A catenary anchor 6 lagged SPM used mainly as the loading berth for Caño Limón and Vasconia Crude Oil exports; it is also eventually used for loading Cusiana and Cupiagua Crude Oil.
More →A catenary anchor 6 lagged SPM used mainly as the loading berth for Cusiana Crude Oil exportation and is also eventually used for loading Cupiagua Crude Oil.
More →A Catenary anchor 6 lagged SPM used mainly as the loading berth for Caño Limón & Vasconia CO exportations.
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Lat 09° 30' N, Long 75° 46' W.
Pilot assistance: Pilotage is compulsory for all mooring and unmooring operations except for anchorage. Vessels are not allowed to enter the restricted area shown on B.A. Chart No 1277 without a pilot on board.
Pilot Position: LAT 09° 32' 30" N, LONG 75° 50' 00" W. Pilots board usually starboard side and remain on board throughout the entire cargo operation.
LAT 09° 31' 42" N; LONG 075° 48' 48" W.
LAT 09° 33' 18" N; LONG 075° 48' 48" W.
LAT 09° 33' 18" N; LONG 075° 50' 30" W.
LAT 09° 31' 42" N; LONG 075° 50' 30" W.
LAT 09° 34' 00" N; LONG 075° 51' 00" W.
LAT 09° 34' 00" N; LONG 075° 51' 30" W.
LAT 09° 33' 00" N; LONG 075° 51' 30" W.
LAT 09° 33' 00" N; LONG 075° 51' 00" W.
Two tugs (Ocean Supply Vessels) with enough power to maneuver large vessels are used. One tug required for pushing the ship's bow to position at the SPM Buoy, the other is made fast through a center fairlead (aft), using the ship's line (150m Length) where it remains throughout the loading operation.
