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Ecuador
GENERAL: (See Plan)
GEO-POLITICAL:
Capital City: Quito.
Nationality: Ecuadorian.
Population: 13,000,000.
COMMUNICATIONS:
International Direct Dial Code: 593.
Number of Internal Airports: 57.
Major Languages Spoken: Spanish, Amerindian languages.
ECONOMY:
Currency: 1 Sucre (ECS) of 100 Centavos.
Exchange: (as of July 2002)
US$ 1.00 ECS 1.00
ECS 1.00 US$ 1.00
Main Industries: Petroleum; food processing; textiles; metal work;
paper products; wood products; chemicals; plastics; fishing; lumber.
ENVIRONMENT:
Territorial Sea: 200 n.m.
Other Maritime Claims: Continental Shelf: Claims continental shelf
between mainland and Galapagos Islands.
Coastline Extent: 2,237 km.
Climate: Tropical along the coast, becoming cooler inland at higher
elevations; tropical in Amazonian jungle lowlands.
Natural Resources: Petroleum; fish; timber; hydropower.
Average Temperatures:
Month High Low
January 22 C 8 C
June 22 C 7 C
September 22 C 7 C
DOCUMENTS:
Consular Documents:
In the port of origin of the voyage to Ecuador or in the last foreign port
where there is a Consulate before the vessels arrival in the country, the
following documents are to be submitted to the Consul for approval on
model forms DIMERC 100 to 107, in 5 copies:
(a) Cargo Manifest.
(b) Crew List.
(c) Passenger List or No Passenger Declaration.
(d) In-transit Passenger List or No In-Transit Passenger
Declaration.
(e) Ships Stores List.
(f) Crews Effects Declaration.
(g) Maritime Health Declaration.
(h) Mail List.
The original set of these documents remains on board the vessel, the
duplicate and triplicate are submitted to the Customs Administration, if
they refer to cargo, and to the Captain of the Port, if they refer to the
crew or passengers. The quadruplicate is sent to the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, and the quintuplicate remains in the Consuls files.
Prior to Arrival:
Arrival Notice: 72 hours before the vessels arrival in the pilot waiting
area, the shipping agency shall submit to the Port Authority the arrival
notice form, on a special port format or its own format, containing basic
data on the vessel and the request for services (pilotage, towage,
berthing, etc.).
The vessels arrival time should be communicated to the following
authorities 24 hours in advance: Captain of the Port, Customs, Customs
Police, Migration and Maritime Health.
Information on cargo for the port: The agency shall submit to the Port
Authority the following documents by the deadlines indicated:
(a) General Import Cargo
Manifest, in triplicate
24 hours before start of
operations
(b) Import Bill of Lading,
complete set
At the time operations start
(c) Cargo Stowage Plan by hatch 24 hours before start of
operations
(d) Cargo List (breakdown of
cargo)
24 hours before start of
operations
(e) Container Contents List 24 hours before start of
operations
(f) Dangerous Cargo List 48 hours before vessels
arrival in the pilot waiting area
(g) Tally books, 15 copies (must
be true copy of Bills of Lading
and have an alphabetical
index)
6 hours before start of
operations.
On Arrival:
On entrance of the vessel, the following documents should be
submitted on DIMERC forms 100 to 107, which, although they follow
LAFTA/OAS forms 1 to 6, differ from them in that they bear the seal of
Ecuador and must satisfy the following requirements:
Type of Documents Number and Distribution of Documents
Basic Forms:
Captain of
Port
Customs
Police DIMERC
Migra-
tion
Maritime
Health
General Declaration 1 1
Cargo Manifest 1 2 1
Crew Roll 1 2 1 1
Passenger List (a) 1 2 1 1
Ships Stores (b) 1 2
Crews Effects Declaration (c) 2
Maritime Health Declaration (e) 1
Mail List (d) 2
Additional Documents:
Clearance Permit from Last Port 1
In-transit Cargo Manifest 1 1 1
No Passenger Declaration 1 2 1 1
Type of Documents Number and Distribution of Documents
Basic Forms:
Captain of
Port
Customs
Police DIMERC
Migra-
tion
Maritime
Health
No Passenger Declaration or
In-transit Passenger List
1 2 1 1
Cargo Manifest (e) 2
Crew List (e) 2
Passenger List (e) 2
Ships Stores (b) 2
Crews Effects Declaration (c) 2
Maritime Health Declaration 2
Mail List (e) 2
Cargo Bill of Lading (set) 1
Passengers Baggage List 1 2
List of Unaccompanied Baggage
or no baggage list
1 2
(a) Does not indicate sex.
(b) Has additional column for storage place.
(c) Omit crew signature column.
(d) One copy for the Postal Service.
(e) With Consular visa.
Prior to Departure:
Before departure, a complete set of the general export cargomanifests
and a complete set of the export loading bills of lading are submitted to
the Port Authority.
Clearance of vessel shall be requested from the Captain of the Port
on a special form, which is submitted in 2 copies, each of which is to
be accompanied by the following documents:
General Declaration 1
Crew List 1
List of Passengers or No Passenger Declaration 1
Stores List 1
The Captain of the Port returns to the ship the original clearance
permit, duly certified, and retains one copy for his file.
In addition, 2 hours before departure, a clearance form must be
submitted to the Customs Police, and a list of embarked passengers or
a No Passenger declaration and a list of crew changes is to be
submitted to Migration.
PILOTAGE: Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500 tons gross.
Vessels should await the Pilot off the Sea Buoy at all ports unless
instructed to the contrary. The Pilot must be requested by the Agent at
least 12 hours in advance. They are available 24 hours a day, every
day of the year.
HEALTH: Radio Pratique is not normally granted. Notice of arrival should
be given at least 24 hours prior to arrival to Radio Naval Guayaquil, call
sign HCG. Listens on 8,385 kHz and 8,320 kHz. Answers back on 8,472
kHz and 8,475 kHz.
The message should read as follows:
CAPUERTO
MEDICO SANIDAD
ADMINISTRADOR ADUANA followed by name of port
IMMIGRATION
vapor . . . 1 . . . 2 . . . procedente . . . 3 . . . no enfermos abordo, no
explosivos, no pasajeros para . . . 4 . . . pasajeros en transito . . . 5 . . .
tons carga para descargar . . . 6 . . . sacos correo para descargar eta
boya . . . 7 . . . agencia . . . 8 . . . 9 . . . Capitan. or in translation (original
must be sent in Spanish).
SS . . . 1 . . . 2 . . . from . . . 3 . . . no sick on board, no explosives, no
passengers for Guayaquil (or name of port) . . . 4 . . . passengers in
transit . . . 5 . . . tons cargo to discharge . . . 6 . . . bags of mail to unload
ETA Sea Buoy . . . 7 . . . Agency . . . 8 . . . 9 . . . Captain.
1. Name of the vessel.
2. Nationality of the vessel.
3. Last port and port of call.
4. Number of passengers in transit (logically, if there are passengers
for the port call, instead of saying (no pasajeros para . . . the correct
number would be indicated).
5. Number of weight tons of cargo for the port.
6. Number of bags of mail.
7. Estimated hour of arrival at Sea Buoy, or Buoy No. 1 off Data.
8. Agents name.
9. Masters name.
The same message should be sent to the ships Agent.
When quoting arrival times use GMT or Ecuadorian Time (GMT minus
5 hours). Summer time is not kept.
The boarding party usually arrives on berthing.
The Vaccination Certificates should be ready in the same order as
the Crew Lists.
Report: 1998.
All vessels arriving from Argentina, Chile and Peru must present a Derat
Certificate, not more than 20 days old upon arrival in any Ecuadorian
port, also valid Fumigation Certificate, and rat traps must be correctly
placed. This is due to Hanta Virus being detected in the 3 countries.
FLAG: The national flag has yellow, blue and red horizontal stripes. The
yellow is twice the width of the others. Government vessels show the
National Arms in the centre of the flag.
All foreign vessels will fly the flag from the highest mast.
STEVEDORES: The stevedores are drawn from the 4 respective unions
in rota. The foremen are generally selected by the Agent. The same
gang will work the ship until completion, working around the clock if
necessary. Gangs will start work at virtually any hour.
Opening and closing of ships hatches is undertaken by the stevedores
and also the rigging of gear. Even though the stevedores receive
payment for rigging anyway, it is advisable to use the ships crew.
Cold fresh water and lavatories must be made available to the
stevedores.
Tally clerks are selected in a similiar way to the stevedores.
BALLAST: Report: March 2000.
BALLAST CHANGE
A full ballast change is to be undertaken more than 50 miles from the
coast as a requirement of the Ecuador Authorities.
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On arrival, a Pollution Officer boarded the ship and inspected/took
copies of our records pertaining to the ballast change operation. No
samples of the ballast were taken.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Periodical fire drills are held. The signal is 6 short
blasts. Smoking on dock is prohibited, and cigarettes must not be thrown
through port holes.
GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: 1 or 2 Customs guards will remain on
duty, nevertheless the use of watchmen is advised.
PIRACY: Acts of piracy have taken place on vessels alongside in the
Port of Quayaquil.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Before docking all vessels should cover all
discharge points to prevent material or water being deposited on the
quayside. The dumping of any waste is strictly forbidden except in an
emergency. No oil may be dumped within 50 miles of the coast, and
Ecuador strictly enforces the Anti-Pollution laws.
RAT GUARDS: These must be placed on all mooring lines while the
vessel is in port. This rule is strictly enforced.
CREW: Shore leave is permitted except at the tanker berths. Each man
must carry an identity card. It is difficult to sign on a foreign crewmember
in Ecuador, unless he has been left behind by another company vessel.
A visa is not required for replacements arriving from abroad, but the
crew member must have a Passport or Seamans Book, together with
a letter from the ship operator stating name of vessel to be joined.
In declaring personal effects, all new purchases must be listed, as
well as electrical devices, typewriters, sextants, etc.
The Master has the right to issue or annul boarding passes if he has
the approval of the Port Authority.
As a rule visitors are not allowed entry to the Port Area, although
special permits are given to certain vendors. They may come on board
solely at the discretion of the Master.
REPORTING:
Shipmasters Report: January 1989.
The following telex was received whilst on passage to Ecuador.
REPORTING SYSTEM IN ECUADORIAN WATERS:
Re: Resolution 088-87 Comando de Guardacostas (COGUAR).
As per 1st July 1987, all vessels have to comply with Resolution
088-87, published Registro Oficial 8/6, i.e.:
to report to Coast Guard (COGUAR) via coastal station Guayaquil
Radio (HCG) on international frequencies MF and HF:
Arrival (FR), Position (PR), Sailing (SP), Passing (Paso Inocente) (WP)
with following formats:
ARRIVAL:
Shiprep
(a) FR (for arrival).
(b) Vessels Name/Flag/Call Sign.
(c) Date Local Hour. (6 figures)
(d) Last port.
(e)
(f) Actual course. (3 figures)
(g) Speed in knots. (2 figures)
(h) Next port. (Ecuador)
(i) ETA Ecuadorian Port. (Day/Hour/Min. 6 figures)
SAILING:
Shiprep
(a) SP. (for sailing)
(b) Vessels Name/Flag/Call Sign.
(c) Date Local Hour. (6 figures)
(d) Next port.
(e) 4 figures for Lat. (N or S) 5 figures for Long.
(E or W).
(f) Actual course. (3 figures)
(g) Speed in knots. (2 figures)
(h) Last port.
(i) ETA next port.
POSITION:
Shiprep
(a) PR. (for position)
(b) Vessels Name/Flag/Call Sign.
(c) Date Local Hour (6 figures)
(d)
(e) 4 figures for Lat. (N or S) 5 figures for Long.
(E or W).
(f) Actual course. (3 figures)
(g) Speed in knots. 2 figures)
(h)
(i)
PASO INOCENTE:
Shiprep
(a) WP. (for paso inocente)
(b) Vessels Name/Flag/Call Sign.
(c) Date Local Hour. (6 figures)
(d) Last port.
(e) 4 figures for Lat. (N or S) 5 figures for Long.
(E or W).
(f) Actual course. (3 figures)
(g) Speed in knots. (2 figures)
(h) Next port.
(i) ETA next port.
The timing for the messages has to be done as follows:
FR Entering the national waters, latest 12 hours before arrival at the
port.
SP Immediately after sailing.
PR Twice daily, at 0800 hrs. and 2000 hrs.
WP 3 hours before entering and 3 hours before leaving Ecuadorian
waters.
Scope/area involved according Resolution 088-87:
Entering the 200 miles of territorial seas and the waters between the
mainland and the Galapagos Islands.
Shipmasters Report: June 1995.
Ecuador has a compulsory Ship Reporting Scheme, details as per
A.L.R.S. Vol. 1, Part 2 (NP281(2)). Reports required 3 hours before
entry, and departure from Ecuador waters, boundaries are
Lat. 01 25' N., and Lat. 03 25' S. All messages addressed to
Coastguard (COGUAR) via telex No. 00 308 43325. All messages
went through first time.
NON-COMPLIANCE WILL PROVOKE FINES
BALAO TERMINAL: 01.02 N. 79.44 W. (See Plan)
LOCATION: The Terminal Petrolero de Balao is comprised of the area
between the following geographical co-ordinates:
Lat. 00 55' 00" N, Long. 79 40' 00" W.
Lat. 01 04' 00" N, Long. 79 40' 00" W.
Lat. 00 55' 00" N, Long. 79 46' 00" W.
Lat. 01 04' 00" N, Long. 79 46' 00" W.
The Terminal Petrolero de Balao consists of 2 mooring areas: The
SBM area for loading crude oil; and the TEPRE area for loading refined
products.
The terminal has a storage area for crude oil situated on a hill 180 m.
above sea level made up of 9 storage tanks that constitute the final leg
of the Trans-Ecuadorian Oil pipeline.
Each of the tanks has a 332,000 barrel capacity (or
13,524,000 gallons, 42 gallons per barrel). The tanks are 18 m. high and
60 m. in diameter.
Manifolded to each tank are 2 pipes that gravity feed the SBMs. One
is 42 in. in diameter and the other 36 in.
The Offshore Terminal at Balao is made up of 2 SBMs nominated X
and Y Buoys and a terminal for refined products (TEPRE).
Relative Location: X Buoy (SBM West) designed for ships up to
100,000 d.w.t., is located 4.5 miles N.W. of the mouth of the Esmeraldas
River (Rio Esmeraldas). Y Buoy (SBM East), designed for ships up
to 100,000 d.w.t., is situated 3.3 miles from the coast at its closest point
and 1 mile on True bearing 081 from X Buoy. Both are at a minimum
depth of 120 ft. LWS.
Tankers with a maximum of 1,000 ft. between perpendiculars, a
maximum beam of 135 ft., and a maximum draft of 52 ft., can moor at
the buoys. There should be between 400 ft. and 525 ft. between the bow
of the tanker and the underwater manifold.
The TEPRE area is composed of a Conventional Buoy Mooring
System (CBM), and forms a parallelogram with an East-West axis.
The mooring facility can receive ships between 6,000 d.w.t. and
40,000 d.w.t. A tolerance of 10% less for ships in the lower range is
provided for. The minimum depth of available water is 16 m. DLWS and
the greatest admissible draft that will not cause damage to the
underwater installations is 12 m.
Geographical Location:
SBMs:
Buoy X (SBM West) Lat. 01 02' 03" N., Long. 79 42' 57" W.
Buoy Y (SBM East) Lat. 01 02' 12" N., Long. 79 41' 52" W.
Terminal for Refined Products (CBM):
Buoy A Lat. 01 01' 23" N., Long. 79 40' 07" W.
Buoy B Lat. 01 01' 24" N., Long. 79 40' 33 W.
Buoy C Lat. 01 01' 12" N., Long. 79 40' 31" W.
Buoy D Lat. 01 01' 20" N., Long. 79 40' 39" W.
Charts: National charts: I.O.A. 1002 Port of Esmeraldas. Edition
December 20, 1982. Foreign charts: N. 021033 (HO-1176).
DOCUMENTS: For the official reception of the vessel, the Port
Authorities, presided over by the Superintendent and Shipping Agent,
will come aboard immediately upon arrival of the ship. In order to be
declared in Free Pratique, the tanker must have the following documents
ready:
Sailing documents from the last port of call.
4 Crew Lists.
1 Declaration of Stores.
2 Declaration of Personal Effects of Crew Members.
6 List of Passengers.
4 Cargo Manifests.
2 Bills of Lading.
5 General Declarations.
Ships Register.
P&I Insurance.
PILOTAGE: Pilotage is compulsory. The ship will approach the pilot
boarding area in position Lat. 01 03' N., Long. 79 41' W.
According to Ecuadorian law pilotage is mandatory and Masters must
obey all Statutory Laws and Regulations such as: The Code of Maritime
Police; the Pilotage Regulations; and the Operations Regulations for Oil
Terminals.
The following dispositions must also be followed:
(a) The officer responsible for boarding and putting ashore the Pilot
is the officer on duty.
(b) The vessel must have an accommodation ladder and/or a pilot
ladder.
(c) The length of the ladder must not exceed 30 ft. If the distance
between the water level and the access point to the main deck
is greater than 30 ft., a combination of one section of pilot ladder
and another of accommodation ladder must be used.
(d) The pilot ladder must be properly secured and placed on both
sides of the vessel.
(e) At night the pilot ladder and its immediate vicinity must be
adequately illuminated.
(f) The top of the ladder must be so arranged that the Pilot can safely
pass on to the deck of the vessel.
(g) The ladder must be maintained in good condition and its rungs
must remain horizontal upon boarding and going ashore. The
surface of the rungs must be rough.
(h) The ladder must be stable in such a way that each step rests on
the side of the vessel and with spacers placed at least every 10 ft.
in order to prevent the ladder from turning.
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(i) Nylon ladders must not be used.
Pilotage Area: This area is within the following co-ordinates:
(a) Lat. 01 00' 00" N., Long. 79 40' 00" W.
(b) Lat. 01 00' 00" N., Long. 79 46' 00" W.
(c) Lat. 01 03' 00" N., Long. 79 40' 00" W.
(d) Lat. 01 03' 00" N., Long. 79 46' 00" W.
The waiting area, the anchorage area and the berthing area are
included in this zone.
The Waiting Area: The area to wait for the Pilot is between positions
Lat. 01 03' 00" N., Long. 79 40' 00" W. and Lat. 01 02' 30" N.,
Long. 79 41' 00" W.
The Anchorage Area: Vessels that must anchor upon arrival will proceed
to the pilot boarding area and, with the Pilot on board, navigate to the
anchorage area between:
(a) Lat. 01 01' 30" N., Long. 79 40' 00" W.
(b) Lat. 01 00' 30" N., Long. 79 46' 00" W.
(c) Lat. 01 02' 00" N., Long. 79 40' 00" W.
(d) Lat. 01 02' 00" N., Long. 79 46' 00" W.
Operation Area for Tankers: This area, where mooring Buoys X and
Y are found, is located between:
(a) Lat. 01 00' 00" N., Long. 79 40' 00" W.
(b) Lat. 01 00' 00" N., Long. 79 44' 00" W.
(c) Lat. 01 03' 00" N., Long. 79 40' 00" W.
(d) Lat. 01 03' 00" N., Long. 79 44' 00" W.
LIGHTS: SBM Lights:
Characteristics:
Buoy X (SBM West) Buoy Y (SBM East)
Light Amber Light Amber
Flash 1.2 secs. Flash 0.7 secs.
Dark 6.8 secs. Dark 0.3 secs.
Period 8.0 secs. Period 1.0 sec.
Range 5.3 miles Range 5.3 miles
Lights at the terminal for refined products:
Light Yellow
Flash 1 sec.
Dark 3 secs.
Period 4 secs.
Range 5 miles
APPROACHING: The most outstanding sights approaching Balao are:
The Coquito Lighthouse, located 2 miles West of Punta Este (entrance
of Rio Esmeraldas); the crude storage tanks in Balao on a hill (186 m.
above sea level) visible from approximately 20 miles; and Punta Gorda,
a craggy rise situated approximately 4.4 miles S.W. of Punta Coquito.
The prominent points are easily detected by radar.
From Punta Las Palmas to Punta Gorda the coast consists of cliffs
and small valleys for about 5 miles in a West by S.W. direction.
Punta Gorda, a craggy rise with nearby cliffs, has a reef that extends
half a mile offshore North of the point. From Punta Gorda to Punta Sua,
about 9.5 miles East by S.E., the coastline is low except for the cliffs
close to Punta Gorda.
ANCHORAGES: While waiting to berth at the offshore terminal, vessels
can anchor in the anchorage area. In this area, there are 14 marked
anchorages and vessels will be designated an anchorage position by
the Pilot via Balao Port Control.
Anchorage for TEPRE Terminal and Buoy X and Y:
Alpha Lat. 01 01' 32" N., Long. 79 40' 00" W. Handysize
Bravo Lat. 01 01' 38" N., Long. 79 40' 25" W. Handysize
Charlie Lat. 01 01' 39" N., Long. 79 41' 03" W. Panamax
Delta Lat. 02 00' 00" N., Long. 79 41' 19" W. Aframax
Echo Lat. 01 02' 00" N., Long. 79 40' 05" W. Aframax
Anchorage For Terminal OCP:
Oscar Lat. 01 01' 56" N., Long. 79 45' 26" W. Aframax
Romeo Lat. 01 02' 07" N., Long. 79 45' 54" W. Aframax/
Suezmax
Quebec Lat. 01 02' 32" N., Long. 79 44' 33" W. Aframax/
Suezmax
Sierra Lat. 01 02' 28" N., Long. 79 45' 33" W. VLCC/Suezmax
Victor Lat. 01 02' 35" N., Long. 79 45' 03" W. VLCC/Suezmax
Anchorage for B/T Bunkers:
Zulu Lat. 01 01.0' N., Long. 79 40.0' W.
MAX. SIZE: Maximum 100,000 d.w.t., max. load 100,000 tons/
730,000 bbls., max. LOA 274.3 m., max. beam 39.6 m., max. draft
15.2 m., and max. distance aft/manifold 137.1 m.
Therefore tankers up to a maximum of 100,000 d.w.t. will be moored.
Acceptance of tankers dimensions and d.w.t. must be obtained in
advance.
RADIO: Vessels bound for Balao must advise their ETA to the
Superintendencia and their Agents, 72 hours and 24 hours beforearrival.
The message must contain vessels name, ETA, Masters name.
The Pilots listen on Channel 16 then change to Channel 14 once
contact has been established.
The Terminal maintains a 24 hours continuous listening watch on VHF
Channel 16.
Once contact has been made with the vessel, Channel 14 will be used
(with an approximate range of 20 40 nautical miles).
VHF: See Radio.
TUGS: 7 tugs available, all radio equipped.
BERTHING: Mooring operations will take place during daylight hours
under normal weather conditions.
The unmooring operations will take place 24 hours a day.
Mooring Turn (Arrival): Priority for tying up is determined by the ships
time of arrival in port. In any case, those that arrive first have priority if
and when they have received authorisation from the Direccion General
de la Marina Mercante y del Litoral to operate freely.
The port derrick must be rigged and ready for use on arrival and
vessels should be warned that the weight of each hose is at least of
5 tons under favourable conditions. This will be used to lift the floating
deballasting/loading hoses as well as crates of materials that will be
delivered by a terminal tugboat at the anchorage before the mooring
operations begin.
For the mooring operations the ship must provide the following
personnel and materials, which must be ready on the foredeck:
Personnel:
Chief Officer on deck
Boatswain
2 winch operators
2 seamen to handle the ropes.
Materials:
2 winches that work
2 mooring lines 2.5 in. in diameter; 600 ft. long
2 nylon mooring lines 1 in. 10 ft.
2 manila heaving lines 0.25 in. diameter 30 ft.
1 nylon or polypropylene mooring line 2.5 in. in diameter and 300 ft.
long centre astern.
Mooring: The approach and mooring of the tanker will take place with
the aid of the Pilot from Balao and the Loading/Mooring Master from
Petroecuador in accordance with the Operation and Tariff Regulations
for Oil Terminals.
When the vessel is at a reasonable distance from the berth, the
mooring tugboat will take 2 of the ships warping lines. Tie these to the
mooring lines which are attached to the buoy and bring them on board.
As the buoy ropes come clear of the water, it will be noted that chains
are attached to them. These chains are to be secured to the bitts in
such a manner that the nylon is outside of the external length of the ship
so the chains absorb any chafing if the buoy lines cross the bow. There
are 2 buoy lines. Power must be available at all times on all deck winches
and windlass while the vessel is at the berth.
A mooring line must be available aft, secured to the bitt and of sufficient
length to enable a tug boat to pick up the eye and tow it off to re-position
the vessel if necessary.
Mean Time For Operations At The Terminal: Subject to the differences
of each ship, the following times can serve as a guide:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Approach to the buoy from anchorage
Approach from waiting area
Loading the equipment used for mooring and
connecting the hoses
Mooring
Lifting and connecting the hoses
Disconnecting the hoses
Casting off from buoys
Unloading personnel and equipment
50 minutes
30 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes
80 minutes
40 minutes
10 minutes
25 minutes
MOORING: (SBMs): The SBMs X and Y have rotating tables on
which the oil handling and mooring devices are mounted. These can
turn in the direction of the tanker.
The mooring ropes: Each buoy has 2 mooring ropes for securing to
the bow and these are permanently attached to the buoy. Each rope is
185 ft. long and 15 in. thick and is connected to 30 ft. of 2 in. chain that
is secured to the bitts of the ship with cable grommets and mooring
shackles provided by the Terminal.
TEPRE CBM: The underwater manifold is located 2.3 miles from shore
at the end of the product pipeline. Its function is to distribute the products
from the dispatch lines to the tanker or to the product re-cycling lines,
whatever the case may be. The underwater manifold does not have a
deballasting line.
The tankers are loaded by underwater hoses connected to the product
loading outlets on the underwater manifold. The hoses are hoisted
onboard the tanker once it is properly moored to the buoy field.
How the buoy field is secured: Stud Link grade U2 0.5 in. chain.
Rupture Tension 223 tons.
Working Tension 159 tons.
Anchors: Conventional, according to design specifications
recommended by R.I.N.A. (Italian National Register).
Each buoy is secured by a chain to the anchor in order to avoid
displacement by wind, current, or the tension of the ship. They are
anchored with enough weight to avoid drifting.
MEDICAL: The city has two hospitals: Hospital Delfina Torres deConcha
and Hospital Franlin Tello Mercado.
HOSES: Buoys X and Y: Lifting, connecting, disconnecting, lowering
and other operations will be performed by a special team from shore
under the Loading/Mooring Masters orders with assistance of the ships
deck officer. Port derrick must be rigged and ready for use before
mooring operation begins.
Members of the ships crew will be required to operate the winch or
winches. Particular care should be taken during the hose handling
operation in order to avoid serious damage to the hoses, the plastic
floats and buoys on the plate edges, rails, etc.
CARGO OPERATIONS: Loading is through SBMs which are 49.5 ft. in
diameter and held, each one in position by fixed chains secured to piles
sunk into the sea bed.
Buoy X is equipped with a 750 ft. length and 20 in. self float loading
hose which is manifolded to two 105 ft. length and 12 in. tail hoses.
Buoy Y is equipped with a 20 in. hose and is manifolded in the same
fashion as Buoy X.
1. Loading ratio. Not withstanding greater capacity, currently the
loading rate has been reduced to 32,000 bbls.p.h. at both buoys with a
minimum of 10,000 bbls.p.h. and maximum pressure of 100 p.s.i. on
land.
2. Under no circumstances will the vessel be loaded at a rate greater
than that requested by the Master. It is the Terminals responsibility to
maintain the requested loading rate.
3. The load-on-top system is accepted at this terminal and vessels
are requested to arrive with slop tanks settled out.
BALLAST: Deballasting: The Terminal is not able to receive slops on
shore, therefore its discharge is prohibited at present. Tankers can
deballast by Y Buoy.
Vessels are to be equipped with clean segregated systems which are
reserved for ballast only. Vessels so equipped will be permitted to pump
segregated ballast overboard after being accepted and approved by
shore inspectors.
After the tanks have been inspected and approved by the Terminal,
deballasting will commence under the supervision of the Loading/
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Mooring Master. Upon completion the tanks will be inspected again and
if ready for loading, a certificate will be signed by a representative of
Petroecuador.
For the water processing of ballasted tankers, the Balao Terminal has
an adequate system that starts in the hoses of the buoys and passes
through a submarine pipe going to a pre-separator, where it hits and
separates: first the water of the hydrocarbons, then goes to a decantation
pool, where it stays 48 hours and after goes to a final separator in which
are collected the last traces of hydrocarbons and finally the clean water
is drained to the sea.
Also see General Ballast before first port.
UNMOORING: The Loading Master will advise Balao Control the
estimated time for the completion of loading and will ask for Official Pilot.
Then, hose disconnecting operation is undertaken aboard ship. After the
unmooring takes place, the tug boat comes alongside the ship to transfer
all materials and personnel that have been used during the operation.
Then the vessel will proceed to the anchorage area where anchored it
will await loading and sailing documents.
TEPRE OPERATIONS: Mooring and Unmooring at the Terminal for
Refined Products: The Pilot on duty will be in charge of mooring and
this will take place according to the wind and current conditions.
Loading: Once the vessel is secured, loading will be directed by
Petroecuador. For this, 1 Mooring and Loading Master, 2 divers and
3 hosemen will come to the vessel and together with the ships crew,
connect the hoses.
Description of the Operation: Once the tankers derrick is ready, a diver
will dive to the ocean floor with a hook that will be attached to the hose
of the product to be loaded. Once on deck, the hose will be connected
to the ships manifold.
Loading Rates:
Product Designed Rate Admissable Rate
cu.m.p.h. cu.m.p.h.
Gasoline
Kerosene/Diesel
Fuel Oil
636
477
800
700
650
1,400
Discharging ashore
with 1 or 2 Pumps
Tanker
Tanker
Tanker
(d.w.t.)
6,000
12,000
20,000
300
400
600
Diameter of Flexible Product Hoses:
Fuel Oil
Gasoline
Kerex/Diesel
(in.)
10
10
10
Products: The products that are currently being loaded at the TEPRE
terminal are: Gasoline, diesel, kerex and fuel oil.
FRESH WATER: Available in limited quantities. If more than 200 tons
are needed, this must be requested 72 hours in advance.
FUEL: Limited availability and only in emergencies.
CONSULS: Colombia: Calle Sucre s/n entre Piedrahita y Manuela
Canizarez.
Chile: Calle Colon y 10 de Agosto.
France: Av. Eloy Alfaro y Salinas.
Panama: Av. Kennedy 1100, Las Palmas.
REPAIRS: Only minor repairs can be carried out and this is with the
exclusive authorisation of the Superintendencia. These must not
jeopardise the safety of the vessel or the installations.
REPATRIATION: Only if the person has all the necessary documents
(passport, certificates, etc.).
TIME: GMT minus 5 hours.
SERVICES: Yagua General Services Ltd., Semarf Cia. Ltda. and
Comapac can offer the following services:
Launch services.
Water supply.
Hospital medical attention.
Shipchandler.
Crewmember exchange.
They can also be appointed as protecting Agent of any particular
vessel.
SHORE LEAVE: Considering local operating conditions, permission to
come ashore is subject to the approval of Migracion y Extranjeria
(Immigration) and must be requested by the vessels Agent.
Transportation must be provided by the Agent and subject to the rates
established by the respective authorities.
REGULATIONS: (Not all Regulations printed). Due to the fact that Balao
is very close to Las Palmas, Atacames, Sua, etc., any pollution will cause
serious damage to the beaches and fishing grounds. Therefore, ships
are obliged to avoid any possible pollution of local waters that would be
caused by pumping crude oil, diesel, or other fuels or oily mixtures from
the engine room bilges.
In the piloting area the traffic of small craft such as fishing vessels,
coasting vessels engaged in cabotage is absolutely prohibited with the
sole exception of small craft used in the reception and mooring of tankers
and these must be authorised by the Superintendencia.
Masters Responsibility:
1. While the ship is at the Terminal, the Master will continue to be
responsible for the security of the vessel.
2. The Terminals regulations cannot alter the unquestionable fact
that the Master is directly responsible for the safety of his ship at
all times, and therefore must take the necessary precautions, with
or without the advice of the Superintendencia, regardingprevailing
weather conditions, potential dangers while handling the oil and
whatever circumstances that require special care, including
removal of the vessel from the buoys.
3. While the ship remains at the buoys, its main engines must be
ready for any emergency, turbines must be in astern mode.
Vessels Obligations in Port:
1. It is the obligation of the Master, or his representative, to receive
the Pilot and the Loading/Mooring Master at the gangway, and
provide them with all the information they may need.
2. The Master will delegate the Chief Officer or another responsible
officer to receive the Port Authorities at the gangway and provide
them with the documents and other information they may request
while on board.
3. The Master must present the Superintendencia with the Ships
Register and any other document that may be required.
4. Meals must be provided for Superintendencia personnel and
Customs, Police, etc. that are on duty.
5. A cabin and meals must be provided for the Loading/Mooring
Master on duty during the loading operation.
6. The ship must provide meals for the 4 hosemen on board.
7. Meals and cabins must be provided for the Superintendencias
Safety and Pollution Control Inspectors when necessary.
8. Meals and a cabin must be provided for the Pilot if on board at
mealtime.
9. All required materials and personnel must be placed at the
disposition of the Terminals Representative so that he can
adequately carry out his job especially for easy and safe access
of personnel on board.
10. The ship must provide personal assistance and other facilities
required by the Ministry of Natural Resources Engineers on duty,
so that they can efficiently control and inspect the oil being loaded
and the tanks used.
Reports to the Superintendencia: During their stay in Port, the Master
must report any problem on board concerning:
1. Breaches in safety measures during mooring, deballasting,
loading and unmooring operation.
2. Oil spills produced by bad hose connections, breaks in the hoses,
filtration due to improper plugging of scupper holes, or any other
reason.
3. Pollution caused by bilge pumping, tank washing, or any other
operation that is not permitted.
4. Any abnormal situation that might affect the operating safety of
the tanks.
5. Personnel accidents during work.
6. Theft on board or discovery of commercial transactions between
crew members and Terminal workers etc. (contraband).
7. A copy of the measurements on board once the vessel is loaded.
Safety Regulations: The deck officer on duty must check the list of
questions one by one to make sure the vessels safety measures are
in order. Some of the points that must be observed are as follows:
11. Are the mooring lines in good condition? (TEPRE 16 nylon or
polypropylene lines according to the tonnage of the tanker.
SBM 2 nylon or polypropylene lines, 600 ft. long.)
12. Are the short lines in good condition? (TEPRE: 16 short nylon
lines, 1 in. thick and 10 ft. long each one.)
13. Is the derrick in good condition and has capacity for at least
5 tons?
24. Is the hydrocarbon log up-to-date? Check it!
25. Is the Master aware of the port regulations?
Safety Precautions for Ships:
1. Verify that mooring conditions are in accordance with Terminal
requirements.
2. As a safety measure during operations, ships headed for Balao
to load crude oil must arrive with enough ballast to correspond to
25% to 30% of its cargo capacity and down no more than 10 ft.
by the stern.
9. The red flag, BRAVO, must be raised during the day and a red
light must shine at night.
10. Ashtrays in the smoking room must contain water.
11. Due to the underwater chains, pipes and hoses, it is absolutely
forbidden to use anchors close to the buoys.
12. All of these rules will be enforced by the Safety and Pollution
Control Inspectors, along with the Loading and Mooring Masters.
WEATHER: Wind and Currents: The predominant wind and marine
currents throughout the year are S.W. During the rainy season
(December May), however, the wind and current suffer a slight change
and at times come from the N.E. and North.
In the berthing area the currents often vary and will oppose the
direction of the wind and cause the ship to yaw strongly.
Tide: The tide in syzygy comes up 13 ft., in quadrature 11.5 ft. The tidal
currents have been reported (1956) at a rate of 1.5 knots, a little stronger
during low tide.
GENERAL: Flags: The quarantine flag must be flown by the vessel when
approaching the Balao Terminal. It must be lowered once the ship has
been declared in Free Pratique.
The National Flag of Ecuador will be permanently flown while the ship
is at the Terminal.
Contraband: Ecuadorian Law is rigorous in reference to contraband. The
Master must instruct his subordinates to avoid taking cigarettes, cigars,
tobacco, alcoholic beverages, drugs, etc. to the shore.
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These articles must be reported before arriving at the Terminal and
with their respective lists put under the Masters custody during theships
stay.
In no way will commercial transactions between crew members and
Terminal employees or third parties be tolerated.
Visitors: With the exception of Terminal personnel and other employees
whose duties require them to board (Port Authorities, Ministry of Natural
Resources Inspectors etc.), all visitors are strictly forbidden. Exceptions
to this rule will require the authorisation of the Superintendencia.
Watches: Permanent watches must be maintained on board; on deck
as well as in the engine room. These watches must have sufficient crew
members to move the ship in case of emergency.
AUTHORITY: Superintendencia del Terminal Petrolero de Balao,
Casilla 286, Esmeraldas, Ecuador. Tel: 593 (6) 724412, 724413,
724420. FAX: 593 (6) 728732. Contact: Captain Fernando Reys A.,
Superintendent, Ramon Cherrez M., Chief of Operations.
ESMERALDAS: 01.00 N. 79.39 W. (See Plan)
PORT LIMITS: Between the meridians 79 38' W. and 79 39' W. and
the parallels 00 59' N. and 01 02' N.
DOCUMENTS: The documents required by the Port Authorities onarrival
of vessels are as follows:
Clearance From Last Port.
4 General Declarations.
1 Health Declaration.
5 Lists of Crew Members.
5 Lists of Passengers.
6 Sets of Cargo Manifests.
4 Sets of Bills of Lading.
1 Stevedoring Plan.
1 Mail Declaration.
Certificates of Tonnage, Deratting and Radio to be checked.
APPROACHES: Navigation Aids: The port complex of Esmeraldas has
navigational aids consisting of the installation of 5 lit buoys which mark
the access channel to the port; 1 Racon buoy in the waiting area for
Pilots; 4 lights located at the head of quays, 2 on the 2 breakwaters
(principal and secondary) which limit the commercial quay and in the
accesses to the dock of the Fishing Port and 2 pairs of leading lights
one pair at the top of Coquito Hill to the S.W. of the port and another
pair near to the residential area of Tachina towards the S.E. of the port.
PILOTAGE: Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot boards vessel 5 cables East
of Racon Buoy. The ladder should be rigged at port side 1.0 m. above
the water on arrival.
Prior to commencement of manoeuvring and navigation, the Pilot will
require from the Master the following information: conditions of steering,
conditions of ship machinery, condition of the aids to navigation,
conditions which may limit the manoeuvres which are about to be
effected, the draft forward and aft, nature of the cargo, availability of
mooring lines and the system of anchorage.
The Pilot will require the presence of the Master of the vessel on the
bridge at all times during manoeuvres.
ANCHORAGES: The area for awaiting the Pilot and quarantine is
located between meridians 79 39' 15" W. and 79 40' 00" W. and the
parallels 01 01' 00" N. and 01 01' 50" N.
MAX. SIZE: The port is limited to receiving vessels not greater than
230 m. LOA and 37.3 ft. max. draft.
VHF: Esmeralda Port Control VHF Channel 6. This channel is for
Esmeralda Pilot also. Costera Balao y Capitania de Esmeraldas can be
called by VHF Channel 16. Generally vessels have contact first with
Costera Balao on Channel 16 about 20 miles to 30 miles before arrival
and through this station with Esmeraldas Port Control to advise ETA
and to receive instructions about the Pilot and docking.
TUGS: 2 tugs 1,200 h.p. are available at all times. Tugs attend on
arrival and departure.
BERTHING: All systems of maritime transport of general cargo (Ro/Ro
LASH, USO multiple and containers with own crane equipment) can be
used in the Port of Esmeraldas, since there is:
An ample dock of some 35 hectares with direct access. The port is
not affected by winds, tides or undertow.
A marginal quay, 350 m. long and 26 m. wide at its forward part, giving
facilities for handling and transfer of any kind of cargo.
Areas of free spaces for the storage of containers, semi-trailers and
other types of cargo with an area of 66,000 sq.m. A closed warehouse
of some 6,000 sq.m. area, and areas reserved for future usage of
110,000 sq.m.
A ramp for Ro/Ro vessels whose position is perpendicular to the quay
designed so that vessels operating in loading and unloading are not
interrupted by tidal differences.
Equipment for handling containers, semi-trailers, palletised cargo and
others: Mobile cranes 160 tons, 130 tons, 48 loaders of 3.5 tons,
4 tons, 6 tons, 7 tons and 14 tons, and platforms of 25 tons and 60 tons
capacity, 1 front loader 140 tons capacity for containers.
STEVEDORES: The port offers services to vessels without any
restrictions and uninterrupted during all days of the year, 24 hours a
day.
MEDICAL: Doctors available. Ambulance always available in the port.
FRESH WATER: Available by barge or trucks.
FUEL: Available by small tankers.
CONSULS: Colombia and Panama.
TIME: GMT minus 5 hours throughout the year.
GENERAL: Provisions: Available.
DEVELOPMENTS: The second stage of port works which have been
projected, comprise:
Construction of a container quay 210 m. long with a storage area of
8 hectares.
A marginal quay 140 m. long with the same characteristics as the
quay of 350 m. long and is a continuation of it, which will permit the
berthing of 3 deep-sea vessels at one time.
Two additional warehouses of 6,000 sq.m. each.
Open air storage surface areas covering 3.5 hectares.
Extension of electric and sanitary services to the new areas.
SHIPMASTERS REPORT: June 1979 (Updated 1998).
Navigation: Two orange coloured beacons on the land to the East side
of the river, act as leading marks (bearing 166T) from approx. 4 miles
to seaward, right up to the entrance of the port. They are not lit. Depths
along this line were not less than 100 m.
Off the entrance to the port, two orange coloured beacons on the West
side near Coquitos Point Lighthouse, are the leading marks into the
harbour. They are not lit. Entering the harbour, the deep water shoals
rapidly to about 12 m., but at no time were echo soundings of less than
11.5 m. MLWS encountered either in the entrance, or in the manoeuvring
area inside, or alongside. Beacons mark the extremities of the
breakwaters but they are not lit.
Two buoys mark the East and West edges of the deep water channel
outside of the breakwater. They are lit. Further buoyage is planned to
mark the deep water area.
Pilots: The Pilots are available at all times and are private companies.
They can be contacted by VHF Channel 6. The Company names are
Marvento S.A. and J&L.
Tugs: There are 2 tugs available at all times for manoeuvring in the port,
and they work on VHF Channel 6.
Berthing/Facilities: There are 3 berths available, but only 2 large vessels
can be accommodated alongside at any one time. The other berth is
generally used for vessels with LOA less than 120 m. otherwise the
extremity of the hold cannot be worked, also this berth has a draft
restriction. Both large berths are supplied with bunkering and fresh water
by trucks. The Agent reported that lowloaders and trailers were available
for the movement of containers and that forklifts could be hired for use
in the hatches.
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Esmeraldas, P.O.Box 280,
Avda. Jaime Roldos Aguilera, Las Palmas-Esmeraldas, Ecuador.
Tel: 593 (6) 2721-351, 2721-352, 2721-353, 2721-354, 2721-358,
2721-359. FAX: 593 (6) 2721-355. Cables: Aupesm.
Email: ape@interactive.net.ec WWW: www.puertosdelecuador.gov.ec
Contact: Ing. Mac. Montano Valencia, Manager.
GUAYAQUIL: 02.17 S. 79.54 W. (See Plan)
DOCUMENTS:
Port Doctor:
Derat Certificate.
Maritime Declaration of Health.
Crew Roll.
Passenger List.
Passenger List in Transit.
Harbour Masters Office:
Voyage Report.
Clearance from last port.
Crew Roll with original visa from Ecuadorian Consul in first port of
voyage (3 copies).
Passenger List with original visa from Ecuador Consul in embarking
port, or declaration that they have no visa, signed by Master (2 copies).
Passenger List in transit signed by Master or declaration that they
have no passengers in transit (2 copies).
Provisions List, Stock and Medicines on ship (3 copies).
Cargo Manifest in transit (1 copy).
Combustible or inflammable Cargo (1 copy).
Customs:
8 copies of Manifest.
Sealed envelope of Manifests, consular and commercial invoices and
non negotiable vouchers.
Cargo index and copy of Cargo Manifest in direct transit (8 copies).
A Register (8 copies) of spare parts for vessel and provisions.
Crew Roll and detailed list (8 copies) of personal belongings of officers
and crew.
Passenger List, with indication of their suitcases and list of suitcases
that travel without their owners; in this case should be specified the
port where they were put on board and personal declaration of each
passenger (8 copies).
If the vessel with ballast, Master will be obliged to produce (besides
the ballast certificate) documents already mentioned in each respect.
Master or Maritime Agency will produce a written statement to Customs
within 12 hours from arrival of vessel whether they decide to take any
cargo for exporting. If not loading vessel must leave within the following
24 hours.
Immigration:
Crew List signed by Master.
Passenger List of those who disembark there or a declaration of none
for this port, signed by Master.
Passenger List in transit, or a negative declaration signed by Master.
In case of having passengers to disembark in this port, Master should
produce passports and visas.
Crew identification cards or similar documents.
Inspection of ship by Authorities will be done (compulsory) within
3 hours of arrival, usually as soon as ship berths, or in quarantine.
APPROACHES: Access Channel: Length 50 nautical miles, width
122 m., max. draft 9.75 m. (32 ft.).
PILOTAGE: Pilot Station: Guayaquil Pilot Station (HDA72) (Port
Control), located in position Lat. 2 33' S., Long. 79 53' W., monitors
VHF Channels 12, 14 and 16, 24 hours a day.
The Pilot Station may also be contacted via Fax: 593 (4) 2481-164.
Email: pilotgyc@gu.pro.ec
ECUADOR
762 We welcome all advice, updates and additions to this information.
Data Pilots: Data Pilots Pilot Station (HDA73), located in position
Lat. 2 43' S., Long. 80 15' W., operates 24 hours a day. Vessels must
report on VHF Channel 16, 12 hours before and again 5 miles before
arriving at the Data Pilots Sea Buoy, Lat. 2 44' 24" S.,
Long. 80 24' 43" W.
Puna Pilots: Puna Pilots Pilot Station (HDA74), located in position
Lat. 2 43' 18" S., Long. 79 17' 19" W., operates 24 hours a day.
Vessels must report on VHF Channel 16, 12 hours before and again
5 miles before arriving at the PTAMandinga Sea Buoy, Lat. 2 44' 05" S.,
Long. 79 54' 05" W.
Pilot Boat: The pilot boat is a black hulled launch, length 15 m., called
Esmeralda III. By day carries blue flag with letter P. By night
regulation pilot lights.
ANCHORAGES: Puerto Maritime: 1 mile South and 2 miles West of
Sea Buoy in position Lat. 2 44' 26" S., Long. 80 24' 44" W. Min. depth
in the area is 35 ft.
Guayas River: Inside area between bearings 180 and 135 from the
lighthouse of Punta Mandinga at Puna, 1 mile from the lighthouse.
MAX. SIZE: Max. length for ships entering Puerto Maritimo is 855 ft.,
with a max. draft of 32 ft. at H.W. Springs. Vessels of deepest draft
should begin to enter 1 hour before high tide. For Guayas River
max. length 600 ft., max. draft 23 ft. 6 in.
Chief Pilots Report: May 1993.
With a draft of less than 27 ft., vessels can enter at any state of tide.
With a draft between 27 ft. and 29 ft., vessels require a half tide. From
29 ft. to 32 ft., vessels require at least one high tide when entering (your
information about entering one hour before high water is correct).
However, when sailing vessel requires two tides, which necessitates
anchoring by the Posorja fishing village, near to Buoy No. 17.
HEALTH: Procedure to obtain Free Pratique is to produce health
certificates to port doctor upon arrival. To get Free Pratique by radio,
ship must radio to port doctor any changes in health situation on board
since leaving last port.
RADIO: Costera Gye (Guayaquil) Radio (HCG) operates 24 hours aday.
Vessels arriving at the port must send their ETA 24 hours before arrival
at the Sea Buoy and thereafter every hour on 8,476 kHz.
The radio station may also be contacted via Telex: 43325, 42512.
Fax: 593 (4) 2324-714. Inmarsat: (HCGGX) 1530207.
Also see Pilotage.
TUGS: Normally join vessel beyond Buoy No. 80. Tugs are compulsory,
also use of their lines is compulsory. Cost of both services is included
in total cost of port duties.
BERTHING:
Berth Length Depth Remarks
(m.) (ft.)
6 185 31 General Cargo
5 185 31 General Cargo
4 185 31 General Cargo
3 185 31 General Cargo
2 185 31 General Cargo
Marginal Pier:
1 185 33 Bananas
1A 185 33 Containers
1B 185 33 Containers
1D 151 33 Bulk, Grain, Vegetable Oil
BRIDGES: No bridges that restrict traffic either in Estero Salado nor in
Guayas River, but ships that are to berth in village of Eloy Alfaro (Duran)
should take into consideration height of telephone lines between
Guayaquil and El Islote, minimum height 48 ft.
STEVEDORES: Radio message to ships Agent will give agency enough
data to make all arrangements required for operations of
loading/discharging. In Maritime Terminal an average discharge/loading
rate of 25 tonnes/p.h. per hook.
MEDICAL: If ship requires medical attention, a notice of 12 hours should
be given to Agents. Guayaquil Hospital and clinics are available.
TANKERS: Discharge asphalt in Guayas River at a special quay,
max. draft 23 ft. 6 in. Discharge of petrol for aviation in Puerto Maritime
is to lighters, max. draft permitted is 33 ft.
BALLAST: See General Ballast before first port.
DENSITY: 1012.
FRESH WATER: Available. Three pipes at each berth delivering at a
rate of about 20 tonnes/p.h. each.
FUEL: Not available.
CONSULS:
Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica,
Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon,
Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru,
Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, U.S.A.,
Uruguay, Venezuela.
REPAIRS: All types of deck and engine repairs are possible.
DRY DOCKS: Dry dock with capacity of 3,600 tonnes.
GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Capitania del Puerto provides
members of the Policia Maritima. Ships to supply watchmen with food.
PIRACY: Acts of piracy have taken place alongside. The pirates boarded
from a speedboat and threatened crew with knives.
In May 1992 and June 1992 armed gangs boarded vessels as they
were leaving the port and stole cargo from containers.
OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Carried out by crew.
CERTIFICATES: All ships certificates required.
CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Each member of crew allowed
600 cigarettes. Each Crew member or passenger allowed 1 litre of wine
and 1 litre of spirits.
REPATRIATION: Facilities for effecting crew changes and arranging
any necessary repatriation.
AIRPORT: Airport is 8 miles from Maritime Terminal and has scheduled
international flights.
TIME: Local time is GMT minus 5 hours. There are no alterations during
year.
HOLIDAYS: 1st January; Good Friday, 1st and 24th May; 25th July;
10th August; 9th October; 2nd and 3rd November; 25th December. Only
on the 1st January and 25th December is there no working in port.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: For any of these services call Tel: 593
(4) 2480-120 (ext. 711-712).
TELEPHONES: Arrangements for placing telephone on board ships on
request.
SHORE LEAVE: Allowed.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required.
WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Sludge discharge (capacity 18,000 U.S.
gallons).
PURSERS REPORT: March 1975.
The government have now issued their own set of papers. These must
be made out in sets of 7 i.e.: 7 Crew Lists. 7 Passenger Lists, 7 Crew
Customs Declaration Forms, 7 Cargo Manifests, 7 Dangerous Cargo
Manifests (if carried), 7 Lists of Mail (if none nil returns on sheet),
7 General Declarations, 1 Maritime Health Form, 7 Stores Lists.
All Forms should be certified by Ecuadorian Consul or friendly Nation
at Port of departure.
SHIPMASTERS REPORT: September 2000.
Vessel: General cargo, 4,620 d.w.t.
Piracy Report: In the early hours of the morning 0300 hrs. 0315 hrs.,
our vessel was attacked by 6 armed pirates carrying long knives, in the
anchorages off Guayaquil.
They removed approximately 500 litres of paint from our vessel.
During the incident, no crew members were injured.
We would recommend that any vessels calling at the port havesecurity
guards placed on board.
The Port Authorities were informed of the incident.
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Quayaquil, (Castilla 5793),
Av. 25 de Julio (Via Puerto Maritimo), Guayaquil, Ecuador. Tel: 593
(4) 2480-459, 2480-120, 2481-130. FAX: 593 (4) 2493-748,
2483-350. Email: buque@telconet.net WWW: www.apg.com.ec
Contact: Admiral Belisario Pinto Tapia, Port Director. Admiral Marco
Guerra V., General Manager.
LA LIBERTAD: 02.12 S. 80.55 W. (See Plan)
DOCUMENTS: Port clearance is effected at La Libertad.
The following papers must be ready for presentation to the authorities
on arrival:
1 Bill of Health signed by the Master and visaed by the Ecuadorian
Consul at port of departure.
1 Ballast Certificate visaed by Ecuadorian Consul at port of departure.
6 Cargo Manifests (if any cargo for the port).
6 Bills of Lading.
9 Crew Lists (original visaed by Ecuadorian Consul at port of
departure).
9 Passenger Lists for the port (if no passengers state without
passengers). If applicable, the list should show names, sex, age,
nationality, port of embarkation, occupation and whether married or
single. Passengers must make a declaration of their luggage on
Ecuadorian Form No. 94.
9 Stores Lists.
5 Lists of Crews Personal Effects (new articles only).
4 Lists of Unaccompanied Baggage (if none, state without them).
4 Lists of Encomiendas (list of small private parcels to be landed in
Ecuador if none, state without them).
4 Lists of Mail (if none, state without them).
If there is no Ecuadorian Consul at the port of departure, the
documents must be visaed by the Consul of a friendly nation.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilots boarding in position Lat. 2 08' S.
Lat. 2 10' S. and Long. 80 55' W. Long. 80 56' W. ETA should be
given to port 12 hours before arrival. Open roadstead.
ANCHORAGES: No limitations except depth 36 ft.
Vessels proceeding to oil terminal should anchor about 1 mile N.N.E.
of the mooring buoys (which are about 15,000 ft. off-shore) where the
Port Authorities and Mooring Master board. The anchorage is an open
roadstead with sandy bottom.
RESTRICTIONS: Tankers: Daylight berthing only.
MAX. SIZE: Tankers
LOA 650 ft.
Beam 84 ft.
Max. loaded draft 34 ft. 6 in.
Depth MLWS at mooring 43 ft.
HEALTH: Vessels arriving from foreign ports should fly appropriate
International Code signals to advise state of health and request Free
Pratique. Vessels put in quarantine required to fly signal QL all the
time they are in port until Port Health Authority advises to the contrary.
RADIO: ETA messages may be sent by radio to Radio Naval, HCG
Guayaquil Radio, 8476 kHz, 500 kHz. Radio Naval would then repeat
the message to the Naval Station in Salinas, or to the Telegraph Office.
Radio Naval has VHF/RT and Telex.
TUGS: Only tankers require tugs to berth at the buoys. Other vessels
work cargo at anchor.
BERTHING: No wharves for large vessels, only for coasters.
STEVEDORES: Arranged by Agent; separate ETA not required.
MEDICAL: If urgent medical attention required, Master should radio
details in advance. All facilities available.
TANKERS: The Anglo-Ecuadorian Oil Fields Terminal is locatedinSanta
Elena Bay. Four small marker buoys indicate the seaward end of the
submarine pipeline. An Easterly current usually prevails, rate being from
0.5 to 1.5 knots. There is 114 in. submarine pipeline fitted with210 in.
flexible hoses for connecting to ship. Max. loading rate is about 450 t.p.h,
and max. pressure is about 150 p.s.i.
ECUADOR
See guidelines on how to compile and submit information to us (page vi). 763
Mooring Master assists in berthing vessels. Vessels are moored port
side to, using starboard anchor off the starboard bowand mooring buoys
for lines to the port bow and astern. Vessels moored during daylight
hours only; however, they may unmoor at any hour of the day or night.
Recommended that at least 1 tank of clean ballast be retained on board
vessels until mooring has been completed. Ballast will then be pumped
overboard. Vessels should be equipped with three 9.5 in. or 10 in. (circ.)
200 fathom hawsers for use in mooring and 7 rope stoppers each at
least 3 fathoms long. The following signals are used in connection with
the loading of cargo.
By Day: Start loading 2 long blasts of vessels whistle or siren, 1 red flag
hoisted; stop loading 4 long blasts of vessels whistle or siren, flag hauled
down.
By Night: Start loading, 2 long blasts of vessels whistle or siren, 1 red
light hoisted; stop loading, 4 long blasts of vessels whistle or siren, 1 red
light hauled down.
To summon the launch, 3 long blasts are to be blown on the vessels
whistle.
BALLAST: See General Ballast before first port.
DENSITY: 1028
FRESH WATER: Not available.
FUEL: Bunkers available, but have to be requested 72 hours prior to
arrival in order to make transport arrangements.
CONSULS: There is no consular representation of any country at
La Libertad. The nearest are at Guayaquil.
REPAIRS: Anglo-Ecuadorian Oil Fields Company can effect
small repairs.
GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Available, but not compulsory.
OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Can be done by the crew or
stevedores.
CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle wine/spirits per
man.
REPATRIATION: Can be effected from port of Guayaquil.
AIRPORT: At Guayaquil, 130 km. away, served by regular airlines.
TIME: GMT minus 5 hours.
HOLIDAYS: January 1st; Carnival; Good Thursday; Good Friday;
May 1st; May 24th; July 24th; August 10th; October 9th; October 12th;
November 2nd; November 3rd; December 25th.
TELEPHONES: No connections to vessels possible, except at tanker
moorings which is direct to loading installation only.
SHORE LEAVE: Permitted.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required.
GENERAL: Dirty ballast or slops not admissible at La Libertad.
AUTHORITY: Terminal Superintendence La Libertad.
MANTA: 00.56 S. 80.43 W. (See Plan)
DOCUMENTS:
A. List of Documents, 1 copy.
B. Sailing Permit from last port. Original to Captain of Port.
C. General Declaration, 5 copies Health Department 1, Captain of
Port 1, Immigration 1, Custom House 1, and Port Authority 1.
(See Note No. 2 below):
1. Health Declaration.
2. Stores Declaration.
D. List of Passengers destination Manta, including list of their baggage,
2 copies Customs 1, Immigration 1.
E. List of Passengers in transit, 2 copies Immigration 1, Port
Authority 1.
F. Crew List (including and indicating any members leaving vessel at
Manta), 4 copies Customs 1, Immigration 1, Captain of Port 1,
Port Authority 1.
G. Manifest of Cargo for discharge at Manta including transhipment
4 copies Customs original and copy, Port Authority 2.
H. Checking Books, 5 copies, plus 1 copy for each point of possible
discharge of cargo from vessels for Port Authority.
I. Bills of Lading, 1 complete set for Port Authority.
J. List of vessel supplies including liquors, cigars, cigarettes, other
tobacco products, matches, lighters, clothes, novelties, and
provisions will be maintained in Pursers Office for review by Custom
House.
K. Tissue Manifest, Hatch List and Cargo Plan. 1 copy of each for Port
Authority prior to arrival of vessels. These papers to be sent by air
mail as per regulations.
M. General Manifest. This manifest will include all cargo loaded during
voyage which will include all cargo in transit 1 copy. General
manifest will be maintained in Pursers Office for review by Custom
House, and be accessible for Customs at all times.
Note No. 1: Port Authority reserves the right to refuse berthing facilities
until all documents received. Of course, this authority will be handled
with discretion to avoid unnecessary or unwarranted delay to vessels,
passengers, and cargo.
Note No. 2: General Declaration should contain the following:
A. Name of vessel, length and registered tonnage.
B. Owners.
C. Voyage number and ports of call on voyage.
D. Total number of passengers aboard.
E. Total tonnage (of 1,000 kilos) of cargo aboard.
F. Total number of passengers for Manta.
G. Total tonnage (of 1,000 kilos) of cargo for Manta.
H. Health Declaration.
I. Stores Declaration that ships consumable foodstuffs and
consumable supplies are under lock and key; that the slop chest,
shop, and store-rooms containing liquors, cigars, cigarettes, other
tobaccos, matches, lighters, clothes, novelties, sports material,
toilet articles, cosmetics, medicines, etc. have been locked and
sealed with metallic non re-usable seals with serial numbers. The
seals are identifiable by their non-repeat numbers.
All vessels should have these seals aboard and should equip
doors and door frames with suitable secure hardware through
which seals can be passed. (Model of the form for the above
document may be obtained from the Port Authority).
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilot boat by day will show Pilot flag at mast
head; by night red light 2 ft. 6 in. below mast head light, both visible
around the horizon.
Pilot will board at point located at distance of 1 mile, 000 from Manta
Breakwater Light (Lat. 00 56' 20" S., Long. 80 43' 02" W.). He will
immediately proceed to conduct ship to inner harbour and dock at
assigned pier or anchor in assigned anchorage.
Vessels will not have to anchor, but will reduce speed to steerageway
and stop propeller. Lower pilot ladder so Pilot may board safely on port
side of vessel. Pilot will act as Representative of Port Authority. Other
Officials and Representative of steamship Agency will embark once ship
has tied up.
Pilotage compulsory for all foreign vessels over 500 tons, withfollowing
exceptions:
(1) Fishing craft, yachts, tugs, barges and other craft of less than
500 tons total displacement whose handlers are suitably licensed by
Captain of the Port of Manta.
(2) Vessels of the Ecuadorian Navy.
Note: Masters of large vessels and handlers of small craft who do not
follow all rules of safety, including Rules of the Road may lose their right
to navigate within jurisdiction of the Port Authority and may be subject
to additional sanctions.
ANCHORAGES: Free anchorage area located around a point 1 mile
from Manta Lighthouse (Lat. 00 56' 03" S., Long. 80 43' 01" W.). Depth
45 ft. Anchorage inside breakwater will be assigned by Pilot.
RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions upon entry. Vessels up to 33 ft. draft
may enter at any time of day or night.
MAX. SIZE: Max. permissible length 600 ft., breadth 60 ft., draft 33 ft.
HEALTH: Radio Pratique granted all ships in accordance with
International Sanitary Regulations. Health documents will be delivered
to boarding officer of Port Authority. When Pratique granted by radio,
not necessary for port doctor to board vessel.
In request by radio for Pratique, vessels should give following data
12 to 24 hours before arrival:
A. Date and hour of expected arrival.
B. Number of Ecuadorian Passengers.
C. Number of Alien Passengers.
D. Statement regarding existence or non-existence of communicable
diseases aboard.
VHF: Channels 10 and 16 (Costera Manta).
TUGS: 2 tugs. 11,300 h.p. and 11,800 h.p. Tugs join vessel in vicinity
of pier. Ships lines usually used. Use of tug for docking and undocking
is at discretion of Port Authority.
BERTHING: Berth will be assigned by Pilot at boarding time.
Berthing Facilities:
2 Piers Length 200 m. for vessels with draft up to 10 m.
2 Roll-on/Roll-off ramps, facilities at 2 piers., depth 22 ft.
Marginal Quay, length 150 m., for vessels with draft up to 7.5 m.
Marginal Quay, length 150 m., for vessels with draft up to 5.7 m.
Marginal Quay, length 150 m., for vessels with draft up to 3.8 m.
Cranes: Mobiles cranes with capacity 12 35 tons.
Storage Area: 100,000 sq.m. of open storage available.
STEVEDORES: Arrangement for stevedores made by ships Agent prior
arrival.
FRESH WATER: Fresh water available in small quantities.
FUEL: Diesel oil available in small quantities by truck.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Regular fire precautions should be taken by all
ships. Smoking should be prohibited in any section of the ship used for
cargo. No smoking on the weather deck, cargo decks, and the ships
holds, whether cargo being worked or not. Smoking around hatches or
at cargo winches must be prevented.
Smoking should be restricted to the passenger section of vessels, and
to officers and crews quarters where suitable receptacles are available.
Persons including officials can be fined or refused entrance to terminal
at discretion of Port Authority for careless or intentional disregard of
reasonable fire prevention precautions.
Port Authority reserves right to inspect cargo working sections of
vessel, to check precautions against fire, and to determine whether there
are any undue accumulations of combustible materials.
Pumps and other fire fighting equipment aboard should be maintained
in a state of readiness as long as vessels are in the terminal.
CONSULS:
Germany: Mr. Wolf Harten. Tel: 2610-740.
Panama: Mr. Jorge Alava, Banco del Pichincha. Tel: 2612-411,
2611-089.
Spain: Mrs. Pilar Quilez de De Genna. Tel: 2613-548.
REPAIRS: Minor repair facilities available.
GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Custom police keep watch at the
gangway.
OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Normally carried out by stevedores.
CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Tobacco, small amounts for personal use
while in port. Wine and/or Spirits, wines and liquors by the glass for
consumption on board while in port.
CARGO GEAR: Ship should have cargo nets, but Port Authority can
provide cargo nets at extra cost.
REPATRIATION: Repatriation of crew members through Port of
Guayaquil.
ECUADOR
764 We welcome all advice, updates and additions to this information.
AIRPORT: Airport with 2,500 m. runway. Flights to Quito at 0915 hrs.
on Monday to Saturday. From Portoviejo (36 km.) flights to Quito on
Monday to Friday at 1700 hrs. Air taxis on request.
TIME: Local time GMT minus 5 hours.
HOLIDAYS: No movement of cargo within the terminal on 1st May,
Christmas Day, or after 2000 hrs. on the 31st December, or on New
Years Day.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 2610-900; Ambulance 2612-014;
Fire 2610-100.
TELEPHONES: Telephone service can be obtained at Terminal Office,
at same rate as public telephones.
SHORE LEAVE: Crew members are welcome ashore.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Crew members should have identification
cards while ashore at all times.
DELAYS: In rainy season, fromJanuary to April, irregular swell is present
in the Manta Bay (3 days before and after full moon), also at new moon
tides.
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Manta, P.O.Box 13054768,
Manta, Manabi, Ecuador. Tel: 593 (5) 2627-162, 2627-163.
FAX: 593 (5) 2621-861. Cables: Aportuaria.
WWW: www.puertosdelecuador.gov.ec Contact: Hugo Almeida
Gonzalez, General Manager. Captain Maruricio Saona, Port Captain.
PUERTO BOLIVAR: 03.14 S. 80.01 W.
DOCUMENTS:
3 Voyage Memorandums.
2 Maritime Health Declarations.
1 Consular Despatch.
1 Port of Origin Certificate.
10 Crew Lists.
8 Stores Lists.
3 Individual Declaration List for each member of the crew.
8 Lists Passengers Disembarking at this port.
8 Lists Passengers in transit.
4 Luggage, Mail and Commissions Lists.
4 Manifest of Cargo Lists.
Documents for Ports Authority should be supplied by Agents:
1. General Cargo Manifest in complete sets (Importation in triplicate,
Exportation one set).
2. Bill of Lading, complete sets: Importation (one set), Exportation
(one set) at time of sailing.
3. Export Customs House Clearance Document (one set). This
document is replaced by the Bill of Lading.
4. Certificate of Ballasting.
5. Request for Mooring Berth.
6. Stevedores cargo plan per hatch.
7. Muster-roll of cargo.
8. Tally books: 15 copies in Spanish. These must be in accordance
with the current Tally Law.
PILOTAGE: Send ETA through Radio Naval of Guayaquil 24 hours
before arrival. Pilot will board vessel on the port side 1 mile from the
Sea Buoy on arrival and disembark on the starboard side. In case Pilot
not available it is recommended to anchor 1 mile from Punta Jambeli
between the buoy and the lighthouse of Lambeli. Pilot boat is steel, black
hull and white cabin, it carries pilot signals in accordance with
International Regulations. Service available 24 hours a day. Pilotage is
compulsory.
ANCHORAGES: Pilot will indicate recommended anchorage.
RESTRICTIONS: Depths 30 ft. at LW, from 0600 hrs. to 1800 hrs. draft
allowable 30 ft. From 1800 hrs. to 0600 hrs. draft allowable 27 ft.
MAX. SIZE: At Espigon Quay depths alongside 30 ft. inner end to 36 ft.
at quay head.
HEALTH: On the arrival of vessel the authorities come on board. If there
are no illnesses aboard, the doctor gives Free Pratique. In case of any
illness, Master should advise by radio and the vessel waits in quarantine
for the visit of Port Health Doctor.
RADIO: Radio Naval of Guayaquil, Radio Naval of Puerto Bolivar VHF
available call Pilot Station on Channel 16, effective reception 30 miles.
TUGS: 2 tugs available one at 1,200 h.p. and one of 500 h.p. Usually,
ships lines are used. This service is free.
BERTHING: At Espigon Quay should be carried out within 1 hour before
or after slack water. Tidal currents of 1 3 knots in dry season and
3 5 knots in Winter are at right angles to berthing face of the quay.
Wind: From 000 in the morning, speed 3 5 knots. From 210 in the
afternoon and night, speed 3 5 knots.
STEVEDORES: Agents take charge of gangs.
MEDICAL: Hospitals, clinics and dental surgery in Machala, 6 km. from
the port. There is also a medical service for vaccination.
TANKERS: See Ship Officers Report dated May 1999.
BALLAST: See General Ballast before first port.
DENSITY: Salt water.
FRESH WATER: Only available by tanker truck, capacity 7 tons.
FUEL: No fuel in this port. In case required one has to contact Guayaquil
and they send it by small tankers.
CONSULS: Consul of Peru. Tel: 2920-608.
REPAIRS: There are no facilities in this port.
GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: The Agent names 1 or 2 watchmen
for the vessel besides the Maritime Police and Coast Guard.
OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Carried out by shore gang supervised
by someone on board.
CERTIFICATES: Vessels Register and Tonnage Declaration required.
CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 100 cigarettes per person and 1 bottlewine
or spirits per person.
REPATRIATION: The Immigration Office can arrange.
AIRPORT: Distance to the airport is 6 km. It has 6 daily flights in
connection with Guayaquil.
TIME: GMT minus 5 hours; there is no change.
HOLIDAYS: No work from 1700 hrs. on 24th December till 0800 hrs. on
26th December, and 1700 hrs. on 31st December till 0800 hrs. on
2nd January; Carnival; Maundy Thursday; Good Friday and Saturday;
1st May; 24th and 25th July; 9th October.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: There are services.
TELEPHONES: Can be connected to the vessel.
SHORE LEAVE: Passengers or crew do not need any special permit
to land.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not necessary.
GENERAL: When the vessel is anchored, landing service is done by
launches. They are called by 1 long whistle and 2 short ones. Thisservice
works 24 hours a day.
At Night: A flashing light is to be used to call launches and not thewhistle.
DEVELOPMENTS: A marginal pier for general cargo is being built.
Length of pier 360 m.
SHIP OFFICERS REPORT: May 1999.
Vessel: LPG carrier 15,100 cu.m.
Location: The storage LPG/C ship Darwin, 70,914 cu.m., is located in
position Lat. 3 05' S., Long. 80 09.0' W., 9 miles N.W. of Port Bolivar.
Documents: The following port officials board after berthing alongside
the Darwin: 1 Immigration Officer, 1 Customs Officer Guard,
1 Customs Administrator, 1 Health Official (Doctor), 1 Oil Terminal
Superintendent and 2 Boarding Officers from the Agents office.
The following documents are required:
5 copies Crew List.
3 copies Vaccination List.
5 copies General Declaration.
5 copies Ports of Call List.
5 copies Ships Stores Declaration.
5 copies Crew Effects Declaration List.
3 copies Maritime Health Declaration.
1 copy Vessels Tonnage Certificate.
2 copies Bill of Lading.
3 copies Mail List.
Port Officials will require to view all ships certificates.
Pilotage: The Darwin will arrange for the Pilot depending on the
vessels ETA. Pilot boards 1 mile from the storage vessel Darwin.
Anchorages: The waiting anchorage area is located between
co-ordinates: Lat. 3 04.0' S., Lat. 3 07.0' S., and Long. 80 07' W.,
Long. 80 10' W.
Restrictions: Berthing and unberthing during daylight only.
Radio: The Darwin requires to be advised of tank temperatures and
pressures when sending the ETA. Darwin Sat A Telex: 584-1105145.
Sat CTelex: 584-431011810. Local Cellular Tel/Fax: 593(9) 4756-542.
Tugs: Not available at the storage vessel.
Berthing: Vessel berthed starboard side alongside Darwin.
4 Yokohama fenders were used.
Mooring: Mooring arrangement is 6-0-2 fore and aft. The Darwin will
then pass an extra 2 lines each end, a head line, stern line and spring
fore and aft. Line boat available.
Hoses: Liquid line 16 in. 300 ASA connected to 28 in. 150 ASA hoses.
Vapour line 12 in. 150 ASA connected to 16 in. 150 ASA hose.
Discharging: Cargo must be fully refrigerated for transfer to Darwin as
tank safety valves are set to 275 Mb.
Discharging Rate: Max. discharging rate to the Darwin 1,000 cu.m./hr.
per hose, can load 2 grades at once or 1 grade through 2 hoses.
Surveyors: A Salitral Oil Terminal surveyor will be required to stay
onboard throughout the discharge.
Weather: Conditions: Normally calm seas, little swell, light winds, current
up to 4 5 knots at full tidal flow.
General: There are no services available while alongside.
AUTHORITY: Autoridad Portuaria de Puerto Bolivar, Av. Madero
Vargas, via al Puerto Maritimo Puerto Bolivar, Machala, El Oro,
Ecuador. Tel: 593 (7) 2929-999, 2929-876, 2929-601. FAX: 593
(7) 2929-634. Contact: Freddy Bello Sotomayor, President. Dalton
Minuche Cordova, General Manager.