possible.

VHF: Ch 16.

Notice of readiness

Normally tendered when a vessel is alongside and ready to work cargo or on arrival at the outer roads of the port if no berth is available.

Health

Free pratique should be requested by radio. Health Certificates can be renewed by phytosanitary organisations.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministerio del Interior, Direccion de Proteccion.

Contact person: Manager.

Address: Santa Catalina 501, 10 de Octubre, Ciudad de la Habana, 10500, Cuba.

Tel: +53 7 577376 or +53 7 577377.

E-mail: [email protected]

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

US Coast Guard announced that it is imposing conditions of entry on vessels arriving in the United States after having called at any port in Cuba, during their last five port calls. In summary, each affected vessel must: (1) implement the Security Level 2 measures from its ship security plan while in any port of the country; (2) ensure that each access point is guarded and that guards have total visibility of the exterior of the vessel while in the port; (3) attempt to execute a Declaration of Security while in the port; (4) log all security actions; and (5) report actions taken to the pertinent USCG Captain of the Port [COTP] prior to arrival in the US. See 76 Fed Reg 30954.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Not available.

Medical

There is a small clinic in the port.

Transport

Nearest airport: Infrequent local connections to Havana International.

Nearest railway: In Santa Cruz del Sur.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0700-1100hrs and 1300-1700hrs; Sat 0700-1100hrs. Work is possible in certain cases on holidays and Sun.

Where it is

Guayabal is located on the S coast of Cuba.

The port

Guayabal is a sugar export port. There is a single pier, where the sugar is loaded by onshore grab cranes and/or ship's gear.

What are the pilot arrangements at Guayabal?

Pilotage is compulsory.

What time zone is Guayabal in?

Local time at Guayabal is UTC−5. Clocks go to UTC−4 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−5 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the water density at Guayabal?

1023.

Which load line zone is Guayabal in?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Guayabal?

The UN/LOCODE of Guayabal is CUGYB.

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