Galeota Point

Size limits

BP Amoco SBM: Draught 27.0m, 250,000DWT.

Calypso Offshore SBM: Draught 16.7m, 150,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.2-1.5m. HW and LW occur 17mins after Port of Spain.

Currents of 2-3kts are experienced during all months of the year, average current is approx 1.5kts.

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

Anchorages

Approaching vessels should never anchor to the E or NE of Galeota Point, as submarine lines enter from that direction. Vessels should approach from the SW and never anchor in the vicinity of the SBM or between it and the coast. vessels should anchor at a distance from the SBM of 2nm bearing 045°.

Mooring

Tankers are normally berthed by day only; if arriving at night or if the buoy is occupied, they should anchor at least 1nm SW of the buoy.

There are launches for mooring and unmooring included in the mooring charge, which also covers the Mooring Master and linesmen, but not pilotage.

Tankers should have ready two nylon or manila messenger lines at least 91.4m in length and not less than 6in circumference. After the tanker is securely moored the floating equipment must be hoisted onboard with ship's gear, the 12in hose lifts weigh about 5t each; they are hoisted individually and may be connected to either port or starboard manifold. The flange connection is for a 12in manifold and the manifold fittings should be available.

The Mooring Master and the hose crew will sling and connect the hose; ship's personnel are expected to operate, rig derricks, winches and assist as necessary and the deck officer must be present at all times.

Charts and publications

BA 501. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should send ETA 72, 24 and 12hours in advance.

Pilotage ETA should be sent 48 and 24 hours in advance.

Communications

Galeota Point listens on 2182, 2292, 2398, 2735, 2738kHz.

VHF: Ch 16, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 12. Callsign: Amaco Trinidad Radio. Tel: + 1 868 622 7331, Telex: +284 287 WG.

Pilots: Trinidad and Tobago Pilots Association Ltd: Ch 16, 12. Tel: +1 868 627 7222. Fax: +1 868 624 7470. Email: [email protected].

Documents

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

Health

Vessels in quarantine should anchor S or SE of the entrance to Grier Channel, according to draught. 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 200 cigarettes, 1 bottle of spirits, 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.

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

As vessels must maintain a state of constant readiness while at the SBM, no engine repairs may be undertaken there. There are no facilities for other repairs.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: By barge from Port of Spain.

Stores: May also be obtained from Port of Spain but may not be handled on the weather deck while loading/discharging, or when ullage hatches are open.

Medical

Medical attention is not available at Galeota; limited facilities are at Guayaguare, 30 minutes away, or unlimited service in Port of Spain, which is two hours away by car.

Crew change

Shore leave is possible, but sufficient personnel must be available for emergency action.

Transport

Nearest airport: Port of Spain, 77km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Galeota Point is situated on the SE coast of the island of Trinidad.

The port

There are two single buoy mooring terminals within approx 2nm of each other off Galeota Point. One owned by BP Trinidad & Tobago (BPTT), is located 2.5nm off the point, and the other the BHP Calypso are used for loading crude, from an open unsheltered roadstead. Galeota Point Harbour has been extended and handles general cargo and local traffic.

What are the pilot arrangements at Galeota Point?

Pilot/Mooring Master boarding in position 10°05.45'N 061°02.36'W (4nm SW of Galeota Point Light).

What time zone is Galeota Point in?

Local time at Galeota Point is UTC−4. No summer time.

What is the water density at Galeota Point?

1025.

Which load line zone is Galeota Point in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Galeota Point?

The UN/LOCODE of Galeota Point is TTPTG.

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