Rosarito Terminal

Size limits

Offshore: LOA 195.1m, BCM 106m, draught 15.24m, 53,755DWT.

Water density

1025.

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.

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

Approach

Approach Los Coronados with Coronado Sur bearing 345°, when that point is at a distance of 4nm, alter course to 072°, for 6nm to the offshore berths. A lightbuoy is moored off the CBM and a light is displayed from the SBM buoy.

Anchorages

Anchorage on arrival may be obtained within the charted anchorage W and NW of the SBM.

Anchorage may also be obtained 2nm offshore, with S point of Los Coronados bearing 289°, distance 7nm in 21.0m of water.

Restrictions

The terminal lies within a restricted area as charted.

SBM mooring and unmooring throughout 24hrs.

CBM's mooring and unmooring during day light only.

Tugs

Not available.

Charts and publications

BA 1049, 1029. Admiralty Pilot NP8, NP286(7).

Communications

The following coastal radio stations are recommended:

West coast Mexico: International station and Mobile Radio (USA).

East coast Mexico: Mobile, Alabama Radio.

The stations work throughout 24 hours.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Ch 16 is used to contact the port on arrival.

Pemex & Pilots: Ch 09. Pilots email: [email protected].

Harbour Master: Tel: +52 661 6122371, email: [email protected].

Pemex Operations: Tel: +52 661 6121509, email: [email protected].

Notice of readiness

Tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.

Documents

Documents are received by the Harbour Master, Health Inspector, Immigration Authorities, Customs Authorities, Agricultural Inspector. There are no special forms for completion.

Health

Pratique will be granted by the Port Authorities once they arrive onboard the vessel. Free pratique is not granted by radio.

Vessels arriving from South America have to be fumigated.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Allowances for officers and crew do not exist for personal possessions which must be kept onboard. Penalties for non-compliance will result in confiscation of the goods and fines.

Immigration: Formalities depend on the nationality of the crew. Nationalities that are not restricted in Mexico can proceed ashore provided they have a shore pass which can be issued by the port agent upon request of the Master. Joining and off signing crew members have to be declared 24 hours prior to the time and date of arrival/departure.

Vessel is cleared on arrival and departure.

Notices and regulations

Cargo documents have to be in the port in order for the vessel to be programmed.

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

No repair facilities are available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Not available.

Water: Not available.

Stores: Limited quantities of provisions can be delivered, weather permitting.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Baja Medix.

Medical attention can be arranged in an emergency.

Transport

Nearest airport: Tijuana International Airport.

Nearest railway: Estacion García.

Where it is

Rosarito is located in the state of Baja California on the W coast of Mexico, approx 12nm from the Mexico/USA border.

The port

The port has road links with Tijuana, to the N and Ensenada to the S. The terminal comprises one CBM and one SBM berth for discharging petroleum products. The LPG CBM has been removed.

What are the pilot arrangements at Rosarito Terminal?

Pilotage is compulsory for all foreign vessels and Mexican vessels over 500GT.

What time zone is Rosarito Terminal in?

Local time at Rosarito Terminal 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 Rosarito Terminal?

The deepest berth listed is at Rosarito Terminal: 15.24 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Rosarito Terminal?

1025.

Which load line zone is Rosarito Terminal 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 Rosarito Terminal?

Port State Control at Rosarito Terminal: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Rosarito Terminal?

The UN/LOCODE of Rosarito Terminal is MXRST.

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