Turbo

1. Turbo pilot boarding area Pilot boards08°03.7′N 076°45.9′W

Size limits

Offshore: LOA 212.59m, 41,253DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 0.5m. During windy seasons (Dec-Mar), high waves with short periods occur within the bay.

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

Approach

As the coast line extended further West due sedimentation of muddy river water, 2 miles distance is recommended in the vicinity of point Turbo. Idea place to drop the anchor is 1.5miles west of Punta las Vacas light. Vessels can arrive at this station at any time. Vessels approaching this area should be careful as there are small fishing and small ships cross the gulf.

Anchorages

During the summer the anchorage area is situated near Boca Pichindicito, at all other seasons Near Rio Leon Mouth.

Tugs

Tugs are available on request through the maritime agency, but are generally involved in lightering operations.

Charts and publications

BA 1278, 2262, Col 295, DMA 24515, Derrotero de La Costa Atlantica Colombiana. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival, indicating the cargo for the port in tons.

Communications

It is recommended to send all messages direct to the vessel's agent by telex or fax. Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Ch 16.

Notice of readiness

Should be tendered on arrival at the pilot station or as stipulated in the Charter Party.

Health

Radio pratique is not available. The port doctor will board as soon as the vessel is anchored. Any sickness onboard must be reported in advance so that the port doctor may assess the need to place the vessel in quarantine. This regulation applies even if the vessel is arriving from another Colombian port.

The port doctor requires that all crew/passengers are vaccinated against yellow fever/cholera.

Doctors will not board between 2200hrs and 0700hrs, except in an emergency.

Customs and immigration

Cargo Declaration:

Vessels with cargo for Turbo: Cargo Declaration in transit, Bill of Loading.

Vessels with cargo in transit only: Cargo for Turbo "Nil" certification.

Vessels in ballast condition: Cargo Declaration "In Ballast" or "En lastre".

Flags

Colombian flag and relevant Interco flags are to be displayed. Non compliance will result in port clearance being withheld.

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

Repairs

Minor repairs only at workshops ashore.

Medical

Turbo hospital.

Transport

Nearest Airport: Turbo.

Airport Facilities: Small planes to Medellin at 0700-1000hrs and 1630hrs.

Working hours

Normally 0730-1130hrs, 1330-1730hrs and 1930-2245hrs. Overtime available on request.

Where it is

Turbo is situated on the Caribbean coast, on the E shore of the Gulf of Uraba.

The port

Turbo is a lighterage port consisting of two STS Transhipment Areas whereby containers are loaded to vessels via lighters and barges.

Traffic

Approx. 73,000TEU handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Turbo?

The pilot boards at Turbo pilot boarding area, 08°03.7′N 076°45.9′W.

What time zone is Turbo in?

Local time at Turbo is UTC−5. No summer time.

What is the water density at Turbo?

1025.

Which load line zone is Turbo in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Turbo?

The UN/LOCODE of Turbo is COTRB.

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