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"To promote and foster the highest quality service to the maritime industry through training development; working with all agencies, groups and other associations for the benefit and development of its members and the peoples of the Caribbean region."

GENERAL COUNCIL
2009-2010

PRESIDENT:
Carlos Urriola-Tam

VICE PRESIDENT:
Grantley Stephenson

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:
Fernando Rivera

GROUP A CHAIRMAN:
Michael Bernard

GROUP A REPRESENTATIVE:
Rhett Chee Ping

GROUP A REPRESENTATIVE:
Roger Hinds

GROUP A REPRESENTATIVE:
Glyne St. Hill

GROUP B CHAIRMAN:
David Jean-Marie

GROUP B REPRESENTATIVE:
Linda Profijt-Del-Prado

GROUP C CHAIRMAN:
Cyril Seyjagat

GROUP C REPRESENTATIVE:
David Ross

GENERAL MANAGER:
Clive Forbes

DIRECTOR INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS:
Michael S.L. Jarrett

Puerto Limon / Puerto Moin

LOCATION: Latitude: 9° 59' 30" N - Longitude: 83° 01' 48" W (Puerto Limon)

Latitude: 10° 0' 30" N - Longitude: 83° 05' 0" W (Puerto Moin)

Administration: JAPDEVA, State Administration, PO Box T, Puerto Limon.

Tel: +506 758 06 67 - Fax: +506 758 3229

Port manager: Carlos Lucas.

Tel: +506 758 05 67 - Fax: +506 758 32 29

Harbour master: Gerardo Martinez.

Tel: +506 758 38 73 - Fax: +506 758 38 73 - Radio frequency: VHF Channel 16

Chief pilot: Carlos Martinez.

Tel: +506 758 10 43/10 41 - Fax: +506 758 10 41 - Radio frequency: VHF Channel 16

WORKING HOURS: n/a.

APPROACH: The approach is hazard free with a water depth of 14 meters.

HAZARDS: Swell.

TRANSPORTATION: Inland transportation is by road.

The local airport is 2 km from the port.

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS:

Imports: Oil/gas, chemical products, iron, paper, cars, fertiliser, textiles.

Exports: Bananas, fruit, vegetables, coffee, plants, textiles.

WEATHER: No high winds - No tides.

ANCHORAGE: A quarter of a mile off port.

PILOTAGE: Pilotage charges are calculated on type of vessel.

TOWAGE: Provided by Japdeva - Tel: +506 580567 - Fax: +506 583229

TRAFFIC: Average vessel calls per year:

Containerships: 675 - Cruise: 91 - Ro-ro: 230 - Bulk: 84 - Breakbulk: 432

Other: 734 reeferships and 81 tankers.

Cargo handled per year: n/a.

Cargo handled per day: Less than 1,000 tonnes.

EQUIPMENT: Three cranes of up to 30 tonnes capacity.

STORAGE: Open storage: 21,000 square meters.

Covered storage: 18,758 square meters.

Air draft: No restrictions - Refrigeration capacity: n/a.

BUNKERS: Diesel and HFO available from refinery with notice.

PROVISIONS: Ship suppliers available.

WATER: Available by pipeline ex quay.

FACILITIES: Largest vessel: 28,000 dwt.

Maximum draft alongside: 9.0 meters - Longest vessel: 210 meters LOA.

Berth	Length (meters)	Depth (meters)
1	152	10
2	120	9
3	135	8
4	n/a	6
5	90	up to 5.5
6	152	10
7	170	9
8	150	8
9	60	6
10	n/a	10
11	n/a	11

NEW FACILITIES: None notified.

PRIVATE WHARFS: None.

MEDICAL AID: Hospital in Puerto Limon, close to the port.

ENVIRONMENT: n/a.

LLOYD'S AGENT: Lagents & Co S.R. Ltd, San Jose.

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