Point Lisas Ports

Size limits

Draught 11.59m, LOA 245m, beam 42.04m, 81,755DWT.

Water density

1015-1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 0.35-1.15m.

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

Approach

Savonetta Channel: The port is approached through the Savonetta Channel. The channel has a length of 1.75nm, width 152m and is dredged to a depth of 12.8m, true course is 052.2°. The turning basins are 500m and 300m in diameter respectively. Both have been dredged to 12.8m.

The entrance is marked by lightbuoys. The W part of the channel is marked as follows:

N side Nos 1, 3, 5 and 7 Light Beacons.

S side Nos 2, 4, 6 and 8 Light Beacons.

Light beacons are painted, port (red) or starboard (green) with daymarks.

Yara Trinidad (ex Hydro Agri)Channel: Approx 1.5nm S of Savonetta Channel, which is able to handle vessels of max draught 11.5m at outer berths, 8.6 and 8.9m at inner berths.

Anchorages

Industrial Port: Inbound vessels may anchor in the anchorage bounded by 10°23.5'N 061°31.2'W and 10°24.0'N 061°32.2'W, which is marked by a lightbuoy.

Outbound vessels may anchor in the anchorage bounded by 10°22.5'N 061°31.2'W and 10°22.0'N 061°30.2'W.

Yara Trinidad (ex Hydro Agri) Port: To S of Channel entrance.

Tugs

Tugs up to 4,600hp of bollard pull 55t available. All vessels with an overall length of more than 50m, tug assistance is compulsory.

Towage and launch hire services are provided by National Energy Corporation (NEC). Arrangements must be made 24-48 hours in advance through the agent.

Mooring

All vessels must be moored in a safe manner. Mooring lines must be of either natural or synthetic fibres. Wires will not be handled unless rope tails of 6 fathoms are attached to them.

Rat guards are compulsory on all mooring lines.

Charts and publications

BA 475, 483, 1044. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notice of ETA should be sent to agents 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival, giving the vessel's draught, length and type of cargo.

Yara Trinidad - Notice of ETA forwarded by Agent at least 4hrs in advance.

Phoenix Park Gas Processors Ltd. - Required 72, 48, 24 and 12hrs in advance.

Communications

VHF: Industrial Port & Pilots: Ch 16; 09. Callsign "Plipdeco Marine".

Hydro Agri Port & Pilots: Ch 16, 12, 14.

Note: VHF reception poor outside entrance to Borgas.

Notice of readiness

Varies with cargo and terminal.

Documents

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

Documentation required for Phoenix Park Gas Processors Ltd. Terminal - Last port, tank condition from vessel via agents. Customs documents as per laws of Trinidad and Tobago.

Health

When a vessel is free from sickness/disease, pratique can be applied for via radio. Valid Yellow Fever Certificates if last port of call was in an infected area (or country on a Cholera alert). Quarantine on authentication of certificate available on short notice.

Ship Sanitary Control Certificates can be renewed by the Health Ministry.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances for officers and crew are limited to personal 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.

Vessels from countries without diplomatic ties can be restricted from entering the port.

Flags

The Trinidad and Tobago flag and the vessel's 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

Minor repairs alongside only. Otherwise arranged through ship's agent. Floating dock at 11,000t capacity available at Chaguaramas, 20nm from Point Lisas. Underwater and hull cleaning available.

Dry docks

A floating dock of 11,000t capacity available at Chaguaramas, about 20nm from Point Lisas. Underwater and hull cleaning available.

Medical

Couva District Hospital, 2km from Point Lisas, Tel: +1 868 636 2411. Augustas Long Medical Facility is 3km from the port. First Aid Station located on site.

Transport

Nearest airport: Piarco International Airport, 48km from the port.

Airport facilities: Daily international flights available.

Nearest roads: Point Lisas has access to Trinidad's modern road network, providing a fast link to Port of Spain and other main destinations. Point Lisas is 4km west of the Uriah Butler highway linking Port of Spain with San Fernando, Trinidad's second largest city.

Working hours

The port operates a three shift system 0700-1500hrs, 1500-2300hrs and 2300-0700hrs. Overtime rates are available Mondays to Sundays 2300-0700hrs.

Where it is

Located on the W central coast of Trinidad in the Gulf of Paria.

The port

Point Lisas Ports consists of the Industrial Port, handling a variety of solid and liquid bulk materials in addition to containerised and general cargo and Lisas Point Port (Yara Trinidad (ex Hydro Agri) & Phoenix Park Gas Processors Ltd. (PPGPL)) about 2nm S of the main port, which handles LPG, ammonia and bulk sugar cargoes.

Point Lisas Port is a "landlord" port. The harbour and specialised terminals are vested in the National Energy Corporation; the port lands are owned by Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation Ltd, (PLIPDECO). PLIPDECO provides cargo handling services at cargo/container berths (Nos 1-5) and harbour managements services, while relevant companies operate the various specialised liquid and dry bulk terminals.

Traffic

Approx. 239,000TEU and 860 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Point Lisas Ports?

Pilotage is compulsory and should be arranged through ship's agent.

What time zone is Point Lisas Ports in?

Local time at Point Lisas Ports is UTC−4. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Point Lisas Ports?

The deepest berth listed is at NEC: 11.59 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Point Lisas Ports?

1015-1025.

Which load line zone is Point Lisas Ports in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Point Lisas Ports?

The UN/LOCODE of Point Lisas Ports is TTPTS.

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