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"To promote and foster the highest quality service to the maritime industry through training development; working with all agencies, groups and other associations for the benefit and development of its members and the peoples of the Caribbean region."

GENERAL COUNCIL
2009-2010

PRESIDENT:
Carlos Urriola-Tam

VICE PRESIDENT:
Grantley Stephenson

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:
Fernando Rivera

GROUP A CHAIRMAN:
Michael Bernard

GROUP A REPRESENTATIVE:
Rhett Chee Ping

GROUP A REPRESENTATIVE:
Roger Hinds

GROUP A REPRESENTATIVE:
Glyne St. Hill

GROUP B CHAIRMAN:
David Jean-Marie

GROUP B REPRESENTATIVE:
Linda Profijt-Del-Prado

GROUP C CHAIRMAN:
Cyril Seyjagat

GROUP C REPRESENTATIVE:
David Ross

GENERAL MANAGER:
Clive Forbes

DIRECTOR INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS:
Michael S.L. Jarrett

ST CROIX
information for this port

LOCATION: Latitude: 17° 46' N Longitude: 64° 41' W

Administration: Gordon A. Finch, executive director, Virgin Islands Port Authority

PO Box 301707, St Thomas, USVI 00803-1707

Tel: +340 774 1629 Fax: +340 774 0025 website: viport.com

Marine manager: Earl L. Finch.

Tel: +340 778 3131 Fax: +340 778 1176

Radio frequency: Call sign WHD711

Chief pilot and port control: Contacted via channels shown below

Radio frequency: VHF Channels 12/16

Terminal supervisor: John A.E. Payner.

Tel: +340 778 3131 Fax: +340 778 1176

Radio frequency: VHF 12/16 call sign WHD711

APPROACH: Various approaches depending on facility served.

HAZARDS: None.

TRANSPORTATION: Inland transportation is by truck.

Airport: Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (HERA).

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS:

Imports: Passengers/cars, consumer goods Exports: None.

WEATHER: Winds easterly, primarily south-east. Harbor provides safe berthing as long as winds remain easterly. If winds shift to the west, port becomes exposed.

Nominal tidal range. Vessels of over 20 foot draft should consult a pilot prior to arrival.

ANCHORAGE: Anchorage points are marked with orange floats to the north and south of the pier. Not recommended without pilot.

PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over 100 grt. Daylight navigation only. Pilotage charges are calculated on a per foot draft basis - US$6.50 per foot plus US$0.005 per grt.

TOWAGE: Capt Dave's Tugboat Services Tel: +340 690 8261 Also by Emile's.

TRAFFIC: Vessel calls per year:

Cruise: 90 Other: 1,881

Cargo handled per day: n/a.

Cargo handled per year: Less than 200,000 tonnes.

EQUIPMENT:

Type	Units	Capacity (tonnes)
Gantry crane	1	30

STORAGE: 30,000 square foot warehouse at Wilfred "Bomba" Allick Port.

Air draft: No restrictions Refrigeration capacity: None.

BUNKERS: Supplied by Hovensa using tanker barge or road tanker.

PROVISIONS: VI Marii.

WATER: Available at dockside at a cost of US$18.81 per thousand gallons.

FACILITIES: Maximum draft alongside: 8.1 meters Longest vessel: 260.6 meters.

Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility:

Facility	Length (meters	Depth (meters)
North	280	8.23 forward
North inside	180	6.0 FNO
South	280	7.6 forward
South inside	80	6.0 FNO

Molasses Pier:

Facility	Length (feet)	Depth (feet)
Berth	n/a	32
Berth	n/a	32

Wilfred "Bomba" Allick Port & Transshipment Center:

Facility	Length (feet)	Depth (feet)
Dock	1,200	35

Gallows Bay Dock:

Facility	Length (feet)	Depth (feet)
Berth	300	12-16

Cruise: Four berths at Ann E. Abrahamson Marine Facility, two of which are deep drafted to 8.2 meters forward and two shallow draft berths with a maximum of 6.0 meters draft. Small cruise ships accommodated at Gallows Bay Dock.

Ro-ro: At Wilfred "Bomba" Allick Port. Small ro-ro ramp at South Base of pier at Ann E. Abrahamson Marine Facility. One ramp at Gallows Bay Dock.

NEW FACILITIES: Plans under way to install two sets of breasting/mooring dolphins at Ann E. Abrahamson Marine Facility, which will enable the port to accommodate the newer class of megaships and even larger 'Eagle' class vessels.

PRIVATE WHARFS: None.

MEDICAL AID: Juan F. Luis Hospital.

ENVIRONMENT: n/a.

LLOYD'S AGENT: Associated Marine Surveyors & Adjusters Inc, St Thomas.

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