PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Chaguaramas
Pilot
updated Oct 2020- Chaguaramas Bay pilot boarding Pilot boards10°38.5′N 061°37.9′W
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels using the piers or quays. Pilots are provided by Port of Spain and can be contacted on VHF Chs 12 and 16 and board approx. 0.8nm S of Cronstadt Islet. Vessels should send a request for pilotage and an ETA 72hrs, 48hrs, and 24hrs in advance.
Key data
updated Oct 2020Size limits
LOA 189.99m, 56,453DWT, beam 32.26m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range 0.60m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berths | — | 190 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Oct 2020Approach
Entry: The bay is entered from the S, passing W of Cronstadt Islet and then between Reyna Point, from which a light is exhibited, and San Carlos Point.
The bay may also be entered from the W passing between Gasparillo Islet, from which a light (white mast) is exhibited, and the N side of Gaspar Grande Island.
Anchorages
Authorised vessels can anchor, in depths of 26m, about 0.4nm N of the E extremity of Gaspar Grande Island. Additionally, other vessels generally anchored in the vicinity. The safest and best anchorage for vessels awaiting repairs is located about 1.2nm S of Cronstadt Islet, situated S of Point Gourde.
Restrictions
Berthing and unberthing should be avoided between LW and 1.5 hours after LW, when the Re-Mou may be setting. It is advisable to berth at slack water.
Tugs
Several tugs are available.
Charts and publications
BA 474, 483, 500, 1044. Admiralty Pilot NP7A.
Reporting before arrival
updated Oct 2020ETA and pre-arrival notices
Notify agent or Caribbean Dock Yard of ETA 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. The message to include type of repairs required.
Communications
Pilots: Chs 12 & 16.
Documents
The Documentation Department require the following documents on arrival, they will be delivered by loading arrangement/loading supervisor.
Health
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.
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 vessel 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.
Inspections
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
Port services
updated Oct 2020Repairs
There is a repair yard available. For floating repairs there is a berth in 10.6m of water where extensive general repairs can be undertaken and also a safe anchorage nearby in 15.0m of water.
Dry docks
CL Marine Ltd. operate a floating drydock, with a lift capacity of 23,000t, capable of handling vessels LOA 230m and beam 39m located approx. 10° 40.775'N 61° 38.836'W.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available by barge or pipeline.
Medical
Hospital in Port of Spain.
Transport
Nearest airport: Piarco International Airport ESE of Port of Spain.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Chaguaramas
updated Oct 2020Where it is
Chaguaramas is situated at the W extremity of Point Gourde.
The port
Chaguaramas Bay contains a repair yard and drydock for commercial vessels and a supply base handling a variety of cargo. There are also extensive facilities for yachts and recreational craft. It is a port of entry.
A small tanker terminal, handling chemical tankers of less than 5,000GT, is located at 10° 40.913'N 61° 38.655'W.
Questions about Chaguaramas
Where does the pilot board at Chaguaramas?
The pilot boards at Chaguaramas Bay pilot boarding, 10°38.5′N 061°37.9′W.
What time zone is Chaguaramas in?
Local time at Chaguaramas is UTC−4. No summer time.
What is the water density at Chaguaramas?
1025.
Which load line zone is Chaguaramas in?
Tropical.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Chaguaramas?
The UN/LOCODE of Chaguaramas is TTCHA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Chaguaramas say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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