Tela

1. Tela pilot boarding place Pilot boards15°48.8′N 087°28.2′W

Size limits

Offshore - LOA 200m, draught 12.0m, 52,000DWT.

Water density

1018/1025.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 0.3m.

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

Anchorages

Anchorage can be taken N or NW of the pier head in depths of 14.0 - 18.0m. It is recommended that the main engines remain on standby during the months from Dec. to May at this anchorage as the vessel may need to put to sea quickly in the event of a sudden build up of swell.

Restrictions

Daylight navigation only.

Tugs

No tugs stationed in Tela but on request one of the three tug boats in Puerto Cortes are available; 1 x 1,800hp/bollard pull 40m and 2 x 1,200hp/bollard pull 25m.

One tug is compulsory for berthing/unberthing vessels with 300GT and over, two for vessels with 10,000GT and over. If vessel equipped with bow thruster only one tug compulsory.

Mooring

Generally two mooring gangs available. No special requirements.

Charts and publications

BA 513, HO 28150. Admiralty Pilot NP69A, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be sent 96, 72, 48 and 24hrs in advance.

Communications

Tela Radio monitors 2182kHz.

VHF: Tela Radio: Ch 16.

Pilotage: Ch 16, 06.

Agent: Ch 16, 06.

Local and Deep sea pilots arranged through Empresa Nacional Portuaria.

Tel: +504 448 2187, Fax: +504 448 2024.

Health

When officials board the vessel, two copies of Maritime Health Declaration are required to be presented. In case of any suspected disease or fever onboard, same to be advised to agents prior to arrival.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Comision Nacional de Proteccion Portuaria.

Position: Executive Secretary

Address: Colonia Palmira, Boulevard Morazan, Avenida Juan Lindo, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

Tel: +504 221 6450

Fax: +504 221 6451

Mob: +504 990 6994

Email: [email protected]

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

Repairs

Not available.

Dry docks

None.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Not available.

Bunkering: Not available.

Medical

Tela Hospital, 1km.

Crew change

Embarking/disembarking of crew can be arranged by agents.

Transport

Nearest airport: San Pedro Sula, 90km.

Airport facilities: Daily international flights to Central America and the USA (Miami, New Orleans).

Nearest railway: Tela.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1200hrs, 1300-1700hrs, 1800-2330hrs and 2359-0600hrs.

Where it is

The port of Tela is situated at the S end of the bay of the same name, 70km W of La Ceiba in the Caribbean.

The port

The port of Tela is presently used by tankers only, discharging Mogas 87 and 95 and diesel for one cargo receiver.

Traffic

Approx 320,000t of cargo exported and 20 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Tela?

The pilot boards at Tela pilot boarding place, 15°48.8′N 087°28.2′W.

What time zone is Tela in?

Local time at Tela is UTC−6. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Tela?

The deepest berth listed is at Terminal Puma Energy Tela: 12.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Tela?

1018/1025.

Which load line zone is Tela in?

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tela?

The UN/LOCODE of Tela is HNTEA.

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