Port au Prince (HTPAP)

Port infrastructure was considerably damaged, and the city devastated, following an earthquake in January 2010. At that time, substantial land areas of the port moved and broke up. It was reported that the entire main container wharf was lost or submerged, and a large portion of the S Pier was also damaged. Subsequently, the port has been partially repaired and reopened for use, with new facilities are being built on the North Pier to encourage economic growth. The tanker Terminal Varreux received emergency repairs to the jetty, tanks and pipelines to enable imports to resume. The finger pier formerly used by cruise vessels was destroyed by a hurricane. Facilities normally exist for the accommodation of dry bulk, Ro-Ro, container and cruise vessels in the bay. Principal exports consist of coffee, and fruit; imports are mainly grain, soya and building materials. Imports include food products, manufactured goods, oil and petroleum. Again, these have been substantially affected by the earthquake. There is also a cement terminal and a grain terminal to the N of the port near Port Lafito (see separate entry).

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

Port-au-Prince is the major city and principal port of Haiti and is situated in the SE corner of Baie de Port-au-Prince, on the western coast of the island.

Harbour - LOA 225m, beam 35m, draught 12m, 63,548DWT. Offshore - LOA 200m, BCM 98.5m, draught 10.6m, 55,202DWT.

Approx 3,700,000t of cargo, 200,000TEU and 850 vessels handled annually.

Outer anchorage: Berths have been designated in the NE and SW of Baie de Port-au-Prince, the port authority should be contacted for further details. Quarantine anchorage: Situated 2.3nm WNW of the cathedral (18°33.0'N 072° 20.0'W). Vessels must wait in the anchorage for the port medical officer, and keep the quarantine flag hoisted until pratique is granted. Restricted area: Vessels are requested not to anchor in the area 1.3nm W of the cathedral. The harbour basin offers a large anchorage consisting of a sand and coral bottom, with depths of 16 - 28m. Anchorage charges are not applicable to vessels that are anchored awaiting berth. Anchor buoys are available in the following locations: ..... Buoy Name/No. Latitude Longitude A 18° 33.218'N 72° 22.718'W B 18° 33.317'N 72° 23.128'W C 18° 33.410'N 72° 23.525'W D 18° 33.873'N 72° 22.950'W E 18° 33.968'N 72° 23.343'W F 18° 34.068'N 72° 23.750'W H 18° 34.152'N 72° 24.153'W J 18° 34.450'N 72° 23.383'W K 18° 34.733'N 72° 23.950'W L 18° 34.700'N 72° 22.750'W Q 18° 34.273'N 72° 22.917'W

Details of Approach channels should be checked with the Port Authority as depths may change following seismic activity in the area. Approaches: From a position about 1nm NNW of Pointe Lamentin (18°33.0'N 072°21.0'W) the alignment (104°), of the monument, N tower of the cathedral (front light) and the S side of Fort Alexander (rear light) leads into harbour, passing (with reference to the cathedral): S of Recif Bolivar (4.7nm), marked by No 1 Beacon, then; N of No 2 Light Beacon (4.4nm W), off Pointe Lamentin, then; N of No 4 Beacon (3.6nm W), Pointe du Tor, then; S of Banc de I'Ilet de Sable (3.4nm NW), marked by No 3 Beacon and into the quarantine anchorage then; Between No 5 Beacon (1.9nm WNW) and a lightbuoy, which marks a shoal area, which has the least depth on the leading line and is S of Haut-fonds d'Inginac, then; Close N of No 8 Beacon. Caution: The best time for picking up the leading marks is just before the leading lights are extinguished or 2 to 3 hours after sunrise or after noon. In the early morning, owing to smoke and mist, the towers of the cathedral are difficult to distinguish at times. Owing to the difficulty in distinguishing the leading lights from the many red airport lights near and N of Fort Alexander, mariners may find difficulty in entering after dark.

BA 466, 3935. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).

Coastguard agency can be contacted on VHF Ch 16.

1025.

There are line handlers available at the port for vessels mooring and unmooring.

Compulsory for all vessels of 800GT and over, unless exemption is expressly granted by the harbour master, and is available throughout 24 hours. Berthing 0530-2100hrs except Sundays and holidays. The pilot boards the vessel W of Buoy No 29, (18° 33.411'N 72° 22.173'W). Vessels must announce arrival by radio (VHF Ch 16 or 12) and give their ETA. Berths are allocated according to vessel arrival and special considerations for quick turnaround are given to container ships, Ro-Ro vessels and certain regular liner services.

Major light: Pointe Lamentin Light (white round metal tower, 29m in height) (18° 33.0'N 072°25.0'W), 4nm W of the cathedral.

Many shipwrecks still 'litter' the area, following the earthquake and subsequent hurricanes.

Range 1.0m. Current is almost negligible in the port; however a weak N going flow, rate 0.25kt, may be experienced when berthing or unberthing.

No traffic scheme adopted.

The use of tugs is compulsory for vessels of 1,000GT or more. Tugs are provided by private companies under contract to APN. Three tugs of 800t bollard pull and one of 1,100t bollard pull are available within the port.

Weather in the bay is often calm. There are two rainy seasons, March - June and September - December. Prevailing winds E'ly. Light breeze from E or NE in the morning and from W in the evening.

PORT AU PRINCE 18°33.36'N 72°21.12'W UNCTAD LOCODE: HT PAP ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Medium frequency communications on 2182kHz, with 2738kHz standby frequency, power 85W, range approx 200nm. VHF: Port and pilots: Ch 16, 12.

The following documents are required by Customs and Immigration: ..... 1. Cargo Manifest 2. Bill of Lading 3. Crew Personal Effects List 4. Stores List 5. Loading Plan 6. Passports 7. Crew List Cargo Manifest and Bill of Lading should be sent to the agent 4 days prior to arrival of vessel.

..... 1. International Certificates 2. Crew List 3. Cargo Manifest 4. Bill of Lading 5. Crew Personal Effects List 6. Stores List 7. Medical Certificate for all Crew Members 8. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 9. Loading Plan

Vessels should send ETA 48 and 24 hours in advance to APN (Autorite Portuaire Nationale), the Port Authority. The message should include details of the vessel, ETD and quantity and nature of cargo to be handled.

Country of registration and host country flags should be shown.

Vessels may anchor or depart at any time of the day or night, but may go alongside only between 0530-2100hrs on weekdays.

Vaccination against yellow fever for all crew members.

Tendered according to the contract terms of affreightment signed by the parties.