Vila do Conde

Size limits

LOA 254.87m, draught 22.0m, 95,263DWT, 40.0m beam.

Water density

997 to 1000.

Load line zone

Tropical.

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

Approach

The approach channel in the Rio Para is 170km in length, 500m min width, with a general depth of 13.0m to 15.0m and over the Espadarte Bar of 12.2m, which determines the maximum draught for vessels. Vessels with max draught 10.7m can proceed up stream at any tide, vessels with deeper draught must await the HW.

Approach: The access channel to Vila do Conde is the same as to Belem as far as the island of Mosqueiro, from there onwards, vessels proceed to the port of Vila do Conde via the Bay of Marajo. There are no depth restrictions in this stretch. Vessels pass the islands of Cotijubas, Arapiranga and Carnapijo.

Port limits

Subject to Charter Party Terms, vessel normally considered an "arrived vessel" when at Furo de Arrozal (Arrozal Creek) and the mouth of the Arienga River.

Anchorages

There are anchorage areas within the harbour. These are located in the following positions:

- At the mouth of Rio Arari, with depths of 13.0m - 15.0m, with sandy bottom and mud.

- Close to the port, with depths of 15.0m - 25.0m, with sandy bottom and mud. Used for vessels awaiting to berth at the port.

- In the vicinity of Grass Island, with depths of 10.0m - 15.0m, with sandy bottom and mud.

- In front of Abaetetuba, with depths of 20.0m - 24.0m, sheltered from all winds.

Restrictions

Draught: Max recommended draught is limited to the depth of the access canal between the sandbars off the Taipu coast, approx 12.0m HW. Latest information regarding actual draught permitted over Espadarte Bar to be checked with authorities.

Vessel age: Ministry of Navy requires that all bulk carriers over 18 years of age are required to have ship survey in unloaded/gas free condition by classification surveyor other than vessels own class, at a Brazilian port before loading permitted.

Tugs

The port has three tugboat's that service the area, offered by Wilson Sons Co., and must be scheduled six hours in advance.

Charts and publications

BA 2204, 33, 5201; Brazilian 302, 303, 304, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 320. Admiralty Pilot NP5, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be sent to Port Administration 7 days prior to arrival. For pilotage from Salinopolis the ETA should be sent at least 7 days, 48, 24 and 8 hours in advance. Vessels entering Brazilian waters must send Comcontram message to the Coastguards, Telex No 2136931.

Communications

Radio: Vessels contact Belem Agent through Barbados Radio. An alternative to Barbados Radio is the United States radio station at Chatham, Virginia.

Salinopolis Pilots: 8294kHz RT.

VHF: Salinopolis Pilot Station: Ch 16, 11. Call 'Unipilot', operates 24 hours.

Pilot vessel: Ch 16, 11, 13.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be given by the Master at anchorage area or on berthing (when not anchoring at the designed anchorage areas).

Customs and immigration

Customs allowance: The quantity permitted is not fixed; it is compatible with the duration of the visit. Custom's Authorities do not normally search ship's crews and a reasonable quantity can remain in the possession of crew members. However, no attempt should be made to take more than a reasonable amount ashore.

Cigarettes in cartons, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, narcotics, souvenirs, explosives, firearms, etc should be collected prior to arrival in port and listed with the items in the Crew's Personal Effects List and placed in the custody of the Master.

Immigration: All a vessel's passengers and/or crew members may only enter the national territory after their documents have been inspected by the Federal Police Department, the Revenue Authorities and the Port Health Authorities.

Vessels owners are responsible for the disembarkation and the embarkation of transit passengers as well as crew members who fail to join a vessel before it sails. Such responsibility includes maintenance and other expenses until repatriation. In the event of non existence of a compulsory deposit as guarantee to cover such expenses, owners will sign, at the Federal Police Department, a form of responsibility inherent to such obligations as therein expressed.

Flags

All vessels, while in Brazilian ports, must fly the Brazilian national flag from 0800hrs to sunset.

Notices and regulations

The port is regulated by "Regulamento de Exploracao dos Portos de Belem, Vila do Conde e Santarem", approved by the Port Authority Council.

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

Welding, boiler repair and other small repairs can be done in the small shops nearby.

Dry docks

Drydocks are not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Available from Belem ship chandlers only.

Medical

Not available in Vila do Conde. There is a small first aid clinic situated approx 10km from the port. Several hospitals are located in Belem (2 hours by ferry).

Transport

Nearest airport: Belem International Airport, 50km. Belem Airport has domestic connections with Recife and Rio de Janeiro for international flights direct to Europe and USA.

Nearest railway: Not available

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Vila do Conde is situated on the right bank of the Para River, 40km from Belem.

The port

The port is an integral part of the industrial complex built in the region of Barcarena. The port handles bauxite, coke, pitch, timber, kaolin, fertiliser, liquid bulk and general cargo. The port consists of the TMU1, THC and TGL terminal's as well as the private terminals of Ponta da Montanha Grain Terminal (TGPM) and Imerys Rio Capim Caulim (IRCC), located 2.2nm SW of TMU1.

Traffic

Approx 14,000,000t of cargo, 114,000TEUs and 1,200 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Vila do Conde?

Note: First point is approx 7.5nm NNW of Salinopolis Lighthouse.

What time zone is Vila do Conde in?

Local time at Vila do Conde is UTC−3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Vila do Conde?

The deepest berth listed is at Imerys Rio Capim Caulim Terminal (IRCC): 22.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Vila do Conde?

997 to 1000.

Which load line zone is Vila do Conde in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Vila do Conde?

The UN/LOCODE of Vila do Conde is BRVDC.

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