Vita

Size limits

LOA 160m, draught 9m LW to 8.2m HW.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

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.

Approach

The entrance channel has sufficient water to allow vessels to transit with draughts up to 8.2m HW or 7.9m LW.

From a position N of the harbour entrance, the route leads generally SSE for 1.5nm, passing the limits of the entrance channel, which is marked by buoys, (port and starboard hand).

Anchorages

Anchorage is available with a depth of 9.0m, mud and is situated 0.1nm NE of the pier. Vessels must also moor by the stern, due to the small swinging area.

Tugs

For all vessels one tug will be used.

Charts and publications

BA 435. Admiralty Pilot NP70.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Initial ETA should be sent on departure from last port. If time permits, further ETA's should be sent 10, 7, 5, 3 and 1 day prior to arrival. The messages must include date and time of arrival and expected draughts on arrival.

Communications

Radio: Customs Coast Radio Station "CLA CU" can be used for passing messages. The station operates throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat is the preferred method of communication and should be used to contact agents, whenever possible.

Notice of readiness

Normally tendered when a vessel is alongside and ready to work cargo or on arrival at the outer roads of the port if no berth is available.

Health

Free pratique should be requested by radio. Health Certificates can be renewed by phytosanitary organisations.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministerio del Interior, Direccion de Proteccion.

Contact person: Manager.

Address: Santa Catalina 501, 10 de Octubre, Ciudad de la Habana, 10500, Cuba.

Tel: +53 7 577376 or +53 7 577377.

E-mail: [email protected]

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

US Coast Guard announced that it is imposing conditions of entry on vessels arriving in the United States after having called at any port in Cuba, during their last five port calls. In summary, each affected vessel must: (1) implement the Security Level 2 measures from its ship security plan while in any port of the country; (2) ensure that each access point is guarded and that guards have total visibility of the exterior of the vessel while in the port; (3) attempt to execute a Declaration of Security while in the port; (4) log all security actions; and (5) report actions taken to the pertinent USCG Captain of the Port [COTP] prior to arrival in the US. See 76 Fed Reg 30954.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Not available at this port.

Medical

Santa Lucia.

Transport

Nearest railway: Santa Lucia.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0700-1100hrs and 1300-1700hrs, Sat 0700-1100hrs. Work is possible in certain cases on holidays and Sun.

Where it is

Vita is situated in Puerto de Vita Bay, which is on the N coast in the Province of Holguin, 194km NW of Maisi Point.

The port

The main function of the port is the export of sugar products.

What are the pilot arrangements at Vita?

Compulsory. Pilot is embarked 3nm N of the entrance channel.

What time zone is Vita in?

Local time at Vita is UTC−5. Clocks go to UTC−4 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−5 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the water density at Vita?

1025.

Which load line zone is Vita in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Vita?

The UN/LOCODE of Vita is CUVIT.

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