Providenciales

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 75m.

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

Anchorages

One anchorage, (DAZ), offshore from dock. Good holding in deep sand bottom with depth 3.5m MLW. Sheltered from seas by land to the N, seas rarely exceed 1.0m due to extensive shallow surrounding sand banks.

There are four other anchorage zones in Providenciales for vessels up to 80m.

Restrictions

Due to the shallow water around the Caicos Bank area a Master approaching a harbour for the first time may experience some difficulties. The port does not have any navigation lights or anchorage markings.

Charts and publications

BA 3907. Admiralty Pilot NP70.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Application for a berth should be made to the Harbour Master, through vessel's agent prior to arrival.

Communications

Port Authority: Tel: +1 649 946 4776, Fax: +1 649 946 4453.

VHF: Pilots: Ch 16.

Notices and regulations

Vessels do not normally need to wait at anchor for a berth, although this may be necessary if the port is busy.

Inspection of ships in Turks and Cailcos Islands

Shipping Registry, Financial Services Commission, PO Box 173, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands.

Tel: +1 649 946 2791.

Fax: +1 649 946 2821.

ISPS

Contact: Governor.

Address: Government House, Waterloo, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Tel: +1 649 946 2309

Fax: +1 649 946 2766

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

General description: The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory comprising a group of about thirty islands and cays that lie to the N of Hispaniola between Caicos Passage and Navidad Bank, 240nm SE.

Only 8 of the islands are inhabited. Middle or Grand Caicos, which is some 15nm long, is the largest island in the group. The seat of government is at Cockburn Town on Grand Turk Island. The government is currently suspended by the UK, the Governor is temporarily in authority (2009).

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by road tanker.

Bunkering: By road tanker only on request.

Medical

Available 24hrs at Associated Medical Practice, 4km. Includes air ambulance link to Florida. There is also a new hospital, approx 5km NE.

Transport

Nearest airport: PLS International located 4km NNE.

Airport facilities: Regular services to USA, Canada, UK and Caribbean destinations including daily flights to Miami and New York.

Working hours

As required.

Where it is

Providenciales' is situated at the SW point of the island.

The port

The port area, known locally as South Dock, consists of a dock which can accommodate small draught vessel and handle mostly containers and Ro-Ro Cargo ship. Although the depth is shallow alongside the berth, the port is consider as the main port of the island and has a regular shipment from Seacor Island Lines

and Tropical Shipping.

Traffic

Approx 250 TEU handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Providenciales?

Pilotage is not compulsory but is available on VHF Ch 16.

What time zone is Providenciales in?

Local time at Providenciales is UTC−5. Clocks go to UTC−4 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−5 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the water density at Providenciales?

1025.

Which load line zone is Providenciales in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Providenciales?

The UN/LOCODE of Providenciales is TCPLS.

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