BRIDGETOWN PORT DETAILS

Location
University Row,
Princess Alice Highway,
Bridgetown,
Barbados
West Indies
Telephone: (246) 430-4700
Fax: (246) 429-5348

The Port of Bridgetown is a general services port, managed and operated by the Barbados Port Inc. as a commercial enterprise geared to market forces through competitive pricing and effective services.
The nautical approach is clear, with deep water over 10 meters.
There is a strong tradition of stability in the social and political climate of Barbados, which is a democracy with the second oldest Parliament in the Western Hemisphere.
The Port operates through a highly skilled labour force, trained to international standards.
Labour relations are harmonious with the labour force functioning as partners with Port management.

Through that understanding and co-operation, the Port of Bridgetown was awarded the "PORT OF THE YEAR AWARD" in 1992, 1994, 1996 and 1997, as the most efficiently run port in the Caribbean. Again in 1995, the Port was awarded the Caribbean's "Most Dependable Port" as well as the "Dreamworld Cruise Destinations" award for the "Most Improved Port Facilities" and "Most Receptive Destination".

ACCOMMODATION:
The Bridgetown Port comprises of five berths totalling 1,531 metres in length.

DREDGING:
Maintenance dredging of the Bridgetown Port was executed and completed in May 2002.
Dimensions of Dredged Depth of the Harbour Basins are:

• The Breakwater is 522 metres long.
• The Cross Berth is 121 metres in length.
• Berths No.2 and No.3 are continuous, with a total length of 366 metres.
• Berth No.4 is a 184 metre long container quay.
• A dolphin adds a further 31 metres to Berth No.4.
• Berth No.5 is a 100 metre long quay.
• A 156 metre long quay, dredged to 6.8 metres is reserved for inter-island vessels
• A 307 metres sugar berth and other bulk facilities with 183 metres of berthing space.
• The Esso Jetty, located outside the breakwater, can accommodate tankers up to 244 metres in length and 11.6 metres draught.
• The Arawak Cement Plant can accommodate ships up to 121 metres in length and 9.0 metres draught.

Outside of the Bridgetown Port, there are three oil berths – Needham’s point, Oistins and Spring Garden.
Needham’s Point, for crude oil imports, can accept ships up to 193 metres in length and 11.6 metres draught.
Oistins Bay is dedicated to the import of aviation fuel and can accommodate tankers up to 172 metres loa and 10.0 metres draught.
Spring Garden is an LPG facility for vessels up to 103 metres loa and 4.9 metres draught. At these berths there are mooring buoys.

AIRPORT:
Grantley Adams International Airport is 21 kilometres (13 miles) from the Port of Bridgetown. The airport is served by regular airlines from North America, Europe and elsewhere in the Caribbean.

ANCHORAGE:
Quarantine anchorage and general anchorage are available off Carlisle Bay. An explosives anchorage is located north of the Port. There are five separate anchorage positions. Refer to Admiralty Chart No 502.

BUNKERS:
Fuel is supplied by Esso Standard Oil and is delivered throughout the Port of Bridgetown. Lubes are delivered by truck.

CHARTS:
Admiralty Chart No 502

CRANES:
One 40 tonne capacity Liebherr gantry crane and one mobile crane of 100 tones capacity.

CURRENCY:
The Barbados dollar is pegged to the US$ at a rate of BDS$2 to US$1.

ELECTRICITY:
110 volts, 50 hertz.

MEDICAL:
Modern 800-bed hospital in Bridgetown plus private clinics. Helicopter service available.

PASSENGER TAX:
A tax of US$6 is payable by each passenger arriving at Bridgetown.

PILOTAGE:
Pilotage is compulsory for all types of commercial vessels. The pilot position is located 0.8 km west of the fairway Buoy. Call and watch on VHF Channel 12. Advance notice via ship’s agent is required, particularly for weekend calls.

RADIO:
VHF 12/6. Channels are open 24 hours. Port call sign is '8PB' (eight Papa Brava).

SHIP CHANDLERY:
ISSA members available.

STORAGE:
Transit Sheds available. Cold and cool storage facilities available for temperature-sensitive goods.

SURVEYORS:
Non-exclusive classification society surveyor available.

TIDES:
Maximum variation of 0.6 metres between low and high tides.

TOWAGE:
Tugs are required for all vessels over 1,000 nrt. The Barbados Port Inc. owns and operates two tugs. The “Pelican II” has a power output of 4,640 hp and the tug “Barbados II” is a 5,500 hp unit, which are both equipped for fire-fighting, salvage and pollution control duties.

WASTE:
Reception facilities are available for oil (limited), garbage and sewage. Barbados is due to sign Annexe 5 of the Marpol Convention. Annexe 4 has already been accepted by the Barbados Government. A garbage incinerator with a maximum capacity of 100 tonnes per day is available within the Port. Waste is accepted by Mobil Oil (Barbados). Sewage is taken by truck to the Bridgetown treatment facility.

WATER:
Portable water available at all berths by pipeline.

WEATHER:
The prevailing wind is easterly.

WORKING HOURS:
The container terminal works around the clock. Marine services are available on a 24 hour basis. Normal working hours are in two shifts: 07.00 to 16.00 and 16.00 to 23.00 hours.