Kralendijk

1. Kralendijk pilot boarding place Pilot boards12°08.2′N 068°17.4′W
2. Kralendijk pilot boarding place Pilot boards12°04.8′N 068°18.4′W

Size limits

Max LOA 330m, beam 38.4m, draught 8.8m, 18,148DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical zone.

Tides

Range 0.6m.

Approach

Kralendijk is best approached from the SW. The port may also be approached from the NW through a narrow channel separating Klein Bonaire from Bonaire, which has a least navigable width of approx 0.2nm off Palu Lechi (12°10'N 068°17'W), but it has not been closely examined. There are no specific directions for entering the port, the chart being a sufficient guide. The best times for berthing are between 0600 and 0800hrs, or after 1700hrs.

Anchorages

No anchorage available. Anchoring within the Bonaire Marine Park is forbidden by law and violators may be prosecuted and fined. Vessels awaiting a berth should drift within VHF range for orders.

Tugs

Two tugs of 4,000hp and 50t bollard pull are available. Towage is at the pilot's discretion, with the exception of tankers and larger vessels. If tugs are required they should be ordered through the vessel's agent.

Charts and publications

BA 780, 2193. Dutch 2212. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

Communications

Curacao Radio, "PJC" is discontinued for public communication.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered upon arrival at pilot station.

Health

Free pratique on arrival by pilot. Health officials will board immediately after berthing. Current Ship Sanitation Control Certificate should be produced, otherwise the Hygiene Department will inspect and issue a new certificate, for vessel's account.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: Max 200 cigarettes and one bottle of alcohol for each crew member.

Immigration: Board when vessel alongside and require one Crew List. Passengers and crew are not permitted to take bonded goods ashore.

Flags

Bonaire, Dutch or Netherlands Antilles flags are all acceptable and can be supplied by agents.

Notices and regulations

The waters around the island of Bonaire have been declared a Marine Park. Masters of arriving vessels should sign, from the pilot, a form in which they declare to have clean oceanic ballast water taken onboard from at least 10nm offshore.

Repairs

Minor repairs possible but Curacao, 40nm W of Bonaire, has extensive repair facilities. Divers for underwater survey and minor repairs available.

Dry docks

Curacao Drydock is the largest in the hemisphere and all surveys and repairs can be undertaken there.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available, distilled from sea water.

Bunkering: By road tanker. Agents must be advised of requirements in advance.

Stores: Most stores can be supplied with sufficient notice.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Hospital San Francisco ( Fundashon Mariadal), 1.0km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bonaire International Airport, 2.9km.

Working hours

Mon to Fri 0700-1200hrs and 1300-1600hrs. Overtime available.

Where it is

The port of Kralendijk is located in an open bay on the S part of the W coast of Bonaire, about 50nm N of Venezuela and 30nm E of Curacao.

The port

Kralendijk is the principle port for the island of Bonaire with piers for general cargo, containers and cruise vessels. Vessels should sail S of Klein Bonaire Island where there is ample depth close to the berths.

Traffic

Approx 23,000t, 3,000TEU and 17,000 cruise passengers are handled annually

Where does the pilot board at Kralendijk?

The pilot boards at Kralendijk pilot boarding place, 12°08.2′N 068°17.4′W. Kralendijk has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Kralendijk in?

Local time at Kralendijk is UTC−4. No summer time.

What is the water density at Kralendijk?

1025.

Which load line zone is Kralendijk in?

Tropical zone.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kralendijk?

The UN/LOCODE of Kralendijk is BQKRA.

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