Moa

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 170m, draught 9.2m.

CBM: LOA 230m, draught 12.0m, 65,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 1.0.

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

Approach

From a position 1nm ENE of Punta Yaguasey, 20°40.3'N 074°54.5'W, the basin of Puerto de Moa is approached heading SW, by a dredged buoyed channel.

Leading Lights: From a position NNE of the seaward entrance to Quebrado de Moa the alignment (209°) of Bajo Grande Leading Lights, (both red square, yellow stripe on white vertical oblong daymarks), Front Light, 20°40.2'N 074°52.9'W, leads through the channel close W of No 1 Lightbuoy (port hand), 0.8nm NE of Front Light.

From the position of the lightbuoy the track leads SSW and then WSW between Nos 3 and 4 Lightbuoys into the anchorage area between Bajo Grande and Bajo Yaguasey, 1nm W.

Anchorages

Three anchorages are available with positions from Punta Pajaro (20°40.6'N 074°53.9'W):

No 1: 0.87nm ESE.

No 2: 0.37nm SE.

No 3: 0.25nm SSW. A dangerous wreck lies 0.25nm W of this anchorage.

Restrictions

The port may be entered in daylight hours only.

Tugs

Vessels of over 170m LOA will be escorted by at least 1 tug. When mooring at buoys and for berthing manoeuvres for all types of vessels, between 120-170m LOA, at least 2 tugs will be used. For vessels greater than 170m LOA at least 3 tugs will be used.

Charts and publications

BA 1266, 3865. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Initial ETA should be sent on departure from last port. If time permits, further ETA's should be sent 10, 7, 5, 3 and 1 day prior to arrival. The messages must include date and time of arrival and expected draughts on arrival.

Communications

Radio: Customs Coast Radio Station "CLA CU" can be used for passing messages. The station operates throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat is the preferred method of communication and should be used to contact agents, whenever possible.

VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 13.

Note: An information service for berthing and co-ordinating service for loading/unloading is available.

Notice of readiness

Normally tendered when a vessel is alongside and ready to work cargo or on arrival at the outer roads of the port if no berth is available.

Health

Free pratique should be requested by radio. Health Certificates can be renewed by phytosanitary organisations.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministerio del Interior, Direccion de Proteccion.

Contact person: Manager.

Address: Santa Catalina 501, 10 de Octubre, Ciudad de la Habana, 10500, Cuba.

Tel: +53 7 577376 or +53 7 577377.

E-mail: [email protected]

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

US Coast Guard announced that it is imposing conditions of entry on vessels arriving in the United States after having called at any port in Cuba, during their last five port calls. In summary, each affected vessel must: (1) implement the Security Level 2 measures from its ship security plan while in any port of the country; (2) ensure that each access point is guarded and that guards have total visibility of the exterior of the vessel while in the port; (3) attempt to execute a Declaration of Security while in the port; (4) log all security actions; and (5) report actions taken to the pertinent USCG Captain of the Port [COTP] prior to arrival in the US. See 76 Fed Reg 30954.

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0700-1100hrs and 1300-1700; Sat 0700-1100hrs. Work is possible in certain cases on holidays and Sun.

Where it is

Moa is a small general cargo port situated on the eastern tip of Cuba in the Oriente Province.

The port

The port mainly handles nickel and sulphur.

What are the pilot arrangements at Moa?

Compulsory, daytime only.

What time zone is Moa in?

Local time at Moa is UTC−5. Clocks go to UTC−4 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−5 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the water density at Moa?

1025.

Which load line zone is Moa in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Moa?

The UN/LOCODE of Moa is CUMOA.

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