Basseterre (KNBAS)

The port is principally a sugar exporting port but also handles the import of bulk, break bulk, containers, Ro-Ro and general cargo in St Kitts Deep Water Port. Cruise vessels can be accommodated at Port Zante Terminal. Principal imports include general cargo, lumber, petroleum products, LPG, cement and building materials. Principal exports include sugar, molasses, soft drinks and concrete blocks. The sugar industry is being closed down by the government.

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

Basseterre is situated on the SW side of St Kitts (St Christopher) around the shores of a sandy bay.

LOA 274m, 20,000DWT, draught 8.0m. Largest vessel handled: "Summit", 91,000GT, LOA 296m, draught 8.2m.

Approx 255,430t of cargo and 535,290 passengers handled annually.

Anchorage situated 0.9nm from the dock. Bottom at anchorage area provides good holding ground, depths 14.0 to 16.0m. Due to the proximity of the Cruise Terminal, it may be prudent for larger vessels to anchor further offshore. Good anchorage for waiting vessels off port in depths of 21.0 to 25.0m.

Basseterre Bay is open to the S and is approached over a coastal bank which extends 2nm offshore, with no obstructions. The controlling depth in the approach to the main anchorage is 13.7m. Min depth is 9.1m.

BA 487, 489. Admiralty Pilot NP71, NP286(7).

Base is situated 91m from deep water port and covers surrounding beaches on the island. The Coastguard normally assists with patrols.

1025.

Pilotage compulsory for vessels over 99GT. Pilot boards vessel 1nm E of cruise terminal, via pilot ladder on the port side of vessel. Normally requested 24 hours in advance through agent.

From 17°17.9'N 062°45.0'W then in the direction of 180° for 2.8nm, then in the direction of 090° for 4.8nm, then in the direction of 000° for 1.8nm to 17° 16.8'N 062°40.0'W, then along the foreshore of Frigate Bay around the Point of Forth Smith then all along the Bay to Point Fort Thomas including all marine works, wharves and upland property vested in the Crown. All around Limekiln Bay, then all along the foreshore to 17°17.9'N 062°45.0'W.

Saint Thomas Fort Light (mast, 5m in height) 2.4km W of sugar warehouse. Fort Smith Light (concrete block, 6m in height) 300m S of sugar warehouse. Market Building Light (light green building, cream roof, light 8m high) 1.8km W of sugar warehouse.

1 x 2,000hp tug is available to assist with berthing.

Prevailing wind: SE'ly to NE'ly at 8-12kts. Swell is 0.9-1.5m in approaches. The area is subject to hurricanes which may cause severe disruption to portside facilities and services.

BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS 17°17.33'N 62°43.36'W UNCTAD LOCODE: KN BAS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 06, 12 and 14. Listening watch when a vessel is expected. Pilots listen daytime Ch 16 or tel: +1 869 663 5859.

Officials from Customs and Immigration will board when the vessel is properly secured alongside or anchored. Immigration requires passports, etc, for disembarking passengers/crew only.

..... Forms Copies Clearance From Last Port 1 Vessel Information Sheet 5 Passengers Disembarking 5 Embarking List 5 Stores List 1 Unmanifested Cargo List 1 Crew List 5 Crew Customs Declaration 1 Crews Stores List 1 Maritime Declaration of Health 1 Passenger List 5 Local forms required: Customs Boarding Form 1 Port Officer's Form 1 Cargo documentation: Normally done by agency in conjunction with vessel principals.

Notify ETA to agent 24 hours prior to arrival. Vessels normally confirm ETA 1 hour before arrival, berth to be pre-arranged before final ETA advised.

Vessel expected to fly "Quarantine" and any other pertinent flags when arriving in the harbour. National flag expected to be flown as a courtesy when arriving in port.

Customs boarding officer will grant free pratique after clearance is completed. Quarantine: The harbour master boards on arrival and inspects health clearance from the last port of call. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be issued.

Presented by master to the agents on behalf of cargo owners when vessel is secured alongside or anchored.