Brighton

1. Brighton/La Brea pilot boarding place Pilot boards10°17.0′N 061°40.0′W

Size limits

LOA 333m, draught 11.6m, 40,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

MHWS 1.5m, MLWS 0.2m.

Approach

The approach channel is approx 0.6nm in length and its entrance, marked by buoys, is close SSW of "RP" Platform (01°15'N 061°37'W). The approach channel is dredged to 12.8m, and the turning basin off the dock is dredged to 8.0m.

Caution: Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution in the approach channel to avoid damage to oil installations.

Anchorages

There is good holding ground in the roadstead in depths of 12.8-14.6m; if no berths are available, it is better to lie in Port of Spain Roads.

Prohibited anchorage: Vessels are prohibited from anchoring within 200m of a submarine pipeline which exists between the oil field and the coast at Point Galba (10°14.5'N 061°38'W).

Restrictions

The tidal streams from Bocas del Dragon and Bocas del Serpiente meet here, running at 2-5kts.

Pipelines: Mariners are advised no to anchor or trawl in the vicinity of the numerous charted pipelines and platforms in the area.

Tugs

None available. A launch assists with berthing.

Charts and publications

BA 482, 483, 493. Admiralty Pilot NP7A.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA to Head of Port and Marine Operations or Marine Officer at LABIDCO 72, 48, 36 24, and 12 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF Channel 16, call sign: LABIDCO BASE.

Notice of readiness

Submitted at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

Documents

The Documentation Department require the following documents on arrival, they will be delivered by loading arrangement/loading supervisor.

Health

The Port Health Officer will board vessels at the anchorage by day or at night, but only if they are from an infected port.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances for officers and crew are limited to personnel 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 vessels clearance.

Countries without diplomatic ties, will be restricted from entering the port.

Flags

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

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Marine Ship safety and Port Facility Security Unit.

Position: Designated Authority Commander.

Address: Ansa Building, 2nd Floor, Corner Queen & Henry Streets, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Tel: +1 868 623 0002

Fax: +1 868 623 0860

Mob: +1 868 680 0117

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Repairs at anchorage, alongside and depending on the nature of repairs shipping traffic and berth occupancy.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water and bunkers available by barge or truck.

Medical

Medical facilities available at Point Fortin District Hospital (10km).

Crew change

Agents need to arrange with Immigration and Customs.

Transport

Nearest airport: Piarco International Airport, E of Port of Spain.

Working hours

Normally three gangs of stevedores are used, supplied by the company, and as shipments are generally composed of lots of 2,000t, two long days - 0700-2100hrs and one short day of 0700-1600hrs are worked to complete this tonnage. Ship's hatches may be opened by crew, but if stevedores are employed an extra charge is made; rigging gear is also charged if done by stevedores.

Where it is

Brighton is located in the Gulf of Paria, between San Fernado and Point Fortin.

The port

The port, operated by La Brea Industrial Development Company is a port of entry and is now used for the import of raw materials and the export of oil industry related products; offshore supply companies also operate from the port.

Traffic

Approx 190,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Brighton?

The pilot boards at Brighton/La Brea pilot boarding place, 10°17.0′N 061°40.0′W.

What time zone is Brighton in?

Local time at Brighton is UTC−4. No summer time.

What is the water density at Brighton?

1025.

Which load line zone is Brighton in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Brighton?

The UN/LOCODE of Brighton is TTLAB.

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