Cayman Brac

1. Cayman Brac pilot boarding Pilot boards19°46.0′N 079°45.8′W
2. Port of Creek pilot boarding position 2 Pilot boards19°40.2′N 079°52.9′W

Size limits

LOA 75m, draught 4.8m, 3,000DWT.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range of 0.3m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Anchorages

Anchorage is available as follows:

Creek: Off the dock in position 19°44.8'N 079°46.3'W;

Channel: In position 19°40.6'N 079°53.0'W, depth 18.0m.

Caution: A vessel anchoring off the N side of Cayman Brac is recommended to ride with a short scope of chain; if too much chain is used, wind and current could cause it to foul the coral heads and bring up the vessel very short in a squall. Care is necessary to avoid turtle nets.

There are also several anchorages to N and S of the Island for the purpose of tanker lightering operations. Details of these and drifting positions available from the Pilots Tanker Lightering Operations centre.

Tugs

There are no tugs available at Cayman Brac, however they can be ordered from Grand Cayman.

Charts and publications

BA 462. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA should be sent 72, 48, 24, 12 and 4 hours prior to arrival, to Cayman Brac Port Authority or agent.

Communications

VHF: Port Authority Ch 16, 06, 08, 10, 12, 68. Callsign "Cayman Brac Port Authority". Tel: +1 345 948 0428.

Pilots/Pilot vessel: Ch 16, 06, 10, 12, 68. Callsign "Cayman Energy".

Operation Control: Ch 16, 06, 08, 10, 12, 68.

Tugs: 8281.2kHz, Ch 16; 06, 10, 12, 68.

Agent: Ch 16, 06, 12, 68, 70, 72, Callsign "Cayman Harbour".

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered on arrival.

Documents

Special forms: A Customs Boarding Form is required.

Customs and immigration

Customs officials are available upon arrival, between 0830-1600hrs and Immigration officials are available upon arrival, between 0830-1700hrs. After these hours overtime is incurred.

Flags

The Cayman Islands and British flags are required.

ISPS

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

Repairs

There are facilities available for minor repairs.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Texaco Caribbean, Marine Diesel.

Medical

Faith Hospital, 4.8km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Charles Kirkconnell International Airport located at West End, 11.1km.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0830-1630hrs, Sat 0830-1200hrs.

Where it is

Cayman Brac is situated 90nm ENE of Grand Cayman.

The port

The port is an island that is part of the Cayman Islands. It is a small port which generally engaged in lightering operation. The port of Creek on the NE coast of Cayman Brac has one pier for vessels with max forward draught of 4.8m and handles mainly passengers and petroleum products.

Where does the pilot board at Cayman Brac?

The pilot boards at Cayman Brac pilot boarding, 19°46.0′N 079°45.8′W. Cayman Brac has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Cayman Brac in?

Local time at Cayman Brac is UTC−5. No summer time.

Which load line zone is Cayman Brac in?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Cayman Brac?

The UN/LOCODE of Cayman Brac is KYCYB.

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