San Antonio Este

1. Puerto San Antonio Este pilot boarding place Pilot boards40°54.0′S 064°57.0′W

Size limits

LOA 170m, draught 10.0m, 25,000DWT. Longer vessels may be accepted.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Mean spring range 7.7m; mean neap range 4.9m.

Over the bar the outgoing stream sets towards Banco Lobos, which extends 5.0nm S from Punta Villarino, on the E side of the entrance channel. The ingoing stream sets towards Banco Reparo, which extends 5.5nm SSW of Punta Delgado, on the W side of the channel.

In the narrows between Punta Villarino and Banco Reparo the tidal streams can attain rates up to 2.8kts, but S of the entrance rates are about 1.5kts, except SW of Banco Lobos where rates of 3.5kts are found.

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

Approach

San Antonio Este is approached via Canal Encerrado, which is entered 0.5nm SSE of the point. This narrow and shallow channel trends NNW for 2.75nm to a position close of Punta Verde, (40°44.0'S 064°55.0'W), then to the piers at the port. There are two approaches used to reach the wharf.

Port limits

The port limits are a straight line which joins the co-ordinates at the end of the intersection of the coast with a parallel of 41°06.30'S and the meridian of 064°24.0'W.

Anchorages

The following anchorages are available:

Zone "A": Limited in the N by the coast of Golfo San Matias and in the E by the meridian of 064°43.0'W, in the S by the parallel of 40°55.0'S and in the W by the coastal sector of the same geographical mark. The recommended anchorage is in position, 40°53.54'S 064°52.45'W.

Zone "B": Position 40°47.57'S 064°53.36'W.

Zone "C": Position 40°47.33'S 064°53.36'W.

Restrictions

Entrance to the port is restricted by three banks, the Palisa, Lobos and Reparo.

The depth at the bar is approx 2.7m at chart datum. Max sailing draught is limited to the height of the tide plus 1.2m. Vessel usually sail/berth within 2hrs of HW.

Berth No 1 (outer), max LOA permitted is 170m (no tug required);

Berth No 2 (inner), max LOA permitted is 115m (no tug required);

Berth No 2 (inner), max LOA permitted is 150m (one tug required);

Berth No 2 (inner), max LOA permitted is 150m (no tug required provided vessel is fitted with bow thruster and prior approval has been obtained).

These LOA limits have, on occasions, been exceeded with special permission.

Tugs

During the fruit export season when the Inner berths are required to be used a tug will be hired to assist vessels onto these berths and additional port dues will be charged accordingly.

Charts and publications

BA 531. Admiralty Pilot NP5, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA should be sent 5 days and confirmed 48 hours prior to arrival. Berthing is subject to cargo availability, documentation readiness and port administration regulations.

Communications

Note: As soon as a call from a ship is detected, on any frequency, the auto scanner system will stop and will establish contact. The station will then return to the main scanning loop.

The ship must wait for the message and then change over signal to send traffic. The first row of the message must start with the telex number and the message must end with KKKK. The ship will then receive the time to be charged for the contact. It is then ready to send a new message or return to stand by mode.

VHF: Port: Ch 08, 12, 14, 16.

Pilot: Ch 09, 16.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms.

This is alongside if berth is free on arrival or on anchoring in the port roads if berth is occupied or if charterer, for any reason, does not accept vessel alongside.

If loading at more than one port, NOR should be presented at first loading port only, unless otherwise stated in the relevant Charter Party or contract; notwithstanding that the Master is obliged to keep agents/charterers well informed of progress and position whilst shifting between ports.

Documents

An additional copy of all the above, except Crew Shore Passes and Passenger Landing Cards, should be made for the Master to keep on file in case they are required.

Note: CU = Customs, IM = Immigration, CG = Prefectura (Coastguard), PH = Sanidad (Port Health), AG = Agent, FP = Federal Police.

Prefectura (Coastguard) Declaration, Immigration Declaration and Customs Declarations are all presented to the Master, on special forms, for his signature by the attending agent and officials.

Cargo Manifests or In Ballast Declaration: Cargo Manifests or a Ballast Manifest have to be presented on arrival but these are normally dealt with, on behalf of the Master, by the agent. In the case of Buenos Aires, a computerised Manifest for all ports of call is transmitted directly from the agent's office to the Customs House, the "Maria" system being used.

In all other cases, an indexed manifest, in the prescribed form, is presented to the Customs Officer attending the vessel on arrival. Notwithstanding the above, at outside ports the Master is also required to present up to 4 manifests on arrival. This usually refers to vessels carrying bulk cargoes such as fertilisers.

Health

Pratique should be applied for at least 3 working days prior to arrival. The pratique message can be passed to the ship's agent by telex of fax for onward transmission to the Port Health Authorities.

Free pratique is only granted after Sanidad (Port Health) Officer attends on arrival. This visit does not normally prevent the commencement of cargo operations.

Cholera: The salient points of Ministry of Health and Social Security regulation No 1333 of 1.12.92, affecting vessels arriving, are in Country section.

Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates: To obtain a new Ship Sanitation Control Certificate with fumigation, a minimum of 30 hours is required.

If Ship Sanitation Control Certificate expires on route, or is due to expire within a few days, exemptions for 6 months can be obtained if applied for between 0700 to 1300hrs, Mon to Fri. Outside these times, Port Health will grant an extension for 30 days.

Port Health Office, Tel: +54 2934 421211.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: The daily allowance is 40 cigarettes and 0.25 bottle of spirits. For non compliance a fine of from 1 to 5 times the value of the goods plus duties on any extra cigarettes/spirits above the given limit.

Immigration: An Immigration Officer attends onboard to stamp Crew Shore Passes and Passenger Landing Cards. The crew require an Argentine Shore Pass (fichas) on which appear a thumb print and photograph as well as personal details. If they are not already onboard they are prepared on the vessel's entry. A photographer can attend onboard. The Master, in the ETA message, should state how many crew members require shore passes. Passengers require passports and landing cards.

There are no restrictions for either crew or passengers to proceed ashore with the above mentioned documents.

Customs House on duty when services required. Tel: +54 2934 421203. Telex: 81769 ATSAO.

Flags

The national flag of Argentina is to be flown from the highest point on the vessel from sunrise to sunset. Fine for non compliance is an unspecified amount.

It is important to fly the "Q" flag on entering port until free pratique is granted by the Port Health Officer attending onboard. Fine for non compliance is possible.

Notices and regulations

Transmission of all SECOSENA messages is via MF or HF radio.

Certificates of Competency: The Coastguard (PNA) have, recently, been asking to see all deck, engine and radio officers Certificates of Competency. They must be valid and acceptable to the country under whose flag the vessel is registered. This refers in particular to vessels sailing under flags of convenience.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Prefectura Naval Argentina.

Contact person: General Prefect, Prefecto Nacional Naval.

Address: Av Eduardo Madero 235, piso 2, 1106 Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Tel: +54 11 4318 7521/7522/7523

Fax: +54 11 4314 0317.

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www. prefecturanaval.gov.ar

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

Repairs

There are no permanent repair workshops nearby. Small repairs can be attended to provided sufficient notice has been given to agents in order to co-ordinate this service.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from the pier with a delivery rate of 10tph.

Bunkering: Can be provided by truck utilizing compartment's pipelines (4 inches), if same are contracted by means of dealers as locally none accessible. Typically fortifications come from Bahía Blanca. Plans expect somewhere around 3 working days notice. Conveyance is dependent upon Coastguard endorsement, which typically not allowed during freight activities.

Medical

A rural hospital and private clinic are available at San Antonio Oeste.

Crew change

Crew shore leave is possible through the Immigration office via Agencia Maritima, identification cards are required.

Transport

Nearest airport: Viedma, 175km.

Airport facilities: There are flights from Viedma to Buenos Aires. There is also a limited air taxi service from Viedma.

Nearest railway: There is a railway, joining SC de Barilo with Buenos Aires, near the port. San Antonio Oeste, 59km.

Working hours

Mon to Fri 0700 to 2300hrs, Sat 0700 to 1500hrs, overtime is available.

Where it is

San Antonio Este is situated on the NW side of the Golfe San Matias, adjacent to the Villarino peninsula. The port is approx 60km by road from San Antonio Oeste (old port) which is on the other side of the bay. A small town is growing up around the port installations.

The port

The new port has a natural deep harbour allowing vessels to lie in 10m of water in complete shelter.

The pier was built by the provincial authorities, to facilitate the export of fruit from the Rio Negro valley, taking advantage of the government policy to grant export rebates on cargoes exported from Patagonian ports.

There are fishing vessels presently operating at San Antonio Este, frequently transferring their catch directly to ocean going reefer vessels at anchor off the port but occasionally alongside, particularly when sorting of cargo is required.

Traffic

Approx 40 vessels visit the port annually.

Where does the pilot board at San Antonio Este?

The pilot boards at Puerto San Antonio Este pilot boarding place, 40°54.0′S 064°57.0′W.

What time zone is San Antonio Este in?

Local time at San Antonio Este is UTC−3. No summer time.

What is the water density at San Antonio Este?

1025.

Which load line zone is San Antonio Este in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of San Antonio Este?

The UN/LOCODE of San Antonio Este is ARSAE.

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