PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Scarborough
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 50GT. Arrangements for pilots are made through Port of Spain, Trinidad, via North Post Coast Radio Station (10°45'N 061°34'W) giving at least 48 hours notice of ETA. The pilot boards 0.3nm SW of Lodge Point (11°10.1'N 060°43.6'W).
Caution: While approaching the port and embarking the pilot it is advised that vessels stay E of the leading line, in order to counteract an expected set W caused by wind and current conditions.
Key data
updated Sep 2020Size limits
Draught 8.0m, LOA 157.61m, beam 25.32m, 9,793DWT.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Mean maximum range 0.7m; mean minimum range of 0.4m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Scarborough | 8.00 m | 158 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 Sep 2020Approach
Directions for entering the port: From a positions approx 4nm SSE of Bacolet Point (11°10'N 060°43'W) the alignment 330.5° leads NW, passing SW of Minster Rock, marked by a lightbuoy (S cardinal), then NE of Bulldog Shoal, over which the sea breaks; the SE side of the shoal is marked by a light beacon (S cardinal), then, SW of Lighthouse Ledge extending 0.25nm SW from Bacolet Point; the SW side of the ledge is marked by No 2 Light Beacon (starboard hand). Then NE of a bank, with depths of less than 5.0m over it, extending 0.8nm ESE from Red Rocks; the SE side of the bank is marked by No 1 Light Beacon (port hand). Then between middle shoal and the NE coast of Rocky Bay, fringed by shoal water. Light beacons (lateral) mark Middle Shoal and the shoal water along the coast.
The track then leads to a position close SW of the breakwater, from the head of which is exhibited a light. From this position the anchorage and berths can be directly accessed.
Anchorages
Anchorage is available near the head of Rocky Bay in depths from 11.0m to 29.0m, over mud and sand; care is necessary to avoid Middle Shoal. Although a safe anchorage, it is never very smooth as the trade wind sends a continuous swell into the bay, rendering boat work and lightering work uncomfortable.
Tugs
If tugs are required they must be arranged well in advance from Port of Spain, Trinidad.
Charts and publications
BA 477, 500, 1044. Admiralty Pilot NP7A.
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Notify Port of Spain with ETA 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.
Documents
The Documentation Department require the following documents on arrival, they will be delivered by loading arrangement/loading supervisor.
Health
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 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 vessels 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 May 2010Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Medical
Hospital available.
Transport
International Airport available with regular International services and daily to Trinidad.
About Scarborough
updated Sep 2020Where it is
Scarborough is situated on the S coast of Tobago and is the principal port of the island.
The port
There is a Ro-Ro/Cargo pier and a quay servicing a daily fast passenger service to Port of Spain.
Questions about Scarborough
What are the pilot arrangements at Scarborough?
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 50GT.
What time zone is Scarborough in?
Local time at Scarborough is UTC−4. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Scarborough?
The deepest berth listed is at Port of Scarborough: 8.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Scarborough in?
Tropical.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Scarborough?
The UN/LOCODE of Scarborough is TTSCR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Scarborough 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.