PortFacilities
CABO SAN LUCAS
PORT FACILITIES
Cabo San Lucas has an Inner Harbor and Outer Harbor (Figure V-3). The Inner Harbor, Figure V-4 and Figure V-5, is sheltered on three sides by small hills and is only accessible to vessels with a draft less than 18 ft (5.5 m). The Inner Harbor is relatively small and capable of comfortably accommodating vessels with a maximum length of 80 ft (24.38 m). Docks and pier areas are well maintained, relatively modern, and easily accessible.
The USS Hurricane (PC 3) moored port side to Pier 1 (Old Ferry Pier) located at the extreme southwest corner of the Inner Harbor in February 2001. Pier 1 is approximately 20 ft (6.1 m) high and 150 ft (45.7 m) long with bollards only at the ends of the pier. The USS Hurricane used a standard line configuration augmented by mid-ship breast lines to pier supports. An additional breast line was used due to the forward and aft breast lines tending forward and aft respectively as a result of bollards positioning. Brow was positioned on the bridge wing. According to the Port Visit Report, the new pier constructed on the west side of the Inner Harbor is not plotted on NIMA Chart # 21116. Additionally, numerous visual aids do not correspond with the chart. The New Pier is shown in Figure V-6 and Figure V-7. The pier is well constructed with solid rubber fendering and is approximately 75 ft (22.9 m) long.
Visiting Navy and Coast Guard ships normally anchor in one of the three primary anchorages in the Outer Harbor (Figure V-8). The Outer Harbor is very deep, with the 30-meter curve less than one mile from the shoreline. It is well protected from north-northwesterly winds.
Pilotage is not required and not normally available in the Port of Cabo San Lucas. Previous ship visit reports indicated that pilots with limited English capability were utilized to identify hard to see navigational aids, particularly when entering the Inner Harbor. The Captain of the Port and Husbanding Agent should be contacted on VHF Channel 6 approximately one hour prior to arrival. No tug service is available in Cabo San Lucas. Except for emergencies, visiting U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships can enter and leave only during daylight hours. The husbanding agent is normally present for ship visits to Cabo San Lucas and helps direct the visiting ships to anchorage using a small boat or launch. As of the site visit to Cabo San Lucas in February 2002, Mr. Sunny Irvine assists with all U. S. Navy and USCG ship visits. He is available via email at sunnymex@hotmail.com and via phone (011-52-624-143-2957 home) or cell phone (011-52-624-148-5358).
Ship repair facilities are not available in the Port of Cabo San Lucas.
Source: http://www.nrlmry.navy.mil/port_studies/thh-nc/mexico/cabosanl/text/sect2.htm
