Sao Sebastiao

1. Sao Sebastiao pilot boarding place Pilot boards23°42.3′S 045°21.1′W
2. São Sebastião e TEBAR Entrada Sul Pilot boards23°53.5′S 045°29.5′W

Size limits

LOA 350m, beam 60.0m, draught 22.3m, 155,000DWT.

Water density

1024.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

The range of tide at Sao Sebastiao varies from 0.2m at LW to 1.5m at HW with the average level being 0.66m. A height of 2.0m has been observed during springs. Tidal range (spring) 0.90m, tidal range (neap) 0.30m.

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

Approach

The channel between the mainland and Sao Sebastiao Island is 12.3nm in length. Special attention should be paid by vessels drawing over 18m as there are several depths of 20m and less in the proximity of the limits of the channel.

Draughts in the access channel: The South bar channel allows vessels to enter and depart drawing up to 23m. North bar channel allows vessels to enter and depart drawing up to 10m.

South entrance: The safest way to approach Sao Sebastiao:

Ponta da Sela Lighthouse at the SW end of Sao Sebastiao Island signals the South bar. The exhibited light is white and the tower is painted white with a red stripe.

Lage dos Moleques is a levelling rock near the NW channel edge, a green painted quadrilateral masonry tower, showing a green flashing light, marks the rock.

Farolete da Pontinha, located on the SE channel edge, displays a fixed red light over a white metal quadrangular structure.

The S part of the channel is 300m wide in its narrowest part and is dredged to 25m. It is marked by 4 beacons:

Beacons No 1 and 3 are red and are on the SE side.

Beacons No 2 and 4 are green and are on the NW side.

North entrance: Ponta das Canoas Lighthouse is situated on the N end of Sao Sebastiao Island and marks the North bar. The lighthouse shows a white light and is white with a red stripe.

Farolete Sao Sebastiao Lighthouse is located on the western side of the channel. It exhibits a red light and the quadrangular masonry structure is red.

Farolete da Ponta do Viana Lighthouse is located on the eastern side of the channel and exhibits a flashing white light from a white quadrangular structure with a masonry base.

Farolete Ilhabela, situated on the eastern side of the channel, exhibits a red flashing light from a red quadrangular masonry tower.

The N entrance channel is dredged to 18m in a 550m wide stretch in its narrowest bend. Access through the channel is limited to a max 10m draught.

Port limits

The port is limited to the area between the North Bar, in position 23°42.3'S 045°21.0'W and the South Bar, in position 23°53.3'S 045°29.3'W.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Only one vessel is allowed to enter or depart or manoeuvre at any one time. Masters of approaching vessels are to liaise with the pilot station as soon as they are within VHF range.

Restrictions

Vessels with a draught of more than 10.5m should avoid entering the port through the North bar, as the bottom of the channel varies.

Speed limit in the port is restricted to 4kts.

Tugs

There are five tugs available from Petrobras and Sobrare-Servemar.

All ships manoeuvring in the terminal area, regardless of size, are obliged to use tugs and must be attached to the tugs by towing wires.

Charts and publications

Brazil charts 1640, 1643, 1644; BA 436, 3970, 3980. Admiralty Pilot NP5, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be sent to agent, (who will pass information on to the proper authorities) 24 hours before arrival and again when vessel is within VHF range of the port, on Ch 16.

Commercial Quay: For berth scheduling agents must receive an ETA 2 weeks prior to arrival. This is to be followed by 7, 2 and 1 day ETA messages.

TEBAR: ETA messages to be sent 7, 5, 3, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival.

ETA message should indicate if GMT or local time is being used.

Communications

Radio: ETA messages can be passed to the vessel's agent through Rio Radio ("PDR"), Santos Radio ("PPS") or Sao Sebastiao Radio ("PTS"). Voice communication on SSB can also be established through the same stations.

Health

There is a standard questionnaire for satisfying radio pratique requirements. Agent transmits the questionnaire to the vessel which must reply to the agent.

In case of suspicion of any infectious disease, the ship's agent must be alerted prior to the vessel's arrival.

The quarantine flag ("Q") is to remain hoisted until free pratique is granted by the health authorities. A vessel arriving from abroad will be visited by the health authority.

Customs and immigration

Vessels arriving from abroad will be visited by police and customs. This will take place at anchor unless the vessel proceeds directly alongside in which case the officials will board as soon as mooring is completed.

Flags

Brazilian national flag is to be exhibited from the foremast together with vessel's national flag and relevant Interco flags. When approaching and departing the vessel's callsign must also be flown.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Comissao Nacional de Seguranca Publica nos Portos, Terminais e Vias Navegaveis - CONPORTOS.

Contact person: Ezio Borghetti.

Position: Secretario Executivo.

Address: Esplenada dos Ministerios, Bloco T, 5 andar - Ministerio da Justica, DF, 70064-900, Brasilia, Brazil.

Tel: +55 61 429 3173.

Fax: +55 61 429 9169.

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.mj.gov.br

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

Repairs

Available. One good workshop able to undertake medium size repairs, contact Oceanave, Tel: +55 124 521994, Fax: +55 124 522882.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available. At TEBAR Terminal water is supplied at rates of 90-150tph.

Bunkering: Bunker, marine gas oil and intermediate fuels available from TEBAR Terminal. Fuel can be supplied by pipeline to tankers that are working cargo. Supply rates are approx 300tph for bunker "C", 180tph for marine gas oil and 450tph for intermediates.

Medical

Sao Sebastiao General Hospital, 1.5km.

Crew change

Possible. Owners must pre advise agents to enable airport clearance and conveyance.

Transport

Nearest airport: Sao Paolo Airport, 135km; Rio de Janeiro Airport, 250km.

Nearest railway: Sao Jose dos Campos, 120km.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1300hrs, 1300-1900, 1900-0100 and 0100-0700 hrs.

Where it is

The port of Sao Sebastiao is located in the Sao Sebastiao Channel, which is on the N coast of Sao Paulo State.

The port

Commercial Quay - The main products of import are barley, sodium sulphate, malt, barley, wheat, steel products, machinery and equipment, steel wire coils and general cargo. The top exports are vehicles, parts, machinery and equipment, steel products and general cargo.

Traffic

Approx. 86,000,000t of cargo and 1,700 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Sao Sebastiao?

The pilot boards at Sao Sebastiao pilot boarding place, 23°42.3′S 045°21.1′W. Sao Sebastiao has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Sao Sebastiao in?

Local time at Sao Sebastiao is UTC−3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Sao Sebastiao?

The deepest berth listed is at Almirante Barroso Waterway Terminal - TEBAR: 22.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Sao Sebastiao?

1024.

Which load line zone is Sao Sebastiao in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Sao Sebastiao?

The UN/LOCODE of Sao Sebastiao is BRSSO.

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