PORT DATA: PUERTO SUCRE

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• Publication Date: April 4, 1951
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INFORMATION REPORT
COUNTRY Venezuela
SUBJECT Port Data: Puerto Sucre
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OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT 50
U. S. C.. 31 AND 32. AS AMENNED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION
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THIS IS UNEVALUATED INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION AND FACILITIES
1. Puerto Sucre is the port which serves Cumana, capital of the State of Sucre.
Cumana is the first town founded by Europeans on the American mainland in 1497.
The main means by which the people of this port'make a living is the fishing
industry. There are four different fish canneries which produce enough to
partially supply the country and export to Europe.
Puerto Sucre is connected with Cumana by means of a bridge over the Manzanares
River. The population of Puerto Sucre and Cumana combined is about 46 thousand.
2. Position
Lat 10027'35" N. Long 64011'257! W.
3. Weather
Prevailing winds during most of the year are from the northeast and are heaviest
from October to April. Usually it is calm up to 0700 and the wind's force in-
creases, becoming strongest at about 1600. Wind does*not become strong enough
to require vessels to be undocked and anchored. outside, but occasionally wind is
of sufficient force at about 1600 to delay the docking of a light vessel tor about
two hours. Wind becomes calm again at 1900 and at night light land winds can be
felt.
Between November and January there are occasional light winds (about 3 Beaufort
scale) from the North, which cause the sea to become rough around the dock,and
vessels must be cautioned to be properly secured.
Temperature is noticeably cooler than La Guaira, and it ranges from 60OF to 750F,
with occasional highs of as much as 900F,
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4. Means of Transportation
Railroads No railroads.
25X1 Roads At present there is very bad road connection with the rest
of the country, but later in 1950 Cumana will be connected with Carupano on
the Bast and Guanta on the west by means of a very good highway, whereby Carupano
can be reached in about three hours and Guanta in about 45 minutes.
There is a good road connecting Cumana with Maturin and Caripito in about five
hours.
Air Service Linea Aeropostal Venezolana, AVENSA and TACA connect Cumana with
the rest of the cities of Venezuela with several flights daily. Daily service
with Trinidad is maintained by Linea Aeropostal Venezolana,
Through Maturin and Barcelona, Cumana is connected with Trinidad, Curacao, Aruba
and the US with daily flights.
From Cumana to Caracas (Maiquetia airport) is 12 hours and the one-way fare is
Bs 90.00.
Ferries There is no ferry, but there are many sailboats plying between Cumana
and Margarita Island carrying passengers and cargo.
Coastwise,-Weekly service with the rest of the national seaports and the Orinoco
River Vessels from 500 to 1500 tons deadweight are used, owned by Compania
Anonima Venezolana de Navegacion, which is property of the government.
This port is also served by a great number of schooners and smaller vessels.
Deep Sea Cumana is served by Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc, Dutch Line, Grace
Line and Grancolombiana with weekly freighter service with the US Atlantic and
Gulf ports. There is no passenger service to Cumana except for the freighters
that have capacity: for accommodating 12 passengers.
5. Other Communications
Telegraph Telegraph service is owned by the government and serves all the
country. It is the cheapest but poorest service.
Telephone There is a radio-telephone connection with Caracas from 0800 to 0900,
1100 to 1130, 1530 to 1630 and 1900 to 2000.
Usually telephone connections are bad.
Radiograms Radio service connects Cumana with the rest of the country. The
station operates from 0900 to 0930, 1130 to 1200, 1230 to 1300, 1330 to 1500,
1630 to 1700 and 1800 to 1830.
Usually delays are experienced using this service.
Cablegrams There is no cable service with Cumana. Cables for Cumana are received
at La Guaira and retransmitted by radio service.
6. currency
National Banks The Banco Agricola y Pecuario, Banco de Venezuela and Banco
Venezolano delCredito keep agencies at Cumana, but the only one which carries
checking accounts is the Banco Agricola y Pecuario.
For transferring funds from. Caracas or vice versa the charge is 1/4 of 1%.
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Foreign Banks None.
7. Motor Launches
When no. berth is available, vessels anchor about one mile from the dock. If
vessels are at anchor, liberty boat service can be maintained by a small craft
for about Bs 60.00 daily, including general service to the vessel.
8. Garbage, Ashes and Rubbish
Garbage,,ashes and rubbish must not be thrown overboard when vessels are along-
side the dock, but this is permitted when vessels are at anchor.
No lighters available for this service.
9. Swimming
Swimming is not recommended in the Bay because of sharks in these waters.
Good beaches are about three miles from Cumana where swimming is safe.
10. Hotels
Poor hotels at Cumana. The main one is the Hotel Espana, with capacity for 11+
guests and daily rates of Bs 25.00, meals included.
Restaurants None.
Clubs The Gran Maxiscal and Cumanagotos are the two clubs at Cumana and they are
well attended.
11. Theaters - Stadium - Museum
Moving picture houses only. The chief one is the Pichincha, recently built,
with capacity of about 800 persons, and there are two more under construction.
12. Churches and Schools
There are many Roman Catholic churches but none of any other religion. Services
daily from 0500 to 0800 and on Sundays from 0500 until noon.
Only government schools at Cumana and no English-speaking schools.
13. Doctors - Hospitals - Medical Attention
Medical Attention There are good diagnosticians and general practicioners.
Average fee for office visit is Bs 25.00. Good dental work is done but is very
expensive. One extraction costs Bs 10.00.
Hospitals A government hospital with capacity for about 60 persons is main-
tained-for the poor. There is a famous anti-tuberculosis hospital with a capacity
for 300 persons. There is a private hospital called "Cumana" with capacity for
about 1+0lpatients and a daily rate of Bs 75.00.
11+. Motor Cars
Taxis run day and night and they charge Bs 8.00 per hour on weekdays or holidays.
Also bus service outside the city which charges Bs 0.12-1/2 per person.
15. Laundry
Hand laundry is done but not returned in less than 14.8 hours. It is expensive
and should be avoided.
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16. Provisions - Stores
Provisions Fresh provisions and meat can be obtained in very limited quantities.
Greens, such as lettuce, are almost unobtainable. Provisions are very expensive
and it is recommended not to buy them. Fish can be obtained at very reasonable
prices.
Stores Practically none of the usual deck and engine stores can be obtained,
with the exception of marine lubricants from Creole Petroleum Corporation and
Shell, which keep a stock.
17. Fresh Water
Good drinking water can be obtained in unlimited quantities at the dock at the
rate of 50 tons per hour. There is an 8" pipe line all along the dock with
2-1/2" connections. The suppliers have the usual connections and the hose
required. Water can be obtained day or night at a cost of Bs 300.00 for any
amount taken. If vessel does not take water no water fee is charged.
18. Repairs .
Very poor facilities for carrying out repairs. The only machine shops for
small work are Bossia and Productos Mar. Machine shops are poor and extremely
expensive. No foundry work is done.
19. Divers
Natives dive exceptionally well without diving equipment and can be used for
small work. No regular diving equipment at this port.
20. Dry Docks
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dry docking, Trinidad and Curacao.
21. Oil Bunkers
No bunkers supplied at this port. Closest ports for oil bunkers are Puerto Ia
Cruz, Trinidad and Curacao.
22. Coal Bunkers
No coal bunkers or galley coal can be obtained. The nearest ports for coal-
bunkers are Trinidad and Curacao. Charcoal can be obtained in limited quan-
tities but it is very expensive.
23. Fire Fighting.- Salvage Equipment
There is salvage equipment at this port. There is a steam tug of about 750 h
owned by the Venezuelan Government which plies permanently between Cumana and
Margarita Island, and her services can be obtained in case of emergency.
No Fire Department in the city and only some fire fighting equipment on the
dock, or the hand-operated Foamite type, can be obtained.
Water can be used from the dock but pressure is low for fire fighting.
24+. First Aid
A first aid station is maintained by the Port Service and its service is extended
to crew and, passengers of the vessels in case of emergency.
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Compass Adjusters
No official compass adjusters or nautical instrument repairers are availaale.
Nearest ports for adjusting compasses are Curacao, Aruba and Trinidad, where
good work is done, but no instrument repairs.
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26. Classification Representatives
Agent for Lloyd?s.R*gister.
27. Insurance Representatives
28. Surveyors
No qualified surveyors at this port. Closest ports are Trinidad and Quanta.
29. Consular Representatives
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MARINE INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
30. Vessels Radio Communications
Radio station at Cumana does not work on sea-wave length, then vessels must
contact Cumana through La Guaira (Maiquetia) or Puerto Cabello stations.
Lloyd's Underwriters.
Arrival Notice
Vessels coming from a foreign port should radio 48 hours in advance to Caracas
the ETA to the first Venezuelan port, giving the day of the month, not of the
week.
Vessels coming from a foreign port should also radio 24+ hours and 12 hours in
advance to Cumana, the LTA in LCT. Vessels coming from another Venezuelan
port. should not radio.
32. Books - Charts
Chart HO 2035 and sailing instructions HO 129, Volume II, cover these waters.
There is no local large scale chart covering the port of Puerto Sucre.
33. Approaches - Landmarks
When approaching Puerto Sucre from the west in daylight, the best landmark is a
flat-topped hill about 600 feet high and a light color, situated behind the port
and slightly to the north. Coming closer, the warehouse on the dock with three
large ventilators'on top can be distinguished eight miles away. This is situated
a little to the west of the mentioned hill. When approaching at night the city
lights o 'Puerto Sucre on the starboard bow and those of Araya on the port side
can be distinguished from about 10 miles.
At the end of the dock there is a light raised on steel framework to a height
of 44 feet above sea level, visible for 12 miles. The framework supporting the
light is of angle iron.
Vessels coming from the north easily recognize first the Araya buoy, which is
situated in Lat 10039'30" N, Long 64019'20" W. Caution must be taken because
sometimes this buoy is taken out of service for cleaning. At low tide in this
place can be seen the tops of two boilers of a ship which sank about 40 years ago.
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When approaching the dock many rowboats fishing will be found, which will clear
out of the ship's way.
34. Anchorage - Sea Buoy
Anchorage can be found about 3/4.mile westward of the dock under the following
bearings, in 25 fathoms of water: The central part of Morro Colorado (red cliffs
shown on the chart south of the dock) 154, and the light tower at the end of the
dock, 68.
If vessel should wait at anchor for free berth, it is recommended to anchor if
possible with pilot. Soundings decrease rapidly when approaching the coast,
then a vessel which anchors with three shackles of chain in 25 fathoms of water,
once she drifts around to the wind, will find only five fathoms of water under
her stern; it is recommended to use the sounding machine when approaching the
anchorage, sailing at dead slow speed.
The anchorage is made up of sand and hard mud and is very good holding ground.
Four shackles of chain are recommended.
35. Pilots
Pilotage is compulsory. There is only one pilot, who is under the Navy, but
the government does not accept any liability for any acts, faults or negligence
of the pilot.,
Pilot boards the vessel about 3/4 mile northwest of the dock in a rowboat flying
the pilot's flag, and he uses the Jacob's ladder to go on board.
When approaching the port, the usual international pilot's signals for pilot
should be displayed.
36. Accommodation Ladder
Authorities who board the vessel when docked request that the accommodation
ladder be lowered. If vessels dock at the northern part, starboard ladder should
be used, but if vessel docks in the southern part, port ladder should be used.
Vessel is protected with high piling clusters about 10 feet higher than the dock.
Vessel must keep the ladder up until it is duly secured at the dock.
37. Entrance
There is no bar at Puerto Sucre. The harbor is very deep all around and vessels
can dock with a draft of up to 30 ft forward.
38. Entry
Pratique Pratique is passed day or night as soon as vessels dock. Usually no
pratique is passed at anchor. If vessel comes from a foreign port, quarantine
flag must be hoisted and only the Bill of Health from the last port will be
delivered.
IMPORTANT Do not deliver any more than the Bill of Health from the last port,
because if those received from previous ports are also delivered extra fees will
be charged for each Bill of Health. If vessel comes from a Venezuelan port, no
sanitary authorities will board the vessel, and it is not necessary to hoist the
quarantine flag nor to deliver any Bill of Health.
Neither smallpox vaccination certificates for the crew or the passengers in
transit nor fumigation nor deratization certificates are usually required.
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Customs Customs Boarding Officer will board the vessel day or night soon after
she docks. He will ask for the customary papers, but no tonnage certificate
nor ship's registry certificate will usually be required.
Immigration Immigration Officer will board together with the Customs Officer
and will ask for crew and passenger (landing and in transit) lists and will
extend the corresponding landing cards for each person.
Until these formalities are completed no one may go ashore or come aboard.
Penalties for not accomplishing these are heavy.
It is customary to offer three cartons of cigarettes as courtesy to the officials,
which can be distributed as per suggestion of our agent's boarding clerk.
Fumigation No fumigation can be carried out at Puerto Sucre. The closest ports
are Trinidad and Curacao.
39. Tugs
There is a tug permanently plying between Cumana and Margarita, steam power,
about 750 h p-, property of the Venezuelan Government, which can be obtained in
emergency cases, but no tug is required for docking or undocking.
40. Running Lines - Mooring and Unmooring
Our personnel will handle the lines at the dock, assisted by the pilot's rowboat.
4+1. Docking
Ships must approach the dock with the head to the wind as slow as steering
permits, keeping the wharf parallel to the ship at a distance of about 50 yards.
Wind, as already mentioned, blows from north-northeast to east-northeast, but a
slight land breeze from 2100 to 0700 and gentle or moderate. breeze from 0900 to
1700. Current can be found which sets drifts south-southeast of about two knots
speed, depending on the wind, the season and the stage of the Manzanares River.
If vessel is going to dock on the northern part of the dock, port anchor must be
ready in order to drop when vessel is parallel to the dock and to drag it with
about one shackle of chain, in order to hold the bow. Once the vessel has
docked, anchor can be picked up on board. If vessel is going to dock on the
southern part of the dock, it will dock port side to and no anchor is used.
Ship may leave the dock maneuvering over the Forward Spring, when docked at the
northern side, and when the stern is clear of the wharf there is enough room for
maneuvering with speed astern. If docked at the southern side just come to
right astern, and when clear of the dock turn around.
Vessels can dock day or night, but usually pilot does not board the vessel after
0100 unless by special request.
At the-southern dock there is only 20 ft of water alongside.
Tide at Puerto Sucre, mean springs rise 1'6", neaps 6".
Sometimes from November to January rough sea from the north will be found; then
vessels must be warned to be well secured, but there is no risk of damages caused
against the dock.
42. Regulations
All foreign vessels must have the Venezuelan flag hoisted in the foremast.
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The Collector of Customs is also the Captain of the Port and is the main authority
who rules the port.
Local regulations rule that all vessels docked must place rat guards and also
avoid that circulating water from the condenser etc spills on the dock.
Ashes may not be dumped, ox' d#bri5c bla
Heavy fines will be imposed on the offenders of the above.
1+3. Smuggling
Penalties Penalties to the full extent of the law will be imposed on persons who
are in fault for smuggling of any kind, especially firearms, narcotics, cigarettes
and liquors. The possession of firearms involves heavy fines and jail sentences.
1... Shore Leave
There are no restrictions on shore leave when vessels are docked or at anchor,
but all crew members or passengers must have a landing card.
Masters should report to our agent in writing, with copy to our Caracas office,
any crew members and/or passengers missing when vessel sails. Any person left
behind will be repatriated for account of the vessel and/or owners.
1.5. Visitors on Board
Visitors must have a permit card authorized by our agent and approved by the
Collector of Customs and the Chief of the Resguardo. Without this, they will
not be permitted to pass on board.
1E6. meals
During all the stay of the vessel at Puerto Sucre meals must be supplied to four
Customs officials who will remain permanently on board. No lodging should be
supplied. When at anchor only one Customs official will be on board, and meals
and lodging must be supplied to him.
Letter in duplicate from our agent will be delivered to the master in order
to support the charge for these extra meals, and an independent ticket for each
meal, approved by our agent, will be delivered to persons entitled to meals.
47. Cargo Forms
Masters are cautioned not to sign any form referring to the condition of the
cargo delivered, unless instructions have been received from our office.
Cargo damage reports and vessel damage reports will be countersigned by our
agent'.s representative boarding the vessel, who will note below "We deny
responsibility." All damages should be reported to our representative on board
immediately after occurring, if not the forms will not be countersigned.
1+8. Bridge Clearance
No bridge at this port.
DOCK FACILITIES
49. Docks
This pier is finger type extending from the Customs House-in a general west-
southwest direction.
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At the shore end of the pier is a ramp for drums four meters wide, which at the
end is widened to 24 meters, permitting docking space for ocean-going vessels up
to 530 feet.
Dock is of cement construction, single decked, with a warehouse 200' x 36' in
the center of cement foundation and protected with cluster piling every 60 feet.
The apron on the northern side of the,pier has a width of 25 ft and the apron on
the southern side has a width of 14 ft.
50. Depth of Water
On the northern side of the pier 30 ft can be found at the shore end; on the
southern side of the pier maximum draft is 20 ft. Tide is about 1'6" mean
springs rise and neaps 1'.
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Warehouses
There are two warehouses, one in the center of the pier, of cement foundation and
steel structure roofed with asbestos sheets measuring 200' x 36'.
There is another warehouse on the main floor of the Customs House, but because
of the many indentations of the building no exact measurements were taken, but
there are some 16 thousand sq ft of space for storage of cargo.
52. Warehous T ees
Warehouse fees are applied at the rate of 2% monthly of the value of the mer-
chandise after seven days that bill for duties has been passed to the consignee.
53. Reefer Cargo
There is no special warehouse for this cargo. Reefer cargo is checked by
Customs at ship's tackle and delivered to consignees' trucks.
54. Baggage Room
No baggage room at this port, baggage of passengers landing at this port is
inspected at the Customs House building.
55. Bulk Liquid Storage
56.
No storage for liquid in bulk at this port.
Hazardous Commodity Storage - Explosives
Vessels can dock with explosives to be discharged
The only precautions required are to have the "B"
"No Smoking" signs.
at the port or in transit.
flag hoisted and display
57. Open Storage
Open storage cargo is piled up around the Customs House building. There are
some four thousand sq ft available.
58. Lighting System
Docks, warehouses and patio are not lighted, and it is usual to help with the
ship's lights.
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59. Dunnage- Tarpaulins
Certain bagged cargo, such as cement, barytes etc, is kept in the open, flc.ored
with dunnage and covered with tarpaulins which are the property of the govern-
ment. Dunnage is scarce and tarpaulins cannot be rented for private use.
60. Transit Card
No inconveniences are experienced in receiving cargo in'transit. Warehouses
are used for transit cargoes when necessary.
61. Stevedoring Gear
We have the usual stevedoring gear in accordance with local uses and customs.
Railroad Track
No railroad track at this port.
63. Dock Equipment
The government owns: 1 Krane Kar 4-ton lifting capacity, 12' boom
50 dollies, 5'6" x 3' each
4 Mercury tractors for towing dollies
64. Lighters,,,
No lighters available at this port.
65. Tugs
See No 39.
66. Floating Crane
No floating crane at this port.
67. Heavy Lifts
No heavy lift equipment at this port; all lifts must be discharged with ship's
gear.
STEVEDORING
68. stevedoring
Stevedoring is performed on the per ton basis at the tariff rates shown in
Gaceta Oficial No 22,081 dated 10 Aug 4+6. Damages caused to vessel, gear and/or
equipment and to the cargo are not recoverable from the government.
69. Stevedores
Longshorbmen are employees of the government and must be requested from the
Collector of Customs four hours in advance and during office hours. Longshore-
men working on board are called stevedores and those receiving the cargo on the
dock are called "caleta."
Discharging operations are done as per the instructions and under the respon-
sibility of the vessel. Stevedores have one foreman on board and for all
instructions and/or complaints he must be notified; but never directly to the
laborers. We maintain on board a representative at all times who looks after
discharging operations.
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Gangs A gang of stevedores is composed of two winchmen, one signalman, eight
stevedores in the hold and one checker.
A gang of "caleta" is composed of 12 laborers on the dock and at the yard.
Also there are on board one waterboy, one government foreman and one time-
keeper.
Stevedores are good, especially when working on bagged goods and cartons, but
are not experienced in handling pipe, structural steel and heavy lifts.
Number of Gangs There are five official gangs of stevedores and five official
gangs of "caleta" and about 100 extra laborers called "supernumerarios."
Periods of Work Work starts at 0700 straight through for 24+ hours. Laborers
who start work at 0700 continue until the next morning without relief gangs.
They stop for meals from 1100 to 1300, from 1700 to 1800 and from midnight to
0030. Work can be done on any Sunday or holiday, but stevedores should be
requested the previous working day in office hours.
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Rigging Stevedores open and close hatches, shift booms, dunnage etc, but only
to uncover cargo. They will not stack or sling dunnage. They are slow and
must be watched due to lack of experience. Winchmen are not very experienced.
Heavy Lifts Jumbo boom must be rigged by the crew day or night, when necessary.
Stevedores must be watched when handling heavy lifts.
70. Average per Hatch per Hour
The following averages may be expected when discharging:
Tons per hatch
Commodity per hour
Cement, flour 15
Steel rods 7
Cartons 3.1
Cartons empty tins 9
Delays The above figures include the maximum allowance for any lost time due
to lack of dock equipment.
71. Limit for Beginning Work
If stevedores have been requested during office hours, vessel can start as soon
as docked any time of day or night.
72. Supplies for Stevedores
As per regulations the vessel must supply iced water and paper cups. If the
vessel ,Is not in a position to supply same, they must be supplied by the agents.
73. Discharging at Anchorage
No facilities for discharging at the anchorage.
74+. Suggestions on Stowage
No special suggestions on stowage. Heavy lifts must be handled with ship's gear.
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75. Outturn Reports of Cargo
Cars, special, hazardous and reefer cargo are checked and delivered to Customs
at the end of ship's tackle.
Official outturn report for the cargo (Acta de Confrontacion) is obtained in
about.two weeks' time.
76. Sundays and Holidays
Any Sunday and/or holiday all during the year can be worked at Puerto Sucre,
if. stevedores have been requested in advance of the Collector of Customs
during office hours.
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