Puerto Padre

1. Puerto Padre pilot boarding place Pilot boards21°17.5′N 076°31.8′W

Size limits

LOA 170m, draught 9.1m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.7m. Tidal streams reach a rate of 2kts in the entrance channel and particularly strong tidal streams occur in the vicinity of Punta Carenero where the direction of the stream does not coincide with the axis of the channel.

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

Approach

Bahia de Puerto Padre is entered between Punta Mastelero, 21°17'N 076°32'W and Punta Tomate 0.9nm E. The entrance channel is narrow and approximately 3km in length. Not practicable for vessels more than 170m length or with a draught of more than 7.6m.

The entrance channel divides at its inner end, passing between Cayo Puerco and Cayo Juan Claro into Bahia Chaparra, the E part of the harbour and N of Cayo Juan Claro into Bahia Puerto Padre the W part.

Directions for entering the harbour are as follows:

From a position approx 2nm N of the harbour entrance, the route leads generally S for 2nm passing (with reference to Punta Carenero), 21°16'N 076°32'W between Nos 1 and 2 Lightbuoys 0.6nm NNE, marking the channel through the entrance bar then as necessary to follow the entrance channel, the limits of which are marked by lightbuoys.

Caution: It is dangerous for a large vessel to attempt to enter the harbour with a strong N breeze.

Speed in the entrance channel is limited to 6kts.

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained W of Cayo Juan Claro in Bahia Puerto de Padre, depth of 8.0m, mud and shells. Maximum size of vessel permitted, LOA 170m, draught 6.1m.

Quarantine Anchorage is in Bahia de Chaparra, SE of Cayo Juan Claro. This anchorage has depths of 5 to 7m and can accommodate 3 vessels of length 170m.

Caution: A dangerous wreck lies in the anchorage 0.25nm S of Punta Morena (21°14'N 076°33'W).

Restrictions

Vessels must enter and sail at slack water. Vessels over LOA 168m in daylight hours only and other vessels 24 hours a day.

Tugs

Available and compulsory for vessels of more than 130m in length. For vessels between LOA 170m and 186m, at least 2 tugs will be used.

Charts and publications

BA 3167, 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 and a request for a vessel movement permit.

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: Port: Ch 16, 12. Station operates when vessel expected.

Tugs: Ch 17.

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 by barge.

Working hours

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

Where it is

Situated on the N coast of the island in Puerto Padre Bay.

The port

The port is a secure and spacious harbour, equipped with facilities for loading sugar and general cargo. Lighters are also used for loading and discharging cargo at anchorages.

Where does the pilot board at Puerto Padre?

The pilot boards at Puerto Padre pilot boarding place, 21°17.5′N 076°31.8′W.

What time zone is Puerto Padre in?

Local time at Puerto Padre 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 Puerto Padre?

1025.

Which load line zone is Puerto Padre in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Padre?

The UN/LOCODE of Puerto Padre is CUPPA.

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