Vieux Fort (LCVIF)

The port handles general cargo, containers, Ro-Ro, liquid cargo, cruise and passengers.

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

Vieux Fort is located at the S end of Saint Lucia.

Approx 17,000t of cargo handled annually.

Anchorage may be obtained to the NW of the prohibited anchorage area. Prohibited anchorage area extends 0.7nm WNW of Mathurin Point and 1.0nm SW of the town.

The least charted depth in the approach to the main berths is 10.7m. Directions for entering the harbour: Approach from W: From the vicinity of 13°45.0'N 061°10.0'W, the approach to Vieux Fort Bay leads ESE, passing SSW of Gros Piton Point, then SSW of a spit, with a least depth of 5.5m over it, which extends approx 0.5nm S from the E end of Balembouche Rocks. When there is any swell the sea usually breaks on these rocks, which extend approx 0.3nm offshore. By maintaining a distance of at least 1nm off the coast keeps vessel outside the 20.0m depth contour. Then SSW of Laborie Reefs, which extend approx 0.4nm offshore to the W of Laborie Bay. The sea breaks heavily on these reefs except in calm weather. Entering harbour from SW: Initial position is 1.75nm WSW of Mathurin Point. Leading Lights: The alignment 059.5° of these lights leads towards the jetty in a least depth of 10.7m.

BA 499, 596, 1273. Admiralty Pilot NP71, NP286(7).

Royal Saint Lucia Police Marine Unit, Tel: +1 758 456 3871.

1025.

Compulsory for vessels over 100GT, pilots only available during daylight hours. Notify pilots of ETA 6 hours prior to arrival. Pilots board approx 1.75nm off Mathurin Point (13°42.0'N 060°58.0'W).

From Mathurin Point (13°42.3'N 060°57.3'W), 319° for 1.43nm to Georgie Point (13°43.3'N 060°58.2'W), then along the foreshore at the average high water mark to Battery Point, then to Noir Point and then to Mathurin Point being the area that includes all waters and ocean bed up to the average high water mark of Vieux Fort Harbour and Marine works and upland vested in the crown for Port use lying within the above defined limits.

The two leading lights line up to bearing of 59.5° entering the harbour and reciprocally 239° leaving the harbour. The lights are coloured red with a visible range of 5nm. Their day marks are orange triangles, the forward triangle apex up and the rear triangle apex down.

Range 0.3m.

Tugs are available, on request.

Prevailing winds: E'ly. The rainy season is Jun-Nov.

VIEUX FORT 13°43.28'N 60°57.22'W UNCTAD LOCODE: LC VIF ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Port Radio, established in Cape Moule a Chique Lighthouse, is manned day and night. Vessels should not approach closer than 3.5nm of the port before VHF radio contact has been established. Radio: MF 2182kHz. VHF: Port: Ch 06 and 16. Tel: +758 457 6100.

Customs clearance can be obtained between 0800-1600hrs, overtime can be requested.

..... Customs: Documents Copies 1. List of Unmanifested Cargo. 1 2. Passenger List. 1 3. Crew List. 1 4. Crew Effects Declaration. 1 5. Cargo Manifest. 1 6. Ship's Stores Declaration. 1 7. Clearance from Last Port of Call. 1 Port Authority: 1. Arrival Report Form. 2 2. Health Declaration Form. 1 Cargo documentation: Where possible, Cargo Manifests and Stowage Plans should be forwarded, by fax or email, ahead of the vessel's arrival to the vessel's agent.

Advise ETA 48 hours prior to arrival. Application for a berth by the vessel or agent to be submitted 72 hours before expected time of arrival.

Mandatory to fly: ..... 1. Flag of country of registry. 2. National flag. 3. "Q" flag or pratique.

Vessels are cleared by the Health Office on arrival. Vessels should not be brought within 100m of any of the wharves until pratique has been granted by the pilot. Other port officials board after a vessel has been berthed.

NOR to be tendered as soon as possible after arrival.

Indicate to vessel on which side the pilot will board.