St Thomas

Size limits

LOA 153.9m, max draught 11.28m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range, 0.3m; prevailing current to NW from SE.

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

Approach

Depth at the harbour entrance is 10.0m, width at entrance 0.4km; diameter of basin 1.2km. The Charlotte Amalie entrance channel has been dredged to 9.4m.

Access to Crown Bay is through the East Gregerie, and West Gregerie channels, the west channel has a depth of over 11.0m as far as the berths.

Port limits

From between the meridians of 064°55'W and 064°59'W.

Anchorages

Anchorage "Alpha": Inner harbour, holding ground, sand and shell.

Anchorage "Bravo:" Outer harbour, for vessels undergoing inspection by customs, immigration, quarantine and inspection by coast guard authority or vessels of deep draught or excessive length. Holding ground, broken coral.

Anchorage "Charlie": Long Bay, shallow draught, holding ground fine sand and shell.

Anchorage "Delta": East Gregerie Channel, general anchorage. Holding ground, broken shell.

Anchorage "Echo": Cay Bay, shallow draught. Holding ground, coral, sand and shells.

Anchorage "Foxtrot": West of West Gregerie Channel, deep draught anchorage or explosive anchorage.

Tugs

Tugs available up to 2,500hp through West Indies Transport Company.

Use of tug lines recommended.

Charts and publications

BA 2183, 2003, 2006; NOAA 25649. Admiralty Pilot NP71, NP286(7).

Port State Control here: US Coast Guard.

Foreign ships are examined by the US Coast Guard. File the Advance Notice of Arrival 96 hours ahead (33 CFR 160).

Repairs

Most repair work available through Haulover Marine and various sub-contractors.

Dry docks

Drydock (Haulover Marine) length 39.6m, beam 11.5m, draught 3.9m.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Domino Oil Inc supply bunker fuels and diesel for cruise ships and yachts on a regular call basis, ex-barge from their St Eustatius bunker terminal (Netherlands Antilles).

Medical

St Thomas Hospital, St Thomas.

Crew change

Repatriation is possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Cyril E King International Airport, 2km.

Working hours

Office hours 0800-1700hrs (Sun-Sat).

Pilot services hours 0500-0100hrs (Sun-Sat).

Where it is

St Thomas Island is located in the US Virgin Islands which lie at the eastern end of the Greater Antilles and the northern end of the Lesser Antilles, 56km E of Puerto Rico.

The port

The port handles bulk cargo, break bulk cargo, containers, LPG and cruise.

What time zone is St Thomas in?

Local time at St Thomas is UTC−4. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at St Thomas?

The deepest berth listed is at Austin Monsanto Marine Terminal: 11.28 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at St Thomas?

1025.

Which load line zone is St Thomas in?

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at St Thomas?

Port State Control at St Thomas: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of St Thomas?

The UN/LOCODE of St Thomas is VISTT.

What crews who called at St Thomas 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.

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