Puerto Castilla

Size limits

LOA 225m, beam 32.26m, draught 13.5m, 63,056DWT.

Water density

1018-1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 0.45m. Under normal conditions the current in the bay is less than 1kts.

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

Approach

Directions for entering harbour: From a position NW of Punta Caxinas (16°02.0'N 086°01.0'W) the route leads S passing 1-1.5nm off the same point, to a position SW of Punta Caxinas; then following the trend of the coast direct to the pier.

Anchorages

Anchorage, sheltered from all except W winds, is available 0.5nm S of the pier, in a depth of 33m. The bottom is hard sand and mud.

Restrictions

Daylight navigation is recommended. However vessels can arrive and sail throughout 24 hours.

Mooring

Weather conditions may delay berthing and unberthing for vessels not equipped with a bow thrust as there are no tugs available. Berthing and unberthing is at master and pilot's discretion.

Generally, there are 2 mooring gangs on pier. No special requirements.

Charts and publications

BA 1027, 1017; HO 28150. Admiralty Pilot NP69A, NP286(7).

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Comision Nacional de Proteccion Portuaria.

Position: Executive Secretary

Address: Colonia Palmira, Boulevard Morazan, Avenida Juan Lindo, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Tel: +504 221 6450

Fax: +504 221 6451

Mob: +504 990 6994

Email: [email protected]

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

Repairs

Minor repairs can be carried out by arrangement with agent.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at a rate of 40tph.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Salvador Pareder Hospital, 17.8km.

Crew change

Embarking/disembarking of crew can be arranged by agent.

Transport

Nearest airport: Trujillo Airport located at Jerico, 16.4km.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1200hrs, 1300-1700hrs, 1800-2300hrs and 2330-0600hrs. It is possible to arrange for straight time throughout 24 hours without meal breaks.

Where it is

Puerto Castilla is located on the N shore of Bahia de Trujillo, approx 2nm SE of Cabo de Honduras Light.

The port

The harbour is situated inside Cape Honduras and affords natural protection on three sides with an opening to the W, with mostly no swell.

The port is mainly used for banana exports in containers, packaged timber and palm oil.

Management personnel for agents and stevedores are usually flown in from Puerto Cortes or San Pedro Sula.

Traffic

Approx 1,400,000t of cargo and 131,000TEU handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Puerto Castilla?

Compulsory for vessels over 300GT, arrangements should be made through agent.

What time zone is Puerto Castilla in?

Local time at Puerto Castilla is UTC−6. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Puerto Castilla?

The deepest berth listed is at Puerto Castilla Terminal: 13.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Puerto Castilla?

1018-1025.

Which load line zone is Puerto Castilla in?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Castilla?

The UN/LOCODE of Puerto Castilla is HNPCA.

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