MXGYM
OVERVIEW:
Multipurpose port handling dry and wet cargoes.
LOCATION:
In the Gulf of California on the east coast, approx. 340 n.m. NNW of Mazatlan.
CHARTS:
Digital: MX423200 and MX523210.
Paper: BA 1105.
Publications:
NP8, Pacific Coasts of Central America and United States Pilot.
DOCUMENTS:
See
General - Documents before first Mexico port.
MAX. SIZE:
60,000 d.w.t., LOA 500 m., draft 13.0 m.
Bulk:
Depth 13.10 m.
Containers:
Depth 13.10 m.
Tankers:
Depth 10.06 m.
Note:
Max. draft 11.28 m. (SW) at loading berth. Sailing draft max. 12.03 m. (SW) at HW.
APPROACHES:
The approach channel consists of the inner channel, length 1,500 m., and outer channel,
length 2,200 m., width 150 m. and minimum depth 13.0 m.
PILOTAGE:
Compulsory. Pilot available throughout 24 hours. Pilot boarding/disembarking point
is located within 1.0 n.m. of the fairway buoy located in position 27° 52.05′ N, 110° 51.03′ W
Also see
VHF.
ANCHORAGES: …
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