Manta

Size limits

LOA 317.14m, beam 37.5m, 64,997DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Mean spring range 2.3m; mean neap range 1.3m.

Current: W-going, deposits sediment along the breakwater.

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

Approach

The deep water port is approached directly from the sea and entered N of the breakwater, the entrance has a natural minimum depth of 12.0m MLWS.

Racon: Puerto de Manta Light (00°55.8'S 080°43.2'W).

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained 0.6nm ENE of the breakwater light in charted depths of approx 18m sand, good holding ground. Larger vessels may anchor N of the 20.0m depth contour. An isolated rock, with a depth of 26.0m over it, lies 2.5nm NE of the breakwater light.

Tugs

Two tugs: "Ciudad de Manta" 1,360hp and "Capitan Pedro Davila" 1,800hp. Tugs equipped with water cannon for fire fighting.

Charts and publications

BA 2257, 2799. Admiralty Pilot NP7, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA to be advised one hour prior to vessel entering Ecuadorian national waters via Costera Guayaquil Radio Station (Telex: 043325), followed by confirmation of ETA and position at 0600hrs, 1200hrs, 2000hrs and 2359hrs local time.

Confirm ETA and position via VHF Ch 16, then Ch 12-14, 1 hour prior to arrival.

Communications

Pilot and port contacts:

VHF: Ch 12, 16 and 26

Tel: +5935 2629826, +5935 2620993

Fax: +5935 2621861

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.puertodemanta.gob.ec

Notice of readiness

NOR is normally tendered on arrival at first sea pilot station.

Health

A representative of the Health Department boards with Port Authorities on a vessel's arrival.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be issued and renewed.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: There is no specific allowance set by Customs. However, personal effects should be limited to one item such as one TV, one radio, etc. Penalties for non compliance result in excess/undeclared items being confiscated.

Immigration: Passports have to be presented. Crew and passengers proceeding ashore must be in possession of their passport and a shore pass which will be inspected.

Flags

For not displaying Interco and/or other flags a vessel may be detained and fined by an amount determined by the local authorities.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Direccion General de la Marina Mercante y del Litoral, Secretaria de Proteccion Maritima.

Position: Superintendente de Autoridades Portuarias.

Address: Elizalde 101 y Malecon, Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Tel: +593 4 232 4827

Fax: +593 4 232 4827

Mob: +593 9 402 9527

Email: [email protected]

Telex: 43325.

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

Repairs

Small workshop for minor repairs.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Limited water supplied by road tanker.

Bunkering: Limited quantities of fuel may be delivered by barge, 10 days advance notice required.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Clinica del Sol, 2.9km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Eloy Alfaro International Airport, 7.3km.

Working hours

Work is performed in shifts, seven days a week: 0100-0600hrs, 0700-1200hrs, 1300-1800hrs, 1900-2359hrs.

Where it is

Manta is situated in Manabi Province on the NW coast of Ecuador.

The port

Manta is close to the industrial areas and is connected to them via asphalt roads.

The port is equipped with facilities and installations along the entire length of an extended rock and concrete mole that is buried deep in the sea, from which the docks are projected, protected by a breakwater of 1,500m length. There are liquid cargo, breakbulk, reefer, cruise ship, Ro-Ro and container handling facilities, as well as a fishing vessel jetty. The port also exports are cocoa, coffee, wood, canned fish and frozen seafood.

Traffic

Approx 1,200,000t of cargo, 7000TEU and 18,000 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Manta?

Compulsory and is available throughout 24 hours.

What time zone is Manta in?

Local time at Manta is UTC−5. No summer time.

What is the water density at Manta?

1025.

Which load line zone is Manta in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Manta?

The UN/LOCODE of Manta is ECMEC.

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