San Julian

Size limits

Draught 6.4m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Southern Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Apr 16 to Oct 15, Summer Oct 16 to Apr 15.

Tides

Range 8.53m.

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

Approach

The port is approached by Canal Norte or Canal Sur, which lead across the bar, then by a navigable channel through the inner harbour to the town anchorage.

The channels are marked by leading beacons and by leading lights which are lit on request.

Access is recommended through the northern channel on a rising tide. The northern access channel has a depth of 1.2m CD.

Anchorages

The best anchorage is in front of the town, in 6.7m at LWS, access is well buoyed, though vessels must wait for high tide to enter, the tidal range being over 8m. When heaving anchor, care must be taken as the 3kts current can drive a vessel towards the shore.

Restrictions

Pilots recommend a max draught of approx 6.4m SW depending on tidal conditions.

Entry and departure are during daylight hours only.

Charts and publications

BA 3226, 3106, 3107; Argentine 34, 71. Admiralty Pilot NP6, NP286(7).

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.

San Julian Prefecture Radio (callsign "L4M") uses R/T in the 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8MHz bands.

VHF: Ch 12, 14, available 24 hours.

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.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: The daily allowance is 40 cigarettes and 0.25 bottle of spirits. For non compliance a fine of from 1-5 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.

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) has, 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

Only minor repairs can be carried out.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available

Stores: Early advice must be given as there are only limited quantities of most commodities.

Medical

Regional Hospital, 550m.

Transport

Nearest airport: San Julian Airport located at Santa Cruz Province, 7.1km.

Working hours

Banks: 1000-1500hrs Mon-Fri. Shops: 0900-1200hrs and 1500-2000hrs Mon-Sat. Public offices: 0700-1300hrs Mon-Fri.

Stevedores, casual labour only, basically 3 or 6 hour shifts.

Where it is

San Julian is located in the southern sector of Argentina in Santa Cruz Province.

The port

San Julian is a small sheep farming town lying on the western side of a bay with the same name. The port was idle for several years but in recent years has been active during the squid season.

There is some tourist trade activity due to the coastal wildlife in the area.

What are the pilot arrangements at San Julian?

Compulsory. Available from Puerto Madryn, agents require 48 hours notice to arrange a pilot.

What time zone is San Julian in?

Local time at San Julian is UTC−3. No summer time.

What is the water density at San Julian?

1025.

Which load line zone is San Julian in?

Southern Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Apr 16 to Oct 15, Summer Oct 16 to Apr 15.

What is the UN/LOCODE of San Julian?

The UN/LOCODE of San Julian is ARULA.

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