Ceiba Terminal (1°24'N., 9°13'E.), located 16 miles NW of Cabo San Juan, consists of a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility and a CALM buoy. The FPSO (Sendje Ceiba) is moored in a depth of 40m and the CALM buoy, situated 1 mile SE, is moored in a depth of 67m. Vessels up to 350,000 dwt can be handled at the buoy.

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots can be contacted by VHF and board about 3 miles N or 3 miles SW of the FPSO. Berthing and departure may take place at any time.

Vessels should send an initial ETA by fax to the terminal when starting their sea passage. They should then send their ETA 72 hours, 48 hours, and 24 hours before arrival. Vessels must also report if their ETA changes by 6 hours or more. During the last 24 hours prior to arrival, vessels should report if their ETA changes by 1 hour or more. Vessels should then contact the terminal by VHF when within range but no less than 10 miles from the FPSO.

Tankers should proceed to a position located about 5 miles N of the FPSO and await instructions from the pilot. They should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF channels 16 and 72 while approaching and operating in the terminal area.

A resticted area, with a radius of 3 miles, surrounds the terminal. Vessels must receive permission to enter this area. A reporting zone, with a radius of 10 miles, is centered on the FPSO. Vessels must report by VHF to the terminal prior to entering this zone.

Caution.—Oil and gas development areas, which may best be seen on the chart, lie centered about 5 miles NW and 9 miles NE of Ceiba Terminal. Platforms, well heads, drilling rigs, and other associated installations may be found within these areas. Surface vessels, submarine craft, and divers engaged in servicing the installations may also be encountered. Vessels are advised to stay clear of these areas.

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