The Trinidad & Tobago Ports and Outports Handbook 2010-2011 by Land & Marine Publications Ltd.

THE TRINIDAD & TOBAGO PORTS AND OUTPORTS HANDBOOK

2010-2011

THE TRINIDAD & TOBAGO PORTS AND OUTPORTS HANDBOOK 2010-2011

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conTenTs The Trinidad & Tobago PorTs and oUTPorTs handbook is a presentation of the Shipping Association of Trinidad & Tobago and is published by:

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The changing face of T&T’s maritime sector

e at the Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago are pleased to present the ‘Marine Ports and Outports Handbook of Trinidad and Tobago 2010-2011’. Much has changed since 2004, when it was last published. Various new facilities have been commissioned and/or capacity added by some of the companies previously listed, such as the National Energy Corporation. As with previous editions, stakeholders who will find this book an invaluable resource are:  The maritime fraternity  Business leaders, for decision making  Investors and other business professionals interested in the supporting infrastructure and facilities in Trinidad and Tobago  Academics, in their scholastic pursuits  The general public. Seaports form an integral part of the world economy. In most countries, domestic and international trade is via maritime transport, which undoubtedly continues to be one of the most cost-effective modes of transport. In addition, seaports act as a critical interface between several other modes of transport. In Trinidad and Tobago, seaports facilitate major commercial activities such as import, export and manufacturing as well as the oil and gas industries, which transmit or transport ammonia, methanol, urea, liquefied natural gas and the like. Once again, this publication will reveal to the reader the main features of a seaport including civil engineering features, administrative functions such as Immigration, Customs and Health, and operational functions such as towage, pilotage, and cargo handling. In this edition, we have incorporated a number of articles that highlight the state

of play within the sector. These articles provide useful insights regarding:  The state of the Customs service and its impact on trade facilitation  The role and function of the Maritime Industry Development Committee (MIDC), a special-purpose committee established to roll out certain programs within the Government of Trinidad and Tobago’s Strategic Plan for the Maritime Industry  Maritime security in Trinidad and Tobago  The role of information technology and information systems in facilitating trade in Trinidad and Tobago. We would like to thank all participating ports, most of whom are members of the Shipping Association, for their co-operation with this publication. We also wish to thank the advertisers, without whom this publication would not have been possible.

Rhett Chee Ping President Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago

Looking after interests of nation’s maritime sector

he Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago (SATT) is the country’s leading maritime association. Established in 1938, it represents the interests of principal industry stakeholders such as shipping agents, brokers, freight forwarders, ports and terminals, non vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs), marine pilots and surveyors.

SATT objectives

2. To act as a lobby and advocate in all shipping-related matters 3. To represent members’ interests to the industry’s regulators such as the Maritime Services Division, Customs and Excise, Immigration and the Pilots Authority. 4. To play a significant role in facilitating interaction between members and these entities to influence key efficiencies vital to the SATT, trade facilitation and industry reform.

The principal objectives of the SATT are: 1. To provide a platform to its members to discuss key issues affecting the trade/ maritime industry and its stakeholders.

5. To act as intermediary and facilitator for the introduction of value added business and revenue generating activities such as LAC and demurrage. 6. To generally promote and facilitate the development of the organization and the shipping industry. The SATT is committed to strengthening the position of its members in the market place and will continue to constantly evolve to ensure that it remains relevant to its diverse membership in an everchanging landscape. Membership categories & composition

Membership of SATT is categorized by three distinct groups as follows:  Group A – comprising ship agents, ship managers, shipbrokers, shipowners and/or ship operators.  Group B – comprising port, dock and terminal operators.  Group C – shipping industry consultants, surveyors, chandlers,

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NVOCCs, freight forwarders and other service companies and associations who are engaged directly in the maritime shipping industry but whose businesses do not qualify them for membership in either Group A or Group B.

affiliations

The SATT is also represented on a number of shipping-related committees and organizations both local and regional. Locally, the SATT is represented on the Pilotage Authority, and provides a commissioner to the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (PATT). The Association is also represented on the Customs Brokers’ Board, which is the governing body for Customs brokers and boarding clerks, and the Maritime Industry Development Committee (MIDC), a committee with responsibility for implementing the projects of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago’s strategic plan for the development of the maritime industry. At a regional level, the SATT is a founding member of the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA).

SATT STRUCTURE

The SATT is organized into the following structure:  An executive council or board of directors. In addition to providing the customary oversight associated with a board, these members also function as executive management, and share management responsibilities with a

general manager. The board comprises a president, a vice-president, two trustees, three group chairmen – one from each of the groups – and a Group A representative. Each year, the outgoing president becomes the final member of the executive, the immediate past president.  A secretariat or administrative arm, which implements policies and provides support for the day-to-day operations of the association. A general manager heads this unit.  Special ad-hoc sub-committees – formed to undertake special projects and address issues common to all members. These sub-committees would normally be drawn from across all membership categories.

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Canal expansion provides key opportunities for Trinidad and Tobago and wider region

fter many years of investment, planning and construction work, the third set of locks of the expanded Panama Canal is to be opened by 2014, marking a new beginning for the region’s shipping industry, and a new era of growth. Once fully operational, the expanded canal will be able to handle post panamax vessels carrying up to 12,000 teu, as well as allowing a significant increase in traffic. In fact, the canal expansion project is expected to double the annual capacity of the world’s second-largest waterway to over 600 million Panama Canal tonnes.

The new locks will allow the passage of vessels with a breadth of 49 meters (160 ft), an overall length of 366 meters (1,200 ft) and a draft of 15 meters (50 ft) with a maximum capacity of 170,000 dwt (12,000 teu). This increase in capacity and throughput presents both challenges and problems for the region’s container terminals, many of which are already operating at full capacity. However, although the opening of the expanded canal is still several years away, forward-thinking ports and terminals in the immediate region are already taking steps to ensure they will be ready for the changes this will bring.

vessels transiting the canal will have a much larger carrying capacity. Many of the region’s ports do not have the capacity to handle these larger vessels, so this fact alone will cause some restructuring within the sector. While many transhipment ports will require some upgrades in their facilities and infrastructure to be able to accept the larger vessels, there will also be opportunities to increase their transhipment potential to serve other smaller regional ports. There could also be a negative impact if regional ports do not upgrade, in some cases making it more difficult to get cargo to its destination. In general, however, a period of growth is expected with regard to the container terminals in the region. In addition, the focus of many ports and terminals in the months up to and after the opening of the expanded canal, will be on attracting new business and improving efficiency. Clearly, containerized cargo will be affected most, although the expansion will also indirectly benefit the manufacturing, export, and distribution sectors.

Patterns

The rejuvenated canal will also fundamentally affect the pattern of sea trade in the Caribbean. There will be a much greater emphasis on the operation of hub ports, with opportunities to accommodate larger volumes for transhipment, which in turn will increase feedering operations to smaller ports unable to handle the larger vessels or unwilling to expand.

Trinidad Capacity

The fundamental change resulting from the expansion will, of course, be that

Trinidad and Tobago does offer several advantages to the shipping industry. In general, its ports still have spare capacity

and any additional expansion over the coming years will only serve to enhance the country’s position. However, any development will be viewed in the context of opportunities for additional business and growth, rather than just expansion for the sake of it. There is not much development planned in infrastructural terms, with excess capacity available at both Point Lisas and Port of Spain. However, the Government approach – working through the Maritime Industry Development Committee (MIDC) – is to develop the country’s transhipment services and position the nation’s ports as viable transhipment hubs. Notwithstanding, there are – and have been for some years – plans to develop the existing container handling facilities at Point Lisas, as well as redevelopment and possible relocation of the Port of Port of Spain.

Benefits

Although United States East Coast ports potentially stand to gain most from the expanded canal through easier exports of manufactured goods, there are benefits, too, for the Caribbean region and for Trinidad and Tobago in particular. Principal among these is better access to more markets for both imports and exports and, ultimately, less expensive goods for the consumer. Ports and terminals can best ready themselves for the coming expansion by increasing their level of efficiency, improving infrastructure, and collaborating with the shipping lines that will be traversing the channels to define their expectations. Trinidad is ready for this new future and is already aiming to attract a good-sized slice of the increase in container traffic.

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IT technology expected to deliver improved Customs services

n recent years Trinidad and Tobago has been striving to develop a modern, well equipped Customs operation.

Until now, Customs clearance in the republic has been a relatively slow and cumbersome process, leading to delays in the handling and transhipment of containers. But now efforts are under way,

under a new Comptroller, to deliver a more efficient Customs service using modern IT technology.

modernization

In its quest for modernization, the Trinidad and Tobago Customs and Excise Division (TTCED) has looked to the latest in automated clearance systems It has been working to implement a new application called ASYCUDA World, the latest version of the Automated System for Customs Data.

This application provides new procedures and facilities to help the Customs Authority process cargo faster while doing a better job of targeting fraudulent shipments.

real-time

ASYCUDA has the technical capability to offer secure, real-time service to its various stakeholders. As a web-based system, ASYCUDA World provides easier access to Customs services online.

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Steps have been taken to improve the skills of Customs officers, and educate them to operate modern IT equipment.

training

A key role has been played by Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Commerce, which has conducted training in ASYCUDA World. Together with other leading agencies in the business community, the Chamber of Commerce carried out training of key stakeholders so as to position everyone for a smooth transition to the new automated system. Customs officers took part in this initiative by fielding questions and concerns about the new system and the future of the industry.

benefits

ASYCUDA World not only supports the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) recommendations of the World Customs Organization (WCO) but has many other benefits. These include a wider range of services for the trade community, simpler procedures, easier documentation, enhanced capabilities for accounting, and the implementation of standards defined by the International Organization

Help from Uncle Sam A key role in modernizing Customs procedures in Trinidad and Tobago was played by the US Customs Service – now part of the US Department of Homeland Security – back in the 1990s. At the request of the Trinidad and Tobago government, a delegation of US Customs advisers worked for two years with the TTCED to tackle inefficiency and boost the amount of revenue being collected in the nation’s ports.

system One of the US advisers’ first achievements was to introduce the World Customs Organization’s Harmonized Tariff System – the internationally accepted method of classifying merchandise and assessing duty. The US advisers also looked at ways to improve local Customs operations, including new training procedures and facilities to help

TTCED process cargo faster while doing a better job of targeting fraudulent shipments.

advice On the advice of the US experts, TTCED set up container examination stations – restricted areas where cargo is delivered for Customs inspection. A new dockside warehouse was built in Port of Port of Spain where containerized cargo could be easily unloaded and inspected under cover. The central location of the station means that more cargo can be examined by fewer officers. There is a refrigerated area where perishable merchandise can be inspected. The US Customs Service also provided a fleet of refurbished vessels, fast launches, paid for by the Trinidad and Tobago government, and TTCED officers were sent to the Federal Law Enforcement Center in the USA for training in marine interdiction.

for Standardization (ISO), the United Nations, the WCO and the World Trade Organization. The system also provides full support for eGovernment, and is able to interact online with external government systems and databases.

authority

Meanwhile, steps are being taken to merge the Inland Revenue Service and the TTCED into what will be the Trinidad and Tobago Revenue Authority. One of the main priorities for the republic’s maritime sector, going forward, is to place more emphasis on the role of Customs in facilitating trade, rather than just collecting or maximizing revenue, while also working towards greater regional harmonization and standardization of Customs policies and practices.

Vision for a globally competitive maritime hub

NE OF THE greatest challenges that Trinidad and Tobago will face over the next 10 to 15 years will be the diversification of its economy away from the energy sector. Trinidad and Tobago is the world’s largest exporter of methanol and ammonia and the largest supplier of liquefied natural gas to the United States. It is also a transhipment sub-hub for containerized cargo and can be considered the manufacturing center for the Caribbean. Not surprisingly, the maritime sector is one of the country’s main industries and its development has been targeted under

The strategic goals of the MIDC include legislative, regulatory and institutional reform within government and participating public and private sector business entities to ensure that protective measures appropriate to the evolving security environment and regulatory imperatives are maintained.

The implementation of this strategic plan is being overseen by the Maritime Industry Development Committee (MIDC). In order to achieve this, the MIDC is pursuing the following tasks:

About the MIDC The Maritime Industry Development Committee (MIDC) is a government-appointed committee established to oversee the implementation of Trinidad and Tobago’s maritime industry strategic plan, and the long-term development of industry members of that country’s maritime and supporting global supply chain sectors.

an initiative – the Strategic Plan for the Development of the Maritime Industry.

Members of the MIDC include: Couva/Point Lisas Chamber of Industry and Commerce; Ministry of National Security; Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard; Ministry of Trade and Industry; Ministry of Works and Transport; National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd; Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation Ltd; Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago; Seamen and Waterfront Workers Trade Union; Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago; South Trinidad Chamber of Industry and Commerce; Tobago House of Assembly; University of Trinidad and Tobago.

 Executing, monitoring and reporting on projects outlined in the plan  Collaborating with other agencies involved in carrying out projects outlined in the plan and co-ordinating all projects that require multi-agency inputs The MIDC also has as part of its mandate obtaining and acquiring funding and technical assistance for projects from sources external to government in order to supplement that provided by the government.

reform

The MIDC is also involved in the development of Trinidad and Tobago’s maritime industry in many other areas. Among the most important at the present time, are legislative and institutional reform and human resource development.

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In this respect, the committee is working closely with the Maritime Services Division (MSD), a division of the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT), which is leading the institutional and legislative reform process for the maritime industry. In the area of legislative reform, the MoWT and MSD have drafted a Shipping Bill which, when enacted, will replace the Shipping Act of 1987. The MSD/ MoWT legislative framework also includes the Shipping (Marine Pollution) Bill; the Harbors Bill; the Pilotage Bill; and a Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill.

authority

In the area of institutional reform, the MoWT/MSD has prepared a business plan, an implementation plan and financial projections for the establishment of a Maritime Authority for Trinidad and Tobago. The Maritime Authority will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of ships, navigation and the protection of life and property at sea. It will also implement international conventions to which Trinidad and Tobago is party.

Competencies

Human resource development is another focus of the MIDC. The aim is to increase the pool of employees available to the maritime industry and improve the competencies of those currently employed in the industry. The MIDC has developed and executed a Maritime Mentorship Programme that aims to build awareness and interest among young people with regard to the maritime

industry, its multifaceted operations, the jobs that support those operations, career opportunities in this sector, and what training and certification will be required to embark on those careers. The first program was conducted in July and August 2008, when 24 young people were given an opportunity to visit 12 organizations in the industry to learn and observe operations and careers.

program

In 2009 the program hosted 44 participants who visited 14 organizations including ports, ships, the Coast Guard and marine pilots. The MIDC has also implemented the Maritime Industry Seminar Series. This initiative is designed to present industry stakeholders with the latest information and points of view on critical issues affecting the maritime industry. The first seminar was held on 10 September 2009 and featured Dr Jan Hoffmann, head of the Trade Facilitation Section at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) in Geneva, who gave a detailed presentation on maritime economic issues.

The second seminar, held on 11 November 2009, featured Philip J. Murray, CEO, president and chairman of the Maritime Security Council, based in North Carolina, USA, who spoke on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Maritime and Supply Chain Security in a Post 9/11 Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

development

The secretariat of the MIDC is based at the Business Development Company Ltd and the committee reports to the Minister of Trade and Industry. A principal function of the MIDC is to advise the government on matters relating to business development in the maritime industry. The committee has regular meetings with Ministry officials to inform them about the status and progress of projects and what is needed in order to develop the industry. Security is clearly a major concern. One of the MIDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic goals is to ensure that security is maintained during this ongoing development in the domestic maritime industry. The MIDC is also focusing on key issues such as legislative and institutional reform and human resource development in order to develop and refine the foundations of the maritime industry towards an efficient, safe, secure and stakeholder-focused industry.

Maritime sector keeps abreast of international security regulations

he International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) was approved by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in 2004.

Nearly 100 Coast Guard officers are involved in enforcing the ISPS Code, with regular inspections to ensure that vessels comply. Port inspectors are assigned daily to ensure that drills, exercises and audits are completed by all ISPS port facilities.

in the detection of illegal devices and substances at some of the major ports. There are plans to build on this success by recruiting more officers and providing Coast Guard personnel with continuous training and retraining. There is a campaign to increase awareness among the public as well as the maritime sector. A website will be set up to allow 96-hour vessel notification and to provide ready access to services offered by the security unit.

control

Security committees have been set up at each port and there is a 24-hour Mission Control Center to deal with ship arrival information and ship security. This has led to improved security awareness in the ports with more stringent access control and an increase

Safety

Trinidad and Tobago is a signatory of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (Solas 1974) which came into force in May 1980. Then, in December 2002, came amendments to Solas 1974 including the addition of Chapter XI-2

ISPS compliant The following 30 port facilities in Trinidad and Tobago are ISPS compliant: • Alcoa Steamship

• National Fisheries

• Arcelor Mittal

• National Petroleum

• Atlantic LNG

• Petrotrin Pointe-à-Pierre

• Baroid Trinidad Ltd

• Petrotrin Point Fortin

• BHP Billiton

• Phoenix Park Gas Processors Ltd

• BPTT Galeota

• Pier 1 Marine Ltd

• Caribbean Dockyard

• PLIPDECO

• Caribbean Salvage

• Port of Port of Spain

• Caricom Facility

• Port of Scarborough

• Chaguaramas Terminal

• RSR Holdings

• Charlotteville Tobago

• Trinidad Cement Ltd

• Labidco

• Trinidad Contractors

• Mariner Haven

• Trinidad Distillers Ltd

• Maritime Preservation Ltd

• Trinidad Salt Company

• National Energy Corporation

• Yara

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(Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security) and publication of the ISPS Code by the International Maritime Organization. A special unit of the Coast Guard was set up to implement and enforce Solas Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code. This unit is the MSSPFSU (Marine Ship Safety and Port Facility Security Unit). Its task is to supervise the legislation as it relates to port

facility security and the interface between ship and port and between ship and ship. The MSSPFSU has three sections:  Marine Ship Safety  Port Facility Security  Command and Administration. The Marine Ship Safety section carries out vessel inspections according to regional port state control procedures and guidelines and draws up reports and recommendations. The Port Facility Security section sets maritime security levels, approves port security assessments and port security plans, determines when a Declaration of Security is required, tests the effectiveness of the port security plan and provides a point of contact for vessels calling Trinidad and Tobago or on passage through its territorial waters. The Command and Administration Section provides oversight, assistance and technical support to the other two sections.

surveys

In March 2004 the MSSPFSU carried out initial surveys at 49 port facilities in Trinidad and Tobago and 30 of these were identified as facilities that required to be ISPS compliant. Each of the facilities was required to conduct a risk analysis and threat assessment. This was submitted to the designated authority for approval. The security plans of all 30 port facilities were approved after physical inspections and an audit by the MSSPFSU. The port facilities were issued with compliance certification by 1 July 2004 for implementation of Solas Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code by the MSSPFSU.

ICT strategy to get nation fully connected

HE government of Trinidad and Tobago has laid out an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategy that is set to boost its standing in the global information society. It will also help the government to address a key goal of transforming the country into a developed nation by the year 2020.

Real and lasting improvements in social, economic and cultural development are among the benefits being sought by the government as it develops a solid ICT framework for Trinidad and Tobago. The result is expected to be a ‘connected’ country that will adapt, flourish and prosper in the new global information society.

program

As part of its Vision 2020 program, Fastforward was created as an ICT strategy to remodel Trinidad and Tobago into a knowledge-based society that embraces both the public and private sectors. The aim is to produce a road map that charts a clear and determined course to an online society.

Several years into the plan, Trinidad and Tobago has comfortably reached its initial goals of extensive broadband coverage; and now areas of the country are being equipped with fiber-optic technology to handle greater volumes of data.

initiatives

Meanwhile, other ICT initiatives such as the Single Electronic Window (SEW) are being developed to maximize the returns on its investment and speed up business-to-business communications while creating a competitive business environment. However, extensive investment in ICT would be worthless if the knowledge to make the best use of the technology was missing. To address this, the government is encouraging lifelong learning as it believes a workforce skilled in ICT is a critical factor to achieve developed nation status. At Port Lisas Industrial Port Development Co (PLIPDECO) for example, over TT$2

million has been set aside for training in 2010. The company believes that a well trained workforce is the key to its success and ultimate profitability. Computer training takes PLIPDECO’s workforce from basic computer and software literacy through to more advanced concepts to ensure individuals can perform at their maximum efficiency.

global

Not all training programs are created at home. Industries throughout the country seek out global best practices and import these ideas instead of reinventing the wheel. In Trinidad’s oil and gas industry, it is not uncommon to see a regular cycle of training programs conducted by the world’s major oil companies. Similarly, the development of SEW uses the experience of CrimsonLogic, a Singapore-based company, to create an internationally recognized system for handling import/export documents. CrimsonLogic will be helping with the system-training phase.

framework

With its commitment to creating an efficient ICT framework and developing its workforce, the government of Trinidad and Tobago is well positioned to create a competent, productive and sophisticated workforce that will sustain strong economic growth. Improving education at all levels while increasing science and technology literacy through cutting-edge information technology and building a sound knowledge base provide the foundations for Trinidad and Tobago’s knowledgebased society.

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New EDI system will speed up trade clearance procedures

s part of its Vision 2020 program, the government of Trinidad and Tobago has launched an initiative called the Single Electronic Window (SEW) that is designed to ease the flow of transport-related data between lines, agents, government departments and ports. The current trade clearance system in Trinidad and Tobago is chaotic. There are multiple documents leading to lengthy clearance times; there is no data sharing between ministries; companies are required to make multiple trips to government departments; and this leads to bureaucratic inefficiency. As a result, the release of cargo can be delayed by up to 10 days.

competitiveness

The aim of the project is to improve the international competitiveness of the country. Developed by Singapore-based CrimsonLogic on behalf of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the system has already won the approval of potential users who have been looking at the embryonic system.

platform file sharing and minimizing data input functions. It is a nationwide electronic data interchange (EDI) system that allows various parties from the public and private sectors to exchange structured trade messages and information electronically. Based on the TradeNet system developed 21 years ago in Singapore, it is envisaged that similar benefits could be achieved in Trinidad. In Singapore, major government agencies use the system for the exchange of trade and shipping messages with the private sector. These include Singapore Customs, and other government departments that exercise control on the import, export, and transhipment of goods. TradeNet integrates the processing procedures for import, export and transhipment documents. It reduces the cost and turnaround time for preparation, submission and processing of trade and shipping documents while expediting the clearance of the cargo.

reduced

For example, the number of documents that need to be handled has been slashed from about 35 to just one e-document, the processing time reduced to minutes instead of days, and the number of transactions that can take place tripled to 30,000 per day.

CrimsonLogic has worked with governments across Asia, the Middle East, North America, Latin America and Africa to provide innovative and sustainable eGovernment solutions to optimize workflow, increase operational efficiencies and improve decision-making. SEW is designed to streamline documentation handling by enabling cross-

While these figures relate to Singapore’s experience, the introduction of SEW is expected to have a proportionately beneficial impact for Trinidad and Tobago’s port community, taking into account the lower volumes handled, and make the processing of shipping documents more efficient.

enable

SEW is designed to enable traders and brokers, shipping lines and agents, other governmental agencies, chambers and CSOs to access a web portal, submit their

registration and authorization details, and then be able to share key documents and transmit them automatically to Customs, ports, banks and the immigration service. Various modules have been put in place to handle the data. These include: goods declarations, permits and licences, cargo manifests, certificates of origin, company registrations, fiscal incentives and import duty concessions, work permits and e-payments. In Trinidad and Tobago, the project began in November 2009 with the aim of going live a year later in the country’s major ports. The schedule for March to May 2010 is to work through the various requirements, develop and set up the infrastructure and offer training on eGovernance, in addition to testing the system.

benefits

The following six months will start the training program in earnest. This will enable users to understand the benefits of eGovernment and how this relates to trade and business facilitation, provide basic computer and IT skills workshops, and finally offer SEW-specific training. Development phases planned over the next five years will see SEW embracing features such as the provision of skill certificates on the system and ATA carnets. By 2015 SEW will be extended to all regions of Trinidad and Tobago.

equipped

With SEW in place, ports in Trinidad will be better equipped to play a greater role in the transhipment of cargo throughout the southern Caribbean and to destinations in South America. An enlarged Panama Canal will see larger containerships coming into the area and a key ambition for Trinidad and Tobago’s ports is to be better placed to attract a greater share in this traffic.

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LOCATION TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

Bermuda

A T L A N T I C

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BAHAMA ISLANDS Miami

Nassau Andros I.

G U L F

O F

M E X I C O

Y U C A T A

CUBA N

Port-au-Prince

Yucatan Peninsula

Domingo

Kingston

JAMAICA

Gulf of Honduras

GUATEMALA

San Juan

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC PUERTO HAITI RICO Santo

Camagüey

C A R I B B E A N

S E A

E R

HONDURAS Maracaibo Barranquilla

EL SALVADOR

NICARAGUA

VENE COSTA RICA

PANAMA

COLOMBIA Bogotá

Scarborough

C A R I B B E A N

S E A Toco

Maracas Bay Village

Chaguaramas

Galeria Point

Salibya

Tembladora Arima

Port of Spain

Sangre Grande Chaguanas

G U L F O F P A R I A O C E A N

Biche Point Lisas Claxton Bay Pointe-a-Pierre

TRINIDAD

La Brea

Point Radix Mayaro

San Fernando Brighton

A T L A N T I C O C E A N

Princes Town

Guapo Bay Point Fortin Siparia

Guayaguayare

Galeota Point

Bonasse

Icacos

C O L U M B U S

Barbuda

C H A N N E L

DomĂnica Martinique St. Lucia Barbados

St. Vincent

Guadeloupe

Grenada

TOBAGO TRINIDAD

GUYANA

SURINAME

EZUELA

BRAZIL

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BECHTEL MATERIAL JETTY u GENERAL INFORMATION

PORT OF BRIGHTON u GENERAL INFORMATION

Type of facility: Multipurpose.

Type of facility: Breakbulk.

Port business: Import of construction materials and plant equipment

Nature of business: Discharging and loading of cargo primarily related to petrochemical industry.

Location: Within Trinmar facilities. Ownership: Private, operated by Atlantic LNG.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO Berths: One. Max size of ship: 89 m LOA, 4.3 m draft at high tide and 3.3 m draft at low tide.

Location: 10°15’N, 61°38’W. Size of port: Length of channel 650 m, width of channel 150 m, diameter of turning basin 325 m. Ownership: Public, wholly government owned. Operated by La Brea Industrial Development Company, a subsidiary of National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago, a state enterprise.

bills of lading; stowage plan; submission of pre-arrival notification (ISPS) and prescribed forms in accordance with Customs and Immigration regulations. Customs allowances: Nil. All vessel activity must be declared to authorities and port officials. Standard messages: ETA, arrival draft, description of cargo, last port of call, next port of call and cargo in transit. NOR: Submitted at least 48 hours prior to arrival. Pilotage: Compulsory. Government agency offices: Customs & Excise and Immigration on site.

Cargo: Construction equipment. u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION ETA: Sent to Atlantic LNG. Required documents: All standard documents required. Pilotage: Compulsory. Government agency offices: Customs and Immigration.

u NAVIGATION Navaids: Same as Atlantic LNG, IALA B system. Channel markers, leading lights and day markers, anemometer, weather station, current meters, speed of approach, line tension monitor.

u PORT CONTACT INFORMATION

Berths: Two. Max size of ship: Construction Dock (Berth #1): LOA 150 m, draft 7.2 m, dwt 18,000. Load-out Dock (Berth #2): LOA 217 m, draft 11.6 m, dwt 40,000. Details: BERTH LENGTH DRAFT FACILITY Construction 120 m Dock (Berth #1)

8.0 m depth 1,200 sq m alongside cargo landing area

Load-out Dock 150 m (Berth #2)

12.8 m depth alongside

Cargoes: Pipes, containers, lumber, machinery, paper, bulks, equipment, materials, consumables for petrochemical industry.

Port limits: Channel 150 m in width and 650 m in length. Turning basin 325 m in diameter. Channel and turning basin dredged to reported depth of 12.8 m (CD) with maximum draft of 11.6 m. Pilot station: 10°17’N, 61°40’W. Anchorages: 10°16’17”N, 61°39’85” W. Charts: Admiralty chart #482. Towage: Dependent on size and maneuverability of vessel and pilot’s determination. Vessel’s agent is responsible for arrangements. Restrictions: None.

Security: Available in accordance with ISPS code. Port facility security officer is Edric Connor.

Navaids: A pair of leading lights, in line bearing 133, leads through buoyed approach channel to harbor.

Storage facilities:

Tides: Mean high water springs 1.5 m above chart datum (CD).

Contact: Peter Lyons

FACILITY

CAPACITY

Position: Marine Manager

Marshalling yard

110 m x 60 m (,60 sq m)

Tel: (868) 648 2916 Ext 2008 Fax: (868) 648 2905 Mob: (868) 682 1047

u NAVIGATION

Equipment: Cranes, fork-lifts and trucks rented from contractors. Cargo handling gear supplied by stevedoring contractor.

Email: pylons@atlanticlng.com

Mean level 0.82 m mean low water springs 0.2 m. Lowest astronomical tide 0.0 m CD. Flood stream sets SW at rates of 1.5 to 2.5 knots. Ebb streams set NE at 1 to 1.5 knots.

u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION ETA: Sent to Head of Port and Marine Operations or Marine Officer at Labidco 72, 48, 36, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival. VHF contact on Channel 16. Call sign: LABIDCO BASE Required documents: Cargo manifest; discharge / load list(s); packing list(s);

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u ANCILLARY SERVICES Repairs and drydocking: Repairs at anchorage. Repairs alongside depend on nature of repairs, shipping traffic and berth occupancy. No dry docks at Port of Brighton.

CARIBBEAN FISHERIES TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT (CFTDI) Bunkers, fresh water: Supplied by truck or barge. Provisions: Supplied by local chandlers. Medical aid: Point Fortin District Hospital is 10 km from port. San Fernando General Hospital is 22 km from port. Airport and road network: Piarco International Airport is 95 km from port. Nearest highway is 22 km from port.

u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of facility: Maritime training. Nature of business: Provision of training in navigation, seamanship, first aid, fire-fighting, seafood processing and engineering. Ownership: Public. Institute is under purview of Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources.

Crew changes: Agent to arrange with Immigration and Customs Banking: Commercial banks in Point Fortin, 10 km from port. Working hours: Monday to Sunday, 24 hours. Shipping agents: No agency offices in port at present. Surveyors: Available on request. Garbage disposal: Agent requires permission from Labidco personnel, Customs, Port Health and Plant Quarantine. Pollution: Anti-pollution regulations are enforced. All matters to be reported to Labidco and Petrotrin.

u INFRASTRUCTURE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BERTHS & CARGO Berths: One jetty. Details: Length 45.7 m, width 5.4 m, depth 9.0 m. Equipment: One 24 m trawler and one 12 m Fiberglass training vessel.

u CONTACT INFORMATION Caribbean Fisheries Training and Development Institute (CFTDI) Western Main Road, Chaguaramas Contact: Tullia Ible Position: General Manager

u PORT CONTACT INFORMATION La Brea Industrial Development Company Ltd 7B Street, New Jersey, La Brea Tel: (868) 648 8884, 8488 and 8491 Fax: (868) 648 9319

Tel: (868) 634 4276 Fax: (868) 634 4405 Email: cftdi@flowtrinidad.com

Contact: Aldwyn Alexander Position: Head of Port and Marine Operations. Tel: (868) 648 8884, 8488, 8499 (ex 230) and (868) 689 3379 (mobile) Fax: 648-9319 Email: alwyna@ngc.co.tt

u FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS A 307 m x 15 m dock is under construction to accommodate vessels up to 333 m LOA, 30,000 dwt and 11.6 m draft. The dock will be equipped with one gantry crane of 40 t capacity and one vacuum unloader. This facility is ideal for discharging and loading of bulk cargo and general cargo.

CLAXTON BAY u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of facility: Sufferance wharf handling dry bulk. Nature of business: Discharge and import of gypsum and clinker and export of bagged, bulk, jumbo cement. Ownership: Private. Owned by Trinidad Cement Ltd.

CORAL COVE MARINA u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of facility: Marina and yachting. Nature of business: Full service haul-out. Ownership: Private. Coral Cove Marine Hotel Ltd leases facilities from Chaguaramas Development Authority.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO

Berths: One.

Details: Berths can accommodate monohull boats up to 27 m and catamarans up to 16 m.

Max size of ship: 3,000 gt.

Equipment: 60 t marine travel lift.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO

Details: Draft 6.9 m, channel depth 6.0 m. Equipment: Slings and one shore crane lift of 9 t capacity.

u ANCILLARY SERVICES Repairs and drydocking: Skilled personnel and labor available for repairs.

u PRE-ARRIVAL SERVICES Pilotage: Compulsory. Government agency offices: Customs and Immigration located at Hydro Agri Trinidad Ltd. Radio: VHF Channel 16.

Other services: Electricity, water, telephone, cable TV, long-term storage, 14 hotel rooms with kitchen facilities, baths, showers, laundromat, swimming pool, restaurant, private storage rooms, two chandlery shops, tool rental shop and travel agency.

Ship agencies: Abraham Shipping and Caribbean Shipping Agencies. u CONTACT INFORMATION u CONTACT INFORMATION Southern Main Road, Claxton Bay Contact: George John

Coral Cove Marina Hotel Ltd Contact: Renee Khan Position: General manager

Position: Chief Security Officer

Tel: (868) 634 2040 Fax: (868) 634 2248

Tel: (868) 659 2381 Fax: (868) 659 2420

Email: gm@coralcovemarina.com Web: www.coralcovemarina.com

Email: gjohn@tclgroup.com

Standby VHF: Channel 68

CrewsInn HOTEL & YACHTING CENTRE u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of facility: Hotel, marina, restaurant, coffee shop and bar. Ownership: Private. CrewsInn Hotel & Yachting Centre leases facilities from Chaguaramas Development Authority.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO Berths: 68 in-water berths. Equipment: 200 ton m travel lift (10 m beam) and 60 t crane. Security: Available. Storage facilities: 75,000 sq ft of covered storage and 200,000 sq ft of open storage.

u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION Customs and Immigration located on site. u ANCILLARY SERVICES Repairs and drydocking: Marine supplies, services and technical advice. Other services: CrewsInn provides a waterfront restaurant and bar; coffee shop; laundry; hot showers; water, electricity; cable TV. Storage, office services and conference rooms Hotel accommodation consists of 46 rooms with pool. Village Square has supermarket, bank, retail shops and professional services.

u CONTACT INFORMATION CrewsInn Hotel & Yachting Centre Point Gourde, Chaguaramas Bay PO Bag 518, CarenageI Tel: (868) 634 4000 Fax: (868) 634 4542/4175 Email: inquiries@crewsinn.com Web: www.crewsinn.com Standby VHF: Channel 77

CRONSTADT ISLAND

GUAPO DOCK

u GENERAL INFORMATION

Type of facility: Privately owned sufferance wharf handing dry bulk. Nature of business: Milling. Location: 10°39’33.79”N, 61°37’49.64”W. Size of port: 10,000 sq ft. u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO

Customs allowances: Yes.

Type of facility: Shipyard.

Standard messages: Fax: (868) 6486786

Nature of business: Slipway services, vessel repair, fabrication yard.

Radio: Channel 16.

Location: La Retriate Road, Guapo Bay, Point Fortin. Size of port: 3.5 acres. Ownership: Private. Facility owned by IAL Engineering Services Ltd.

Berths: One berth for vessels up to 550 ft Details: BERTH LENGTH DRAFT FACILITY 1

220 ft

45 ft

Cargo: Barite ore. Security: Four gangway guards. Storage: 36,000 t of storage for barite ore.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO

Tides: Point Fortin tides used.

Details: BERTH LENGTH DRAFT FACILITY 150 ft

Slipway repairs

100 ft

Slipway repairs

ETA: One month in advance.

Storm moorings

400 ft

30 ft water

NOR: After berthing is complete.

Storm moorings

400’

30 ft water

u NAVIGATION Pilot station: Chaguaramas pilot station. Charts: Hydrographic survey provided on request. Towage: Minimum of one tug based on vessel requirements. Restrictions: Pilot will not berth and unberth between dusk and dawn.

u ANCILLARY SERVICES Nearest airport: Piarco.

9.0 ft

Afloat repairs

Repairs and drydocking: Repairs alongside or at anchor for ships.

Medical aid: Point Fortin Medical Center.

Cargoes: Fuel, water, personnel.

Nearest airport: Piarco International.

Security: Private security.

Crew changes: Customer supplied crew vessels.

Storage facilities: FACILITY

CAPACITY

Fuel storage

3,000 galls

Yard storage

300 t

Banking: Point Fortin. Working hours: 07.00 to 16.00. Overtime on request

Equipment:

Surveyors: On request.

TYPE UNIT

CAPACITY

Crane

22 t

Diesel welding units

400 amps

Electric welding units

400 amps

Garbage disposal: On request.

u CONTACT INFORMATION u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION

IAL Engineering Services Ltd La Retriate Road, Guapo

ETA: Contact (868) 648 0827-9

Contact: Raffick Mohammed

Documents: Customs approval (foreign vessels).

Position: Operations manager

u CONTACT INFORMATION

Working hours: 07.00 to 15.00 or 24 hours if required.

Contact: Brenton Boodoosingh

Surveyor: Garry Dalla Costa.

Tel: (868) 624 6620 Fax: (868) 627 5193

Position: District Operations Manager

Email: bboodoosingh@broidtrinidad.com.

u ANCILLARY SERVICES

Bunkers, fresh water, provisions: Alongside only, delivered by road.

Crew changes: At vessel’s request. Banking: Onshore, RBTT and Republic.

Anchorages: Two.

Max size of ship: Shallow draft (9.0 ft max) up to 250 ft LOA.

Government agency offices: Customs and Immigration located at Chaguaramas Terminals Ltd facilities.

Pilotage: Supplied by IAL Engineering Services Ltd. Restrictions: Unmarked channel for deep-draft vessels (7.0 ft to 9.0 ft).

90 ft

Radio: Channel 16.

Port limits: Shallow draft 9.0 ft maximum.

Berths: Three.

u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION

u NAVIGATION

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Tel: (868) 648 0827 9 Fax: (868) 648 6786 Email: rmohammed@ial_trinidad.com

u FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS There are plans to install a 200 ft x 15 ft heavy lift jetty on west side of slipway and to dredge a channel to accommodate larger vessels.

IMS YACHT SERVICES u GENERAL INFORMATION

ISCOTT DOCK u GENERAL INFORMATION

LA SOUFRIERE MARITIME LTD u GENERAL INFORMATION

Type of facility: Boatyard

Type of facility: Dry bulk.

Type of facility: Storage.

Nature of business: Drydocking.

Nature of business: Import and export of iron and steel products.

Nature of business: Storage, developing marina.

Location: ESE of the Point Lisas turning basin running N to S.

Location: Esplanade, Western Main Road, Chaguaramas.

Ownership: Private. Facility leased from National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited, a state enterprise.

Size of facility: 9 acres.

Location: First Avenue South, Chaguaramas. Ownership: Private. IMS Yacht Services leases facility from Chaguaramas Development Authority.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO Security: 24-hour in-house security. Equipment: 70 t marine travel lift.

u ANCILLARY SERVICES Repairs and drydocking: Services available. Other services: Laundry, multilingual personnel, office services.

u CONTACT INFORMATION IMS Yacht Services First Avenue South, Chaguaramas Contact: Charles Jerningan

Ownership: Private. La Soufriere Maritime Ltd leases facilities from Chaguaramas Development Authority.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO

Berths: Four.

Berths: One.

Max size of ship: 86 ft.

Details: Length 400 m, width 15 m, depth alongside 12.8 m.

Details:

Cargoes: Iron, steel and related products such as limestone, silicone manganese and carbon.

u CONTACT INFORMATION

BERTH LENGTH DRAFT FACILITY 2 40 ft 15.0 ft

Water and electricity

1 86 ft 15.0 ft

Water and electricity

1 60 ft 15.0 ft

Water and electricity

Cargoes: Long and short term.

Contact: Evandro Batista

Security: 24-hour security.

Position: Deputy General Manager

Storage facilities:

Tel: (868) 636 5615/2211-5 Ext 406

Position: General Manager Tel: (868) 625 2104/5 Fax: (868) 634 4437

Contact: Rohit Nandlal

Email: jerningan@imsyacht.com

Tel: (868) 636 5615/2211-5 Ext 443

Position: Manager

Standby VHF: Channel 68

FACILITY

CAPACITY

Land

260 boats

Equipment: TYPE UNIT Massey Ferguson tractor

New Holland tractor

Terex Backhoe

Contact: Adesh Sirkissoon Position: Assistant Technical Manager, Operations Tel: (868) 636 5615/2211-5 Ext 443

u CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact: Joanette Pariag

La Soufriere Maritime Ltd Esplanade, Western Main Road, Chaguaramas

Position: Port Co-ordinator, Operations

Contact: David Migliore

Tel: (868) 636 5615/2211-5 Ext 405

Position: President

Shift Supervisors (4)

Tel: (868) 634 1859 Fax: (868) 634 1718

Tel: (868) 636 5615/2211-5 Ext 444

Email: lasoufriere@tstt.net.tt

MARINERS HAVEN Ltd

THE MILITARY MUSEUM

u GENERAL INFORMATION

Type of facility: Marina. Nature of business: Berthing and shore base. Facilities: Shiprepair services. Location: 10°40.834’N, 61°38.517’W. Size of facility: 1.524 ha. Ownership: Private. Mariners Haven Ltd leases the facility from Chaguaramas Development Authority.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO Berths: One. Max size of ship: 82 m LOA, 5.8 m draft. Storage: Yard space and storage rental area, 3 acres. Equipment: TYPE UNIT

CAPACITY

Crane

22 t

Diesel welding units

400 amps

Electric welding units

400 amps

The museum was opened to the public in December 1991. It is a non-profit, educational, youth-oriented organization funded by contributions from the private sector and government. Museum’s objective is to record, preserve and display to the public Trinidad and Tobago’s 500 years of history. It is made up of outdoor displays and a conventional indoor museum with an area of 1,115 sq m. Infrastructure includes a 30 m concrete ramp used to pull vessels out of water during World War II. Facility was utilized by US flying boats. Museum is now recognized as largest military museum in English-speaking Caribbean. Equipment display includes an amphibious vehicle.

PEAKE YACHT SERVICES u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of facility: Marina and yachting. Nature of business: Full service haul-out. Ownership: Private. Peake Yacht Services leases facility from Chaguaramas Development Authority.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO Berths: 18 in-water berths. Security: Available. Equipment: 150 t marine hoist (capable of beams to 9.4 m).

u ANCILLARY SERVICES u CONTACT INFORMATION The Military Museum, Heliport Compound Western Main Road, Chaguaramas Contact: Gaylord Kelshall

Other services: On-site chandlery, hotel, restaurant and bar, laundromat, hot showers, water, electricity, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, yacht brokerage, storage, accredited contractors and marine grade services.

Tel: (868) 634 4391 Email: cmhamuseum@hotmail.com u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION ETA: 24 hours’ advance notice. Radio: Channel 16

u ANCILLARY SERVICES Repairs: Tug and barge facilities (wet repairs and bunkering); shiprepair services (mechanical, electrical and hydraulic); welding, fabricating, tank cleaning, underwater surveys; slops. Bunkers: Diesel available (piped). Fresh water: Available (piped). Working hours: 24 hours.

u CONTACT INFORMATION Mariners Haven Ltd, 1st Avenue South, Western Main Road, Granwood, Chaguaramas Contact: Damien Rose Position: Director, Technical & Marine Services Tel: (868) 634 2073; 634 2188 Fax: (868) 634 2072 Email: marinershavenltd@hcltt.com; damien.rose@hcltt.com

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u CONTACT INFORMATION Peake Yacht Services Chaguaramas Bay, PO Box 3168 Carenage Tel: (868) 634 4423 Fax: (868) 634 4387 Email: pys@cablenett.net Web: www.peakeyachts.com Standby VHF: Channel 69

PETROTrIN

(PETROTrIN TERMINAL, POINTE-A-PIERRE & TRINMAR) Port of POINTE-A-PIERRE

• Load line • Solas safety equipment.

u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of port: Liquid bulk.

• Solas safety construction

Nature of business: Tanker terminal.

• Solas safety radio

Petrotrin Pointe-à-Pierre harbor is an ISPS compliant, ISO 9001: 2000 certified, state owned and operated oil terminal serving the nearby Petrotrin refinery. Terminal consists of seven berths along two finger piers and two sea island berths. It handles 100,000 bbls of crude oil and 140,000 bbls of refined products per day.

• IOPPC (international oil pollution prevention)

Location: Pointe-à-Pierre, Gulf of Paria, Trinidad, 10°18.5’N, 61°35.2’W. Size of port: Handles over 1,300 vessels and 86 million bbls annually. Ownership: Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago limited (Petrotrin).

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO Vessels to comply with following berth restrictions BERTH

MAX DRAFT

MAX DWT

MAX LOA

11.8 m

50,000

220 m

11.8 m

63,000

236 m

7.0 m

7,000

107 m

2N 2S

45,000

12.6 m

100,000

15.8 m

120,000

290 m

10.3 m

35,000

213 m

6.6 m

5,500

79 m

Sulfur

7.0 m

25,000

174 m

MIN LOA

274 m 122 m

a. Vessel to submit completed Questionnaire 88 Version (Industry Standard) to Marketing Department for review and acceptance. Vessels must be fit for purpose and meet safe operation standards based on guidelines of OCIMF Ship Inspection Report (SIRE). Irrespective of vetting result, terminal retains right to reject nominated vessels if on arrival an inspection provides grounds to do so. Note: Any delays at Pointe-à-Pierre tanker terminal arising out of incomplete or incorrect information from vessel shall not be for Petrotrin’s account. b. Vessel must provide proof of registration. c. Vessel must have international tonnage certificate. d. Vessel must have following certificates to meet safety standards:

agent to ‘Attention: Port Operations Superintendent, Petrotrin Marine, Pointeà-Pierre’ and advise if ETA changes more than six hours. Non-receipt of proper ETAs could jeopardize terminal’s operational flexibility, resulting in delays, which will not be for the terminal’s account. Required documents:

• SMC safety management

• Maritime International Declaration of Health

• ISSC (international ship security)

• Valid deratization or deratization exemption certificate

• Class. e. Vessel’s manifold to comply with latest edition of OCIMF ‘Recommendations for Oil Tanker Manifolds and Associated Equipment’. f. Vessel must have clean ballast (no dirty ballast facility available). g. Vessel must provide evidence of third party liability insurance. Note: Oil pollution insurance for international cargoes. Owner must have cover for oil pollution up to maximum available through International Group of P&I Clubs and excess oil pollution cover through either owner’s P&I Club and/or first-class market underwriters so that total minimum coverage is never less than US$1bn. Owner of vessel must be a member of International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) and vessel must carry a valid certificate issued pursuant to 1966 Civil Liability Convention or 1992 protocols to same. Cargoes: Refined petroleum products, crude oil, prilled sulfur and caustic soda. Security: ISPS certified. Vessel to provide accommodation gangway on offshore side (usually port side). Storage facilities: Petroleum storage tanks. Equipment: Terminal loading arms and hoses.

u TUGS Petrotrin owns three tugs of which two are manned during normal operations. TUG NAME

BOLLARD PULL

Petrotrin Carib Valley

66.5 t

Petrotrin Plaisance

30 t

Petrotrin Concord

32.5 t

u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION ETA: Send 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival via North Post Radio/vessel’s

• Crew list • Passenger list if relevant • Certificate of inoculation (vaccination list) against communicable diseases • Valid passports and/or seamen’s certificates for all crew members and passengers • Harbor report/last port clearance, diversion instructions if applicable • Loadline, tonnage, ship’s registry, safety radio, safety construction, safety equipment and IOPP certificate • ISPS certificate of compliance. Customs allowances: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 0.5 lb tobacco and one bottle of spirits. Standard messages: Vessels to send ETA messages via agent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival to ‘Attention: Port Operations Superintendent, Port and Marine, Petrotrin, Pointe-à-Pierre’. Email: portoperations@ petrotrin.com. Non-receipt of proper ETA could jeopardize terminal’s operational flexibility resulting in delays and unnecessary inconveniences to parties involved. Any and all expenses due to non-compliance will not be for Petrotrin’s account. Notice of readiness: Submitted when vessel is within port limits and is ready to load/ discharge cargo. Designated area for tendering NOR shall be the anchorage for vessels under 200,000 dwt as outlined in port plan. Special regulations: Pilotage compulsory. Vessel must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Vessel must have on board all certificates, including certificates of financial responsibility, records, spill response plans and other documents required by applicable laws and regulations. Resulting delays and expenses due to non compliance will not be for Petrotrin’s account. Rules and restrictions are set out in Laws of Trinidad and Tobago.

PETROTrIN

(PETROTrIN TERMINAL, POINTE-A-PIERRE & TRINMAR) CONTINUED... Radio: VHF. Petrotrin maintains its own radio station 24 hours a day. Call ‘Pointeà-Pierre Shipping’ on Channel 16, working Channel 13. Government agency offices: Customs and Immigration offices on ground floor of Shipping Building, Pointe-à-Pierre.

u NAVIGATION Port limits: That part of the Gulf of Paria bounded by the following positions: 10°18’5”N, 61°35’2”W, 10°21’5”N, 61°30’7”W, 10°20’5”N. Pilot station details: 10°19’N, 61°30’W or at designated anchorage. Pilot ladder to be supplied by vessel. Anchorages: Pointe-à-Pierre general anchorage area is west of pipeline jetties. Safe anchorage and good holding ground in roadstead. On account of Pierre Shoal a 6.4 m patch about 1.75 cables SW of head of Main Viaduct, vessels of moderate draft should approach with Main Viaduct Jetty Head F1 (4) 10s bearing more than 105° T. The Main Viaduct consists of pipelines supported by reinforced concrete piling and extends WSW 1,887 m from shore to jetty head, 10°18’8”N, 61°28’8”W. Charts: Admiralty charts for Gulf of Paria. Towage: Minimum requirements at Pointe-à-Pierre: Ship-to-ship operation at berths 5 and 6. Sulfur berth requires two tugs in attendance for mooring and unmooring vessels between 10,000 and 120,000 dwt and three tugs for vessels above 120,000 dwt. Restrictions: Controlling depth in main channel 12.4 m. No entry restriction day or night. However, free pratique must be obtained. Crew list, stores list, etc to be presented to local agents on arrival. Arriving vessels must contact ‘Pointeà-Pierre Shipping’ on VHF Channel 16 two hours prior to arrival for berthing instructions, traffic information, cargo nominations, etc. Navaids: Lighted buoys marking channels to: • 6 Berth/5 Berth/7 Berth • 2 South Berth • North Cardinal Buoy • No 1 Berth Beacon • La Carriere

• No 2 Berth South Turning Basin

Working hours: Monday to Sunday, 24 hours.

• No 1 Berth Breast Line Dolphin.

Surveyors: Available on request.

Tidal range: Rise and fall is about 0.9 m to 1.2 m. Flood southerly and ebb northerly at 0.5 knot to 1 knot. Between June and November the rates can be in excess of the normal rate.

Garbage disposal: Contact agent to arrange contractor and Customs approval. It is prohibited to throw garbage or waste material into the sea or pier.

Hazards: Submarine pipeline (quarter ¬mile on either side) in position 10°20’4”N, 61°31’6”W to 10°19’69”N, longitude 61°29’23”W. Within a quarter mile extending S of structure in location 10°19’69”N, 61°29’23”W and No 5 berth. Within a quarter mile on either side of the pipelines from No 5 berth to a position on pipeline viaduct 10°19’05”N, 61°28’27”W.

u ANCILLARY SERVICES Repairs and drydocking: Repairs are not permitted alongside terminal facilities except by expressed written approval of the terminal superintendent. Under no circumstances shall ‘hot work’ be permitted on vessels alongside or on tankers at anchorage handling cargo. No dry docking available at Pointe-à-Pierre. Fresh water: Available alongside except at berths Nos 5 and 6. Also available by barge (if available and with notice given prior to arrival). Limited in dry season from January to June. Bunkers: ‘C’ fuel oil and gas oil supplied ex pipeline except berths Nos 5 and 6 or by barge. IFO fuel oil supplied by barge only. Bunker barge and tugs are not permitted alongside a tanker while handling volatile cargo unless the tanks are properly inerted. Provisions: Available by launches and baggage barge. Medical aid: Modern hospital facilities available. Emergencies handled at Petrotrin’s Augustus Long Hospital. Tel: 1-868-658-3211. Airport and road network: Piarco International Airport is 28 miles from Pointe-à-Pierre. Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway is about two miles from Pointeà-Pierre. Crew changes: Facilities for crew changes and repatriation. To be arranged with agent. Banking: Facilities in vicinity of Pointe-àPierre and Marabella.

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Pollution: Reported via VHF radio to Shipping Office to loading master/shift supervisor.

u PORT CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Leonard Chan Chow Position: Manager, Port & Marine Tel: (868) 658-0327/ 3347/ 4200 ext. 2426-7, 2429, 2430. Ext. 2429 and 2430 operational 24 hrs. Fax: (868) 658-4636 Email: leonard.chanchow@petrotrin.com Contact: Sims Sookhoo Position: Senior Marine Services Superintendent Tel: (868) 658-7520 Mob: (868) 681-7467 Fax: (868) 658-4636 Email: sims.sookhoo@petrotrin.com Contact: Collin Piper Position: Port Operations Superintendent Tel: (868) 658-0327 Fax: (868) 658-4636 Email: colin.piper@petrotrin.com VHF Channels: 16 and 13 working 24 hours.

u FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS Works ongoing to recommission Berth #3.

TRINMAR u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of facility: Service. Nature of business: Facilitates transportation of cargo and personnel to and from Soldado oilfield via marine vessels (crew launches, crane barges and tugs) operating from port facility. Trinmar’s main business is exploration and production of hydrocarbon products in offshore Soldado oilfield in Gulf of Paria.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO Details: Depth alongside 4.0 m at high water and 3.0 m at any tide. Radio: Channel 16.

u CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Leonard Chan Chow Position: Marine Terminal Manager Tel: (868) 658-0327/3347/4200 Fax: (868) 658 4636 Email: leonard.chanchow@petrotrin.com

PHOENIX PARK GAS PROCESSORS LTD Government agency offices: Customs officer, Yara Customs Dock Office; immigration officer, PLIPDECO.

u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of facility: Liquid bulk.

Radio: VHF Channel 14.

Nature of business: Exporter of LPG and natural gas. Location: West coast of Trinidad in Gulf of Paria.

u NAVIGATION

Size of facility: Common approach channel 76 m wide, 12.8 m draft. Turning basin, outer berth 305 m wide, inner berth 457 m wide, draft 8.5 m.

Port limits: 10°22’37”N, 61°39’8”W. Pilot station: 10°22.6”N, 61°29.2”W. Anchorages: Safe anchorage 0.25 mile off head of Point Lisas channel.

Ownership: NGC 51%, Conoco Phillips 39%, Pan West Engineers & Constructors Ltd 10%.

Charts: British Admiralty charts Towage: Two tugs required. Restrictions: Vessels over 20,000 dwt berth and unberth from 06.00 to 18.00 only.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO Berths: Two.

Navaids: Leading lights are in line 91°20’.

Max size of ship: Berth #1 LOA 171 m; berth #2 LOA 230 m.

Tides: 1 m to 1.5 m.

Details: Beam 32 m both docks BERTH

LENGTH DRAFT

171 m

8.53 m

230 m

11.5 m

u ANCILLARY SERVICES

FACILITY

Repairs and drydocking: None.

Cargoes: LPG (refrigerated and pressurised) and natural gas.

Bunkers: Available by barge. Fresh water: Available. Nearest airport: Piarco Airport.

Security: Yes.

u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of facility: Passenger port. Nature of business: Cruise and passenger services. Location: Williams Bay, Chaguaramas. Ownership: Sun Island Cruises Ltd leases facility from Chaguaramas Development Authority.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO Berths: One. Max size of ship: 105 ft.

Details: BERTH

LENGTH DRAFT

FACILITY

105 ft

n/a

6.73 m

Security: In-house 24-hour security services.

u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION ETA: Optional. Government agency offices: Customs and Immigration located at Chaguaramas Terminals Ltd facilities. Officers make onsite visits for sailing.

Taxi service: Available.

Storage facilities: FACILITY

CAPACITY

Propane tank fixed dome roof (2)

350,000 bbls (total)

Butane tank fixed dome roof (2)

300,000 bbls (total)

Natural gas tank fixed dome roof

350,000 bbls

Equipment: TYPE

UNIT

CAPACITY

Inner Berth 8 in Chiksan loading arm

1 connection

5,000 bph

Outer Berth 12 in Chiksan loading arm

1 connection 10,000 bph

Crew changes: From shore or by launch. Banking facilities: None.

u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION ETA: Required 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours before arrival. Documents: Last port, tank condition from vessel via agents. Customs documents as per laws of Trinidad and Tobago. NOR: Submitted by hand on arrival at pilot station. Pilotage: Compulsory.

u ANCILLARY SERVICES

Working hours: 24 hours.

Repairs and drydocking: Annually.

Ship agents: Available.

Medical aid: West Shore Medical Center

Surveyors: Available.

Nearest airport: Piarco International Airport.

Garbage disposal: Domestic garbage disposed of by trucks on request.

Banking: Republic Bank Ltd, Westmall. Working hours: 08.00 to 16.00. Ship agents: Mercadoria Worldwide Ltd.

u CONTACT INFORMATION Phoenix Park Gas Processors Ltd Rio Grande Drive, Point Lisas Contact: Aaron Ramnath/Stephen Harris Position: Shipping Co-ordinator/ Vice President HSSE

Surveyors: Tsunami Marines Ltd. Garbage disposal: Waste Disposal Ltd.

u CONTACT INFORMATION Pier 1 Marines Ltd, Chaguaramas

Tel: (868) 636 1522 Ext 333/305 Fax: (868) 636 1238

Contact: Dale Ramsumair

Email: aaron.ramnath@ppgpl.co.tt; stephen.harris@ppgpl.co.tt

Tel: (868) 634 4426/4472 Fax: (868) 634 4556

Radio: 12, 14, 16 VHF

PIER 1

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Position: Marine Operations

Email: dramsumair@pier1.co.tt

PIER 2 u GENERAL INFORMATION

PORT OF POINT FORTIN u GENERAL INFORMATION

Type of facility: Marina.

Type of port: Gas.

Nature of business: Docking facility for 500 passenger party/cruise vessel and 55room floating hotel and conference center.

Port business: Export of LNG.

Ownership: Private. Pier 2 leases facilities from Chaguaramas Development Authority.

u ANCILLARY SERVICES Other services: Waiting area, restaurant, bar, offices and parking.

u CONTACT INFORMATION Pier 2 – Treasure Queen Tours Ltd PO Box 3142 Carenage Contact: Capt Basil R. Joseph Position: Managing Director Tel: (868) 634 2576 Mob: (868) 680 2066

Equipment: Eight LNG loading arms, 20 capstans, three current meters and 14 navigation markers (12 channel and two leading lights).

Location: 10°11.4’N, 61°42.1’W. Size of port: 84 ha (plant size). Ownership: Private, owned by Atlantic LNG Company of Trinidad and Tobago.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO Number of berths: Two. Max size of ship: 330 m LOA, 11.5 m draft; max displacement on arrival 90,000 t for jetty #1 and 149, 000 t for jetty #2. Cargo: LNG. Slops reception: None. Only clean ballast to be discharged. Security: Port facility security officer is Benedict McLean. Storage facilities: LNG storage tanks. Loading rate: 10,000 cu m per hour.

u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION ETA: Immediately on departure from a discharge port, dry dock/repair port or other points of departure, masters shall notify Atlantic LNG of date and time of departure and ETA to Point Fortin. This notice shall also include: • Estimated quantity of LNG required to purge and cool cargo tanks to permit continuous loading of LNG and the estimated time for such purging and cooling. • Any operational deficiencies that may affect tanker’s performance at loading port or berth. Requirements for nitrogen, fuel, water and other utilities to be taken on board. • Provide notice of arrival at anchorage or pilot station 72, 48, 24 and five hours in advance.

Email: basilj@tstt.net.tt

PORT OF POINT FORTIN CONTINUED... • Vessels at anchorage must notify Atlantic Marine of their position immediately on completion of anchoring and at end of every bridge watch.

u REQUIRED DOCUMENTS For Customs: Document

No of copies

List of unmanifested cargo

Declaration of health

Crew personal effects list

Ship stores list

Bonded stores list

Crew List

Clearance from last port

List of last 10 ports

For Immigration: Document

No of copies

All crews

Passports/seamen’s certificates

(To be sighted)

Crew list

Derat certificate

Arrival report

u CUSTOMS ALLOWANCE Limited to personal effects for officers and crew. Penalties for non-compliance are fines and seizure of items

u STANDARD MESSAGES NOR: Must be tendered by vessel and accepted by terminal prior to commencement of any purging, cooldown or loading operations.

Special regulations: Pilotage compulsory. Port health officer will board vessels at anchorage by day or at night only if ship is from an infected port or if requested by master or Atlantic LNG. All vessels entering Point Fortin from international waters must display quarantine signals. These signals shall be displayed continuously until pratique is granted. Sunrise to sunset, International Code of Signals Flag ‘Q’; sunset to sunrise, red over white lights. Immigration procedures include boarding of vessels, granting pratique, crew change, crew passes and vessel clearance. Ships flying flag of countries without diplomatic ties to Trinidad and Tobago (2nd Schedule countries) will be restricted from entering port unless they have prior approval from immigration authorities. Information on nationality of ship, port of registration, expected arrival date and purpose of visit must be sent in advance to vessel’s agent. Restrictions on shore leave for crew members from 2nd Schedule countries that require visas. These should be applied for before arrival. Copy of crew list should be sent in advance. All ship’s personnel must clear with Customs and Immigration on leaving and returning to vessel. Radio: Atlantic LNG marine department operates on Channel 17 with Securité broadcasts on Channel 16.

u NAVIGATION Pilot station: 2 nm north of ALNG channel entrance. Anchorage: Anchorage area to NW of approach channel. Co-ordinates are: LATITUDE

LONGITUDE

10°18.36’N

61°43.48’W

10°18.36’N

61°42.36’W

10°17.36’N

61°43.48’W

10°17.36’N

61°42.36’W

weather station, current meters, speed of approach, line tension monitor. Tides: Zero of predictions for tidal heights at Point Fortin is chart datum (CD), 0.82 m below mean sea level.

u ANCILLARY SERVICES Repairs and drydocking: Hot work repairs and repairs that will render vessel immobile must not be conducted alongside terminal without terminal management approval. Bunkers, fresh water and provisions: Not available on jetty. Supplies: Can be delivered at anchorage. Limited stores can be hand-carried on board. Medical aid: Point Fortin Hospital; also, Atlantic LNG has hospital and first aid services available. Airport: 100 km from seaport. Crew changes: Can be done at terminal. Banking: ATM on site; four major banks located five minutes from terminal in Point Fortin. Working hours: Monday to Sunday, 24 hours. Shipping agents: Melville Shipping Ltd, Alstons Shipping, Rican Shipping Ltd, D. Hill Shipping Services Ltd, Agemar Trinidad Ltd, Huggins Shipping and Customs Brokerage Ltd, V. Ships Agency Trinidad Ltd. Surveyors: Société Generale de Surveillance (SGS) Trinidad Ltd. Garbage disposal: Via barge. Arranged by shipping agents. Pollution: Report to Environmental Management Authority and Maritime Services Division. Trinmar has responsibility for Point Fortin under National Oil Spill Contingency Plan.

Charts: Admiralty charts 483 and 482. Towage: Compulsory within port and performed by tugs of Atlantic LNG Restrictions: Refer to ALNG’s Terminal Information and Regulations. Berthing and unberthing 24 hours a day, subject to tide and wind. Navaids: Channel markers in accordance with IALA Buoy System B, leading lights and day markers, anemometers,

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u PORT CONTACT INFORMATION Contact: Peter Lyons Position: Marine Manager Tel: (868) 648 2916 Ext 2008 Fax: (868) 648 2905 Mob: (868) 682 1047 Email: pylons@atlanticlng.com

POINT GOURDE

POINT LISAS PORT Medical aid: Yes.

u GENERAL INFORMATION

Crew changes: Yes.

Type of facility: Breakbulk. Nature of business: Loading and discharging of general cargo.

Banking facilities: Yes.

u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of port: Multipurpose.

Location: 10°40’30”N, 61°39’W.

Ship agents: Yes.

Size of facility: 900 ft.

Surveyors: Yes.

Nature of business: Receipt, storage and delivery of cargo including containers, breakbulk, dry bulk, ro-ro and lo-lo. Harbor management. Vessel scheduling, berthing, unberthing, mooring, unmooring.

Ownership: Private, Crew’s Inn Group leases from Chaguaramas Development Authority.

Garbage disposal: Yes.

Location: 10°39’N, 61°32’W.

Working hours: 24 hours.

Size of port: 48 acres. u CONTACT INFORMATION

Berths: One.

Chaguaramas Terminal Ltd Chag Terminal Drive, Point Gourde Chaguaramas

Max size of ship: 600 ft.

Contact: Bernadette Moore

Details:

Position: Port Manager

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO

BERTH

LENGTH DRAFT

FACILITY

Bulk Head

900 ft

General cargo

34 ft

Cargoes: General cargo including iron and steel, oil and gas supplies and equipment, lumber.

Tel: (868) 634 1381 Fax: (868) 634 1566 Email: bmoore@chagterms.com

Ownership: Public. Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation Ltd (PLIPDECO) is owned 51% by government and 49% by financial institutions, private individuals and employees.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO Berths: Six. Max size of ship: 210 m LOA, 11.59 m draft.

Security: On request. Storage facilities: FACILITY

CAPACITY

3 covered warehouses

80,000 sq ft

Open storage yard

200,000 sq ft

Dock storage

30,000 sq ft

Equipment: TYPE

UNIT

CAPACITY

7 t fork-lift

12 t fork-lift

9.5 t

Crane

80-450 t

u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION ETA: Sent to port officials 72, 48 and 24 hours before arrival. Documents: ISPS, storage plan, manifest. Pilotage: Compulsory. Radio: Channel 16. Government agency offices: Immigration and Customs, Plant Quarantine, Maritime, Coast Guard.

u ANCILLARY SERVICES Bunkers and fresh water: Three base stations alongside dock for diesel fuel and potable water.

POINT LISAS PORT CONTINUED... Details: BERTH

LENGTH DRAFT

FACILITY

Berth 1 35 m 4.5 m

General and breakbulk cargo, ro-ro barges

Berth 1A 30 m 6.6 m

General and breakbulk cargo, ro-ro and lo-lo

Berth 2 165 m 4.5 m

General and breakbulk cargo

Berth 3 105 m 7.2 m

General and breakbulk cargo, ro-ro and lo-lo

Berth 4 110 m 11.5 m

General and breakbulk cargo, ro-ro and lo-lo

Berth 5 200 m 11.76 m

General and breakbulk cargo, ro-ro and lo-lo

Security: In-house 24-hour security service. PLIPDECO complies with ISPS Code. Port facility security officer is Curtis Lloyd. Storage facilities:

Documentation department: If to load, consignee details; if to discharge, bill of lading or manifest. Customs allowances: Limited to personal effects and gifts. Penalties for non-compliance with regulations are fines and seizure of items Pilotage: Compulsory. Health regulations: When a vessel is free from sickness or disease, pratique can be applied for via radio. Derat certificates can be renewed by Ministry of Health. Government agency offices: Customs, Immigration, Bureau of Standards and Port Health located at PLIPDECO.

u ANCILLARY SERVICES Repairs and drydocking: Drydocking facilities available about 20 nm from port. Bunkers: Facilities next to Berth 1A. Available by barge, pipeline or road tanker. Fresh water: Available from port. Medical aid: Couva District Hospital is 2 km from port. Airport and road network: PLIPDECO Port is close to north-south highway linking Port of Spain with San Fernando. Piarco International Airport is 48 km from seaport. Working hours: Three shifts: 07.00 to 1500, 15.00 to 23.00 and 23.00 to 07.00. Surveyors: Available on request.

u NAVIGATION

FACILITY

CAPACITY

Covered storage

3,166 sq m

LCL warehouse

1,739 sq m

Reefer

155

Yard capacity

5,600 teu slots

Berth 5 MT container yard

1 ha

Potential expansion

13 ha

Port limits: Channel length 1.75 nm, width 152 m, depth 12.8 m. Turning basin length 700 m, width 500 m. Pilot station: Pilots board at head of Point Lisas Channel (10°23’N, 61°32’W). Pilot ladder to be supplied by vessel. Anchorages:

Equipment: TYPE

Immigration: All crew passports or seamen’s books, crew list, arrival report.

UNIT CAPACITY

Liebherr ship-to-shore gantry 2 cranes. Rail-mounted, post and super panamax cranes

SWL under telescopic spreader of 40 t (single lift) and 50 t (twin lift); SWL under hook beam of 48 t and under heavy lift hook of 58 t.

RTGs (Konecrane)

5 high, 7 wide, SWL 50 t

Mobile harbor crane 1 (Fantuzzi Reggiane)

120 t capacity at 11-20 m radius and 65 t capacity at 11-20 m radius

Mobile harbor cranes 2 (Gottwald)

Max capacity 63 t and 100 t

Both cranes handle bulk, breakbulk and containerized cargo

Reach stackers

Five high Four high

Empty container handlers

Tractor trucks

Trailers (40 ft)

Fork-lifts

Inbound vessels: 10°23’5”N, 61°31’2”W 10°24’N, 61°32’2”W. Outbound vessels: 10°22’5”N, 61°31.2’W 10°22’N, 61°30’2”W Charts: BA 482, 483, Admiralty Pilot NP7A

u CONTACT INFORMATION PLIPDECO Terminals, Atlantic Avenue Point Lisas Industrial Estate Contact: Ernest Ashley Taylor Position: President (Ag) Tel: (868) 636 2201 Fax: (868) 679 2907 Email: ataylor@plipdeco.com

u FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PLIPDECO’s future expansion plans include construction of berths 6 to 11.

Towage: Compulsory. Two tugs of up to 4,400 hp and 50 t bp and two workboats. Dock density: 1015 – 1025. Tidal range: 0.7 m.

3 to 30 t

u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION ETA: Sent to berthing office 48, 24 and 12 hours before arrival giving vessel’s draft, length and type of cargo. Required documents: Customs: List of unmanifested cargo,declaration of health, crew personal effects list, ship stores list.

PORT AUTHORITY OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

(PORT OF SPAIN HARBOR, BAIN’S DOCKS, CARICOM WHARVES, NATIONAL FISHERIES, NATIONAL FLOUR MILLS TERMINAL & TATE & LYLE TERMINAL) PORT OF SPAIN HARBOR u GENERAL INFORMATION In Gulf of Paria, bounded by following positions: From Martin Point to easternmost point of Nelson Island; S to 10°36’24”N and E to mainland.

Size of port: About 142 ha with 61 ha used specifically for cargo operations.

Cargoes: Containerized, breakbulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, ro-ro, LCL and barrels.

Ownership: Public. Wholly government owned.

Security: In-house security services.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO

• Port of Port of Spain

Berths: Eight and Caricom wharves.

• Caricom Wharves

• National Fisheries

Max size of ship: Maximum LOA is 245 m (single-screw cargo vessels) or 265 m (twin-screw highly maneuverable vessels) at berth 6A with 12.0 m depth alongside.

• National Petroleum

Details:

• National Flour Mills

BERTH

LENGTH DRAFT

FACILITY

Caricom Jetty

248 m

Caricom cargo

• Bain’s Dock

• Tate & Lyle Trinidad Ltd Type of port: Multipurpose. Nature of business: • Cargo handling: Receipt, storage and delivery of containers, breakbulk, ro-ro, one-stop barrel shop, LCL, dry and liquid bulks. • Towage and dredging services • Dedicated facilities for Caricom cargo. • Cruise ship facilities. • Management of inter-island ferry service. Location: 10°39’N, 61°31.5’W. Located in Port of Spain, capital of Trinidad and Tobago.

Storage facilities: FACILITY

CAPACITY

Shed 3 – General Cargo

3,875 sq m

Shed 4 – Breakbulk Cargo

3,875 sq m

Unclaimed cargo shed

2,007 sq m

Shed 9 – LCL Cargo

8,361 sq m

Shed 10 – Barrel Shop

6,522 sq m

Empty container park 1

22 ha

Empty container park 2 Container storage yard, reefer yard Ro-ro car park – foreign used cars New vehicle parking lot – Spectrum

5.0 m

Equipment:

Catwalk (GSS) 107 m 6.0 m

Inter-island ferries

St Vincent Jetty 119 m 6.0 m

Tugs and dredgers

Slipway Guide 215 m Jetty

On lease for slipway operations

198 m

9.75 m

Passenger

Gottwald H360 mobile shore crane 1

100 t

152 m

9.75 m

Passenger

FMC Linkbelt mobile crane

200 t

152 m

9.75 m

Multipurpose

Demag mobile crane

100 t

# 4

152 m

10.0 m

Multipurpose

FMC Linkbelt mobile crane

50 t

#5 180 m 10.0 m

Container terminal

FMC Linkbelt mobile crane

30 t

Reach stackers (three-row, four-high) 6

45 t

#6 140 m 10.0 m

Container terminal

Empty container handlers (five-high) 9

8.9 t

#6A (East) 170 m 12.0 m

Container terminal

Full container handlers (five-high)

45 t

Speedloader

45 t

#6A (West) 170 m 12.0 m

Container terminal

Mercury Reliance Haul Major tractor trucks

60 t

#7 165 m 12.0 m

Used by Tate & Lyle Trinidad Ltd

Capacity tractor trucks

60 t

Trailers

#8 194 m 9.5 m

Used by National Flour Mills Ltd and Tate & Lyle Trinidad Ltd

Trailers

12 m

Trailers

14 m

Fork-lifts

3,000 kg

#8A (West)

Dry bulk

Paper roll handlers

3.6 t

Container lifts

11 t

Container lifts

27 t

72 m

4.0 m

TYPE

UNITS CAPACITY

Portainer rail-mounted ship-to-shore 4 panamax cranes

45 t

Liebherr rail-mounted ship-to-shore 1 post-panamax cranes

50 t single lift/ 60 tons dual lift

RTGs

40 t

u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION ETA: Sent to berthing office 72, 36, 24 and 12 hours before arrival (Tel: 623 2901-4 Ext 218). Daily meeting between agents and ports officials to schedule vessel berthing. Documents: Application to berth containing vessel specifications, request to berth and request to unberth. Customs allowances: 24-hour notice to Customs officials for clearances of vessels and application for duty officer. Standard messages: Ship arrival and berth availability.

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NOR: Submitted on vessel arrival at pilot station and when pratique is complete and operations commence. Special regulations: Immigration, Customs, Ministry of Health (head office) and Maritime Service Division. Government agency offices: Immigration, Customs, Maritime Services, Ministry of Agriculture (Plant Quarantine Section).

u NAVIGATION Port limits: From E bank of mouth of Maraval River, to E of line bearing 61°15’ from sea and parallel to center line of Grier Channel and to 2.96 nm seaward to 10°38’2”N, 61°34’51”W and SE to 10°36’24”N, 61°32’30”W, due E to low water mark on E by low water mark of coastline in area of Caroni Swamp and Sea Lots and on N by low water mark of port and IDC lands. Pilot station: 10°32’2”N, 61°34’5”W (for vessels under 10.0 m draft) and at 10°36’5”N, 61°36’W (for vessels over 10.0 m draft). Anchorages: Vessels may anchor 2 miles from Port of Port of Spain in Gulf of Paria outside entrance of Grier Channel. Charts: Admiralty charts 484, 482, 483 and TT003. Towage: Not necessary for vessels under 1,700 t. Vessels over 1,700 t require one tug and vessels over 15,000 t require two tugs. Restrictions: None.

Navaids: Include paired channel lights and range light systems Tides: 1 m difference between high and low tides. Tidal streams follow coast.

u ANCILLARY SERVICES Repairs and drydocking: No drydocking facilities in port. Facilities available at Caribbean Drydock Ltd, 5 miles W of port. Slipway at port for vessels up to 1,800 t. Bunkers: Available on request through local agent. Provided via barges. Fresh water: Provided by port. Pumped to vessels from quayside hydrants. Provisions: Available through ship agents or ship chandlers. Medical aid: Health clinic with ambulance in port area. Other health service providers include Port of Spain General Hospital, St Clair Medical Center and Community Hospital Cocorite within radius of city. Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex is 5 miles from port. Airport and road network: Piarco International Airport is 21 km (13 miles) east of port, about 25 minutes by road. Churchill Roosevelt Highway is less than 1 mile from port. Crew changes: Can take place subject to Customs and Immigration policies and procedures. Banking facilities: Automated banking machines available at Government Shipping Services office. All major banks located in city within two-mile radius.

Working hours: Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day. Weekends and public holidays, overtime rates apply. Caricom Wharves: Monday to Friday, 07.00 to 23.00. Additional hours at overtime rates. Office hours, Monday to Friday, 08.00 to 16.00. Surveyors: Available on request. Garbage disposal: Port-contracted company disposes of garbage subject to Marpol rules and regulations. Pollution: Reported to Manager of Safety, Health and Environment. Port has systems and procedures in place to handle oil or chemical pollution. If there is an oil spill in harbor, PPOS can draw on resources of National Oil Spill Contingency Plan.

u CONTACT INFORMATION Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago 1 Dock Road, Port of Spain Contact: Christopher Mendez Position: Chief Executive Officer Contact: Winston Stewart Position: Chief of Security Tel: (868) 623 2901-4 Fax: (868) 327 2666 Email: patt@wow.net Web: www.patnt.com

BAIN’S DOCKS u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of facility: Sufferance wharf handling breakbulk. Port business: Loading and discharging of scrap iron and finished steel products. Ownership: Private, facility leased from Property and Industrial Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO Berths: One. Details: BERTH

LENGTH

DRAFT

4.0

Cargoes: Steel, steel-related products and aggregates.

PORT AUTHORITY OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

(PORT OF SPAIN HARBOR, BAIN’S DOCKS, CARICOM WHARVES, NATIONAL FISHERIES, NATIONAL FLOUR MILLS TERMINAL & TATE & LYLE TERMINAL) CONTINUED... Equipment: TYPE

UNITS

CAPACITY

Cranes

10 tonnes

Overloaders

Government agency offices: Customs and Immigration located at Port of Port of Spain.

u PORT CONTACT INFORMATION u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION

Same as Port of Port of Spain.

National Fisheries Co (1995) Ltd Production Ave Sea Lots Port of Spain Contact: Carlyle Lue King Position: General Manager Tel: (868) 623 7171 Fax: (868) 627 9132

Pilotage: Compulsory for vessels over 500 gt. Government agency offices: Agents see to Customs and Immigration requirements.

u CONTACT INFORMATION

NATIONAL FISHERIES

Email: nationalfisheries@opus.co.tt

u GENERAL INFORMATION u PORT CONTACT INFORMATION

Type of facility: Sufferance wharf for fishing. Nature of business: Tuna transshipment.

Caribbean Salvage Ltd 14 Pioneer Drive, Sea Lots.

Ownership: Private. National Fisheries Co (1995) Ltd leases facility from Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago.

Contact: Raphael Culpepper Position: General Manager

u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of facility: Dry bulk. Nature of business: Discharge of bulk grain and loading of small bulk vessels.

Tel: (868) 623 8813 Fax: (868) 625 0159

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO

Email: csalvage@tstt.net.tt

Berths: One. Details: Length 61 m, depth 5.5 m.

Location: Port of Port of Spain, 10°39’N, 61°31.5’W. Ownership: Public. Facility leased from Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago.

Slops reception: Provided by Waste Management Co Ltd.

CARICOM WHARVES

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO

u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of facility: General cargo. Nature of business: Receipt, storage and delivery of cargo related to trade within Caricom, accommodating vessels below 500 gt.

u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION

Max size of ship: 45,000 dwt with grain cargo up to 30,000 grt.

Government agency offices: Customs and Immigration located at Port of Port of Spain.

Equipment: Vacuvator system.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO Berths: Two. Details: BERTH

LENGTH

DRAFT

East West

160 m

6.5 m

North South

155 m

6.5 m

Berths: Uses Berth #8 of Port of Port of Spain.

Pilotage: Compulsory.

Ownership: Public. Wholly government owned. Controlled by Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago.

Storage facilities: 440 sq m of covered storage. Equipment: One mobile crane of 10 t.

u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION Pilotage: Compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.

NATIONAL FLOUR MILLS TERMINAL

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u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION Pilotage: Compulsory. Government agency offices: Customs and Immigration located at Port of Port of Spain.

u CONTACT INFORMATION Maritime Management Services Ltd 10 Victoria Avenue, Port of Spain Contact: Jerome McQuilkin Tel: (868) 625 5569 Fax: (868) 624 0369 Email: mms@carib-link.net

NATIONAL PETROLEUM MARKETING CO LTD TERMINAL u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of facility: Sufferance wharf handling liquid bulk. Nature of business: Storage of refined petroleum products. Ownership: Public. National Petroleum Marketing Co Ltd is a wholly governmentowned state enterprise.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO Berths: Four.

Fresh water: Available. Medical aid: Port of Spain General Hospital. Working hours: Daylight hours. Garbage disposal: Solid waste to Beetham Dump. Pollution: National Oil Spill Contingency Plan is implemented

u CONTACT INFORMATION National Petroleum Marketing Co Ltd Sea Lots, Port of Spain Contact: Glen Roberts Position: Operations Manager Tel: (868) 623 7733 Fax: (868) 627 4028

Cargo: Refined petroleum products.

TATE & LYLE TERMINAL u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of facility: Liquid bulk. Nature of business: Discharge and loading of molasses, edible oils, fats and chemicals.

u ANCILLARY SERVICES Bunkers: Gas oil available.

Working hours: Normally Monday to Friday 07.00 to 16.00 excluding public holidays. Additional hours available at overtime rate.

u CONTACT INFORMATION

Size of facility: 5,674 sq m.

Contact: Graeme Percival

Ownership: Private. Facility leased from Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago.

Position: Managing Director

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO

Max size of ship: 9.0 m draft.

Tides: Tide tables employed.

Government agency offices: Customs and Immigration located at Port of Port of Spain.

Tate & Lyle Trinidad Ltd 37B Wrightson Road, Port of Spain

Storage facilities: Bulk storage.

Hazards: None.

Pilotage: Compulsory.

Location: Port of Port of Spain, 10°39’N, 61°31’5”W.

Berths: Uses Berths 7 and 8 at Port of Port of Spain

Navaids: Leading lights and marker buoys.

ETA: As for Port of Port of Spain and also to ship agents and terminal. Terminal must be given time of berthing before noon on normal working day preceding day of arrival. If vessel is arriving on a weekend day or public holiday, time of berthing should be given before noon on normal working day preceding weekend or public holiday.

u ANCILLARY SERVICES

Security: In-house security service.

u NAVIGATION

u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION

Email: groberts@np.co.tt

Max size of ship: 6.1 m draft. Details: Jetty length 304 m.

terminal, 335 m; underground at Berth 8, 175 m; maximum distance 335 m. Also hoses, pumps and compressors.

Tel: (868) 625 2186 Fax: (868) 324 4868 Email: tandltdad@trinidad.net

Cargoes: Liquid bulk, molasses, edible oils, fats and chemicals. Storage facilities: 16 storage tanks with capacity of 21,182 cu m; 12 tanks heated. Equipment: Pipelines: 18” mild steel underground to terminal, 335 m; above ground at Berth 7, 101 m; maximum distance 436 m; 6” mild steel underground to terminal, 335 m; above ground at Berth 7, 101 m; maximum distance 436 m; above ground at Berth 8, 175 m; maximum distance 510 m; 6” stainless steel underground to

PORT OF TEMBLADORA about 1 km from Tembladora dock. Pilotage available 24 hours.

u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of facility: Dry bulk.

Radio: VHF Channel 16 is monitored by Alcoa.

Nature of business: Transfer station for alumina oxide. Location: 10°41’N, 61°36’W.

Government agency offices: Customs and immigration officers are scheduled as required by ship agent.

Ownership: Private. Owned by Alcoa Steamship Company Inc.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO

Type of facility: Marina and yachting. Nature of business: Promoting boating activities, regattas and fishing tournaments.

u NAVIGATION Anchorages: Just off entrance to dredged approach channel to dock, about 1 km SE of dock in depths of 11.0 m to 14.0 m. Approach channel: Draft 11.0 m (36 ft).

Berths: Two. Max size of ship: Length 208 m (680 ft). Details: LENGTH

u GENERAL INFORMATION

Ownership: Private. Owned by members.

Size of facility: 3.4 ha.

BERTH

SAN FERNANDO YACHT CLUB

DRAFT

Loading (east side)

11 m

36 ft

Discharging (west side)

8.2 m

27 ft

Cargo: Alumina. Security: Tembladora is ISPS compliant. 24-hour security with CCTV. Additional security can be provided for dock area if required. Ship’s security officer must send port/ship communication worksheet to Tembladora’s agent 72 hours before arrival.

Loading rate: Average 775 tph, max 1,200 tph. Sea buoys: Two approach channel buoy markers (green and red). One turning basin buoy marker (red). Discharging rate: Average 250 tph (includes cleaning of holds with front end loader). Navaids: Land-based approach channel ‘line up’ navigation lights. Aircraft warning red beacon lights.

u ANCILLARY SERVICES Bunkers: Available by barge only.

u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION ETA: Port/ship communication worksheet sent by ship’s security officer to agent (Caribbean Shipping Agency Ltd) 72 hours before arrival. Documents: Immigration: Document

No of copies

Arrival report form

1 copy

Crew lists

3 copies

Arrival report form

4 copies

Declaration of health forms

2 copies

Customs: Document

No of copies

Crew declaration forms

2 copies

Ship stores list

2 copies

Unmanifested list

2 copies

Crew list

2 copies

Last port clearance (original)

2 copies

Safety: Ship/shore safety checklist must be signed off by both ship and shore representatives. Pilotage: Compulsory. Pilot boards via launch at entrance to approach channel

Fresh water: Available at dock. Charge is US$5 per tonne. Vessel must supply hose and adaptors.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO Berths: One. Max size of ship: 3.0 m draft. Details: Length 137 m, depth alongside 6.0 m. Storage: Shed facilities for maximum of 80 boats.

u ANCILLARY SERVICES Bunkers, fresh water: Available.

u CONTACT INFORMATION San Fernando Yacht Club 33A Hubert Rance Street, Vistabella Contact: Garfield George Position: General Manager Tel: (868) 652 3937 Email: sfyc@flowtrinidad.com

Towage: One tug mandatory for berthing and unberthing. Towage available 24 hours, but subject to ship movement schedules at other ports. Medical aid: None available at location, but three private medical facilities located within five miles of Transfer Station. Nearest airport: Piarco International Airport is 45 km from Transfer Station.

u CONTACT INFORMATION Tembladora Transfer Station Western Main Road, Carenage Contact: Peter Bell Position: Station Manager Tel: (868) 634 2526 Fax: (868) 634 2164 Ext 230 Email: peter.bell@alcoa.com

SAVONETTA PIERS u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of port: Liquid and dry bulk. Nature of business: Terminals handle export of hazardous cargo such as ammonia, methanol, urea, direct reduced iron, hot briquetted Iron, UAN (not considered hazardous) and import of bulk base oils, iron ore fines, grains and aggregates. Location: 10°24’20”N, 61°29’60”W. Ownership: Public. Wholly government owned. National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago is a wholly owned subsidiary of National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd, a state enterprise.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO Terminals: Six active terminals, referred to as Savonetta Piers, in addition to ISCOTT Dock. Cargoes: Hazardous cargos including ammonia, methanol, urea, direct reduced iron. Slops reception: Ballast in accordance with international and local guidelines. No provisions for liquid slop facilities. Security: All terminals ISPS certified. Port facility security officer is Edric Connor. Equipment: Not available at Savonetta Piers. ISCOTT Dock is leased to

ArcelorMittal Point Lisas Ltd (formerly Caribbean Ispat Ltd). All equipment at dock is solely for ArcelorMittal’s operations.

by Customs and Immigration officials on arrival. Government agency offices: Customs, Immigration, Plant Quarantine and Port Health.

u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION ETA: Sent to local shipping company/agents. Documents: Prescribed forms from Customs and Immigration Department. Customs allowances: Nil. All vessel activity must be declared to port officials. Standard messages: ETA, port, arrival draft, type of cargo on board, last port, next port and cargo in transit. Submission of completed pre-arrival notification form.

u NAVIGATION Port limits: Channel 152 m wide and 1.75 nm long. Turning basin 496 m in diameter. Channel and turning basin dredged to reported depth of 12.8 m CD with maximum draft of 11.59 m. Pilot station: 10°22’6.6”N, 61°31’W.

NOR: Submitted at least 48 hours before arrival.

Anchorages:

TERMINALS DWT L (max)

Inbound – 10°23’5”N, 061°31’2”W, 10°24’N, 061°32’2”W

PRODUCTS

SP#1S 45,000 220 33.00

Methanol/ ammonia

SP#1S (Urea)

Urea

20,000 183

22.85

SP#1N 8,500 115 15.00 5.9 Bulk base (max) oils/bulk bunker fuels SP#2S 45,000 180 32.20

Methanol ammonia

SP#2N

50,000 245

32.20

Methanol

SP#2N

55,000 230

36.60

Ammonia

SP#3

50,000 206

32.20

Methanol

SP#3

55,000 230

36.60

Ammonia

SP#4 50,000 245 32.20

Methanol/ ammonia

Special regulations: Pilotage compulsory. All vessels must be boarded

Outbound – 10°22’5”N, 061°31’2”W, 10°22’N, 061°30’2”W. Towage: Requirements based on advice of pilots and LOA of vessel. Restrictions: 11.59 m maximum draft. Navaids: Channel and turning basin marked with navaids and two leading light towers. True course for channel is 052°16’.

u CONTACT INFORMATION National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd Corner of Rivulet and Factory Roads Brechin Castle, Couva Contact: Haydn Jones Tel: (868) 636 8471/7857 Ext 111 Fax: (868) 636 2905 Email: haydnj@ngc.co.tt Towage contact: Michelle Scipio-Hosang Tel: (868) 636 8471/7857 Ext 180 Fax: (868) 636 2905 Email: michellesh@ngc.co.tt Tel: (868) 636 TUGS (8847) (24 hr) Direct line VHF Radio: (NEC Marine – Call Sign)

SWEET WATER MARINA LTD u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of facility: Marina and yachting. Nature of business: Repair and refurbishment of decks and interiors. Ownership: Private. Sweet Water Marina Ltd leases facility from Chaguaramas Development Authority.

u INFRASTRUCTURE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BERTHS & CARGO Berths: 19. Details: 73 m long pier with 19 berths alongside and Mediterranean-style mooring. The Creek, also part of the marina, can accommodate a further nine boats alongside. Security: Available.

u ANCILLARY SERVICES Repairs and drydocking: Sick bay dock for repairs Other Services: Open area with bar for events, restaurant and bar, water, electricity, showers, laundry

u CONTACT INFORMATION Sweet Water Marina Ltd Stella Maris Drive, Western Main Road, Chaguaramas Tel/Fax: (868) 634 4046 Email: sweetwatermarina@tstt.net.tt Standby VHF: Channel 68

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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO SAILING ASSOCIATION u GENERAL INFORMATION

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO YACHT CLUB u GENERAL INFORMATION

Type of facility: Marina and yachting.

Nature of business: Sailing facility

Ownership: Private. Facility owned by Trinidad and Tobago Yacht Club.

Ownership: Private. Trinidad and Tobago Sailing Association leases facilities from Chaguaramas Development Authority.

Berths: 117 mooring facilities.

Berths: 130.

u ANCILLARY SERVICES

Type of facility: Sufferance wharf handling breakbulk. Nature of business: Transport equipment and bulk materials such as aggregates. Ownership: Private. Facility owned by Trinidad Contractors Ltd.

Security: Available. u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO

Equipment: 15 t marine hoist and moorings. Radio: Channel 68.

u GENERAL INFORMATION

Location: S of Trinidad Cement Ltd dock. u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO

TRINIDAD CONTRACTORS CLAXTON BAY

u ANCILLARY SERVICES Other services: Cable TV, Interserve link-up and telephone services on request, restaurant and bar at clubhouse, shopping plaza.

Berths: One. Details: LOA 90 m, depth alongside 4.5 m, depth of channel 6.0 m. Trinidad Contractors Ltd uses same channel as TCL.

Repairs: Repair shed. Other services: Water, ice, anchorage, sailing school, office services, laundry, snack bar and bar.

u CONTACT INFORMATION Trinidad and Tobago Sailing Association. Chaguaramas Bay, PO Box 3140 Carenage, Trinidad

u CONTACT INFORMATION Commodore Christopher Kelshall Bayshore Tel: (868) 633 7420 Fax: (868) 633 6388

u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION Pilotage: Compulsory. Government agency offices: Customs and Immigration are located at Hydro Agri Trinidad Ltd.

Email: ttyc@tstt.net.tt u CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact: Roger Xavier

Trinidad Contractors Ltd Plaisance Park, Pointe-à-Pierre

Tel: (868) 634 4210/4519 Fax: (868) 634 4376

Contact: Rameshwar Mahabir

Email: setsail@ttsailing.org Web: www.ttya.org

Position: Managing Director Tel: (868) 659 2341 2, 1833 Fax: (868) 659 2446 Email: tclpap@tstt.net.tt

TRINIDAD DISTILLERS LTD CHAGUARAMAS Crew changes: By arrangement with agents.

u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of facility: Private sufferance port.

Working hours: Daylight hours only.

Nature of business: Bulk spirits export and import. u CONTACT INFORMATION

Size of facility: 1 ha.

Trinidad Distillers Ltd Bulk Export Terminal 3rd Avenue South, Western Main Road Chaguaramas, Trinidad

Ownership: Private. Trinidad Distillers Ltd leases from Chaguaramas Development Authority.

Contact: John Georges Position: Senior Manager, Special Projects

Berths: One.

Email: jpgeorges@angostura.com

Max size of ship: LOA 120 m. #1

60 m

Type of facility: Marina and yachting.

Ownership: Private. Tropical Marine Ltd leases facilities from Chaguaramas Development Authority.

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO Berths: 30.

Tel: (868) 623 1841 Fax: (868) 623 1847

u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO

LENGTH DRAFT

u GENERAL INFORMATION

Location: Western Main Road, Chaguaramas.

Location: Chaguaramas.

BERTH

TROPICAL MARINE LTD

u ANCILLARY SERVICES Repairs: Fiberglass repair.

FACILITY

Other services: Water, electricity, office services, retail shops, Fiberglass material, diving equipment, tools, wind generators, restaurant and pub.

Max 6.0 m

Cargo: Bulk alcohol. Security: Yes. Storage facilities: FACILITY

CAPACITY

10 stainless steel tanks

3.8m litres

u CONTACT INFORMATION Tropical Marine Ltd

Equipment: TYPE

UNIT

Product pumps

175 cu m/hr

Contact: John Lanser

CAPACITY

Position: General Manager

Air compressors Fire water pump

Tel: (868) 634 4502 Fax: (868) 634 4453

450 cu m/hr

Standby generator

Email: tropicalmarineltd@hotmail.com u PRE ARRIVAL INFORMATION

Pilotage: Compulsory. Documents: As per ISPS protocols, B/L. NOR: Must be submitted. Government agency offices: Customs and Immigration located at Chaguaramas Terminal Ltd facilities.

u NAVIGATION Port limits: One vessel.

u ANCILLARY SERVICES

Medical aid: Port of Spain General Hospital. Nearest airport: Piarco International

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YARA

(Yara Jetty #1, Yara Jetty #2, Tringen 2 DeepWater Port Terminal) u GENERAL INFORMATION Type of facility: Yara #1: Loading Yara #2: Loading and discharging T2DWPT: Loading Nature business: Yara #1: Loading LPG, propane and butane. Yara #2: Loading ammonia, importing acid. T2DWPT: Loading ammonia.

Documents: Crew list (7 copies), crew stores (2), passenger list (2), crew stores (2), ship bond (2), Immigration arrival form (3), unmanifested cargo (2), declaration of health (1), arrival report (2), stowaway list (1). ship register, derat certificate clearance from last port and passports, Customs allowances: 200 cigarettes and moderate amount of alcohol. Standard messages: In English (spoken and written).

u ANCILLARY SERVICES Repairs and drydocking: At Chaguaramas Dry Docks, about 20 miles away. Bunkers and fresh water: Supplied by barge at anchorage. Provisions: Limited stores at berth. Medical aid: Facilities within easy reach. Advance notice of attention required. Nearest airport: Piarco, about 30 miles away.

Location: On W coast of Trinidad in Gulf of Paria in 10°22’6”N, 61°29’2”W. British Admiralty Chart 482 and USHO Chart 24405.

NOR: Submitted on arrival. Special regulations: Vessel restrictions above 20,000 dwt, only daytime berthing.

Crew changes: No restrictions,

Size of facility: Terminals are entered through 250 ft wide approach channel in direction 091° to 271° marked by beacons in line. Channel is dredged to 42 ft up to 1,000 ft wide turning basin of T2DWPT and thereafter to 29 ft to 1,500 ft turning basin of inner berths. Leading lights in line 091° to 271°.

Radio: Docks can be contacted on Channels 12, 14 and 16.

Working hours: 24 hours, seven days a week.

Government agency offices: Customs available at all times on site.

Ship agents: Available at all times.

Ownership: Yara Trinidad Ltd and Trinidad Nitrogen Ltd.

Port limits: 0.25 mile from head of Point Lisas channel, 10°22’37”N, 61°39’8”W.

u NAVIGATION

Banking: Facilities within five-mile radius.

Surveyors: Available at all times. Garbage disposal: Limited to dry garbage disposal. Pollution: No pollutants or contaminants allowed.

Pilot station: 10°22’6”N, 61°29’2”. u INFRASTRUCTURE – BERTHS & CARGO Berths: Three.

Anchorage: Safe anchorage 0.25 mile off head of channel. Charts: British Admiralty Chart 482 and USHO Chart 24405.

Details: BERTH

LENGTH DRAFT

Yara #1

170 m

8.5 m

Yara #2

170 m

8.5 m

T2DWPT

219 m

11.6 m

FACILITY

Towage: Tugs required for all berthing. Restrictions: 06.00 to 18.00 for berthing of vessels over 20,000 dwt.

Cargoes: Anhydrous ammonia, propane, butane, sulfuric acid, caustic soda. Security: Customs and security guards on watch 24 hours a day.

Navaids: Beacon and leading lights. Tides: Generally quiet, but not ideal for berthing when eddies are present at turn of tide.

u CONTACT INFORMATION Yara Trinidad Ltd Savonetta, Claxton Bay, Trinidad Contact: Lionel Sookoo Position: Dockmaster. Tel: (868) 636 2020/39 Ext 2133 Cell: (868) 684 9843 Fax: (868) 636 2073/0076 Email: lionel.sookoo@yara.com

Storage facilities: FACILITY

CAPACITY

Ammonia tank (1)

40,000 tonnes

Ammonia tank (1)

40,000 tonnes

Ammonia tank (1)

30,000 tonnes

Acid

2,866 tonnes

Equipment: TYPE

UNIT

CAPACITY

Loading arm (Chiksan)

250 tonnes/hr

Loading arm (Emco Wheaton)

1,000 tonnes/hr

u PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION ETA: Notice forwarded by agent at least four hours in advance.

COMPANY PROFILES

Bridge Control Services Ltd.

Agemar Trinidad Ltd

Agemar is the leading shipping agency in Venezuela. It was established in 1969 and is a privately owned, professionally managed company that offers world-class shipping agency services with well-trained and capable personnel. The company services oil tankers, product tankers, dry bulk carriers, chemical tankers, gas carriers, project cargoes, full cargoes, cruise ships, research vessels, cable-laying vessels, offshore platforms, crew attendance and bunker deliveries. Agemar offers agency services in Venezuela and in 14 locations throughout the region, including Trinidad. General operations are controlled from its head office in Caracas. Services include: 

24-hour operations

 Port

shipping agency for all type of vessels

 Husbandry

agency

 Assistance

for bunkering

services  Supervision

of delivery of spare parts, mail and provisions

 Port

information services

 Crew

attendance at airports and terminals

 Up-to-date

information technology systems

 On-time

financial and operational reports

 Risk

assessment procedures.

www.agemar.net

Bridge Control Services

Bridge Control Services Ltd (BCSL) was established on 7 June 2004 to provide transport (launch) services to the pilots of Trinidad and Tobago Pilots Association Ltd. The service also extends to transporting other people such as immigration and Customs agents to and from vessels. Operations were launched in 2004 with the launch ‘Franklin Gooding’ operating in the Chaguaramas area. In 2007 two additional launches came into service, with a third in 2008. These fast, jet propelled pilot boats operating in the Ports of Point Lisas, Pointe-à-Pierre, Yara, Claxton Bay and Point Fortin are intended to improve the efficiency of operations and safety of pilots engaged at these ports. BCSL employs over 30 professionals who are well trained and committed to ensuring its customers are provided with excellent services to meet their immediate and ongoing needs.

Cargo Consolidators Agency

Cargo Consolidators Agency Ltd was established in 1976 to serve the expanding manufacturing, petroleum and energy sectors in Trinidad and Tobago. CCA is a full service freight forwarder with 60 staff based in Port of Spain, Point Lisas and Piarco International Airport. The company’s services include logistics management, freight forwarding, air and ocean import and export, LCL/ FCL, breakbulk, project cargo, crating and packing, container stuffing and unstuffing, insurance and Customs brokerage. CCA works closely with agents in the USA and across the world including Action Worldwide Cargo (Houston), CEVA Logistics (Worldwide) and Fast Flow Inc (Miami). CCA has an extensive network for air and ocean freight worldwide and has been able to successfully manage customers’ shipments to and from any region on the globe. In December 2008 CCA partnered with Aviation Business Ltd to open the country’s first and only 24/7 Customs warehouse where customers can now clear air and ocean freight LCL shipments. This is an entirely new option for importers to become more efficient and demonstrates CCA’s commitment to offering its customers value added services. CCA is IATA certified.

CENTRAL NAVIGATION LTD

Central Navigation Ltd was formed in July 1992 by directors Edwin Veerasammy and Ian McLean, who have years of experience and extensive knowledge of various aspects of shipping business. With main offices located in Couva, Point Lisas, Trinidad, Central Navigation Ltd’s main sphere of activity is tramp ships’ agents providing a full range of services for vessels calling at all ports in Trinidad and Tobago especially Point Lisas. In many instances, owners have appointed Central Navigation Ltd as their preferred port agent based on recommendations received from charterers with whom they have worked closely and by repeated port calls due to being a very satisfied customer with services received. Central Navigation also provides a chartering service on a competitive basis, both cargo and ship for several of its traders clients and time charter operators Central Navigation’s success in this area is based on a very close working relationship with many ship owners and traders plying the United States (US) Gulf, US East Coast, North Coast South America, Central America and Caribbean Basin. It has many well respected ship owners, operators and cargo traders in its client base, with references provided on request.

www.cargotrinidad.com

Chaguaramas Terminals Ltd

Chaguaramas Terminals Ltd (ChagTerms) has been in operation since 1942, when it was officially declared a port. Privately owned and operated by the Crew’s Inn Group of Companies, the port provides specialized services to the local oil and gas industry. Its local and international clients benefit from over half a century of operational experience and infrastructure. The port efficiently handles over 25 vessels monthly, including vessels that supply oilfield equipment and supplies to the offshore industry. The port practises widespread health, safety and environmentally policies and procedures during its daily operations. This includes procedures for equipment and materials handled throughout the facility. Services include bunkering, berthing of vessels and rigs, discharging and loading cargo, equipment rental, waste disposal, 24-hour security, hinterland transportation, barge services to other ports in Trinidad and office accommodation. In-house auxiliary services also include a full-service shipyard, a hotel, marina, restaurant and duty-free shopping complex. www.chagterms.com

DAMEN SHIPYARDS

The Damen Shipyards Group has developed from a single shipyard in 1927 and has grown to over 33 shipyards and related companies. In 1969 the concept of construction of tugs, workboats and other commercial craft to standardize designs and according to modular building principles was introduced. This modular design and building concept brought international recognition and hastened the Group’s development to its present position. From its base in the Netherlands, the Damen Shipyards Group is active in the design and construction of ships and in ship repair. In addition, it provides a broad range of associated maritime services. The Damen Shipyards Group serves a global market and is considered to be the market leader in the maritime sectors in which it operates. The range of designs covers a wide variety of types, such as advanced high-performance tugs, high speed craft, fast ferries, naval vessels as well as tankers, general cargo and container ships, dredgers and megayachts. Damen has been active in Latin America and the Caribbean for over 30 years with a total population of vessels of over 1,000 units. In Trinidad and Tobago, it has supplied approximately 15 tugs, workboats and high speed craft to, among others, the National Energy Corporation and Petrotrin, and private operators as ARS Contractors Ltd.

Global Maritime Services Ltd

Global Maritime Services Ltd (GMS) was founded in 1994 and is a privately owned company which offers its principals world-class shipping agency service 24/7 with well trained and capable personnel.

Gordon, Grant & Co Ltd was established in Trinidad and Tobago in 1872. With offices at both Port of Spain and Point Lisas, the company today acts as a full-service liner and port agency for all ports in Trinidad.

Moving over 60,000 metric tonnes of cargo every quarter, GMS’s transport division, is one of Trinidad’s largest transporters of dry bulk cargo, liquid cargo, over dimensional cargo (ODC) and project equipment.

In addition to worldwide and Caribbean containerized services of both FCL, LCL and project cargo, the company offers a ro-ro service from the Far East and Europe.

Being members of The Shipping Association of Trinidad & Tobago, The British-Caribbean Chamber of Commerce, and The Trinidad & Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce, GMS provides comprehensive ship agency, Customs brokers, charters, stevedoring and forwarding services to and from most major markets. The company’s management team has over 50 years experience in the maritime industry. Having owned and managed vessels operating in the area, the company understand the needs of the industry and is committed to keeping its principals continuously informed. www.globalmaritimeserv.com

www.damen.nl

Gordon, Grant & Co Ltd

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The company currently represents Crowley Caribbean Services Inc for containerized transport, Hoegh Autoliners for ro-ro and NVOCC operators DAMCO, Eagle Maritime Services Inc and R.A.M. Shipping Service. Gordon, Grant & Co Ltd is one of the oldest shipping companies in the country and is committed to the future of Trinidad and Tobago. The company is looking forward with confidence to participating in the continuing development and economic life of the country, while maintaining its own tradition of service. www.gordongrant.com

GULF SHIPPING LIMITED

GULF SHIPPING LTD

Gulf Shipping Ltd was founded in 1987 by Mr Lloyd Voisin. After the Canadian company ALCAN closed its Caribbean offices, Mr Voisin acquired the Trinidad branch office and renamed it Gulf Shipping Ltd. With over 30 years’ experience in the industry, Gulf Shipping has become one of the leading shipping agents in Trinidad and Tobago. Gulf Shipping offers a full service at all ports in Trinidad and Tobago. As liner and port agents it handles: u

Containerized vessels

Dry and liquid bulk vessels

Project cargo

Tankers crude/petroleum products, methanol urea, ammonia, natural gas, etc

Customs brokerage and transport

Documentation.

Gulf Shipping is the main Protection and Indemnification (P&I) correspondent for the major clubs. The dedicated and experienced team, coupled with excellent relations with authorities, enables Gulf Shipping to offer efficiency and expertise to all clients. The company ensures a high-level, quality service by utilizing the latest communication and information technology.

HCL GROUP

The HCL Group of Companies offers a whole new world of integrated lifestyle options. With over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, the HCL Group is the leading property developer and manger in the southern Caribbean. The HCL Group has built well over 10,000 homes, and over 1.5 million sq ft of commercial and retail space in well-planned communities. The Group is diverse, integrated and modern. It is an ISO-certified corporate entity that is parent to over 17 operational companies providing a wide range of services from design, construction, industrial and retail services to marine services and real estate sales. The Group’s total investment in current projects stands in excess of US$ 1 billion – a figure set to grow significantly in the near future. www.hcltt.com

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING LTD

International Shipping Ltd (ISL), established in 1997, offers specialized services in freight forwarding (air and ocean), intermodal transportation, consolidation, marine insurance, Customs brokerage, local transportation, project management and logistics solutions from any part of the world to and from Trinidad and Tobago. ISL is also a liner agent for the fourth-largest global carrier in the world, Evergreen Line. Since its inception, the company has undergone dramatic and consistent growth, establishing itself as one of the leading freight forwarders in Trinidad and Tobago. ISL’s success lies in its emphasis on customer satisfaction. The professional staff of 50 understand the intricacies of the business and are sensitive to customers’ constantly evolving needs. To further meet these needs, ISL will soon acquire a Customs-bonded warehousing facility, thus offering the complete package of door-todoor services for an efficient shipping solution. www.isltrinidad.com

KALLOOS AUTO RENTALS

Established in 1978, Kalloo’s (Trinidad) Auto Rentals is one of the leading local transportation companies in Trinidad and Tobago, with five offices throughout Trinidad and a subsidiary in Tobago. The company provides services in car rentals – with or without a driver – taxis, party buses, concierge services and tours. It boasts of having one of the largest and youngest rental fleets in the island with 200 vehicles including minibuses and coaches for up to 35 passengers. Its diverse clientele includes tourists, businessmen, governmental agencies, cruise ships and companies from the petrochemical industry. Kalloo’s is also well known to both locals and tourists for its variety of tours including city tours, island tours and various attractions. Its drivers are all defensive driving certified and are also trained by the local tourist board. In addition, Kalloo’s allows its clients to customize the tours as well as offering group discounts, airport transfers and free delivery and pick-up. Kalloo’s operates the most varied fleet in the country with vehicles from Audi, Honda, Mazda, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota and many more. www.kalloos.com

www.gulfshippingltd.com

NATIONAL ENERGY CORPORATION OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO LTD

National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (NEC) was incorporated in 1979 to continue the work in monetizing the country’s natural gas resources and developing and managing industrial and marine infrastructure. NEC was involved in the construction and operation of the early petrochemical plants and the port and marine infrastructure at the Point Lisas Industrial Estate. In 1999 NEC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd (NGC), became an independent entity within the NGC Group of Companies to develop and manage infrastructure for activities for natural gas-related operations. In 2004 NEC’s mandate was expanded to include the facilitation and promotion of natural gas-based development. Its business activities can be summarized as: • Conceptualization, promotion, development and facilitation of new energy-based and downstream industries • Identiﬁcation and development of new industrial estates • Identiﬁcation and development of new industrial deepwater ports to facilitate these estates • Ownership and operation of marine and other infrastructural assets to facilitate gas-based petrochemical and metal plants

LJ WILLIAMS LTD

LJ Williams Ltd was established in 1925 and was instrumental is expanding the trading links of Trinidad and Tobago during the 20th century. Today it comprises two construction-related companies and five business units, including a shipping division. This division has more than 50 years’ experience in providing individualized marine-based services focused on quality and flexibility. The company’s portfolio of services includes ship husbandry, ship agency, project forwarding, port operations and container logistics. It currently employs 26 highly experienced personnel and has invested heavily in ICT systems to offer reliable and cost-effective services. The company’s operations team offers 24-hour service at any port in Trinidad and Tobago including container control and unstuffing supervision, locating cargo, Customs and port authority queries, documentation and general assistance.

MELVILLE SHIPPING LTD

Melville Shipping Ltd, established in 1960, is one of the largest shipping agents in Trinidad and Tobago and provides a comprehensive range of shipping services including liner agency, husbandry, chandlery, Customs brokerage, project cargoes and transhipment spares. The company has offices at Port of Spain, Point Lisas and Point Fortin. Melville Shipping Ltd provides a 24-hour vessel husbandry service at all ports of entry in Trinidad and Tobago, providing all the support required to the vessel, master and crew. The company represents many esteemed multinational principals and is one of the most respected names in the business. Melville Shipping Ltd is also one of the most experienced liner agents, having managed the largest cargo movement through the country for years. Given the company’s commitment to a quality service, in 1997 Melville Shipping Ltd became the first shipping agency in the Caribbean to obtain ISO 9002 certification. It is currently certified under the ISO 9001:2000 standard audited semi-annually by DNV. www.melvilleshipping.com

• Development and management of La Brea Industrial Estate and Union Industrial Estate • Towage and harbor operations • Sustainable management of the environment. www.ngc.co.tt

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OCEANFREIGHT TRINIDAD LTD

OceanFreight Trinidad Ltd has been serving the international and local shipping community for a quarter century. This underlines the strength and quality of the company’s service, which it continuously strives to improve, but especially so in an era of regional and global challenges. The company represents containerised, breakbulk, bulk ore and tanker vessels at all ports in Trinidad. Cargoes include all key trade commodities: crude oil, petrochemicals, cement, steel, lumber, paper and rice in addition to heavy lift and industrial plant. As port and booking agents for SeaFreight Line, which services the US East Coast market, and SeaPack Consolidators, a provider of LCL services, the company has successfully canvassed all major importers and shippers in Trinidad. It has also forged strong links with a wide cross section of logistics providers and customs brokers. Customers benefit from extensive communication links with principals, a flawless reputation with local authorities and personal attention to the delivery of cargo and related documentation. www.oceanfreight.co.tt

PLIPDECO

The Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation Ltd (PLIPDECO) was established in 1966 as an initiative of the South Trinidad Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Its main purpose was to develop a deepwater harbor to allow businesses in the south and central regions quick and easy access to a port facility. The industrial estate subsequently expanded as energy-based industries started to exploit natural gas reserves. The company is publicly traded with the government having a majority stake of 51 per cent; the remaining 49 per cent is actively traded on the stock exchange. PLIPDECO is the landlord of the 860-hectare Point Lisas Industrial Estate, which is home to 103 companies including world-class petrochemicals and steel plants, medium-sized manufacturing and smaller service companies. PLIPDECO’s multipurpose port facility consists of six berths, and handles cargo such as breakbulk, lumber, paper, consumables, dry bulk and steel. The port handles over 160,000 teu of containerized cargo and 350,000 tonnes of general cargo annually. The Commercial division provides services including a 20,000 sq ft LCL warehouse for container stuffing and unstuffing and delivery services. The Marine division provides harbor management services for Point Lisas harbor.

Port of Port of Spain

The Port of Port of Spain (PPOS) is the cargo handling business unit of the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago. PPOS provides berthing of international container vessels, breakbulk, ro-ro, dry and liquid/bulk cargo vessels as well as towage services, container freight services and warehousing, and a one-stop barrel shop for clearance and delivery of personal effects. The new equipment fleet has been increased and PPOS now has five ship-to-shore gantry cranes, 15 rubber-tired gantries including five new ones, and about 20 trucks/chassis. There is also additional reefer equipment, with some 250 units now in place to attract more international reefer transhipment. Geographically, PPOS is strategically located for maritime traffic, with a natural sheltered harbor on Trinidad’s northwestern coast. Together with a skilled workforce, modern equipment and technology, PPOS is positioned to be the transhipment hub of the South/Eastern Caribbean and North Coast of South America. www.patnt.com

SeaFreight Line Ltd.

The Paramount Transport and Trading Company Ltd

Established in 1992 and with its head office in Miami Florida, SeaFreight operates a fleet of nine fast and modern pure container carriers with capacities up to 1,100 teu.

The Paramount Transport and Trading Company Ltd (PTT) is a family-run business with its head office in Marabella, San Fernando, where the company was founded 65 years ago.

The vessels operate in rotation between Jacksonville and Port Everglades in South Florida to 19 major area ports.

The company employs 500 people and aims to be the region’s leading source for all heavy equipment and related services, offering safe, reliable and innovative solutions to clients’ problems.

Its fixed-day schedules provide consistency, versatility and full access to North America, the Caribbean, South and Central America. Seafreight’s network currently serves Jacksonville (Florida), Port Everglades (Florida), Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, Curacao, Grand Cayman, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Kingston (Jamaica), Margarita, Montego Bay (Jamaica), St Lucia, St Vincent, Suriname, Trinidad/Tobago, Panama and La Guaira (Venezuela), as well as intermodal connections throughout North America. SeaFreight enables real-time solutions to the challenges of ocean cargo transport. Whether it’s dry or refrigerated containers, vehicles, trucks or boats, its dependable fleet, in tandem with its Miami and Jacksonville intermodal centers, can get it there on time, efficiently and economically. www.seafreightagencies.com

PTT has also broadened its scope to the international arena and is now active in foreign markets such as Ghana, Venezuela, Colombia and the Panama Canal. In Trinidad and Tobago, the company has a fleet of 80 tucks and 1,000 trailers which mostly haul containers. It also has a fleet of ‘Magnificent Tools for Monumental Tasks’ that includes the region’s largest cranes, advanced computer control systems, self-propelled modular transporters, skidding and strand jack systems and computerized ballasting systems for barges. Its equipment is maintained on a strict schedule and in accordance with its Quality Management System. PTT is reinforcing its QMS procedures to adhere to ISO 9001: 2008 standards. All four companies in the group are expected to qualify by the end of 2010. www.paramounttransport.com

www.plipdeco.com

Trinidad and Tobago Pilots’ Association

The Trinidad and Tobago Pilots’ Association was established in 1939 to provide pilotage services in Trinidad and Tobago on a 24/7 basis. With offices located in the Port of Port of Spain, the Association’s member pilots perform in excess of 15,000 pilot movements each year at the numerous ports of Trinidad and Tobago. To meet increased shipping levels, the Association is increasing its number of pilots from 30 to 37. All of the Association’s pilots are experienced, qualified mariners who undergo continuous training and development both locally and abroad.

Ventrin petroleum company LTD

Ventrin Petroleum Company Ltd is Trinidad and Tobago’s only privately owned and operated marine bunkering company, fuelling international vessels calling at ports throughout the island. The company began operations in 1996 by delivering MGO by road and in 2002 opened a marine bunkering terminal at Port Point Lisas. Then in 2006 the company began offering bunkers via its bunker tanker, ‘Tradewind Force’.

The operation of the Association is supported by a fleet of eight pilot boats, which includes four jet-propelled boats capable of speeds of up to 40 knots.

The 56,000 barrel double hull tanker has the capacity to blend product ranging from 30 cSt to 380 cSt, and provides ex-tanker delivery services along the west coast of Trinidad including: Portof-Spain Anchorage, Point Lisas Anchorage, Claxton Bay Anchorage, La Brea Anchorage and Point Fortin Anchorage.

The Association is governed under the Pilotage Act (Chapter 51:02). It is a member of the International Maritime Pilots Association (IMPA) and is in its final phase of preparation for ISPO (International Standard of Maritime Pilot Organizations) certification.

Ventrin supplies one of the highest quality, low sulfur products within the region. The consistent supply of low sulfur fuel oil was assured in 2008 when Staatsolie; Ventrin’s principal supplier, became the majority shareholder of the company.

www.ttmarinepilots.com

As the company expands its operations it stands firm in its commitment to provide customers with the highest quality product at competitive prices and quality service with the shortest turnaround.

Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a leading provider of ship power solutions including engines, generating sets, reduction gears, propulsion equipment, automation and power distribution systems as well as sealing solutions for the marine industry. Its customers are global or local companies within the merchant, offshore, cruise and ferry, navy and special vessel segments. Wärtsilä is also a leading supplier of flexible power plants for the decentralized power generation market. It offers solutions for baseload power generation, grid stability and peaking, industrial selfgeneration as well as for the oil and gas industry. The company offers technology leadership, a strong and broad product portfolio, high efficiency and fuel flexibility, plus the ability to offer complete turnkey deliveries worldwide. Wärtsilä supports its customers throughout the lifecycle of their installations by optimizing efficiency and performance. The company has operations in 160 locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland. www.wartsila.com

www.ventrinpetroleum.com

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DIRECTORY T&T BUSINESS CHAMBERS The American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago 62A Maraval Road, Newtown, Port of Spain Tel: +868 622-0340, 622-4466 or 628-2508 Fax: +868 628-9428 Email: inbox@amchamtt.com www.amchamtt.com Trinidad & Tobago Chamber of Industry & Commerce Chamber of Commerce Building Columbus Circle, Westmoorings Tel: +868 637-6965/6 Fax: +868 637-7425 Email: chamber@chamber.org.tt www.chamber.org.tt South Trinidad Chamber of Industry & Commerce PO Box 80, San Fernando Tel: +868 652-5613, 657-9077, 653-7621 Fax: +868 652-5613 Email: projects@southchamber.org www.southchamber.org Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association TTMA Building, #42 Tenth Avenue, Barataria Tel: +868 675-TTMA 675-9000 Fax: +868 675-9000 Email: gm@ttma.com www.ttma.com Greater Chaguanas Chamber of Commerce Corner 21, Penco & Gaston Street, Regency Business Center, Lange Park, Chaguanas Tel/Fax: +868 671-5754 Email: gccic@tstt.net.tt www.chaguanaschamber.com Couva/Pt. Lisas Chamber of Commerce Atlantic Plaza Pt. Lisas, PO Box 5256, TT Post Atlantic Plaza Tel/Fax: +868 636-5017 Email: cpcc98@tstt.net.tt Tunapuna Chamber of Industry & Commerce 57 El Dorado Rd. Tunapuna Tel: +868 662-6695 Fax: +868 662-1092 Sangre Grande Chamber of Commerce Sinanan's Building, Eastern Main Road Sangre Grande Tel: +868 668-2329 Fax: +868 668-2260/2329 Email: isom20040@hotmail.com Pt. Fortin Chamber of Commerce 1a Guapo Cap-de-Ville Road, Point Fortin Tel/Fax: +868 648-4961 Email: pchamber@tstt.net.tt Penal/Debe Chamber of Commerce Reyes Road, Syne Village, Penal Tel/Fax: +868 671-1058 Employers' Consultative Association of T&T 23 Chacon Street, Port of Spain Tel: +868 632-5433 x 2600 Fax: +868 625-4891 Email: eca@wow.net www.ecatt.org Downtown Owners & Merchants Association (DOMA) 98 Henry Street, Port of Spain Tel: +868 625-DOMA Fax: +868 627-6761 Email: doma@tstt.net.tt

Bankers Association of T&T c/o Institute of Banking & Finance PO Box 1259, 22-24 St Vincent Street, Port of Spain Tel/Fax: +868 627-2231/ 627-2218 Email: ibaf@carib-link.net

Canadian High Commission Maple House, 3-3A Sweet Briar Road, St Clair, Port of Spain Tel: +868 622 6232 Fax: +868 628 1830 www.trinidadandtobago.gc.ca Email: pspan@international.gc.ca