MARIGOT (ST MARTIN) LOCATION: Latitude: 18° 04' 99" N - Longitude: 63° 05' 08" W Administration: Ellis Alberic Baie de la Potence, BP 3218, 97067, SXMCitex. Tel: +590 07 59 06 - Fax: +590 07 07 77 Port manager: Arnell St Elmo. Tel: +590 27 5906 - Fax: +590 27 27 77 - Radio frequency: VHF Channels 16/13 Director of maritime services: Annie Fayol. Tel: +590 27 96 09 - Fax: +590 27 91 61 - Radio frequency: VHF Channel 16 WORKING HOURS: Mon-Fri: 07.00 to 17.00 - Sat: 07.00 to 12.00 - Sun: On request. APPROACH: Marigot Bay - Landmark: Pointe de Bluff. HAZARDS: Shallow water at Bonc de Medee. TRANSPORTATION: Inland transportation is by road - Grand Case Airport is 3 km from the sea port - Princess Juliana Airport is located in St Maarten. IMPORTS AND EXPORTS: Imports: General cargo (containers and bulks) - Exports: None. WEATHER: South-easterly winds, generally Force 1 to 3, occasionally Force 5. East to south-east tides, generally 3 to 6 feet. ANCHORAGE: Available in Marigot Bay with 3 to 7.5 meters depth. PILOTAGE: Not compulsory. Pilot provided upon request of agent of vessel. Pilotage charges are calculated by length of vessel. TOWAGE: Provided by Zeetuger - Tel: +590 07 20 22 - Fax: +590 07 20 72 TRAFFIC: Vessel calls per year: Container: 290 - Cruise: 70 - Ro-ro: 100 - Breakbulk: 290 Cargo handled per year: 300,000 to 399,999 tonnes. Cargo handled per day: Less than 1,000 tonnes. EQUIPMENT: | Type | Units | Capacity (tonnes) | | Mobile crane | 1 | 250 | | Reach stacker | 1 | 42 | | Fork-lift truck | 1 | 5 | STORAGE: Open storage: 15,000 square meters - Covered storage: Warehouse of 1,000 square metres capacity - Refrigeration capacity: 16 plugs (380 to 420 volts). BUNKERS: Ships are refuelled by tanker barge and road tanker. WATER: Fresh water available on the berth upon request at US$16 per cubic meter. FACILITIES: Maximum draft alongside: 6 meters - Longest vessel: 150 meters LOA. | Berth | Length (meters) | Depth (meters) | | Principal | 100 | 6 | | Annexe | 20 | 5 | | Ro-ro | 32 | 6 | Cruise: Vessels operate on anchorage. Passengers are tendered from ship to shore. Breakbulk: Berthing at Principal or Annexe depending on draft of vessel - Container: Vessels berth at Principal to work under the crane - Ro-ro: Vessels up to 32 meters length and 6 meters draft can be worked - Tankers: Vessels operate from the mooring buoys - LPG carriers: Vessels operate from mooring buoys. Berths for bulk: | Berth No | Length (meters) | Depth (meters) | | 1 | 100 | 6 | | 2 | 20 | 5 | MEDICAL AID: Marigot Hospital is 1 km from the port. ENVIRONMENT: All International and French regulations are implemented. Garbage disposal and used oil disposal services are provided. Lloyd's AGENT: Oosterwijk Surveying Agencies NV, St Maarten.
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