Bonaire Cargill Salt Company Terminal
General Description
Operated by Cargill Salt Company, the “Saliňa Pier” is a bulk salt loading facility 5 miles south of Kralendijk at 12°5’5” West.
Pier information: T-Head jetty with conveyor and semi-fixed sput for loading salt for Cargill.
| Lenght | 187.2 meters |
| Depth alongside | 13.72 meters |
| Max. Loading | 2,000 tons/hour |
| 5 breasting dolphins | |
| 2 mooring dolphins | |
Pilotage
For all ports in Bonaire, pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 50 GRT. Service is rendered 24 hours a day on ordinary weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Pilot Boarding Area
The salt pier pilot station is located 2 NM west of Cargill Salt Pier.
General Information
Largest vessel handled “Nelvana” 44,340 GRT / 74,973 DWT / 797’ LOA. Vessels warp along berthing line, any shore labor, tugs or launches used for warping are for vessel’s account. Holds to be clean, dry and free from rust scale. No water or bunkers available at berth. Stowage factor coarse salt generally 30.3-32.7, fine salt 28.0-29.8. Only clean oceanic ballast water taken from at least 12 miles offshore permitted.
