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Ports in Trinidad and Tobago
NaviBoss has port guides for 9 ports in Trinidad and Tobago, 9 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA IV, buoyage follows IALA region B.
All 9 ports in Trinidad and Tobago
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | TTLAB | Yes | — | NAVAREA IV |
| Chaguaramas | TTCHA | Yes | — | NAVAREA IV |
| Claxton Bay | TTCLA | Yes | — | NAVAREA IV |
| Galeota Point | TTPTG | Yes | — | NAVAREA IV |
| Point Fortin | TTPTF | Yes | — | NAVAREA IV |
| Point Lisas Ports | TTPTS | Yes | 11.6 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Pointe-a-Pierre | TTPTP | Yes | 15.8 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Port of Spain | TTPOS | Yes | 11.4 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Scarborough | TTSCR | Yes | 8.0 m | NAVAREA IV |
Navigational warnings
Trinidad and Tobago's waters are in NAVAREA IV. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Trinidad and Tobago
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessel calling at ports in Trinidad & Tobago are expected to provide information regarding cargo manifests, declaration of health, crew/passenger lists, personal effects lists, ship store and arrival report. Trinidad & Tobago operates in accordance with the IMO FAL Convention. Please see pre-arrival information of individual ports for more details.
ISPS (ship and port security)
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
Dialling code +1 868. · The unit of currency in Trinidad & Tobago is the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar (TT$) which consists of 100 cents.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Trinidad and Tobago
How many ports in Trinidad and Tobago have a NaviBoss port guide?
9 ports, 9 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Trinidad and Tobago in?
Trinidad and Tobago's ports lie in NAVAREA IV (4). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Trinidad and Tobago use?
IALA region B: red to starboard when entering harbour.
What time zone are Trinidad and Tobago's ports in?
UTC−4, with no summer time.
Which port in Trinidad and Tobago takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Pointe-a-Pierre: its deepest listed berth takes 15.8 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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