Pointe-a-Pitre (GPPTP)

Guadeloupe is under French jurisdiction and a Caribbean cruise ship port of call. The main islands are Basse-Terre, a banana growing region and Grande-Terre, a sugar producing territory. The Pointe-a-Pitre port area consists of the Port de Jarry berths on the West side of the harbour and Port de Pointe-a-Pitre berths on the East side. In addition to bulk sugar cargoes and bananas, the Pointe-a-Pitre handles minerals, grain, petroleum and general cargo. There is a container terminal at Pointe Jarry dealing with 90% of Guadeloupe's freight traffic and used by multipurpose/ refrigerated container vessels on regular services to Europe.

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

Point-a-Pitre is located at the end of a well sheltered roadstead on the island of Grande-Terre, one of a group of islands which form Guadeloupe.

LOA 270.93m, beam 42.8m, 80,295DWT.

Approx 3,600,000t of cargo, 200,000TEU and 983,000 passengers handled annually.

Anchorage to be used when waiting to enter harbour. Authorisation to anchor must be obtained from Port Control, VHF Ch12. There are several outer anchorages: Mouillage No 1 - 16°12.5'N 061°32.2'W. Mouillage No 2 - 16°12.4'N 061°32.5'W, (for tankers). Mouillage No 3 - 16°12.2'N 061°32.3'W. Mouillage No 4 - 16°12.3'N 061°31.1'W, (for coasters). Anchorage to the E of the leading line is not recommended due to shallow water. Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited in the vicinity of submarine cables laid to the S of Ilet du Gosier, for a distance of approx 1.5nm.

Approach is through Petit Cul-de-Sac Marin, a deep bight formed between Grance-Terre and the island of Basse-Terre, and entered through a dredged channel which passes between the coast of Grance-Terre and the offshore islands. The channel, 5nm in length, 170m wide, buoyed and lighted, leads between the off lying shoals. The upper end from Cochons Island to the wharves is dredged to 12.0m. Initial position: From 2.0nm W of Ilet du Gosier Light. Pointe-a-Pitre Leading Lights: Front light (white column on a white pylon, 14m in height) (2.75nm NW) standing near the middle of Presqu'ile a Monroux. Rear light (white column on a white mast, 20m in height) (0.35nm NNW of the front light), standing close S of Pointe Fouillole, with a distinctive yellow building close SE. The light structures may be difficult to identify until close-in, but they are conveniently situated in an obvious gap between the blocks of buildings resembling basketball backboards. The rear light may be obscured by trees. The alignment (348°) of the leading lights leads into the harbour entrance. From a position 0.35nm SSE of the front leading light, the channel into harbour leads generally NW for approx 1.75nm, with a least depth of 12.0m, marked on both sides by lightbuoys and sea buoys, using the IALA system (Region B).

BA 593, 618, 804, 1042, 2600. Admiralty Pilot NP71, NP286(7). US 25566, 25563. US Coast Pilot 147.

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During the Hurricane season (May to Oct), all vessels must be moored. The port is not considered a save haven in hurricane conditions.

Compulsory for all vessels with LOA50m, or above, and is available throughout 24 hours. Contact the port or pilot boat, on VHF Ch 12, one hour prior to arrival at Light Beacon PP (Safe Water) (16°10.5'N 061°30.5'W). Pilot boards in the following positions: Vessels approaching from South: 16°09.7'N 061°30.0'W. Vessels approaching from East: 16°10.0'N 061°30.0'W Vessels with a draught of less than 7.4m: approx 0.1nm E of Lightbuoy MC (16° 11.2'N 061°31.2'W).

Principal navigation aids: Major Light: Ilet du Gosier Light Tower (white tower with a red top, 21m in height) standing on the S side of Ilet du Gosier (lying 0.3nm offshore) which is almost entirely wooded and is rocky on its S side.

Under normal conditions the maximum size of vessel handled is LOA 220m and a draught of 11.0m. Vessels with a length of 300m can be accommodated at the Container Terminal, but normally the length is restricted because, with a fresh breeze, the narrow entrance channel can be difficult for longer vessels.

Mean Spring Range 0.3m; Mean Neap Range 0.1m.

There is 1 tug available, "Pointe Vigie", 2,100hp.

Prevailing winds: E'ly. It is only feasible to enter harbour before 0800hrs due to a NE wind of up to 15kts which rapidly gets up soon after 0800hrs.

POINTE-А-PITRE 16°13.98'N 61°32.34'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GP PTP For details see: MARTINIQUE (France), SURNAV (FRENCH WEST INDIES) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... Pilot : VHF: Ch, 12. Tel: +590 590 836818, +590 590 834137, +590 690 394255 (mobile). Fax: +590 517 476264. Email: pilotage.guadeloupe@wanadoo.fr or pilotage.guadeloupe@gmail.com La Capitainerie: VHF: Ch 12. (Harbour Master). Tel: +590 590 686324. +590 690 558519 (mobile). Fax: +590 327225. Email: officiers@port-guadeloupe.com Port Authority HQ: Tel: +590 686 170, Fax: +590 686 171. Website: http://www.guadeloupe-portcaraibes.com

Customs allowances: Maximum allowances are 75cl of alcohol and 200 cigarettes. All radios, cameras, etc must be mentioned on Personal Effects List. Minimum fine for non compliance will be implemented. Immigration: Master should have all crew and passenger passports available for inspection on arrival. Visas are required for passengers of certain nationalities.

The following documents are required on arrival in Guadeloupe: ..... Form Are ship's forms acceptable Number of forms required Yes No CS IM HA PA Crew List x - 3 3 - 1 Passenger List x - 3 3 - 1 Stores List - x 6 - - - Crew Personal Effects List - x - - - - Customs Declaration x - - - - - Maritime Declaration of Health x - - - 1 - Last Port Clearance x - 1 - - - Ports of Call List x - 3 3 - 1 Safety Equipment Certificate Safety Radio Certificate Safety Construction Certificate International Oil Pollution Certificate International Tonnage Certificate Seaman's Books, passports and Vaccination Certificates CS =Customs; IM = Immigration; HA = Health Authorities; PA = Port Authority.

Vessels must confirm ETA 24hrs in advance via their agent in Guadeloupe or by sending a message to the Guadeloupe Port Authority in Pointe-a-Pitre. Acceptance of vessels in the port of Pointe-a-Pitre: In accordance with French regulations, the Harbour Master has requested all agents to ensure that vessels entering the port of Pointe-a-Pitre adhere to the following procedure: At 24 hours prior to arrival, or on departure from previous port (if less than 24 hours distant), Masters should send a fax to Port Authorities indicating the following information (Fax: +590 59068 6301): ..... 1. Vessel's name, GT, LOA 2. Date and time of arrival at Pointe-a-Pitre pilot station 3. Max draught on arrival 4. Type and weight of dangerous cargo (in transit or to be discharged) 5. Any damage to vessel, gear or cargo. In the event of any changes, a corrected message should be sent. Thirty minutes prior to arrival at pilot station, the Master should contact Port Authorities by VHF Ch 12 for berthing instructions. If the above procedure is not respected or information on the arrival notice is not exact, vessels will be subject to a fine.

Vessel must hoist the French flag.

Declaration of Dangerous Goods should be faxed to the Port Authorities 48 hours prior to arrival. The 24 hour ETA message should be faxed to the Port Authorities confirming no damage to vessel or equipment.

Quarantine officials from the Port Health Authority board on arrival. Pratique should be applied for on arrival and is not available by radio. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates can be renewed with sufficient advance notice.

NOR tendered on arrival.