Puerto Miranda

Size limits

LOA 277.4m, draught 11.35m, 115,000DWT.

Water density

1006.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.5m.

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

Approach

The approach is through a buoyed channel, leading 090°, from Canal Interior at Buoy B-63 (keep on starboard side).

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained within an area off the NE side of Canal Puerto Miranda; the bottom is soft mud, except near "AP1" Lightbuoy where it is partly hard and all holding ground is reported to be good.

Tugs

Compulsory, two tugs required of 2,800hp, more tugs are available.

Charts and publications

BA 1517, 1519. Admiralty Pilot NP7A.

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 (approach calling and safety); Ch 12 (Maraven and other ships); Ch 08 (port operations); Ch 13 (tug operations).

Notice of readiness

NOR is tendered in accordance with the Charter Party. The normal place for tendering NOR is on arrival at the anchorage or all fast at the berth.

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.

Health

Pratique and Customs 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, only minor and electrical repairs undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Fuel and diesel oils available at the jetty.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Hospital de la Policía (9km)

Transport

Nearest airport: La Chinita Airport (30km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Puerto Miranda is situated on the E shore near the entrance to Lake Maracaibo.

The port

It is an oil terminal with two finger piers providing 4 berths, owned by Maraven SA.

What are the pilot arrangements at Puerto Miranda?

Contact Pilot Station San Carlos VHF Ch 16, 12.

What time zone is Puerto Miranda in?

Local time at Puerto Miranda is UTC−4. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Puerto Miranda?

The deepest berth listed is at Puerto Miranda Pdvsa: 11.35 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Puerto Miranda?

1006.

Which load line zone is Puerto Miranda in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Miranda?

The UN/LOCODE of Puerto Miranda is VEMIV.

What crews who called at Puerto Miranda 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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