Ibicuy

Size limits

Max LOA 224.98m, beam 32.26m, draught 10.5m and 73,018DWT.

Load line zone

Summer.

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

Approach

Least depth in the River Ibicuy channel is 8.5m and a UKC min of 0.6m. There are further restrictions established by least depths in access routes (Parana Guazu river, Parana de las Palmas river, Emilio Mitre channel or Martin Garcia channel).

Restrictions

Located on the E side of the channel 0.42nm downstream is "Lancer" a tanker that has been left abandoned in the Rio Ibicuy. In Jan of 1998, the tanker suffered an explosion in one of the holds after it had left Campana, leaving a vast hole in the deck and left to deteriorate ever since. The bow of the tanker protrudes out into the channel and caution is required when navigating.

Coastguard regulation IBIC Nº17/00 establishes a minimum safety margin UKC of 0.6m for every vessel sailing River Ibicuy, from the port to the mouth of the Parana Guazu river.

Tugs

The use of tugs is not compulsory. However, for vessels over LOA 157m, one tug is required and is available from Campana.

Mooring

There are outlying mooring points for head/stern lines at the quay.

Charts and publications

BA 2039, 1982A, 1982B. Arg H-130, Admiralty Pilot: NP5, NP286(7).

Communications

Note: As soon as a call from a ship is detected, on any frequency, the auto scanner system will stop and will establish contact. The station will then return to the main scanning loop.

The ship must wait for the message and then change over signal to send traffic. The first row of the message must start with the telex number and the message must end with KKKK. The ship will then receive the time to be charged for the contact. It is then ready to send a new message or return to stand by mode.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms.

This is alongside if berth is free on arrival or on anchoring in the port roads if berth is occupied or if charterer, for any reason, does not accept vessel alongside.

At times of upriver congestion, with berths and roads fully occupied, Prefectura Naval Argentina (Coastguard) will require vessels to wait at Zona Comun (Buenos Aires/La Plata roads pilotage embarkation, disembarkation point at Km 37, off Buenos Aires) or eventually, in cases of severe congestion, at Recalada at the mouth of the River Plate. In these latter cases, appointed agents will inform Master of situation and Prefectura (CONTRASE), via VHF to pilot, will advise if a vessel is not permitted to proceed. In these cases, when the vessel is being prevented from getting any closer to its berth, NOR should be presented on arrival/anchoring at Zona Comun or Recalada.

Again, in the case of vessels obliged to wait at Zona Comun or Recalada, the steaming time from these anchorages to the port roads and/or berth, is usually discounted. A provision to this effect should, preferably, be added to the Charter Party.

If loading at more than one port, NOR should be presented at first loading port only, unless otherwise stated in the relevant Charter Party or contract; notwithstanding that the Master is obliged to keep agents/charterers well informed of progress and position whilst shifting between ports.

Documents

An additional copy of all the above, except Crew Shore Passes and Passenger Landing Cards, should be made for the Master to keep on file in case they are required.

Note: CU = Customs, IM = Immigration, CG = Prefectura (Coastguard), PH = Sanidad (Port Health), AG = Agent, FP = Federal Police.

Prefectura (Coastguard) Declaration, Immigration Declaration and Customs Declarations are all presented to the Master, on special forms, for his signature by the attending agent and officials.

Cargo Manifests or In Ballast Declaration: Cargo Manifests or a Ballast Manifest have to be presented on arrival but these are normally dealt with, on behalf of the Master, by the agent. In the case of Buenos Aires, a computerised Manifest for all ports of call is transmitted directly from the agent's office to the Customs House, the "Maria" system being used.

In all other cases, an indexed manifest, in the prescribed form, is presented to the Customs officer attending the vessel on arrival. Notwithstanding the above, at outside ports the Master is also required to present up to 4 manifests on arrival. This usually refers to vessels carrying bulk cargoes such as fertilisers.

Health

Pratique should be applied for at least 3 working days prior to arrival. The pratique message can be passed to the ship's agent by telex of fax for onward transmission to the Port Health Authorities.

Free pratique is only granted after Sanidad (Port Health) Officer attends on arrival. This visit does not normally prevent the commencement of cargo operations.

Cholera: The salient points of Ministry of Health and Social Security regulation No 1333 of 1.12.92, affecting vessels arriving, are in Country section.

Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates: To obtain a new Ship Sanitation Control Certificate with fumigation, a minimum of 30 hours is required.

If Ship Sanitation Control Certificate expires on route, or is due to expire within a few days, exemptions for 6 months can be obtained if applied for between 0700 to 1300hrs, Mon to Fri. Outside these times, Port Health will grant an extension for 30 days.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: The daily allowance is 40 cigarettes and 0.25 bottle of spirits. For non compliance a fine of from 1-5 times the value of the goods plus duties on any extra cigarettes/spirits above the given limit.

Immigration: An Immigration Officer attends onboard to stamp Crew Shore Passes and Passenger Landing Cards. The crew require an Argentine Shore Pass (fichas) on which appear a thumb print and photograph as well as personal details. If they are not already onboard they are prepared on the vessel's entry. A photographer can attend onboard. The Master, in the ETA message, should state how many crew members require shore passes. Passengers require passports and landing cards.

There are no restrictions for either crew or passengers to proceed ashore with the above mentioned documents.

Flags

The national flag of Argentina is to be flown from the highest point on the vessel from sunrise to sunset. Fine for non compliance is an unspecified amount.

It is important to fly the "Q" flag on entering port until free pratique is granted by the Port Health Officer attending onboard. Fine for non compliance.

Notices and regulations

Transmission of all SECOSENA messages is via MF or HF radio.

Certificates of Competency: The Coastguard (PNA) have, recently, been asking to see all deck, engine and radio officers Certificates of Competency. They must be valid and acceptable to the country under whose flag the vessel is registered. This refers in particular to vessels sailing under flags of convenience.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Prefectura Naval Argentina.

Contact person: General Prefect, Prefecto Nacional Naval.

Address: Av Eduardo Madero 235, piso 2, 1106 Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Tel: +54 11 4318 7521/7522/7523

Fax: +54 11 4314 0317.

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www. prefecturanaval.gov.ar

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by road tanker with prior notice.

Bunkering: Available, prior notice of 3 working days is required.

Stores: Limited, must be requested at least 48 hours in advance, otherwise arrange to from Buenos Aires or Campana.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Consultorio medico Ojeda Gabriela (GP, medical centre, 2.6km) and Hospital Behring (2.9km).

Transport

Nearest airport: San Fernando International Airport (95km) and Ezeiza International Airport (130km).

Nearest highway: The port has access to highway 12, which leads into highway 14 to the N and highway 9 to Buenos Aires in the S.

Working hours

Mon to Fri 0700 to 1300hrs and 1300 to 1900hrs, Sat 0700 to 1300hrs.

Customs: 0700 to 1300hrs.

Overtime is available.

Where it is

The port of Ibicuy is located on the left bank of the River Ibicuy about 7km above its junction with the River Parana (211km) in the Province of Entre Rios.

The port

Ibicuy is a small port located on the left bank of the River Ibicuy. After the collapse of the quay in 2011, the new reinforced quay reopened in 2019 to handle a range of products including: grain, iron ore, rice and forest products.

Traffic

Approx 195,000t of cargo and 14 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Ibicuy?

Pilots can be requested from Campana, Parana.

What time zone is Ibicuy in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Ibicuy?

The deepest berth listed is at Ibicuy: 10.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Ibicuy in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ibicuy?

The UN/LOCODE of Ibicuy is ARIBY.

What crews who called at Ibicuy 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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