Pointe-a-Pierre (TTPTP)

The port is operated by the Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (Petrotrin). It is principally a refinery and tanker terminal.

Tropical.

Pointe-a-Pierre is located on the W coast of Trinidad in the Gulf of Paria.

Harbour: Draught 11.8m, LOA 236m, beam 32.27m, 63,000DWT. Offshore: Draught 15.8m, LOA 290m, 120,000DWT.

The vessels are normally boarded on arrival at the anchorage ..... 1. General Anchorage: If vessels are not instructed by Pointe-a-Pierre Radio Control Station to berth on arrival, it is suggested that they proceed to the recommended anchorage areas. The Pointe-a-Pierre general anchorage area is W of the pipeline jetties with a minimal depth of 8.2m. There is safe anchorage and holding ground in the roadstead. On account of Pierre Shoal, a 6.7m patch about 350m SW of the head of the main viaduct, vessels of moderate draught should approach with the main viaduct bearing more than 075°. The main viaduct consists of pipelines supported by reinforced concrete piling, located at 10° 21'N 061°30'W and extends in a WSW direction for 1.1nm. There are six designated anchorage and trans shipment positions for vessels 200,000DWT and over. Berth A 10°19'N 061°33'W Berth B 10°20'N 061°33'W Berth C 10°20'N 061° 34'W Berth D 10°19'N 061°34'W Berth E 10°20'N 061°35'W Berth F 10°19'N 061° 35'W 2. Prohibited Anchorage: Anchorage in the following locations by any vessel is strictly prohibited: a. Within 0.25nm on either side of submarine pipeline which runs from position 10°20.4'N 061°31.6'W to location 10°19.4'N 061°29.23'W. b. Within a 400m of an area: c. Extending S of the structure in location 10°19'N 061°29'W and No 5 Berth. d. On either side of the pipelines from No 5 Berth to a position on the pipeline viaduct 19°10'N 061°28'W. Submarine pipelines run within these areas. Masters are advised that, until further notice, a smaller temporary buoy replaces the SPM buoy, which is now submerged. Vessels are instructed to steer clear of this position.

Approach to Pointe-a-Pierre: The terminal is not clearly visible from a distance and, as fixing in Gulf of Paria is not easy, vessels approaching from NW are advised to steer with Naparima Hill bearing 135° and, at night, steer for the light on the head of Viaduct Jetty (10°18.9'N 061°28.9'W). The Pointe-a-Pierre port installations can be reached by. ..... 1. Deep draught vessels proceed to the VLCC anchorage by proceeding through Bocas Del Dragon, Boca Grande, into the Gulf of Paria and along the track for deep draught vessels which leads directly into Pointe-a-Pierre. Deep draught vessels at a draught exceeding 21.3m should transit the area along the track N of Brighton at HW Brighton. 2. Deep draught vessels proceed to the anchorage and berths by proceeding through Bocas Del Dragon into the Gulf of Paria and steer for Naparima Hill bearing about 135°. The approach channel to the berths is entered 1.25nm WNW of the head of the jetty and is marked by lightbuoys numbered from W: N side by Nos 2, 4 ,6 and 8 Lightbuoys (red can, lights quick flashing or flashing red) and: S side by No 1, 3 and 5 Lightbuoys (black conical, white stripes, lights flashing or quick flashing green). Least charted depths in the channel is 12.8m. Caution: It is reported that 3 wrecks lie in the following positions: 10°17.3'N 061°28.8'W 10°17.5'N 061°28.9'W 10°17.7'N 061°28.6'W

BA 493, 483, 484, 482, 475. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

1023-1025.

For vessels over 7,000DWT the minimum total of 14 lines arranged 3:2:2 fore and aft (except Berth No 2S). Mooring wires, if used, to be fitted with 30ft nylon pendants. While the vessel is alongside, all mooring lines are to be kept taut. Vessel personnel are responsible for ensuring their adjustment to prevent damage to the vessel, berth, gangway, hoses, cargo boom connections. If there is a sudden parting of a mooring line, loading should be stopped and the terminal supervisor advised for tug assistance. While the tug is alongside, tank lids and ullage ports are to be closed.

All pilotage compulsory. Pilot boards on tug for vessels above 7,000DWT and on launch less than 7,000DWT. Agent will order pilot after receipt of ETA. Pilot ladder, rigged to the starboard side and conforming to IMO regulations, to be supplied by vessel. Pilot boards at approx 10°19'N 61°30'W, (approx 1nm W of the main jetty head) or at designated anchorage. Pilots will board vessels outside the compulsory area, or at Bocas del Dragon, if application is made by radio to the pilot's office or ship's agent.

The port limits for the oil terminal and refinery are the part of the Gulf of Paria bounded by an imaginary line as follows: S to the parallel of 10°18.5'N, from the mainland due W to the meridian of 061°35.2'W, then due N to the parallel of 10°21.5'N, then due E to the meridian of 061°30.7'W, then due S to the parallel of 10°20.5'N, then due E to the mainland.

La Carrier Light (Fl 2 5s 23M), is exhibited from La Carrier.

No entry restrictions day or night. When alongside the berths, vessels must maintain engines and propulsion machinery in readiness to leave the berth under full power on short notice. No repairs are permitted which would interfere with this requirement. Contravention of this directive will entail towage from the berth at the vessels' expense whereby Petrotrin will not accept responsibility for the resulting delay to the vessel. Controlling depth in main channel Southern viaduct 12.8m.

The tide rise is approx 0.9-1.2m. Tidal streams occur between Nov-Jun. Flood S'ly at 0.5-1kt and ebb N'ly at 0.5-1kts. Between Jun-Nov the streams are irregular, and may run northward or southward for several days, with occasional rates considerably in excess of the normal rate. However, at certain times they are non existent.

Three tugs 1 x 4,750hp, 1 x 4,200hp and 1 x 2,250hp. Minimum requirements: ..... Berth No 5, 6 & 8 North Berths: For mooring and unmooring vessels: One (1) tug in attendance for vessels below 10,000DWT and two (2) tugs in attendance above 10,000DWT. Berth No 1, 2 North, Berths 3 & 7: For mooring and unmooring vessels: One (1) tug in attendance for vessels between 7,000DWT-10,000DWT and two (2) tugs in attendance for vessels above 10,000DWT.

NE'ly or ENE'ly winds predominate from Jan-Mar and the winds are then at their strongest averaging between 12-15kts. From Aug-Oct the winds, although rather variable, are mainly E'ly or SE'ly and are at their weakest, averaging between 7kts and 8kts. In other months the winds tend to be intermediate both in direction and force between the values quoted for the spring and autumn. Squalls of varying intensity are common during the seasonal torrential rains from Jun-Oct. These rain squalls are accompanied by sudden shifts in wind direction. Masters of vessels are therefore advised to keep a lookout for these unexpected changes in weather conditions keeping a close watch on moorings when alongside shore installations or transhipping. Hurricanes: The main hurricane season in the Eastern Caribbean is from the beginning of Aug to mid Sep, but hurricanes may occur as early as Jun and as late as Nov. These storms seldom come further S than Lat 12°N. It is unusual for the coasts of Trinidad to be directly affected although they may experience heavy swells and sometimes rough seas when a hurricane is crossing to the N of the island. A hurricane watch is in force from Jun-Oct. The rainfall is heavy with a yearly average of about 1,587mm. There are basically two seasons, a dry season from Jan-Jun and a wet season from Jul-Dec. Bad weather is rare and fog is virtually non existent in this area. Visibility is normally good except during heavy rains. The average temperature is between 27-30°C. The daily range is from 21-32°C. The humidity is high (70-80%).

POINTE-А-PIERRE 10°19.33'N 61°28.50'W UNCTAD LOCODE: TT PTP ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Pilots & Terminal: Ch 16, 13. Call 'Pointe-a-Pierre Shipping'. The Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd maintains their own radio station throughout 24 hours. Note: Vessels in the vicinity are requested not to use Ch 06 and 10. These frequencies are used by tankers involved in transhipment operations. Tel: +1 868 6580327, Fax: +1 868 6584636, Telex: +294 39367 pcttap wg.

While at anchorage, Customs and Immigration Officers will board to prepare the clearance. The following documents are required for inspection: ..... 1. International Maritime Health Declaration 2. Valid Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates. 3. Crew List 4. Passenger List 5. Vaccination List 6. Valid passports and/or Seaman's Books for all crew members and passengers. 7. Last Port Clearance 8. Load Line 9. Tonnage Certificate 10. Ship's Registry Certificate 11. Safety Radio Certificate 12. Construction Certificate 13. Equipment and IOPP Certificates. 14 International Safety Management (ISM) Code 15 Radio Safety Certificate 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. Countries without diplomatic ties, will be restricted from entering the port.

Documentation required for port entry: ..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List 8 2. Stores List 2 3. Unmanifested Cargo List 2 4. Crew Declaration 2 5. Declaration of Health 1 6. Arrival Report 4 7. Firearms & Ammunition List 2 8. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 1 9. Deratting Certificate - 10. Cargo Manifest - Government officials including Customs and Immigration Officers will board vessels at anchorage to complete checks and issue clearance. Officials require the accommodation ladder to be rigged, usually on port side, for boarding and clearance.

Notify ETA to agent/load port, 72, 48, 24 hours prior to arrival to Port Operations Superintendent, Petrotrin Marine, Pointe-a-Pierre and when there is a change in ETA of more than 2 hours. The message should include NOR time, ETA and if loading or discharging cargo. Arriving vessels must contact 'Pointe-a-Pierre Shipping' on VHF Ch 16 two hours prior to arrival for berthing instructions, traffic information, cargo nominations etc. Ship Pre-arrival Information Form, obtained from the agent, must be provided to the PFSO at least 24hrs prior to arrival, by fax or email.

The Trinidad and Tobago flag and along with the vessel's port of registry flag must be flown. International flags; 'B', 'G', 'H', and 'Q' are also required. Fines will be imposed for non compliance with these regulations.

Vessels must be able to provide evidence of third party liability. Note: On oil pollution insurance for international cargoes, owner to have in place cover for oil pollution. Vessels concerning entry: Vessels are prohibited from crossing a charted submarine pipeline area leading 1.5nm SE from Sea Island Berths 6N and 6S towards the shore SE of the pipeline viaduct.

Quarantine signals must be displayed by all vessels approaching Point-a-Pierre from international waters. These signals must be continuously displayed until pratique is granted. The signals are: ..... From sunrise to sunset Quarantine flag 'Q' Sunset to sunrise Signal light (Red over white) When a vessel is free from sickness/disease, pratique can be applied for via radio. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates can be renewed by the Health Ministry.

NOR to be tendered at the anchorage area for vessels under 200,000DWT.