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Tyrell Bay
Pilot
updated Dec 2024- Kendeace Point pilot boarding place Pilot boards12°27.4′N 061°30.3′W
Ships over 200GT compulsary use a pilot in Tyrell Bay as required by Section 54 of the Grenada Port Authority Act.
Vessel master with at least 20 prior calls to Tyrell Bay may apply to the Authority for an exemption from compulsory pilotage.
Key data
updated Dec 2024Size limits
LOA 105m, beam 18m, 7,392DWT.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Tyrell Bay Tanker Terminal | — | 105 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Dec 2024Approach
Tyrrel Bay, entered between a point 0.65nm S of Point Cistern and a point 1.5nm farther S.
Anchorages
Vessels may anchor in the northern outer bay at depths of 9.1 to 27.45 meters, while anchoring is strictly prohibited in the inner lagoon.
Charts and publications
BA 794, BA 795. Admiralty Pilot NP71, NP286(7).
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Royal Grenada Police Force.
Position: Commissioner of Police.
Address: Police Headquarters, Fort George, St George's. Grenada.
Tel: +1 473 440 2823
Fax: +1 473 440 4139
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.
Port services
updated Dec 2024Repairs
Minor repairs only.
Bunkers, water and stores
Stores: Provisions available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Carriacou Health Services, 6.9km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Lauriston/Carriacou Airport, 6.5km.
About Tyrell Bay
updated Dec 2024Where it is
Tyrell Bay is on SW coast of Carriacou Island, NE of Grenada.
The port
The port handles liquid bulk. general cargo and RoRo.
Traffic
Approx 23,000t of cargo and 180 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Tyrell Bay
Where does the pilot board at Tyrell Bay?
The pilot boards at Kendeace Point pilot boarding place, 12°27.4′N 061°30.3′W.
What time zone is Tyrell Bay in?
Local time at Tyrell Bay is UTC−4. No summer time.
Which load line zone is Tyrell Bay in?
Tropical.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tyrell Bay?
The UN/LOCODE of Tyrell Bay is GDCRU.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Tyrell Bay 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.