Guaymas

1. Guaymas pilot boarding place Pilot boards27°52.2′N 110°50.9′W

Size limits

LOA 246.84m, draught 13.71m, beam 42m, 94,191DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

North Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Mar 1 to Jun 30 and Nov 1 to Nov 30, Summer Jul 1 to Oct 31 and Dec 1 to Feb 28/29.

Tides

Range 3.0m.

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

Approach

The access channel is 4.600m long with the entrance channel of 2,500m in length, and depth of 14.0m.

Port requires under keel clearance (UKC) of 1.0m in approaches.

When approaching Bahia de Guaymas, steer to bring the entrance leading light structures, or their lights, into line bearing 355°, which leads onto the alignment of the leading lights for the middle harbour, which should then be kept in line bearing 316°. These lights in line lead through the dredged channel and towards the S end of Muelle Este. The channel leads NW from a position 0.25nm NE of Punta Baja to the wharves. Leading lights, exhibited from red diamond on metal framework towers, the front 12m in height, the rear 14m in height, situated 1.5nm NW of the E end of Muelle Sur, in line bearing 316°, lead along the channel.

Anchorages

Outer harbour: There is good anchorage S of Isla de Pajaros Light in the vicinity of the Fairway Lightbuoy in a depths of 10.0-26.0m, fine sand.

Inner harbour: The best anchorage for vessels in the Inner harbour, is 0.5nm W of Isla Morrito, in depths of approx 7.0m, good holding ground.

Tugs

A tug is available.

Charts and publications

BA 1017, 1105. Admiralty Pilot NP8, NP286(7).

Communications

The following coastal radio stations are recommended:

West coast Mexico: International station and Mobile Radio (USA).

East coast Mexico: Mobile, Alabama Radio.

The stations work throughout 24 hours.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Pilots: Ch 16, is used to contact the port on arrival.

Notice of readiness

Tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.

Documents

Documents are received by the Harbour Master, Health Inspector, Immigration Authorities, Customs Authorities, Agricultural Inspector. There are no special forms for completion.

Health

Pratique will be granted by the Port Authorities once they arrive onboard the vessel. Free pratique is not granted by radio.

Vessels arriving from South America have to be fumigated.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Allowances for officers and crew do not exist for personal possessions which must be kept onboard. Penalties for non-compliance will result in confiscation of the goods and fines.

Immigration: Formalities depend on the nationality of the crew. Nationalities that are not restricted in Mexico can proceed ashore provided they have a shore pass which can be issued by the port agent upon request of the Master. Joining and off signing crew members have to be declared 24 hours prior to the time and date of arrival/departure.

Vessel is cleared on arrival and departure.

Notices and regulations

Cargo documents have to be in the port in order for the vessel to be programmed.

Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Director General for Merchant Navy/Office of National Protection of Maritime Ports.

Position: Director General for Merchant Navy

Address: Avenida Nuevo Leon 210, 3rd Floor, Colonia Hipodromo Condesa, 06100 Piso Deleg. Cuauhtemoc, Mexico, D.F.

Tel: +52 55 5265 3216.

Fax: +52 55 5265 3215.

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sct.gob.mx/e-mar

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

Repairs

Available.

Dry docks

There is a patent slip for vessels up to 250t and a floating dock for coasters.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Diesel and fuel oil available.

Medical

There is a hospital which will accept seamen.

Transport

Nearest airport: San German, 10km.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1200hrs and 1300-1700hrs. Overtime available on request.

Where it is

Guaymas is situated NNW of Guaymas Bay on the E coast of the Gulf of California.

The port

It is principally an import and export port for agricultural equipment and cotton respectively. Major exports include sulfuric acid, copper, wheat and other regional crops.

The port consists of an outer, a middle and an inner harbour, the first mentioned being protected by Isla de Pajaros.

Traffic

Approx. 3,300,000t of cargo and 500 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Guaymas?

The pilot boards at Guaymas pilot boarding place, 27°52.2′N 110°50.9′W.

What time zone is Guaymas in?

Local time at Guaymas is UTC−7. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Guaymas?

The deepest berth listed is at Port of Guaymas: 13.71 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Guaymas?

1025.

Which load line zone is Guaymas in?

North Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Mar 1 to Jun 30 and Nov 1 to Nov 30, Summer Jul 1 to Oct 31 and Dec 1 to Feb 28/29.

Who carries out Port State Control at Guaymas?

Port State Control at Guaymas: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Guaymas?

The UN/LOCODE of Guaymas is MXGYM.

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