Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
Great service in a great location...
Barbados Port Inc
Eric Hassell
Introduction
Great service in a great destination FORTUNE HAS SMILED on the Caribbean island paradise of Barbados. With near-perfect weather, beautiful natural surroundings and a fascinating mix of European and New World cultures, it is not hard to see why Barbados is one of the region’s top destinations for tourists and cruise passengers alike.
While the countryside is still dotted with old sugar mills, this once thriving industry has all but faded away, to be replaced by tourism, banking and financial services.
Barbados is one of the few Caribbean islands to have remained British almost from the very beginning of its European colonisation, nearly four centuries ago, until independence in 1966. For this reason, Barbados has enjoyed a stable political and industrial history, which is probably why it has also become the most highly developed island economy in the region. In modern times, Barbadians have achieved a high standard of living together with an enviable quality of life.
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Barbados is also justly renowned for its excellent choice of shops, especially in the capital, Bridgetown.
a result, the island has few natural resources, so its success has been due mainly to the ingenuity of its people, known locally as Bajans. Thanks to the natural beauty of the island, it has never been hard to attract tourists. But the real achievement of this small nation has been to create a first-rate passenger handling system to cope with this traffic.
Barbados differs from other Caribbean islands in being formed from coral rather than having volcanic origins. As
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Introduction Reputation The Port of Bridgetown has a fine reputation for efficiency and productivity and its innovative solutions have been studied by other ports across the world. Barbados Port Incorporated has an ambition to be the best in its class, often providing a model for other ports.
Over 95 per cent of the island’s import and exports are handled in the Port of Bridgetown, which opened for business on reclaimed land in 1962, marking a new era for the island’s economy. Meanwhile, Grantley Adams International Airport, just 12 miles from Bridgetown, provides visitors with an efficient gateway to Barbados. The growth in the cruise sector and in tourism generally is reflected in expansion programmes both at the seaport and at the airport as Barbados welcomes a growing number of visitors each year.
Plans to enhance port facilities and services are moving steadily forward, with two additional cruise berths, an extra cargo berth and spacious new cargo handling areas due to come on stream in the next few years. An initiative in 2002 to dredge the harbour and harbour entrance to an average of 1.6 metres was rewarded at once when the mega ship ‘Adventure of the Seas’ called Bridgetown shortly afterwards. Bridgetown can now accommodate the world’s largest cruise ships and this achievement is mirrored by new developments ashore, both in Bridgetown and farther afield.
A good example is the duty-free shopping centre run by Bridgetown Cruise Terminals Inc that has set the standard for other facilities of its type. What draws tourists to Barbados is something that lies beyond its seaport, of course. The hinterland is a key element in the success of the island’s cruise sector, with hundreds of visitor attractions throughout the island as well as the amenities of the capital, Bridgetown, with its bars, clubs and shopping arcades.
Magical quality For everyone who visits Barbados, for whatever reason – on business or on vacation – their best memory is the friendly welcome they receive from a local population for whom nothing seems to be too much trouble. Undoubtedly, Barbados has a magical quality that makes all its visitors want to come back.
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Location
Location, location, location – it’s what makes Barbados so special ITS UNIQUE LOCATION has proved a key factor in the economic success of Barbados, helping to make this a preferred tourist destination, an ideal cruise call and a great place for sports and adventure. There are not many places, either, where business and pleasure can be mixed with such satisfactory results. With its relatively isolated location touching the Atlantic Ocean and relatively removed from the other Caribbean islands, Barbados has the advantage of being a natural gateway to the West Indies, so that many ship operators make Bridgetown their first port of call on westbound routes.
Measuring just 21 miles long by 14 miles wide, Barbados is little more than a dot on most maps. Yet the strength of its economy, and its impact on international tourism, are impressive. Barbados is also an important air hub for the immediate region, with more direct flights to Europe and North America than its closest neighbours,
Port of call For more that four decades, the Port of Bridgetown has been handling cruise ships as well as the cargo ships that serve the island’s domestic market. Over 2,000 vessels call at Bridgetown each year including 500 cruise ships and 700 deepsea cargo ships. In 2004 the port welcomed some 812,683 cruise passengers. Barbados has become a second home for many vessels cruising the Caribbean. Bridgetown is now used increasingly as a turnround port by operators who see the advantages of home-porting in Barbados. A key factor in this sector is the Grantley Adams International Airport, which provides a smooth transfer in and out of Barbados for passengers and their baggage.
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Lines The Port of Bridgetown has also seen a steady growth in containership calls, which have more than doubled in 10 years. Many well-known shipping lines now call at Barbados including Bernuth, Cagema, CMA-CGM, Geest, Maersk and Tropical.These lines provide direct links with Europe, North and South America, Africa and the Far East. This expansion is in line with the strategy of Barbados Port Incorporated (BPI) to expand its transhipment business over the next 10 years. New container storage areas are being created inside the port to serve this growing traffic, as the port aims to apply the same high quality of service to the transhipment business as it already offers to the cruise sector.
Capacity Though relatively modest in size, the Port of Bridgetown can nevertheless accommodate a large number of vessels thanks to a total of 1,513 metres of berthage. At any given time the port can host three mega sized cruise ships as well as three small or middle sized vessels. Following a major dredging programme in 2002 the port has sufficient depth to accommodate the
new mega vessels, and has already played host to some of the world’s largest cruise ships.
Highly developed Barbados is perhaps the most highly developed and hospitable of all the Caribbean islands.With its long history as a British colony, Barbados today has strong links with both North American and European business cultures, attracting major conferences and sporting events. Its highly developed infrastructure, together with a reputation for diligence, good governance and low crime, has given businessmen the confidence to put Barbados high on their list of preferred locations. One example of the determination of the Barbadian authorities to stay ahead of its competitors was its hosting of the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association’s annual conference and trade show in 2004 after the original host was obliged to withdraw at the last minute due to hurricane damage. The Barbados Tourism Authority and BPI stepped in and organised a three-day conference for 800 delegates in just two and half weeks. This ability to move up a gear in order to achieve its objective is yet another reason why Barbados has built its reputation as ‘best in class’.
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Terminal Ops
Bridgetown gets bigger and better cargo handling facilities EXPANDED CARGO HANDLING facilities in the Port of Bridgetown have led to quicker and more efficient movement of cargo through the port together with improved support services. With most islanders depending on Bridgetown for imports of consumer and perishable goods, the port takes its responsibilities seriously, and places great emphasis on fast and efficient cargo handling.
The cargo berths are equipped with a 40 tonne capacity Liebherr gantry crane and a 104 tonne capacity Liebherr mobile crane, together with a wide range of other equipment.
Expansion Since the harbour was dredged in 2002 the cargo handling area has been expanded by 36,423 square metres. This has resulted in a new 100 metre quay at Berth 5 and nine acres of container handling and storage areas.
In 2004 Bridgetown handled just over 1 million tonnes of general cargo consisting of 138,000 tonnes of breakbulk cargo, 850,000 tonnes of containerised cargo and 50,000 tonnes of personal effects. The bulk terminal handled about 1 million tonnes of dry bulks.
Well equipped Bridgetown has one of the best equipped cargo terminals in the region, with 59 fork-lift trucks ranging in capacity from 4,500 lb to 44,000 lb and eight straddle carriers of up to 40 tonnes capacity.
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This in turn gives the port more scope to handle both cruise ships and cargo vessels. Owing to their tight schedules, cruise vessels were given priority between 0600 and 1700 hours, so that cargo vessels often had to wait outside the harbour until a berth was available. With extra berthing capacity, the port will be in a better position to meet the needs of its cargo customers.
Container traffic Container handling is carried out on Berths 3, 4 and 5 using the gantry and mobile cranes. Next to Berths 4 and 5 is a container park, covering 47,348 square metres, with storage for up to 16,000 teus, stacked two or three high, and 96 reefer plugs. In 2004 more than 80 per cent of cargo traffic through Bridgetown was containerised and the port is seeing a year-on-year increase in container throughput.
Of the 70,000 teu handled in 2004 about 55 per cent consisted of FCL and LCL while 42 per cent was empty containers. The remaining three per cent of containers were transhipped.
Ideal position As the most easterly island in the Caribbean, Barbados is usually the first port of call for westbound vessels.This, combined with its proximity to South America, makes it an ideal transhipment hub for the immediate islands and for destinations further afield. The Port of Bridgetown is popular with shippers because of its high productivity, excellent labour relations, stable political and economic climate and continuous investment in new equipment and facilities. Productivity is a big plus point for Bridgetown.The gantry crane can achieve 20 moves per hour and the mobile crane 15 moves per hour.The efficiency of the gantry crane will be further improved when it is refurbished as part of the port renewal plan. Shipping lines can expect a competitive service at Bridgetown. Turnround times have been more than halved thanks to recent improvements, with most vessels now being turned round in less than 24 hours.
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Streamlined operation As part of the drive to speed up container traffic through the port, a central container facility is being developed on four acres of reclaimed land in the north of the harbour. At present, clearance is carried out by Customs officers travelling to the final destination of the consignment.The new facility, near the Shallow Draught Wharf, will allow containers to be inspected and released at the port, thus offering considerable cost savings compared with the current labourintensive process. The new facility is expected to clear about 100 teu per day. The result will be a more efficient method of clearing
containers into Barbados, thus helping to make the port more competitive. The new facility is supported by the trade unions and has been welcomed by consignees.
Storage Bridgetown has just under 14,000 square metres of covered storage in three sheds alongside Berths 2, 3 and 4. Shed 2 is generally used for personal and household effects, while Sheds 3 and 4 are used for commercial cargo. Inter-island and Caricom trade is handled at the Shallow Draught Wharf, with 3,345 square metres of covered storage. Shed 4 and the container park are fully computerised for fast and efficient
access to consignments, speeding up the handling, storage and delivery of goods in and out of the port. Container traffic apart, local imports include flour and wheat, bulk fertilisers, hops for brewing beer, oil and gas and a variety of breakbulk and project cargoes. Exports are low in comparison with imports, but there is a government driven programme being implemented to increase manufacturing for export. The main exports are alcoholic drinks, manufactured parts, food products and raw sugar.
Vehicle carriers As the island’s only seaport, Bridgetown handles all of the nation’s vehicle imports, which are surprisingly numerous for an island of this size. Most vehicles are transhipped over Puerto Rico en route from Japan. Vehicle carriers call at Bridgetown twice a month on average, bringing new and secondhand Japanese brand cars. Most of the vehicles are carried by HUAL, with NYK and K-Line also discharging in Barbados. Vehicles are stored in the port ready for oncarriage to dealers across the island and are normally delivered within eight days of arrival. The port grants eight days of free storage for all incoming cargo before charges are incurred.
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Awards
Why the Bridgetown Port keeps winning port industry awards for quality Recent awards
THE HIGH QUALITY of facilities and services provided by Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) and its vision of the future has been officially recognised many times by the maritime industry.
[awaiting list of recent awards] In recent years the Caribbean Shipping Association has hailed the achievements of the Port of Bridgetown by conferring on Barbados its ‘Port of the Year’ award five times in the past – most recenty in 2004 – and its ‘Most Dependable Port’ award in 1995.
Improved Port Facilities’ and ‘Most Receptive Destination’ and was runner-up in the fields of ‘World Best Destination’ and ‘Best Destination’. These awards are clearly the result of BPI’s continuing efforts to meet its objective of being ‘best in class’. And this objective it being met on a daily basis as the list of awards and commendations continues to grow.
At the CSA conference in Cartagena in November 2004 the CSA again honoured the Port of Bridgetown through its ‘Caribbean Multipurpose Port of the Year’ award. The BPI has also won awards by Dream World Cruise Destinations, World Cruise Destinations and Seatrade in the categories of ‘Most
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Corporate
Port authority is rebranded to meet future needs AN IMPORTANT MILESTONE was reached in December 2003 when the Barbados Port Authority became Barbados Port Inc (BPI).
After years of planning and legislation, the organisation was converted from a statutory port authority into a corporatised company, with all assets and liabilities transferred. This has given the BPI the power to manage and operate the Port of Bridgetown with a much greater degree of autonomy in pursuit of improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The challenge was to convert the existing authority into one that would be open to the kind of investment strategy recommended by a reform and expansion study.
With an estimated US$ 150 million of investment needed for this project, the Government of Barbados sought the involvement of the private sector. The obvious way forward was to raise capital through divestment of shares in BPI. At present, the government owns all shares in BPI, but as the divestment gets under way, some 35 to 40 per cent will be sold to institutional investors and the public sector, including a five to 10 per cent share reserved for BPI employees. This latter measure ensures that port workers have a share in the responsibility and rewards of shaping their own destiny – a key factor in the port’s ambitions to create a qualitydriven service environment. Once the first phase of conversion to a corporatised company is complete, private sector participation can begin. Divestment of shares is due to start in 2006.
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Restructuring The corporatisation of BPI has also led to a change of management structure, from a wide and flat set-up to a divisional approach with four new divisions: ● Operations ● Corporate development and strategy ● Financial controller ● Human resources and industrial relations. Furthermore, the position of General Manager was superceded by that of Chief Executive Officer whi is also appointed the Managing Director. This new structure will allow a more effective approach to port management, with responsibilities clearly set out with a view to improving operational efficiency.
In 1998 a special commission advised on the strategy for changing from a statutory body to a corporatised enterprise. It recommended the removal of many of the port’s regulatory responsibilities. As a more autonomous and independent company, the BPI has the power to shape its own destiny and initiate projects without going through the time-consuming process of referring everything to government for approval. This is good news for both stakeholders and customers, who can expect to see immediate benefits through more efficient operation and more cost-effective services.
Expansion The corporatisation of the port authority is closely linked with the port’s reform and expansion project, which is pushing up the standard of services offered by the Port of Bridgetown. The BPI is looking to build commercial partnerships with stakeholders and investors in order to attract more private investment and participation in the port. For example, the new cruise pier will be a joint venture between BPI and Bridgetown Cruise Terminals Inc.
This is in line with the government’s long-standing policy of promoting a partial divestment of state-owned companies to encourage private-public partnerships that can lead to renewal and expansion of services and facilities. As part of the transformation to a corporatised company, the BPI is obliged to draw up a five-year master plan in addition to a business plan. This ensures transparency to its shareholders, reinforces the confidence of its stakeholders and enhances the overall image of the port. Corporatisation has also given the BPI an opportunity to rebrand the port with a stronger commercial focus that needs to generate performance results and produce a profit for its shareholders.
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Security
Bridgetown leads the way in port security COMPLIANCE with the new International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code has been a major challenge, but Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) has come through this latest test with flying colours. With typical thoroughness, the BPI had put all the required security systems in place well in time to meet the 1 July 2004 deadline. In order to meet the stringent demands of the new security code, the port has invested about US$ 10 million in a range of equipment that includes cargo and passenger monitoring equipment, high intensity lighting, scanners, security cameras and X-ray equipment as well as patrol boats and vehicles. In addition the BPI staff have been trained to use the new equipment and to follow ISPS procedures to the letter. Furthermore, port stakeholders have been made familiar with the new regulations.
Helping hand The ISPS Code was introduced at the behest of the United Nations, the International Maritime Organization and other international bodies together with the United States government. One of the code’s requirements is that vessels declare
their last 10 ports of call. If one of those ports is not ISPS compliant, then the ship will be refused entry at all US ports. This ruling prompted Barbados to help other Caribbean islands to comply with the code. To assist neighbouring ports in meeting the requirements of the ISPS Code, BPI hosted a regional workshop on ISPS compliance in July 2004,in association with the Port Management Association of the Caribbean. The workshop was facilitated by SeaSecure Incorporated, a recognised company specialising in port security. Training has been conducted with sponsorship from the Inter-American Committee on Ports, and Caribbean organisations, namely the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, the Caribbean Basin Maritime Security Alliance, the CaribbeanCentral American Action in partnership with the Florida Ports Council, and the Caribbean Shipping Association.
Future steps Now that the Port of Bridgetown is ISPS compliant, the BPI is going a step further, and looking at Washington’s more demanding Maritime Transportion Security Act.
As the responsible authority for one of the largest commercial ports in the region, with an exceptionally high passenger throughput, BPI has placed security at the top of its agenda, and is taking all the necessary steps – and more – to ensure that Bridgetown remains a safe port, now and in the future.
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Maps
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UCL Container Area Container Park New Dedicated Ro-Ro Berth
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COLOMBIA
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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PUERTO RICO
300m - 360m 240m - 300m 180m - 240m 120m - 180m 60m - 120m Sea Level - 60m Main Roads ABC Road
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Grantley Adams International Airport
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Marine
Marine Department sets new standards of efficiency A PROMINENT ROLE in the safe and efficient management of vessels calling Bridgetown is played by the port’s Marine Department. With up to six cruise ships and various cargo vessels entering and leaving the harbour each day, the Marine Department is constantly dealing with the challenge of juggling vessels and warps in order to make everything run smoothly. Its 74 staff include pilots, radio operators and tug teams as well as line handlers.
The Marine Department is effectively in the front line of port services, often providing the crew and passengers of a visiting ship with their first and last impressions of Barbados. In recent years the Marine Department has made growing use of new technology and modern equipment as well as keeping up a continuous programme of staff training to ensure a high standard of services to visiting ships.
Hard pull A big step in its efforts to keep on top of the latest traffic developments was taken by BPI in 2002 when it took delivery of a new 5,500 hp tug, the ‘Barbados II’, which entered service alongside an existing unit, the 4,660 hp ‘Pelican II’. One of the most advanced tugs in the Caribbean, the ‘Barbados II’ has allowed the port to handle more than one vessel simultaneously. With a bollard pull of 75.5 tons, this tug is powerful enough to handle the modern mega cruise ships now calling at Bridgetown. The new tug was built by Damen Shipyards in the Netherlands and is fully equipped for fire-fighting rescue and salvage duties as well as towage.
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The ‘Barbados II’ has further reassured the world’s shipping community that the Port of Bridgetown is willing and able to meet virtually any demand placed on it.
Incinerator A modern incinerator system is used by the Port of Bridgetown to dispose of waste from visiting cruise ships and cargo vessels. Waste is collected at ship side and taken by vessel to the Hoskinson Peace Pyrolytic incinerator, with a daily capacity of 100 tonnes. In recent years there has been a fall in demand by ship operators for this service now that more cruise vessels are handling their own waste disposal
and more ship waste is being recycled. Consequently, the port is offering its incinerator services to land-based customers for disposal of sensitive documents and other specialised tasks.
State-of-the-art New technology plays a vital role in the efficient and smooth running of the Port of Bridgetown, with modern information and communications technology (ICT) systems being gradually introduced throughout the port. A major upgrading of the port’s hardware system to Unisys Clearpath in 2001 has led to greater connectivity and flexibility with communications management now based on a Windows platform.
This growing use of ICT also gave the port a key advantage when it came to implementing the new International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code in 2004 with such benefits as computerised badging for employees. There is also an ongoing programme of training to ensure that all company employees are computer literate. An example of how useful the new Clearpath system has proved is the way in which the transit sheds have been fully computerised, including check-in and check-out of goods and fixing of their location within the sheds. A prototype system was installed in Shed 2 for automatic handling and delivery of personal effects.
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Environment
Top priority for green issues in blue-water island companies.The largest portion, however, is being used by the Coastal Zone Management Unit to renovate the country’s many beaches by replacing sand washed away by the ocean and levelling beaches so they can go on being enjoyed by millions of visitors.
Innovation IT COMES AS NO SURPRISE that Barbados, which derives its main livelihood from the sea, takes a keen interest in conservation. In fact, the protection of the natural environment is a key objective for the Port, for national agencies and for various private companies.The need for environmental vigilance is greater than ever today as various projects – including the ongoing expansion of the main port – take place across the island.
Beach conservation A natural by-product of harbour dredging – namely, sand in large volumes – has been put to good use by the Port. Instead of being dumped offshore, the sand has been recycled in a scheme that has brought major benefits to many areas of Barbados. The National Sports Council has been given sand for its sporting arenas, while quantities have also been sold to private
One of the most experienced – and innovative – companies in this field is Coastal & Environmental Engineering Solutions Inc (CEES) which provides a number of services in relation to environmentally responsible coastal development and construction. Project management and design services were provided by CEES for port dredging in Bridgetown in 2001 - 2002 and the company is currently responsible for an environmental monitoring programme as part of the Bridgetown port expansion project.This
includes setting up monitoring stations to gauge the impact of construction on coral reefs and water quality. Monitoring is carried out weekly at three permanent sites and the information is used to guide the progress of construction. A key feature of the dredging was relocating several colonies of coral to the Folkestone Marine Reserve in Holetown. Scientists are excited about the survival rates observed.The results of this ‘innovation’ will influence conservation strategies in coral reefs for many years.
Coastal monitoring CEES has also been monitoring reefs around the coastline using artificial reef balls placed by the Barbados Marine Trust.This 18-month project aims to chart the number and diversity of fish near the structures and on the surrounding reef system. Another project is the US$ 25 million Barbados Coastal Infrastructure Programme (CIP) in which CEES is responsible for environmental assessment and monitoring.The CIP comprises various coastal works including shoreline stabilisation and erosion control, restoration of coastal habitats, improvement of public coastal access and institutional strengthening for coastal management.
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History
Sweet story of success through stability and hard work A STATUE OF LORD NELSON in the centre of Bridgetown, capital of Barbados, is a fitting symbol of the island’s close political and industrial ties with Great Britain going back nearly 400 years. The first settlers in Barbados were thought to be Arawak Indians, who lived and farmed there for some 2,000 to 3,000 years before being conquered by the warlike Caribs. It was the Portuguese, arriving in 1536, who gave the island its name. They called it Los Barbados (‘The Bearded Ones’) after the bearded fig trees that once abounded in Barbados and can still be found in places. The Portuguese did not stay long, but in 1625 the crew of a British ship,‘The Olive Blossom’, commanded by Captain Powell, found the island uninhabited and claimed it in the name of the king. It was not until two years later, in 1627, that 80 settlers and 10 slaves arrived from England and began to build settlements. The settlers built the community of Jamestown – now called Holetown – and the island soon became Britain’s
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wealthiest colony – because of the success of sugar production – remaining British until 30 November 1966 when it gained independence. As one of the only Caribbean islands to remain solely in British hands during this period, Barbados has enjoyed a stable history, absorbing into its culture the British ways of education, jurisprudence and politics. Near the statue of Nelson, the
Parliament Buildings contain the thirdoldest parliament in the Commonwealth. Today, the British influence is clear in the island’s architecture, its pageantry and its social structure.
Agriculture In contrast with other nearby islands, Barbados has a gently rolling landscape ideal for agriculture. Soon the farming of cotton, tobacco and
tropical fruit were big business. It was sugar, however, that was to become the dominant crop, with large volumes being exported to satisfy European tastes. The need for cheap labour in the booming sugar plantations led to an influx of slaves from West Africa, which in turn generated big profits for the plantation owners. As the sugar industry declined around the turn of the 20th century, the island’s economy became more dependent on other sources of income. Today, many of the old plantation houses have been converted into tourist attractions.
Bold venture As early as 1686, plans were drawn up for a sheltered port to serve the island’s growing economy.But,with the exception of a single brief attempt that was destroyed by a hurricane, no harbour construction was carried out. Ships were handled either in Carlisle Bay or on the Carenage,neither of which was particularly reliable, especially in strong winds. It was not long after the Second World War, after the move to the ministerial system of government, that a decision was finally taken to invest in modern harbour facilities. A new port, east of Bridgetown, was completed in 1961,
thus fulfilling the dream of a dedicated harbour that had taken three centuries to realise. The construction of the Port of Bridgetown between 1958 to 1961 was a milestone in the economic life of Barbados. Now it could safely receive cargo ships in larger numbers. The sheltered port also attracted more cruise vessels and a rapid expansion of the port followed soon after.
hotel accommodation and sports facilities. Banking and finance, too, have become key areas of business for Barbadians, helping the island to achieve its present-day status as one of the world’s most affluent developing nations on a per capita basis.
A breakwater and two cargo sheds were provided in the first phase of construction. A port extension project between 1975 and 1979 led to more docking places, facilities for small vessels, a container terminal and a modern administration building. A third phase of construction began in 2002, when the harbour was dredged to allow mega-sized cruise ships to call at Barbados. The port used the dredging spoil to reclaim nine acres as part of a rearrangement of port areas to create a new cargo berth and more container yard space..
Affluent Today, Barbados has an international reputation as a cruise and tourism destination of choice with top quality
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Outreach
Port takes leading role in improving community relations STRENGTHENING THE LINKS between the Bridgetown Port, its employees and their families and the wider island community is seen as a key objective by Barbados Port Inc. (BPI). Since 1996 the port authority has been running an educational outreach programme to give pupils from both primary and secondary schools an opportunity to see the activities of the port at first hand. The programme aims to help the children to understand the contribution made by the port over its 40 years of existence to the whole community of Barbados. Since the programme started, over 18,000 young people, including students from overseas, have toured the port. Presentations on the port are made at schools across the island, and the BPI made a valuable contribution to education by publishing a ‘Studying for Exams’ booklet, which was distributed to 10,000 students of the 4th and 5th form and their teachers.
Outreach As part of its outreach programme, the BPI supports the work of local schools in Barbados. This includes ‘adopting’ a local primary school and providing it with assistance and support as well as helping with extra-curricular activities. The BPI supports various social events, such as community sports and the National Cropover Festival. The port also takes part in the National Independence Lighting Programme in November, and contributes to the work of several community and nongovernmental organisations.
Lighthouses Another key community project has been the renovation of the island’s lighthouses. These historical structures are being refurbished as tourist attractions by the BPI to provide a fascinating legacy of the island’s past. The properties around the lighthouses will be enhanced to provide some public recreational facilities
The BPI also provides its staff with opportunities for training and personal development. And there is a sports and social club to foster good relations with the wider Caribbean community.
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Cruise Terminal
Cruise terminal is a star attraction for visiting passengers A DEDICATED CRUISE TERMINAL with its own duty-free shopping complex has proved a major success for the Port of Bridgetown and an inspiration for other ports in the region. Originally an underused cargo transit shed, the 20,000 square foot terminal, located just a few steps from the cruise ship berths, was renovated into a passenger terminal in 1985 when the cruise business in Barbados started to expand. In 1994, the Bridgetown Cruise Terminal Inc (BCTI) transformed the building into a modern, air conditioned shoppers paradise through a project costing BDS$ 6 million.
Plenty of choice From the moment passengers step off the ship, they are made to feel welcome in Barbados. The main part of the terminal contains 24 duty-free outlets selling all kinds of items, from jewellery, liquor and perfumes to china, crystal and leather goods as well as a wide choice of clothing, from Tshirts to designer wear. Many shops sell a bewildering range of local craftwork and souvenirs.
health as well as a post office, a communications centre and a branch of the Barbados Tourism Authority. Visitors will also find a fleet of quaint push-carts, stationed in the middle of each walkway, selling local produce and souvenirs, The cheerful ambiance is complemented by local musical performers who entertain passengers from the quayside as they arrive. They include a steel band that plays twice a day plus dancers, singers and other entertainers.
Island excursions For passengers going ashore, the cruise terminal is also their starting point for tours and excursions around Barbados. Several tour organisers have their own stalls at the terminal, while
outside there is a taxi pick-up point and a coach stop for itineraries organised through the cruise operator.
Visitor’s centre One of the terminal’s latest features is a visitors centre and souvenir shop called Port-A-Call managed by the Marketing and Public Relations Department of the BPI. The Port-A-Call shop sells local and international products including cricketing and golfing memorabilia in the form of glassware and silverware. The Visitor’s Centre displays an exhibition of photographs of the island’s lighthouses and the construction of its deepwater harbour as well as a display of model vessels.This facility is also being used as a meeting location for ship's personnel and BPI officials.
The terminal also contains offices for Customs & Immigration, plant and animal quarantine services and port
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Airport
The sky is the limit as airport expansion gets under way PROVIDING AN AIR HUB for the whole eastern Caribbean is Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) Inc - voted 'Best Caribbean Airport' in 2003. Not content to rest on its laurels, GAIA Inc is carrying out a far-reaching expansion project that will fully equip the airport for its 21st century role and allow it to go on fulfilling the needs of the cruise and tourism sectors. As the only international airport in Barbados, GAIA handles flights to Europe and North America and is large enough to handle aircraft up to Boeing 747 size.The airport also handles regional flights to most Caribbean islands.
This programme includes: New cargo terminal with larger baggage carousels ● More parking space for aircraft ● Expanded Customs & Immigration facilities ● Improved flight information displays ● More airline lounges and departure lounge seats ● Bigger duty free shopping areas and an outside food court ●
A new 15,000 sq ft arrivals hall is being constructed with a baggage claim area containing five large carousels. A new 700-seat departure lounge was opened in 2004 with views over the airside and easy access to cafés and shops.
Fly-cruise packages For inbound and outbound cruise passengers, GAIA complements the facilities at Bridgetown Port and cooperates closely with cruise agents. As a result, passengers from charter flights are moved swiftly through the airport and can often be on board their ship within 40 minutes of touching down. Special arrangements are made for the swift transfer of baggage, by container or truck, with specially arranged oversight by Customs & Immigration.
GAIA is one of four airports in the world which welcomed Concorde on a regular schedule for 25 years until 2004, when it made its final flight. One of the Concordes is now being made ready for display at GAIA.
Expansion As one of the busiest airports in the eastern Caribbean, with an annual traffic growth of three per cent, GAIA has felt the need to launch a programme of expansion and refurbishment in order to boost its capacity by 50 per cent.
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Power
Many hands make light work for power company THE BARBADOS LIGHT & POWER COMPANY LTD, in its ongoing efforts to provide a safe and reliable electricity supply at the lowest possible cost, contracted Hyundai Heavy Industries of Korea to install two 30 Megawatt Low Speed Diesel Generators at its Spring Garden Generating Station. To achieve this successfully, the company needed the assistance of a large number of organisations, including the expertise and co-operation of the Bridgetown Port. The various parts for the new generators – some of which were up to 24 feet 3 inches tall and weighing up to some 170 tons – are thought to be the largest individual pieces of equipment transported through the port and on the roads of Barbados. In all the shipments numbered over a thousand, but the major challenge was with the transportation of 10 large engine pieces, some of which were stored within the port until arrangements could be made to transport these to the site.
Large loads
Transportation could only be carried out at certain times to minimise disruption to traffic. Utility cables had to be raised by up to 8 feet to accommodate the transportation and the canopy at one of the exit gates at the port had to be removed to allow the larger loads to leave the port.
Co-operation The whole procedure was a great demonstration of teamwork and cooperation between the port authority and various agencies in and out of the port.
As the port’s largest crane has a capacity of 100 tonnes, some of the pieces had to be loaded directly from the vessel on to a trailer specially imported to transport the equipment. A crane also had to be imported to handle these heavy loads at the construction site.
When installation of these two new generators is completed in mid 2005, several smaller diesels and a gas turbine will be retired, and the company’s power generation capacity will be boosted to 240 MW.
The extreme weight and height of some of the loads meant many agencies needed to be involved in the transportation process including the Police, the Ministry of Public Works, Customs, the stevedores and various agencies within the Port of Bridgetown.
A major bonus to consumers on installation of this new plant will be a lower price for power.With the improved efficiency of these new generators it is expected that there would be more than a 10 per cent reduction in fuel costs, the saving for which will be passed directly on to customers through the fuel clause adjustment mechanism.
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Expansion
Port expansion and renewal project gathers pace A MAJOR PROGRAMME of expansion and renewal costing US$ 100 million is under way in Bridgetown to ensure the port’s continuing status as best in class.
Background The project follows a special study in the 1990s which indicated that Bridgetown was coming up to a crossroads. In order to meet the needs of the 21st century, the port must renovate its infrastructure and expand on its core business areas of cargo handling and the cruise sector. The study also showed that the Port of Bridgetown could be an engine for national economic growth by generating more cargo and tourism traffic. The port is already a key player in the local economy, providing the island with a commercial lifeline to the rest of the world. The first stage in the reform process was the transformation of Barbados Port Authority into Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) in 2003. This institutional change in the port’s administration was an important first step towards new investment and development. The expansion project began in early 2004 with the repaving of terminals and access roads.
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Zones For greater efficiency and safety of port operations, the port is being divided into four main zones. Cruise ship handling will be concentrated in the south of the port, cargo handling in the main port and bulk handling on reclaimed land to the north, while leisure craft will be accommodated at the Shallow Draft Wharf behind the main cargo quay.
Dredging In 2002 the main approach channel and the inner harbour were dredged to allow larger cruise ships like the ‘Adventure of the Seas’ to call Bridgetown. Depth was increased from 9.6 metres to 11.6 metres and spoil from this process was used to extend the cargo handling area in the main port, adding some 9 acres to the terminal.
Rehabilitation In its first phase, the project involved a major renovation and reconstruction of existing facilities. Renovation and repairs are being carried out on Berth 4, the Bulk Handling Berth, and the Shallow Draft Wharf.
In the near future the Cross Berth will be demolished and rebuilt to make it stronger and better able to cope with modern demands. Elsewhere in the port, work will include a new gatehouse for the container park, a new mechanical workshop and conversion of part of the Shallow Draught Wharf for tourism.
Other projects under way Paving of the container yard behind Berth 4, the reclaimed area and access roads ● Revetment work along Trevor’s Way, landscaping of Trevor’s Way from Bridgetown to the port entrance and new lighting and irrigation systems ● Sugar loading towers currently on the breakwater to be dismantled and relocated to new sugar facilities at the Land Reclaimers site ● Conversion and reassignment of current bulk sugar facility ● Conversion of molasses tank ‘C’ to a potable water storage system with ancillary pumping facilities ● Replacement of existing water mains. ●
The new pier will accommodate two large cruise ships simultaneously and will provide extra capacity to handle the expected rise in cruise arrivals. In fact, the two berths will boost the port’s daily passenger handling capacity by about 8,000. This will also allow the port to continue to separate its cruise and cargo handling operations in the interests of passenger safety.
Rehabilitation BPI has received a US$ 34 million loan from the Caribbean Commercial Bank for the rehabilitation project, which is expected to be completed in 2006. The port authority has taken steps to ensure that port operations are not unduly affected by the renewal works. When complete, the upgraded facilities both inside and outside the port will bring key benefits to both port users and local people.
Cruise pier By far the biggest project is a US$ 20 million joint venture between BPI and Bridgetown Cruise Terminals Inc to build a new cruise pier south of the breakwater.
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Future Streamlining
Future outlook bright for Port of Bridgetown THE FUTURE LOOKS GOOD for Barbados as current developments lead to a new era of prosperity for the island’s cruise and tourism sectors and for its main port. Once the new cruise pier at Bridgetown is complete in 2006, passenger arrivals could rise to one million annually with parallel developments on shore in terms of visitor facilities and amenities – an area
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in which Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) is now actively involved. By 2015 the latest phase of developments will be complete and, with the port operating at capacity, no further expansions are planned for the time being. In a country the size of Barbados, there is a limit to the useful expansion of facilities without leading to overcrowding of tourist attractions and congestion of the transport system.
The drive for efficiency and improvement goes on, however. In addition to new technology and greater streamlining of operations, the port will be looking at new trends within its current industry sectors. There can be no doubting that the BPI will continue to lead the way in exciting and innovative developments both in cargo handling and the cruise sector.
First choice One key area being targeted by the port is container transhipment. The BPI wants to be at the forefront of container handling services for the immediate region, with plans for a central container containment facility in the port, extra cargo berths coming on line and more container traffic between the islands. While not competing directly with the region’s major container hubs, Bridgetown will be able to offer a personalised service of the same high quality that port customers have come to expect over the past 40 years.
Company profiles Company profiles
Butterfield Bank (Barbados) Ltd
Barbados Custom Brokers & Clerks Association
Butterfield Bank (Barbados) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd. The former Barbados Mutual Bank was purchased in December 2003 and rebranded and now forms part of the Butterfield Group, with offices in Bermuda, Bahamas, Cayman, Guernsey and the UK. The Butterfield Group has over US$8 billion in assets and US$70 billion in funds under management. In 2003 Standard & Poor awarded the group first place in the world for the fiveyear performances of the overall group of Butterfield Funds and the Butterfield Capital Appreciation Bond Fund. In 2003 and 2004 ‘The Banker’ magazine awarded its ‘Bank of the Year’ title to the Cayman and Bermuda offices for their excellence in customer service. Performance highlights for 2003 were a net income of $76.5 million, up from $66.7 in 2002; a return on equity of 20.9 per cent, from 20.5 per cent in 2002; earnings per share of $3.73, from $3.19 in 2002. This resulted in an increase in shareholder value of 65.2 per cent.
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Barbados National Bank Barbados National Bank (BNB) is owned by Republic Bank Ltd, a Trinidad-owned regional financial institution, and the Government of Barbados. Originally established in 1978 through the amalgamation of several financial institutions, including the Government Savings Bank, BNB has established itself as one of the top banks in Barbados. The bank has two subsidiaries, BNB Finance & Trust Corporation and the Barbados Mortgage Finance Company Ltd. From its eight branches throughout the island, BNB provides a full range of banking services, including corporate credit, personal or consumer credit, mortgage financing for individuals and commercial entities and funds management and mutual funds. The bank also offers technology based banking services such as anybranch banking, credit cards, telephone banking, a state-of-the-art money transfer system and a network of personal banking machines. Although locally operated, BNB is part of a network of international correspondent banks with representation in every major capital city worldwide.
www.bnbbarbados.com
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Company profiles
Coastal & Environmental Engineering Solutions Inc Coastal & Environmental Engineering Solutions Inc (CEES Inc) offers innovative and specialised skills in the areas of marine, coastal and environmental engineering, environmental and socio-economic impact assessments, marine biological assessments and coastal areas management and planning. The company’s dynamic professional team is committed to providing clients with a comprehensive project management plan which ensures that all stages of the proposal meet current policies and required regulatory guidelines. The company is currently undertaking projects in Barbados and the wider Caribbean including: • Environmental impact assessment for Beaumont Park Race Course in St Kitts • Monitoring of alternate marine habitats for the Barbados Marine Trust Reef Ball project • Social and marine impact assessments for the Barbados Petroleum Distribution Project; coral transplantation and environmental monitoring for the Oistins Moorings Facilities • Dredging of the harbour and entrance channel of the Port of Bridgetown • The US$ 25 million Barbados Coastal Infrastructure Programme.
Container Services Ltd
Dacosta Mannings
Container Services Ltd, located next to the Bridgetown Port, was established in 1983 and specialises in the rental, sale, conversion and transportation of containers. The company has a rental fleet of 300 x 20 ft and 50 x 40 ft containers available for storage at hirer’s site. Two Mack trucks equipped with 10 tonne and 15 tonne HIAB cranes are used to deliver rental containers. Storage for small businesses is offered at the company’s modern storage facility, with 75 units of 160 sq ft and 12 units of 320 sq ft, and an on-site fork-lift truck. Container Services also carries out customised conversions of containers into offices for purchase/rental. In addition, the company delivers containers for businesses from the port. Subcontracted by Foster & Ince Cruise Services, Container Services provides gangs and specialised containers to transfer baggage for its air/sea, fly/cruise programme between the Bridgetown Port and Grantley Adams International Airport.The company employs 18 staff.
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Company profiles cont.
Damen Shipyards Gorinchem Damen Shipyards Gorinchem is an independent member of the Damen Shipyards Group. In 1969 the concept of construction of commercial craft to standard designs, based on modular building principles was introduced. A wide range of standard vessels are available such as tugs, workboats and high-speed craft, including patrol and pilot boats and fast ferries. The use of standard designs and ongoing product development offers competitive prices, short delivery times and proven technology and performance. Damen Technical Cooperation supplies prefabricated shipbuilding kits to overseas customers for assembly. The following support services are offered: • Damen Equipment, Project and System Engineering – repairs, conversions and rebuilding projects, plus design and marine equipment installation and training • Damen Field Services – warranty and after sales support • Damen Shipping and Forwarding – equipment and vessel delivery • Damen Parts – spare parts • Trading and chartering. In addition to the above, a charter fleet of workboats is available as well as a trading company for secondhand vessels.
www.damen.nl
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Delcan International Corporation Canada’s Delcan International has been active in Barbados for more than 20 years and is currently overseeing the implementation of the Bridgetown Port Reform and Expansion Project for Barbados Port Inc. (BPI).The company has offices across Canada and the US as well as in Israel,Venezuela, Hong Kong and several project offices in other countries. Early phases of the Bridgetown Port project began in 1994 and were carried out for BPI in association with Guy M. Griffith, a local firm of civil engineers. A feasibility study was designed to assess the market potential of the port and included a major study of cruise tourism.The study also assessed the port’s operations, finances, marketing and other aspects of its day-to-day working. The investment phase involves refurbishment work, modifications to the workshop, upgrading the container yard and expanding the port to accommodate more cruise ships and other vessels as well as creating a new sugar handling facility. Construction for this work began in January 2004.
www.delcan.com
Eric Hassell & Son Ltd Eric Hassell & Son Ltd was founded in 1969 by Eric Hassell, a ship’s captain who sailed schooners from Barbados to Guyana and who saw the need for a new shipping agent in Barbados. The company represents Seaboard Marine, which covers the US, Central and South America and Canada, as well as Europe West Indies Line, a niche carrier linking Europe, the UK and the Caribbean. The company also represents a number of specialised vessels, including the international deepsea research vessel ‘Joides Resolution’ and the ‘Rainbow Warrior’, flagship of the Greenpeace organisation. Several transatlantic luxury yachts also call upon the company’s services during the year. Other services provided include freight forwarding, consolidating and warehousing by air and sea out of the US and Canada through Flamingo International Inc. The company also offers stevedoring services and is one of only six in Barbados holding a licence at the Port of Bridgetown.
www.erichassell.com
Esso Standard Oil SA Esso Standard Oil is the sole supplier of bunker fuel at the Port of Bridgetown. Esso originally built the pipelines that run throughout the port and supply all bunkering berths – a service much valued by cruise ships and short-stay containerships. The fuel is fed from the company’s 300,000 barrel capacity terminal at Holborn Circle. Pumping rates are 150 tonnes per hour for gasoil and 100 tonnes per hour for intermediate blends. In addition, Esso offers a wide range of marine lubricants to ships calling at the Port of Bridgetown. Both fuel and lubricants are available 24 hours a day. Speed of delivery is another selling point for Esso’s land-based delivery system. The company can hook up within 15 minutes of a ship’s arrival – a critical factor when a vessel might stay in port for just four hours. Esso prides itself on the high quality of the fuel that it delivers. All products meet the ISO 8217 International Standard. Samples are periodically sent to Det Norske Veritas in New Jersey for verification. Esso is extremely competitive with suppliers in other ports in the Leeward and Windward islands.
Foster & Ince Cruise Services Inc Foster & Ince Cruise Services Inc has been offering services to the cruise industry in Barbados for over 40 years, looking after many of the world’s leading cruise ships. The company offers a wide range of services including shore excursions and activities, air conditioned air-sea transfers, meet and greet services, luggage transfers, airline pre-check-in and pre- and post-cruise options. To transfer passengers between the airport and the cruise terminal, Foster & Ince operates the island’s largest privately owned fleet of air conditioned coaches. Platinum Port Agency Inc was established in 2000 and is a fully owned subsidiary of Foster & Ince.It was formed due to demand from cruise lines for Foster & Ince to extend its services to include port agency. A cruise-only, full-service, one-stop shop, the company offers comprehensive port agency services including home port services, air freight clearance, transhipment of container stores, meet and greet services and bonded vehicle services.
Guy M. Griffith Engineers Guy M. Griffith Engineers, a civil consulting engineering firm, was formed in 1987 by Guy Griffith, who had spent the previous 18 years working at various consulting engineering companies. The areas of expertise offered by Guy M. Griffith include coastal, structural, drainage and port engineering. Since the completion of the Barbados Coastal Conservation Study, a three-year major engineering project on the south and west coasts in 1991, the joint venture partnership of Delcan International Corporation and Guy M. Griffith Engineers has been working on the reform and expansion of the Bridgetown Port, a project which entailed a comprehensive study of the operations of the port, recommendations for improvements and subsequent detail designs of those recommendations. The company has been involved in various road projects in residential development areas. Aside from its consultancy business, Guy M. Griffith Engineers has undertaken projects in St Vincent, St Maarten, Mustique and St Lucia.
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Company profiles
Goddards Shipping & Tours Ltd Goddards Shipping & Tours Ltd was established over 40 years ago as a port agent in the Port of Bridgetown. As such it is one of the most experienced port agents in Barbados and today represents some of the most reputable cruise lines in the world. As a cruise ship agent, the company handles all requirements of cruise
ships in port such as crew transportation, medical requirements and passenger clearance. As cargo agent, the company handles vessel husbandry, stevedoring services and acts as agent for various logistic companies, clearing and delivering cargo to cruise vessels. The destination management and shore excursion arm of the company manages and organises shore excursions, air/sea exchanges, groups
and charters, incentive groups, wedding co-ordination and ground transportation. The company acts for a large number of cruise ships, yachts, megayachts and even military vessels. Goddards Shipping & Tours Ltd has a staff of 25 with a pool of around 60 casual staff.
www.goddardsbarbados.com
Hanschell Inniss Ltd
Innotech
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Insurance Corporation of Barbados (ICB) The Insurance Corporation of Barbados Ltd (ICBL) is the island’s leading general insurer writing some 23 per cent of the nation’s premium income. Established in 1978, ICBL was charged with insuring government property and others with a low-risk profile, including the Port of Bridgetown and Grantley Adams International Airport, but has since broadened its activities to include most types of general insurance. Today, ICBL’s business portfolio is divided 65-35 in favour of private sector business. In fact, the corporation competes head-to-head with one dozen other companies who are active in the Barbados general insurance market. ICB offers its customers a range of policies including motor, household, liabilities, burglary, travel, marine cargo and hull as well as group life and medical. Ordinary life is one of the few sectors in which the corporation is not active. In the marine sector, ICBL insures vessels and cargo as well as the port’s static facilities and liabilities.
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Company profiles
Laparkan (Barbados) Ltd
Marenco Ltd
Rayside Construction Ltd
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Rayside Construction Limited was amalgamated in December 1999, with its head office located at Malvern Lodge, Green Hill, St. Michael. The company employs 400 persons who are deployed throughout the four divisions: Rayside Asphalt Paving Co. Ltd; Rayside Concrete Mix Ltd; Quarry Products Ltd; and Rayside Concrete Works Ltd. The Rayside Group of companies has been involved in the following areas of construction: • Development of infrastructure – i.e. construction of highways, subsidiary roads, driveways, car parks and the installation of all utilities i.e. water, electricity, telephone and natural gas • Production and sale of ready-mix concrete, concrete blocks and hotmixed asphalt • Mass excavations and earth moving operations • Mining and the supply of marlfill and all sizes of aggregates from its two quarries at Blowers (Quarry Products) and Green Hill • Rental of equipment.
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R.M. Jones & Co Ltd R.M. Jones & Co Ltd has been involved in the maritime business for over 100 years, formerly trading as Jones & Swan. R.M. Jones has a sound financial background.The company is aligned with Ansa McAl, a Caribbean conglomerate that purchased 80 per cent of the shareholding early in 2004. R.M. Jones & Co Ltd represents CMA CGM along with a number of other affiliates with a worldwide network and offers weekly services from Europe, the US, the Far East, South America and the rest of the Caribbean. It is also agent for Norway’s Bergesen d.y. A/S, and is linked to freight forwarders in Europe, the Caribbean and North America.
The Barbados Light & Power Co Ltd
The Booth Steamship Co (Barbados) Ltd
The Barbados Light & Power Co Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Light & Power Holdings Ltd, with over 60 per cent of shares being held locally by some 2,800 investors including the National Insurance Board. Barbados Light & Power supplies electricity to just over 107,000 customers with a peak demand of about 143 MW. Since its introduction in 1911, electricity has played an integral part in the development of Barbados. Through ongoing investment in new equipment and streamlined work practices, Barbados Light & Power has maintained the basic electricity rate at the same level for over 20 years. The company also has a fuel clause mechanism that allows for an automatic adjustment of tariffs to recover fuel costs. The company operates a range of diesel, gas turbine and steam generating plants. Two new 30 MW low speed diesel generators will come on stream in mid 2005, bringing the company’s combined power generation capacity to about 240 MW.
The Booth Steamship Co (Barbados) Ltd office was set up in 1961 to represent the Booth Line services from the UK, Canada and the US.Prior to this, Booth Line was represented in Barbados by a local agent. Today, Booth represents several liner agencies including Crowley Liner Service Inc, of San Francisco, Hoegh Ugland Auto Liner (HUAL), of Norway, and BHP Transport & Logistics, of Australia. Crowley operates a weekly service to the Caribbean using two newly built 512 teu cellular container vessels calling Barbados every Wednesday. Booth also represents several cruise ship principals, including Saga Cruises and MTC Marine Trade Consulting GmbH. In addition, the company represents the UK group Inchcape Shipping Services and is port agent for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ships of the UK. In addition, the company is agent for Econocaribe Consolidators Inc, Puerto Freight Systems Inc, Ocean Express and SACO Shipping GmbH. The managing director, Anthony A. Gittens, is Honorary Consul General for the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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The Shipping Association of Barbados
Sea Freight Agencies (B’dos) Ltd
The Shipping Association of Barbados (SAB) was established on January 1st 1981 and currently consists of 18 members, primarily made up of ship’s agents and stevedoring contractors. The SAB seeks, among others things to provide for consultation between members; to ascertain their views on matters of common interest; to collect and circulate statistical and other information relating to the shipping industry; and to co-operate with or be a member of any organisation, either national of international, whose objectives are consistent with those of the association. The SAB meets regularly with Barbados Port Inc. to discuss matters of mutual interest and to ensure that the Port of Bridgetown maintains its pre-eminent position as one of the region’s leading harbour facilities. The organisation has its own offices in central Bridgetown and a highly trained and professional secretariat to ensure it is efficiently run and that its voice is heard in maritime and other matters.
Sea Freight Agencies (B’dos) Ltd was established in 1988 as a full service ships’agent and stevedoring contractor looking after operations, ships’husbandry, marketing and sales for some of the world’s best known shipping lines. The company represents Geest Line, offering a weekly service from the UK and France to the Caribbean. Geest Line carries dry and reefer containerised cargo and is one of the few scheduled liner services to Barbados for breakbulk dry and reefer cargo. Other principals represented by the company are Shell Tankers, Exxon/Mobil Tankers, Clipper Interamerica Carriers and Europe Caribbean Line as well as several tramp services. The company also offers efficient and experienced stevedoring services and handles vehicle imports on Mitsui OSK. The company handles several large project cargoes. The company has a staff of 18 handling some 300 vessel calls each year.
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Windward Agencies Ltd Windward Agencies Ltd is one of the youngest shipping agents in Barbados but has already demonstrated a high level of customer care and shipping expertise. The company offers importers and exporters a wide range of solutions for cargo movements by representing a number of global and regional freight consolidators and shipping lines. The company represents: • Marfret Lines, a French liner service offering weekly dry and reefer cargo services to and from virtually any port worldwide • Caribtrans, an NVOCC based in Miami providing weekly FCL and LCL services from the US • SeaFreight Lines – weekly container service from Miami to Barbados • BSC Essex Freight – a weekly FCL and LCL service from the UK and Europe • Caribtransair – air cargo services from the US
Port Details
Port Details Accommodation The Port of Bridgetown has five berths totalling 1,531 metres. The port is dredged to a depth of 11.6 metres and accepts ships up to 11.45 metres in draught. ●
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Needham’s Point, for crude oil imports, can accept ships up to 193 metres loa and 11.6 metres draught
One Liebherr gantry crane of 40 tonnes capacity and one mobile crane of 100 tonnes.
Oistins Bay is for imports of aviation fuel and can accommodate tankers up to 172 metres loa and 10.0 metres draught
Currency The Barbados dollar is pegged to the US dollar at a rate of B$ 2 to US$ 1.
Spring Garden is an LPG facility for vessels up to 103 metres loa and 4.9 metres draught. There are mooring buoys at these berths.
Airport Grantley Adams International Airport is 21 km (13 miles) from Bridgetown with regular flights to North America, Europe and Caribbean destinations.
Anchorage Quarantine anchorage and general anchorage are available off Carlisle Bay. An explosives anchorage is located north of the port. There are five separate anchorage positions. See Admiralty Chart No 502.
Bunkers Fuel supplied by Esso Standard Oil and delivered throughout the Port of Bridgetown. Lubes delivered by truck.
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Port Details cont. Surveyors Non-exclusive classification society surveyor available.
Tides Maximum variation of 0.6 metre between low and high tides.
Towage Towage is compulsory for all vessels over 1,000 nrt. Barbados Port Inc owns and operates two tugs: the 5,500 hp “Barbados II” and the 4,640 hp “Pelican II”, both equipped for fire-fighting, pollution control, salvage duties and rescue.
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Reception facilities are available for garbage, oil (limited) and sewage. Barbados is due to sign Annexe 5 of the Marpol Convention. Annexe 4 has already been accepted by the Barbados government.
Medical aid Modern 800-bed hospital in Bridgetown plus Bayview Hospital and private clinics. Helicopter service available.
Passenger tax A tax of US$ 6 is payable by each passenger arriving at Bridgetown.
Pilotage Pilotage is compulsory for all types of commercial vessels. The pilot position is 0.8 km west of the fairway buoy. Call and watch on VHF Channel 12. Advance notice required via ship’s agent, particularly for weekend calls.
Radio VHF 12/16. Channels are open 24 hours. Port call sign is ‘8PB’ (Eight Papa Bravo).
Ship chandlery ISSA members available.
Storage Transit sheds available. Cold and cool storage facilities available for temperature sensitive goods.
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A garbage incinerator with a maximum capacity of 100 tonnes per day is available within the port. Waste is received by Mobil Oil (Barbados). Sewage is taken by truck to the Bridgetown treatment facility.
Water Potable water is available at all berths by pipeline.
Weather The prevailing wind is easterly.
Working hours The container terminal works on a 24-hour basis. Marine services are available round the clock. Normal working hours are in two shifts: 07.00 to 16.00 hours and 16.00 to 23.00 hours.
Directory
Directory USEFUL ADDRESSES Barbados Agriculture Development & Marketing Corporation Fairy Valley Plantation House Christ Church Tel: +246 428 0250 Fax: +246 428 0152 Barbados Chamber Of Commerce & Industry 1st Floor Nemwill House Collymore Rock St. Michael Tel: +246 426 0747/2056 Fax: +246 429 2907 Barbados Coast Guard Barbados Coast Guard HMBS Willoughby Fort Pierhead Main Bridgetown St. Michael. Tel: +246 436 6185 Fax: +246 429 7153 Barbados Investment & Development Corporation (BIDC) PO Box 1250 Pelican House Princess Alice Highway Bridgetown Tel: +246 427 5350 Fax: +246 426 7802 Barbados Port Inc (BPI) University Row Bridgetown Tel: +246 430 4700 Fax: +246 429 5348 www.barbadosport.com
The Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association (BHTA) 4th Avenue PO Box 711C Belleville St. Michael Tel: +246 426 5041 Fax: +246 429 2845 Barbados Small Business Associates Pelican Industrial Park Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 228 0162 Fax: +246 228 0613 Caribbean Shipping Association (Barbados Office) 2nd floor, Trident House Lower Broad Street Bridgetown Tel: +246 923 3491 Fax: +246 923 3421 Barbados Tourism Authority PO Box 242 Harbour Road Bridgetown Tel: +246 427 2623 Fax: +246 426 4080 Caribbean Tourism Organization 1 Financial Place Collymore Rock Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 427 5242 Fax: +246 429 3065
CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT Port Authority Building University Row Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 430 2357 Fax: +246 430 2370 The Shipping Association of Barbados (SAB) 2nd floor Trident House Broad Street Bridgetown Tel: +246 427 9860/64 Fax: +246 426 8392
MISSIONS OVERSEAS United States Embassy of Barbados 2144 Wyoming Avenue NW Washington DC 20008 Tel: +1 202 939 9200/2 Fax: +1 202 332 7467 Consulate-General of Barbados 2nd floor, 800 Second Avenue New York, NY 10017 Tel: +1 212 867 8435 Fax: +1 212 986 1030 Consulate-General of Barbados Suite 1270, 150 Alhambra Circle Coral Gables Florida 33134 Tel: +1 305 442 1994 Fax: +1 305 567 2844
Belgium/EU Embassy of Barbados 78 Avenue General Lartigue B-1200 Brussels Tel: +32 2 732 1737/1867 Fax: +31 2 732 3266 Canada High Commission of Barbados Suite 600, 130 Albert Street Ottawa K1P 5G4 Tel: +1 613 236 9517/8 Fax: +1 613 230 4362 Consulate-General of Barbados 18th floor, 5160 Yonge Street North York Ontario M2N 6L9 Tel: +1 416 512 6565/8 Fax: +1 416 512 6580 Venezuela Embassy of Barbados Edificio Los Frailes Officina 501, piso 5 Avenida Principal de Chuao Tel: +582 9205 45 Fax: +582 910333 United Kingdom High Commission of Barbados 1 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3NH Tel: +44 171 631 4975 Fax: +44 171 323 6872 United Nations Permanent Mission of Barbados to the United Nations 2nd floor, 800 Second Avenue New York, NY 10017 Tel: +1 212 867 8431/4 Fax: +1 212 986 1030
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AIRPORT Grantley Adams International Airport Christchurch Barbados Tel: +246 428 7101 Fax: +246 420 7069
BANKS The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) Broad Street PO Box 202 Bridgetown Tel: +246 431 3107 Fax: +246 426 0969 Barbados National Bank (BNB) 1 Broad Street PO Box 1009 Bridgetown Tel: +246 431 5700 Fax: +246 429 2606 www.bnbbarbados.com Barclays Bank plc Broad Street Bridgetown Tel: +246 431 5151 Fax: +246 431 0691 Butterfield Bank Mutual Building 1 Beckwith Place, Lower Broad Street Bridgetown Tel: +246 431 4500 fax +246430 0222 www.bankofbutterfield.bb Caribbean Commercial Bank Lower Broad Street Bridgetown, St Michael Tel: +246 431 2500 Fax: +246 431 2530
The Mutual Bank of the Caribbean Inc Trident House Lower Broad Street Bridgetown Tel: +246 436 8335 Fax: +246 431 5734 Royal Bank of Canada Broad Street PO Box 68 Bridgetown Tel: +246 431 6700 Fax: +246 427 8393
BUNKER SUPPLIERS Esso Standard Oil SA Ltd PO Box 245 Bridgetown Tel: +246 426 2181 Fax: +246 436 8984
CEMENT TERMINAL Arawak Cement Company Ltd Checker Hill St Lucy Tel: +246 439 9880 Fax: +246 439 7976
COASTAL ENGINEERS Coastal Environmental Engineering Solutions Suite Number 1 Westbury Main Road & St. Leonardís Avenue Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 434 2337 Fax: +246 426 5950 www.ceesinc.com
Central Bank Of Barbados Tom Adams Financial Center Spry Street Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 436 6870 Fax: +246 427 9559
Guy M. Griffith Engineers 1st Avenue, Rockley New Road Christ Church Tel: +246 427 0921 Fax: +246 437 0803 Email: gmgeng@hotmail.com
CIBC Caribbean Ltd Broad Street PO Box 405 Bridgetown Tel: +246 431 3700
COLD STORAGE BICO Ltd Harbour Industrial Park Bridgetown Tel: +246 430 2100 Fax: +246 426 2198
CONSTRUCTION C.O. Williams Construction Ltd. P.O. Box 871E Lears Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 4363910 Fax: +246 427 5336 Rayside Construction Ltd. Malvern Lodge Green Hill Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 425 1276 Fax: +246 425 5291
CONSULATES Belgium: Ms Jennifer Field (Honorary Consul) 609 Bushy Park Rockley Resort Christ Church Tel: +246 435 7704 Fax: +246 435 7704 Chile: Mr David Harding Sea Freight Agencies (B’dos) Ltd James Fort Building Hincks Street, Bridgetown Tel: +246 429 9688 Fax: +246 429 5107 Cyprus: Mr Marcus Jordan (Honorary Consul) Lamberts Ltd Suite 3, 1st floor Wildey Shopping Plaza, PO Box 701C St. Michael Tel: +246 427 7478 Fax: +246 427 7474 Denmark: Mr Robert C. Hadchity c/o Yankee Garments Grazettes Industrial Park PO Box 717C St. Michael Tel: +246 424 4995 Fax: +246 424 5643
Dominican Rep: Ms Jane Simpson (Honorary Consul) No.3 Brundish Blue Waters Terrace Rockley Christ Church Tel: +246 432 6930 Fax: +246 432 2147 Ecuador: Mr Hallam R. Edwards (Honorary Consul) c/o Barbados Light & Power Co Ltd Garrison Hill St. Michael Tel: +246 437 4817 Fax: +246 425 9255 Finland: Mr Peter Desmond Bowen Short (Honorary Consul General) “Kayel” Brighton St. George Tel: +246 426 1881 France: Ms Maxime Baretge (Dean of Consular Corps) Honorary Consul Waverley House Hastings W13 Christ Church Tel: +246 435 6847 Fax: +246 435 6660 Germany: Mr Uwe Harrs (Honorary Consul) Harrs Inc Pleasant Hill Dayrells Road, PO Box 17B Tel: +246 427 1876 Fax: +246 427 8127 Guyana: Mr Norman R. Faria Straker’s Tenantry Black Rock St. Michael Tel: +246 424 1623 Haiti: Senator Keith Laurie (Honorary Consul) Sugarlands Salters St. George Tel: +246 427 3111 Fax: +246 427 3111
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Israel: Mr Bernard Gilbert (Honorary Consul-General) c/o Land Development & Building Ltd Palmetto Street, PO Box 256 Bridgetown Tel: +246 426 4764 Fax: +246 426 4768 Italy: Ms Paola Baldi-Gill (Honorary Consul) Bannatyne Plantation House Christ Church Tel: +246 437 2847 Fax: +246 437 1228 Jamaica: Mr Elias Azan (Honorary Consul) Alamac House Fontabelle, PO Box 1311 St. Michael Tel: +246 426 9920 Fax: +246 429 7299 Japan: Mr Wayne H. Kirton c/o Barbados Shipping & Trading Co Ltd Musson Building Hincks Street, PO Box 1227C Bridgetown Tel: +246 426 3027/1754 Fax: +246 427 4719 Mexico: Dr Trevor Carmichael (Honorary Consul) Chancery Chambers Chancery House High Street Bridgetown Tel: +246 431 0070 Fax: +246 431 0076 Netherlands: Mr Anthony Gittens The Booth Steamship Co (B’dos) Ltd Bridge House, Cavans Lane Bridgetown Tel: +246 429 7286 Fax: +246 426 0484 Email: info@boothsteamship.com www.boothsteamship.com
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Norway: Mr J.S. Mayhew (Honorary Consul-General) c/o Booth Steamship Co (B’dos) Ltd 1st floor, Cockspur House Nile Street PO Box 263 Bridgetown Tel: +246 436 9952 Fax: +246 426 0484 Portugal: The Hon. Mr Cecil de Caires, CHB (Honorary Consul) Life of Barbados Building Wildey St. Michael Tel: +246 426 1060 Fax: +246 436 8835 Spain: Ms Francisca Tostado Rodriguez de Edwards (Honorary Vice Consul) c/o Alleyne Aguilar & Altman Ltd Derricks St. James Tel: +246 437 4817 Fax: +246 432 2147 Surinam: Mr Athos Jean Ho-Kong-King (Honorary Consul) c/o Reservations Services Ltd Independence Square Bridgetown Tel: +246 436 1858 Fax: +246 429 4530 Sweden: Mr Rawle C. Brancker, GCM (Honorary Consul) The Brancker Corporation Fontabelle, PO Box 419 St. Michael Tel: +246 427 4358 Fax: +246 427 1600 Switzerland: Mr Gunter Hasch (Honorary Vice Consul) No. 24 Cane Garden St. Thomas Tel: +246 425 3281 Fax: +246 425 3282
Turkey: Mr John Bellamy (Honorary Consul) A.S. Brydens & Sons Victoria Street & Bolton Lane Bridgetown Tel: +246 431 2692 Fax: +246 426 0755
CUSTOMS SERVICES
CONSULTANTS
Caribbean Customs Services Trynora House Cr. Richmond Gap & Barbarees Hill Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 430 0995/6
Alleyne Planning And Associates BAMP Complex Spring Garden ighway Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 228 1341 Fax: +246 228 1270 Innotech Services Ltd ISL Complex Lots A,B & C Warrens Industrial Park Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 425 2065 / 425 2987 Fax: +246 425 232
CONTAINERS Container Services Ltd Fontabelle St. Michael Tel: +246 228 2529 Fax: +246 426 7845 Email: conserv@caribsurf.com
CRUISE SERVICES Cruise Management Ltd The Shallow Draught Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 430 0900 Fax: +246 431 0901 Foster & Ince Cruise Services Inc. Shallow Draught Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 431 8915 Fax: +246 436 8908 www.foster-ince.com Platinum Port Agency Inc. The Shallow Draught Bridgetown Tel: +246 431 8929 Fax: +246 436 8908 Email: platinum@platinum.com.bb
Big P Customs Brokers A S & Lt Codrington Road Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 424 2369 Fax: +246 438 0890
Central Customs Agency Ltd. Kensington Court Fontabelle Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 426 5214 Fax: +246 436 4877 Consolidated Customs Brokers Rosebank House Fontabelle Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 427 2915 Fax: +246 426 2357 J’s Customs Services Inc Trynora House Cnr Richmond Gap & Barbarees Hill St Michael Tel: +246 430 0995 fax: +246 430 0996 Quality Customs Services P.O. Box 64B Britton’s Hill Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 421 7817
DUTY FREE SHOPPING COMPLEX Bridgetown Cruise Terminals Inc Deep Water Harbour Bridgetown Port St. Michael Tel: +246 431 0386 Fax: +246 431 9032
ENGINEERING S B Testing And Engineering Ltd Beckwith Mall Lower Broad Street Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 228 5910 Fax: +246 228 4781
ENVIRONMENTAL Coastal Environmental Engineering Solutions Suite Number 1 Westbury Main Road & St. Leonardís Avenue Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 434 2337 Fax: +246 426 5950 www.ceesinc.com Eco Technology Inc. 3 Crusher Site Road Prospect St. James Tel: +246 424 0709
EQUIPMENT Crane And Equipment Ltd. The Orchid Strathclyde Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 427-5438 Fax: +246 437 7274 Jmi (Caribbean) Limited Lower Estate Factory Yard Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 429 2488 Fax: +246 427 8648 Sani Services Lower Dayrells Road Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 429 5989 Fax: +246 429 4542
FREIGHT FORWARDERS Eric Hassell & Son Ltd Carlisle House Hincks St Bridgetown Tel: +246 436 6102 Fax: +246 429 3416 Email: info@erichassell.com www.erichassell.com
Express Int. Shipping 3rd Floor, Normans Center Bridgetown Tel: +246 437 6345 Hinds Transport Services Ltd Kendall Hill Christ Church Tel: +246 437 1960 Fax: +246 437 1962 Laparkan Ltd Suite 103, Building No. 8 Harbour Industrial Estate Harbour Road, St Michael Tel: +246 436 5322 Fax: +246 436 5717 T S Garraway & Company Ltd P.O. Box 106 Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 426 5422 Fax: +246 426 5427
GRAIN TERMINAL Barbados Feeds Ltd Flour Mill Complex Spring Garden Highway PO Box 260 Bridgetown Tel: +246 427 8880 Fax: +246 427 8886
HOTELS Accra Beach Hotel & Resort PO Box 73W, Rockley Christchurch Tel +246 435 8920 Fax: +246 435 6794 www.accrabeachhotel.com
INSURANCE Insurance Corporation of Barbados Roebuck Street Bridgetown Tel: +246 427 5590 Fax: +246 426 3393
INVESTMENT Williams Industries Warrens Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 425 2000 Fax: +246 424 0374
MARINE CONTRACTORS Marenco Ltd Marine Contractors Frere Pilgrim Christ Church Tel: +246 437 4513 Fax: +246 437 4209 Willie’s Diving & Marine Services Inc Black Rock St. Michael Tel: +246 425 1080 Fax: +246 425 1060
PORT PROJECT CONSULTANTS Delcan International Corporation Bridgetown Port Project Office Shed 2 Port of Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 430 5166 Fax: +246 431 0829
POWER COMPANY Barbados Light & Power Company Limited P.O. Box 142 Garrison Hill Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 436 1800 Fax: +246 429 6000 www.blpc.com.bb
SALVAGE Marenco Ltd Marine Contractors Frere Pilgrim Christ Church Tel: +246 437 4513 Fax: +246 437 4209
SHIPCHANDLERS Anchor Ship Chandlery Goddard’s Complex Fontabell Bridgetown Tel: +246 436 6550 Fax: +246 427 6938 J L T Suppliers Westbury New Road St. Michael Tel: +246 437 7218 Fax: +246 437 3691
SHIP REGISTRY Barbados Ship’s Registry Adriana’s Complex Warrens St. Michael Tel: +246 425 0072 Fax: +246 425 0101
SHIPPING AGENTS The Booth Steamship Co (B’dos) Ltd Bridge House, Cavans Lane Bridgetown Tel: +246 429 7286 Fax: +246 426 0484 Email: info@boothsteamship.com www.boothsteamship.com Caribbean Shipping Services Ltd 4 James Fort Building Hincks Street Bridgetown Tel: +246 228 8271 Fax: +246 228 8274 Commercial Services Ltd Trident House Broad Street Bridgetown Tel: +246 426 0320 Fax: +246 429 6204 Dacosta Mannings Inc – Shipping Division PO Box 103 Carlisle House Hinks Street Bridgetown Tel: +246 431 8700 Fax: +246 431 0051 Eric Hassell & Son Ltd Carlisle House Hincks St Bridgetown Tel: +246 436 6102 Fax: +246 429 3416 Email: info@erichassell.com www.erichassell.com Goddards Shipping & Tours Ltd Hincks St PO Box 1283 Bridgetown Tel: +246 426 9918 Fax: +246 426 7322 Email: gst_shipagent@goddent.com
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H. Jason Jones & Co Ltd Kensington Court Fontabelle St. Michael Tel: +246 429 7209 Fax: +246 429 2011 Hughes & Associates Shipping St. David’s Vicarage St. David’s Christ Church Tel: +246 437 6542 Fax: +246 437 6543 Marine Trading Ltd PO Box 425 Bridgetown Tel: +246 429 5106 Fax: +246 429 8121 R. M. Jones & Co Ltd PO Box 1241C Whitepark Road Bridgetown Tel: +246 426 2152 Fax: +246 427 6798 Email: shipping@rmjones.com.bb www.rmjones.com.bb Sea Freight Agencies (B’dos) Ltd 1st Floor, James Fort Bldg Bridgetown Tel: +246 429 9688 Fax: +246 429 5107 Email: seafrt@inaccs.com.bb www.seafrt.com Windward Agencies Limited Brighton Warehouse Complex Brighton St. Michael Tel: +246 425 7402/4/6 Fax: +246 425 7399
STEVEDORING COMPANIES The Booth Steamship Co (B’dos) Ltd Bridge House, Cavans Lane Bridgetown Tel: +246 429 7286 Fax: +246 426 0484 Email: info@boothsteamship.com www.boothsteamship.com
Dacosta Mannings Inc – Shipping Division PO Box 103 Carlisle House Hinks Street Bridgetown Tel: +246 431 8700 Fax: +246 431 0051 Eric Hassell & Son Ltd Carlisle House Hincks St Bridgetown Tel: +246 436 6102 Fax: +246 429 3416 Email: info@erichassell.com www.erichassell.com Marine Trading Ltd PO Box 425 Bridgetown Tel: +246 429 5106 Fax: +246 429 8121 Sea Freight Agencies (B’dos) Ltd 1st Floor, James Fort Bldg Bridgetown Tel: +246 429 9688 Fax: +246 429 5107 Email: seafrt@inaccs.com.bb www.seafrt.com
STEVEDORING CONTRACTORS Cargo Handlers Limited Dacosta Mannings Complex Brandons St Michael Tel: +246 430 4824/5 Fax: +246 431-0878 Stevedores Ltd Hincks Street Bridgetown Tel: +246 426 9918 Fax: +246 426 7322
TELECOMMUNICATIONS A T & T WIRELESS Building #1 Manor Lodge Complex Lodge Hill Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 417 1310 Fax: +246 421 2042 Cable & Wireless Bartel P.O. Box 272 Bridgetown Tel: +246 292 6200 Fax: +246 429 2309
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TRANSPORT Hinds Transport Services Kendall Hill Christ Church Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 437 1960 Fax: +246 437 1962 Ince Transport Service Two-Mile Hill Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 429 4819 Fax: +246 228 1658 Nanco Transport Services Limted Jackmans Bridgetown St. Michael Tel: +246 436-4370 Vere King Transport Cemetery Lane Road View St. Peter Tel: +246 422 2459 Fax: +246 422 2468
TOWAGE Barbados Port Authority University Row Bridgetown Tel: +246 436 6883 Fax: +246 429 5348 www.barbadosport.com Marenco Ltd Marine Contractors Frere Pilgrim Christ Church Tel: +246 437 4513 Fax: +246 437 4209
Barbados Port Authority (BPA) University Row, Bridgetown, Barbados Tel: +1 246 436 6883 Fax: +1 246 429 5348 www.barbadosport.com