Santa Rosalia

Size limits

Draught 10m, LOA 240m, Beam 30m.

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.

Tides

Variable. Mean max range 1.4m.

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

Approach

Vessels bound for Santa Rosalia are recommended to steer for Isla Tortuga (27°26'N 111°53'W), then for the harbour entrance. The harbour which is entered from the SE is enclosed by two breakwaters, having an entrance 128m wide. A lightbuoy marks the extent of the shoal water on the W side of the E breakwater head.

Depths: In the approach, the depth decreases from 37m at 0.25nm from the entrance to approx 10.0m midway between the breakwater heads where the navigable width of the channel is reduced to approx 80m by a shoal extending from the E breakwater. An isolated shoal depth of 6.0m lies close E of the E breakwater head. There are depths of between 5.0 to 9.0m in the E side of the harbour but the W side is shoal.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained outside the harbour, in position 27°12.3'N 112°09.0'W, within a 1nm radius, in depths of from 24.0 to 13.0m in good holding ground. The coast is steep-to between Punta Santa Agueda and the port, but is fronted by a bank to a distance of approx 0.2nm between the port and Punta Blanca. In bad weather the best anchorage for small vessels is in depths of 15.0m, close N of the harbour on the approach alignment.

Tugs

Not available.

Charts and publications

BA 1017. 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: Port: Ch 16.

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

There are minor repair facilities available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available. For El Boleo Terminal, please contact [email protected].

Stores: Available.

Medical

Hospital available locally.

Transport

Nearest airport: Loreto, S of Santa Rosalia, 200km.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1200hrs and 1300-1700hrs. Overtime available on request.

Where it is

Santa Rosalia is situated on the SE coast of the lower California Peninsula, on the Sea of Cortez, 551km N of La Paz.

The port

The port is used by ferry type vessel, small general cargo, fishing vessel, and tourist or recreation yacht. Approx 2.4nm NW from the port, lies a private terminal which is currently operated by Minera Boleo. This terminal handles mineral ore and sulphuric acid.

What are the pilot arrangements at Santa Rosalia?

Compulsory and is available 0800-1800hrs; if required outside these hours prior requests must be made.

What time zone is Santa Rosalia in?

Local time at Santa Rosalia is UTC−7. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Santa Rosalia?

The deepest berth listed is at El Boleo Marine Terminal: 10.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Santa Rosalia?

1025.

Which load line zone is Santa Rosalia 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 Santa Rosalia?

Port State Control at Santa Rosalia: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Santa Rosalia?

The UN/LOCODE of Santa Rosalia is MXSRL.

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