Pertigalete

Size limits

Max LOA 189.99m, beam 32.26m, draught 10.9m, 58,701DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 0.03m.

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

Approach

Bahia Pertigalete is entered between Punta Guanta (10°15.4'N 064°34.7'W) and a point 1.25nm ESE.

Anchorages

Pozuelo's Bay is the official anchorage area, but Pertigalete Bay can be used, which is safe and facilitates port operations.

Restrictions

Ship's personnel will only open and close hatch covers upon instruction from shore workers or ship's officers. All hatch covers will remain closed unless instructed otherwise.

Tugs

Available from Macamar (2 tugs), Venecia Ship Services (2 tugs).

Also available from the inward clearance port at Guanta/Puerto La Cruz, and at Mile 06 of Pertigalete.

Charts and publications

BA 230, 2191. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Initial ETA to be sent 72 hours prior to vessel's arrival to agent. Additional ETA's to be sent 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival or if a difference in ETA of more than 6 hours occurs after the last ETA message.

ETA message should include the following information: ETA at pilot station, Master's name, last port, ballast condition, last 3 cargoes, arrival/departure draught and arrival/sailing displacement.

Communications

It is recommended to use Mobile Radio, Curacao Radio, Portishead Radio or Maritex for passing messages. Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Ch 16 and 12.

Notice of readiness

Under no circumstances will Vencemos be ruled by the terms and conditions of the Charter Party or any other document solely agreed between the buyer/charter and the owner/operator unless previously agreed with Vencemos.

Documents

Customs and Harbour Master's clearance are prepared and delivered onboard by the agent prior to vessel's departure.

Cargo documents such as Bills of Lading, Quality and Quantity Certificates, Certificates of Origin, etc are prepared/released by terminal operators. These documents are presented to the Master prior to departure for his signature.

Cargo documentation: According to Venezuelan regulations, authorities will not give departure clearance to the vessel until all documents (B/L, Cargo Manifest, etc) are properly signed by the Master and/or shippers and/or ship agent, as necessary.

Health

Pratique and Custom's clearance can only be granted on arrival either at anchorage or on completion of berthing.

Vessels coming from ports which have cholera will not be allowed to deballast overboard. A sanitary inspection is performed at the pilot station prior to entering port.

Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: An allowance is made for approx 5 days of cigarettes and alcohol out of bond. The bond is sealed after the vessel's clearance. Additional allowances may be made on request to the Customs authorities. Bonded items are not allowed to be taken ashore. Penalty is confiscation and a possible fine.

Immigration: Issue shore passes that are valid for 72 hours.

Flags

The national ensign of Venezuela should be displayed in port. Vessels not complying will receive orders from the National Guard to stop cargo operations. A written report will be requested prior to cargo operations recommencing.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Instituto Nacional de los Espacios Acuaticos.

Position: Gerente de Puertos.

Address: Av Rio Orinoco, Urb Las Mercedes, EDF Inea Piso 3, Caracas, Venezuela.

Tel: +58 212 909 1540

Fax: +58 212 909 1540

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.inea.gob.ve

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

ISPS Compliance: The US Coast Guard has reported that a vessel arriving at US ports in one of its five subsequent calls from ports in Venezuela will be subject to increased attention and are more likely to be boarded and inspected due to their country's failure to maintain effective anti terrorism measures. To ensure compliance with USCG regulations masters must increase vessel security to equivalent of Marsec Level 2 standards while in Venezuelan ports.

Repairs

Available, by prior arrangement to Orion Shipping Services CA.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by road tanker.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker and barges.

Medical

Puerto La Cruz.

Crew change

Possible by prior arrangement.

Transport

Nearest airport: Barcelona, 24km.

Working hours

By arrangement, except on super holidays (May 1, Easter Thursday, Good Friday, Dec 25, Jan 1).

Under normal conditions there is no work on Saturday afternoon, but almost without exception, the cement factory works overtime on Saturdays, if by doing so the vessel can be despatched on that day. Fon holidays, if the circumstances call for urgent operation, the cement factory has the option to work overtime.

Where it is

Situated 4nm E of Pozuelos Bay.

The port

A private port with cement plant installation owned by Vencemos Cement Co.

What are the pilot arrangements at Pertigalete?

Compulsory. Pilots are available throughout 24 hours.

What time zone is Pertigalete in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Pertigalete?

The deepest berth listed is at Vencemos Cement Terminal: 10.90 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Pertigalete?

1025.

Which load line zone is Pertigalete in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Pertigalete?

The UN/LOCODE of Pertigalete is VEPRG.

What crews who called at Pertigalete say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.

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