Cartagena harbor (Colombia)

Cartagena harbor (Colombia)

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Cartagena harbor is located on the northern coast of Colombia in the Caribbean coast region.
The port city is the fifth largest city in Colombia.

The Port of Cartagena is one of the most modern in South America and one of the busiest in Colombia.

Phone: (57) (5) 6608071
Fax: (57) (5) 6502239

Bahia de Cartagena is a well-protected anchorage. Entrances to the bay are through the large ship channel - the Boca Chica strait, or the northwest entrance - Boca Grande (Escollera).

The Boca Chica entrance is the easier and is the one used by most recreational sailors.

The Boca Grande entrance tends to be used by yachts coming from the north and east but should be approached with caution. The Colombian Navy has re-installed the red & green lighted posts to mark the small vessel channel at the Boca Grande entrance. Guaranteed "official" depth is about 8 feet, greater depth might be possible if there is limited swell and conditions are not otherwise unfavorable. Cruisers report the echo sounder never going below 3.2 metres. Advice is to follow the marked channel and don't cut corners.

All vessels approaching Cartagena (5 miles from entrance at a minimum) should call CARTAGENA PORT CONTROL on VHF CH16 or 14. They have good English speakers on hand (who can also assist with emergency calls).

Anchor in the inner bay. This is the area inside the Peninsula of Bocagrande adjoining the Island of Manga (where Club Nautico is loacted) and the Historic Centre. It is not advisable to anchor near the entrance at Bocagrande.

Remember, an agent is required to clear into and out of Colombia, so no attempt at contacting the Port Captain should be made, except through your nominated clearing agent (Agencia Maritima) on arrival.

Port Captain

Centro, Edificio Vimbrco, Floor 6
JEFCTMCP05@dimar.mil.co
2016/01/4
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Anchorage Bahia de Cartagena (Colombia)

0.6nm
299°
Approach:
Two possible entries in Cartagena:
Boca Chica, cuisers will find a marked path buoys. No particular difficulties if not a regular traffic of cargo and ships.Boca Grande, North entrance of the city.
Once this passage was prevented by a wall at the water awash that ...
5 Jan 16
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Marina Club nautico Cartagena (Colombia)

0.7nm
308°
If berthing in the Club Nautico marina, be aware that wave action and local weather (occasional violent squalls) can make conditions unpleasant at times. This is a harbour with a lot of speedboats, water taxis and activity. Wakes are constant during daylight hours. In order to ...
5 Jan 16
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Manzanillo marina club LTDA Cartagena ( Colombia )

0.9nm
157°
Located in Bosque, on the edge of the yard Manzanillo, dock welcomes about twenty ships. The club Manzanillo is well kept, clean toilets.
Delicate approach (call VHF 78), little background and buoyed channel. The boats with a draft of more than 8 feet will not move. Up to 7 feet ...
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Marina Club de Pesca de Cartagena

0.9nm
311°
80 years of providing a personalized marina service of high quality to our sea-loving guests and members in the city of Cartagena de Indias.

Electricity per KW
Laundry
Showers and toilet facilities
Free wifi
Synchrolift
Pet friendly
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Santa Cruz Del Islote

41nm
207°
Santa Cruz del Islote (Santa Cruz islet) is an island located off the coast of Colombia. It is a part of the Archipelago of San Bernardo.
5 Jan 16
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Marina Puerto Velero (Clombia)

43nm
41°
Marina located between Barranquila and Cartagena, built on a reef and huge sand bar that extends from the mainland.
The area is clean and developing and a large anchorage is also available should you not wish to dock in the marina.

540b. (6 to 20 m)
Cell: (57) 321 563 ...
5 Jan 16
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