Port of Spain (TTPOS)

Port of Spain, which lies within the free trade zone, is one of the most important ports in the West Indies and the main port of Trinidad. It has extensive berths and terminals which are able to accommodate various different vessels including cruise, tankers, containers, fast ferries, fishing, tugs, dredgers, offshore support vessels and vehicle carriers. The harbour has easy access by day or night, with the largest ships able to enter or lie at anchor within 2.7nm of the shore. Within the Sea Lots channel of the port, there are deep sea tuna fishing and LPG/petroleum products berths. For berths at Tembladora and Chaguaramas, see separate entries. Exports: Sugar, molasses, rum, cocoa, coconuts, citrus fruits and coffee. Imports: Timber, clothing, foodstuffs and manufactured products.

Tropical.

Port of Spain, located on the N coast of the island of Trinidad in the NE corner of Gulf of Paria, is the capital city and chief dry cargo port of Trinidad and Tobago.

LOA 333.3m, draught 11.4m, beam 38.4m, 59,270DWT.

Approx. 300,000TEUs handled annually.

Vessels are permitted to anchor 1nm off the centre line of Grier Channel or Sea Lots Channel to avoid obscuring the light beacons which mark them; neither should they anchor within 0.5nm of the entrance to these channels. It is recommended that vessels of deep draught should not anchor where the under keel clearance is less than 2.0m at LW, as vessel SW inlets may become choked with mud. Quarantine anchorage: Vessels in quarantine should anchor S or SE of the entrance to Grier Channel, according to draught. The Port Health Officer will board vessels at the anchorage by day or night, but only if from an infected port. Explosives anchorage: The explosives anchorage is within an area, close S of the entrance to Sea Lots Channel. Caution: Several underwater obstructions and stranded wrecks lie within the described anchorages.

The port is accessed via Grier Channel, approx. 8.5km in length, 122m in width and with a dredged depth of 12.0m. The turning basin has a diameter of 550m. The channel is marked with buoys, some of which are lighted, allowing day and night navigation. Due to channel orientation, the tide creates a cross current establishing a lateral shift of the ship which, in turn, requires a wider path for navigation. As a result, the channel is insufficient for two-way navigation.

BA 474, 483. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

1025.

Note: Mooring buoys are located 0.5m SSW of Saint Vincent Pier.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels berthing and unberthing at Kings Wharf and Sea Lots. Pilotage is not required for vessels berthing and unberthing at Caricom Wharf. Vessels should send ETA 48hrs and 24hrs in advance through North Post Coast Radio Station.Pilot boards in the following positions: Grier Channel & Basin: ..... 1. Pilot Station "A": Vessels with a draught of less than 10.0m: 10°38.2'N 061° 34.5'W 2. Pilot Station "B": Vessels with a draught greater than 10.0m: 10°36.5'N 061° 37.0'W. Sea Lots Channel: 3. Near the entrance to Sea Lots Channel, 0.1nm W of the entrance lights. Pilots will also board outside the compulsory area, including in Bocas del Dragon.

The port limits of Port of Spain are defined by a line extending WSW from Martin Point (10°40'N 061°34'W) to the E end of Nelson islet, then a 180° line to the parallel of 10°37'N and 090° to shore 5.75nm SE of St Vincent Jetty (10° 38'N 061°30'W).

Aids to navigation include paired channel lights and range light systems. Sea Lots channel is indicted by a lighted range and marked by lighted beacons, whilst the Grier channel is indicated by a lighted range and marked by lighted buoys. The Grier channel then leads ENE into Grier Basin which is dredged to 12m. Note: Mooring buoys are located 0.5m SSW of Saint Vincent Pier. Caution: The Grier channel range lights can be obscured by smoke.

Harbour area is fronted by a shore bank with depths less than 5m. It is noted that several underwater obstructions and stranded wrecks lie within the basin, close to the pilot boarding stations. As of 2004, several wrecks lie close W of the two mooring buoys which a N of Sea Lots channel. This may in turn may reduce the width in the Grier channel. More wrecks and obstructions lie within the explosives anchorage, which is located close S of the entrance to Sea Lots channel. Close N of the Grier channel is a spoil ground area with a depth of 4.2m. Vessels with a draught of 3m or more are not advised to navigate the area. Mariners are advised to give a wide berth and operate with caution, due to the ferry service that is operational between the Port of Spain and San Fernando at 0530 and 2000 hours local time, Monday to Friday.

Mean high water 1.1m, mean low water 0.4m. Spring 1.2m, neap 0.9m.

Towage is not necessary for vessels under 1,000t. Vessels above 1,001t require 1 tug and vessels above 15,000t require 2 tugs. Tugs up to 1,200bhp available. Tugs "Snapper" and "Bonito" are equipped with fire fighting equipment. ..... Size of Vessel Standard Number of Tugs Required Under 1,000t 0 Tugs 1,001 - 10,000t 1 Tugs 10,001 - 20,000t 1 or 2 Tugs 20,001t and over with LOA less than 230m 2 Tugs 20,001t and over with LOA more than 230m and less than 265m 2 Tugs 20,001t and over with LOA more than 265m and less than 295m 2 or 3 Tugs

Prevailing winds are from the E. However, strong W winds accompanied by rough seas may occur without warning from July - October. The E winds overcome the effect of the tidal currents and the current setting out of Rio Caroni, so that vessels in the roadstead usually lie heading E.

PORT OF SPAIN 10°39.14'N 61°31.27'W UNCTAD LOCODE: TT POS ________________________________________________________________________________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 38/22 Ministry of Works and Transport correspondence, (RSDRA2022000196923), 38/22

VHF: Pilots: Ch 12, 16, call Port of Spain Pilots. Harbour Master: Ch 16; 06 to 17 (inclusive). Port: Ch 16; 06, 09, 12, 25, 26.

Customs allowances for officers and crew are limited to personal effects and gifts. Penalties for non compliance with regulations are fines and seizure of items. Immigration procedures include boarding of vessels, granting pratique, crew change, crew passes and vessel clearance. Vessels from countries without diplomatic ties will be restricted from entering the port.

For Customs: ..... Documents Copies 1. List of Unmanifested Cargo 2 2. Declaration of Health 2 3. Crew Personal Effects List 2 4. Ship Stores List 2 5. Crew List. 5 For Immigration: ..... 1. All Crew Passports/Seamen's Books 1 2. Crew List 4 3. Arrival Report. 4 The Documentation Department require the following documents on arrival, they will be delivered by loading arrangement/loading supervisor. ..... 1. If to load, consignee details 2. If to discharge, Bill of Lading/Manifest.

All Agents/Shipping lines are required to pre-advise the Planning Department one week before a vessel's arrival. Regular updates should then be given at 72, 48, 24, 12 and 6 hours before arrival. All Agents/Shipping lines are required 24 hours before arrival for Deep Sea calls and 10 hours before arrival for Short Sea calls to produce all documentation necessary for the discharge and loading of their vessel to the Planning Department. This information should include stowage plans for discharge and loading. These should be sent via email to: baplie@patnt.com. Discharge, Load Lists, and Manifests should include details of hazardous cargo, reefers and out of gauge cargo.

The Trinidad and Tobago flag and the vessel's port of registry flag must be flown. Fines will be imposed for non compliance with these regulations.

Vessels in quarantine should anchor S or SE of the entrance to Grier Channel, according to draught. The Port Health Officer will board vessels at the anchorage by day or at night, but only if they are from an infected port.

Vessel arrival information at pilot station and when pratique is complete and operations commence - sent via email from Agent/Line to PPOS.

Ship arrival and berth availability.