Las Mareas

Size limits

LOA 243.84m, beam 32.26m, 71,279DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Mean tidal range is reported to be about 0.25m.

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

Approach

Directions: A dredged channel with a min width of 73m (abreast the breakwater head) and depths of 10.0m at the channel entrance shoals to a depth of 9.7m near the seaward end of the breakwater leads into the harbour.

Initial position: 17°54'N 066°10'W, in the vicinity of LM Lightbuoy.

Leading Lights: Front light (red column with white stripe on tower, elevation 26m) (17°56.4'N 066°09.4'W) standing at the root of the pier.

Rear light (red column with white stripe on tower, elevation 38m) approx 0.3nm from the front light.

A light (dolphin, elevation 3m) standing on the head of the pier, is also on the line of the leading lights.

The alignment (025°) of these lights leads in the dredged channel and through the basin, passing (with positions from the front light): Between No 1 Lightbuoy (0.9nm SSW) and No 2 Lightbuoy moored 0.2nm ESE of No 1 Lightbuoy, then WNW of the breakwater head (0.6nm SSW), marked by No 4 Light beacon (on a tower, elevation 15m), then ESE of the coastal bank (0.5nm SSW), marked on its S side by No 3 Light beacon (elevation 8m), then WNW of the W extremity of Arrecife Mareas (0.5nm SSW) which extends 100m NW from the root of the breakwater, then ESE of No 5 Buoy and Light beacon (0.5nm SSW), then WNW of No 6 Light beacon (elevation 8m) (0.35nm SSW), marking the inner end of the channel.

Restrictions

The entrance channel has a depth below MLW of 12.1m and the harbour itself has a depth of 11.5m.

Masters are notified of the need to vacate the berth promptly on completion of loading/unloading.

Tugs

A tug is available.

Charts and publications

BA 478, 3408. Admiralty Pilot NP71.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notice of ETA is required 48 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

San Juan Radio transmits on 2530kHz, receives on 2134kHz and keeps watch on 2182kHz.

VHF: Ch 16 and 14.

Documents

Foreign vessels calling for fuelling purposes, staying less than 24 hours, must present cargo declaration to the Customs Boarding Officer and for examination clearance from last port and ship's register.

If the vessel has cargo onboard for another American Port, an extra copy of the original cargo manifest is required.

Customs and immigration

For Customs service, Port Las Mareas is under the jurisdiction of the Ponce Customs house.

Port State Control here: US Coast Guard.

Foreign ships are examined by the US Coast Guard. File the Advance Notice of Arrival 96 hours ahead (33 CFR 160).

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Port Authority of Puerto Rico

Address: PO Box 362829, San Juan, 00936-2829, Puerto Rico.

Tel: +1 787 729 8725

Fax: +1 787 723 8217

Mob: +1 939 630 8832

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

Repairs

Repairs can be carried out at Ponce and San Juan.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh Water: Available.

Where it is

Las Mareas is situated on the SE coast of Puerto Rico, at the head of a dredged basin, entered W of Punta Ola Grande from which a breakwater extends approx 200m SW.

The port

The port comprises the former Phillips Petroleum Terminal site (which is now closed) and the AES Power Plant which receives coal.

What are the pilot arrangements at Las Mareas?

Pilotage is compulsory and available day and night.

What time zone is Las Mareas in?

Local time at Las Mareas is UTC−4. No summer time.

What is the water density at Las Mareas?

1025.

Which load line zone is Las Mareas in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Las Mareas?

Port State Control at Las Mareas: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Las Mareas?

The UN/LOCODE of Las Mareas is PRLAM.

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