[Archie2009]

Does anybody know of any OPL anchorages in the Caribbena or South America where we could keep a ship (Aframax size) idling for about a month or more or till the start of the hurricane season (early June)?

I know that Aruba is one of them. What about Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro?

[bjmt5r]

12.1 miles off Maracaibo entrance channel? Anywhere in international water in the Gulf of Venezuela?

[callpor]

Originally Posted by bjmt5r

12.1 miles off Maracaibo entrance channel? Anywhere in international water in the Gulf of Venezuela?

There were many VLCC's parked quite safely between that area and Aruba in the early 1980's. Remember some heated debates at the time regarding shutting down boilers, reducing both services and crews. Unsafe in my view unless moored to the shore?

[randcmackenzie]

Originally Posted by Archie2009

Does anybody know of any OPL anchorages in the Caribbena or South America where we could keep a ship (Aframax size) idling for about a month or more or till the start of the hurricane season (early June)?

I know that Aruba is one of them. What about Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro?

In Guanabara Bay you would be liable for Brazilian port dues, and there is also a considerable danger of piracy. (Old fashioned robbers, not hi-jackers.)

[Michal-S]

Manzanillo, Panama-8 miles North of the entrance, sandy bottom and good holding, approx. 60 metres depth, good weather most of the time.