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Tolu
Pilot
updated May 2010Available. Pilot boards at position 09°31.0'N 075°37.5'W.
Key data
updated May 2018Size limits
LOA 200m, draught 9.5m, beam 32.2m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal Compas Tolu | 9.50 m | 200 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2018Approach
The channel leading to the pier is marked by buoys, but local knowledge is considered essential before an approach is made. Maximum draught in the channel and alongside the berth is 10.3m SW.
Anchorages
Outer Anchorage: Anchorage may be obtained off Tolu, at the head of Golfo de Morrosquillo, in designated anchorage "E". When approaching this anchorage care must be taken to avoid an obstruction which lies close W of the anchor berth.
Inner Anchorage: A designated anchorage "D" is situated 1.5nm NW of the pier for vessels awaiting a berth, bottom is sandy.
Tugs
Use of tugs is compulsory.
Mooring
Berthing and unberthing performed 24 hours a day.
Charts and publications
BA1277. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).
Inspections
ISPS
Designated Authority: Direccion General Maritima.
Contact: Jefe Division de Gente de Mar y Naves.
Address: Transversal 41 No 27-50 CAN, Bogota, Colombia.
Tel: +57 1 220 0490
Fax: +57 1 222 5152
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.dimar.mil.co
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated May 2018Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available by road tanker.
Medical
Hospital Santiago de Tolu, 4.6km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Golfo de Morrosquillo Airport in Tolu, 5km.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours a day. Ships crew are permitted to operate vessel's granes/grabs.
About Tolu
updated May 2018Where it is
In the Gulf of Morrosquillo, 100km S of Cartagena.
The port
The terminal is used for handling cement, coal and clinker loadings and plaster discharge. Operations are performed throughout 24 hours.
Operations are undertaken at the pier or at anchor.
Questions about Tolu
What are the pilot arrangements at Tolu?
Available. Pilot boards at position 09°31.0'N 075°37.5'W.
What time zone is Tolu in?
Local time at Tolu is UTC−5. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Tolu?
The deepest berth listed is at Terminal Compas Tolu: 9.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Tolu?
1025.
Which load line zone is Tolu in?
Tropical.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tolu?
The UN/LOCODE of Tolu is COTLU.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Tolu say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.