Morro Redondo

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 292m, beam 47m, draught 17.3m, 182,060DWT.

Offshore: LOA 274.93m, 154,068DWT.

Water density

1024-1026.

Load line zone

North Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Mar 1 to Jun 30 and Nov 1 to Nov 30, Summer Jul 1 to Oct 31 and Dec 1 to Feb 28/29.

Tides

Range 2.4m (springs); 1.1m (neaps).

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

Anchorages

Anchorage for vessels awaiting a berth may be obtained 0.7nm NE of the head of the main pier in a depth of 37m. Good holding ground is also found 1-3nm N of the berth in depths of 35-64m, with the berth loading tower in line with the Morro Redondo Lighthouse.

Restrictions

Height of loading chute above MLW is 16.7m.

There is considerable small boat traffic in the vicinity.

Tugs

There are 5 tugs available ranging from 3,000-3,500hp. Two tugs are normally used for berthing and 1 tug for un-berthing. Tug lines are used at no extra charge. Tugs are available throughout 24hrs.

Charts and publications

BA 1029. Admiralty Pilot NP8, NP286(7).

Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Director General for Merchant Navy/Office of National Protection of Maritime Ports.

Position: Director General for Merchant Navy

Address: Avenida Nuevo Leon 210, 3rd Floor, Colonia Hipodromo Condesa, 06100 Piso Deleg. Cuauhtemoc, Mexico, D.F.

Tel: +52 55 5265 3216.

Fax: +52 55 5265 3215.

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sct.gob.mx/e-mar

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

Repairs

Minor repairs available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Not available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Centro de Salud Isla de Cedros (5km).

Crew change

Not possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Isla Cedros Airport (MMCD) (13km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Where it is

Morro Redondo is located on Cedros (Cerros) Island, off the Pacific coast of Baja California.

The port

Morro Redondo is a salt loading terminal at the southeastern extremity of Isla Cedros, Baja California Sur, Mexico, operated by Exportadora de Sal, S.A. de C.V., based in Guerrero Negro. The terminal exports salt harvested from the Guerrero Negro salt pans, one of the largest salt production areas in the world. It features two piers and three mooring buoys located about 0.6 nautical miles northwest of the port, which are used for loading and discharging salt efficiently.

What are the pilot arrangements at Morro Redondo?

Compulsory. Available throughout 24 hours.

What time zone is Morro Redondo in?

Local time at Morro Redondo is UTC−8. Clocks go to UTC−7 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−8 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Morro Redondo?

The deepest berth listed is at Maritime Morro Redondo Terminal: 17.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Morro Redondo?

1024-1026.

Which load line zone is Morro Redondo in?

North Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Mar 1 to Jun 30 and Nov 1 to Nov 30, Summer Jul 1 to Oct 31 and Dec 1 to Feb 28/29.

Who carries out Port State Control at Morro Redondo?

Port State Control at Morro Redondo: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Morro Redondo?

The UN/LOCODE of Morro Redondo is MXMRE.

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