Tuxpan

1. Rio Tuxpan pilot boarding place Pilot boards20°59.8′N 097°15.0′W

Size limits

Offshore: Draught 12.19m, LOA 213.36m, BCM 104m, 60,000DWT.

Harbour: LOA 294.13m, beam 40.0m, 71,339DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Mean maximum range about 0.5m, mean minimum range about 0.1m.

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

Approach

Main access channel length 2,200m with a depth of 12.0m.

From a position 0.75nm ENE of Tuxpan light the alignment (238°) of the Outer Leading Lights leads WSW for 1nm, passing between the breakwaters through the entrance channel and crossing the N edge of a shoal with a depth of 3.4m over it, 1.1nm ESE of Rio Tuxpan Light:

Front Light (metal framework tower) (20°57.6'N 097°19.2'W).

Rear Light (metal framework tower) (270m WSW of the front light), then;

The alignment (255°) of the middle pair of leading lights leads WSW for 0.75nm passed the settlement of Tampamachoco on the N bank:

Front light (metal column) (20°57.5'N 097°20.1'W).

Rear light (250m WSW of the front light), then;

The alignment (248°) of the inner pair of leading lights leads WSW for 0.9nm, the settlement of Tabuco on the S bank:

Front light (metal framework tower) (20°57.3'N 097°20.6'W).

Rear light (95m WSW of the front light), then as required for the designated berth.

Port limits

Port limits are 1nm off the port entrance breakwater lights and 1nm off all offshore oil port installations, including SPM's.

Anchorages

Outer anchorages: Anchorage may be obtained in the following positions:

20°59.3'N 097°17.0'W, close to the pilot boarding place.

20°58.3'N 097°15.2'W, mud and sand bottom, good holding.

Anchoring is prohibited in the vicinity of submarine pipelines, close N of the harbour entrance.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 376, 2753. Admiralty Pilot NP69A, 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: Ch 16, 09, 12, 13 and 20, are used by PEMEX Operations and Salina Cruz, Oaxaca Radio (callsign "XFQ").

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 on board 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

Demeresa operate a repair facility at 20° 56.300'N 97° 22.420'W.

Dry docks

A drydock is available for small vessels up to 250GT.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available from the wharves at a rate of 5,000bbls/hr.

Medical

Hospitals.

Transport

Nearest airports: Tuxpan, national flights only, Tajin (55km) for international flights.

The port of Tuxpan has no railway connections.

Working hours

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

Where it is

Tuxpan is situated on the Gulf coast of Mexico in the state of Vera Cruz, 58km from the city of Tajin.

The port

The port area is located on both banks of the Tuxpan River. The port handles general cargo, containers, agricultural bulk, liquid bulk chemicals and oil products.

Traffic

Approx 13,000,000t of cargo, 39,000TEU and 600 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Tuxpan?

The pilot boards at Rio Tuxpan pilot boarding place, 20°59.8′N 097°15.0′W.

What time zone is Tuxpan in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Tuxpan?

The deepest berth listed is at PEMEX Refinacion Terminal Maritima de Tuxpan: 12.19 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Tuxpan?

1025.

Which load line zone is Tuxpan in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Tuxpan?

Port State Control at Tuxpan: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tuxpan?

The UN/LOCODE of Tuxpan is MXTUX.

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