SAFETY & SECURITY.

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Safety and security are paramount at the Montserrat Port Authority (MPA).

The MPA is an International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code compliant facility. The ISPS Code which is formulated and administered by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) provides a framework through which ships and port facilities can co-operate to detect and deter acts which pose a threat to maritime security.

The security measures in place are applicable to all vessels which are subject to the ISPS Code as well as port users.

The Security Services Department which is led by the Port Facilities Security Officer (PFSO) is responsible for ensuring a secure and safe environment on a twenty-four-hour basis.

 

ON ENTRY TO LITTLE BAY PORT

NB:      Natural Reef

For the protection and the benefit of the community, NO anchorage is permitted on the Natural Reefs as indicated on the mariners Chart No.254

LOCATION:

16° 48.11” N

62° 12.22” W

RADIOS

Contact the Port Authority by  VHF 16  for berthing and anchorage information.

Customs Immigration and Port Documentation

Documentation required depending on the type of vessel operations.

Passenger Manifest4 Copies
Crew Manifest4 Copies
Cargo Manifest2 Copies
Unmanifested Cargo List2 Copies
Stores List2 Copies
Maritime Declaration of Health2 Copies
Crew Effects List1 Copy
Clearance from Last Port 1 Copy
Boarding Forms3 Copies (forms supplied)
MPA Vessel Arrival Report1 Copy (forms supplied)

 

 

PORT FACILITIES

Services/Facilities available:

  • Telephone, fax and water
  • Deep and Open anchorage

 

BERTHING FACILITIES

There is an option available to cruise ships as it relates to berthing

  • Vessels of length up to 78 meters
  • Docking alongside the pier in Port Little Bay
  • Jetty Length is 300 feet long by 30 feet wide
  • Anchoring in Little Bay

 

STORAGE

3000 sq ft enclosed temporary Transit Shed storage for General and Breakbulk Cargo

8000 Sq ft meters Transit Shed under construction

BUNKERS AND REPAIRS

Bunkering is available for smaller vessels that can dock alongside the jetty i.e. up to 78 meters in length with drafts 2 meters forward and 4 meters after.

PORT DUES AND CHARGES

Charges in Eastern Caribbean Dollars (EC $)

PASSENGERS

Under 10 calls/annum –  $13.50 per manifested passenger

Over 10 calls/annum – $8.10 per manifested passenger

All incoming vessels– $10.00 clearance 

SHIPS

Port Dues1st 24 hrsEach 24hrs after
Vessels ≤ 20$50$50
Vessels 21-100 GRT$100$100
Vessels 100-500 GRT$200$200.00
Vessels 500-1000 GRT$300.00$300.00
Vessels 1000-5000 GRT$400.00$400.00
Vessels 5000 GRT and Over$500.00$500.00

RUNNING LINES

Running Lines Fee
Ships 0 to 100 GRT excluding schooners$25.00
Vessels 101-500 GRT$40.00
Vessels 501- 2000 GRT$50.00
Vessels 2001- 5000 GRT$75.00
Vessels 5001 – 10000 GRT$100.00
Vessels 10000 GRT and over$150.00
Note : If Marker Bouys are used, add 50% extra to above charges

PILOT FEES/REGULATIONS

Piloting Fees
Vessels 0-100 GRT-
Vessels 101-500 GRT$60.00
Vessels 501- 2000 GRT$70.00
Vessels 2001- 5000 GRT$90.00
Vessels 5001 – 10000GRT$200.00
Vessels 10000 GRT and over$300.00

PILOT

For piloting between 4 p.m and 8 p.m on Weekdays 50% additional to the above rates. On Sundays, Statutory and public holidays, 100% additional to the above rates.  One quarter of the above rates will apply per hour or part thereof.

Request for pilot service is done through local agent or direct request to Montserrat Port Authority twenty-four hours in advance.

The fees and dues appearing above are subject to change and during working hours are collected by the Accounts Department, Port Manager Office.

For further information or discussion of our ship’s special needs please contact: Port Manager – Telephone: 664 491 2791/2 Fax 664 491 8063 Email info@mpa.ms or your ship’s agent.

 

SHIPPING AGENT

Local agent available
For Cargo imports and exports, it is necessary to contact a local agent.

AERONAUTICAL/MARINE SEARCH AND RESCUE INFORMATION

Lead Agency – Royal Montserrat Police Service / Marine Unit

Address – PO Box 177 Police Headquarters Brades Montserrat MSR1110

Telephone Number – 1(664) 491-2555 / 1(664) 496-1047

Emailhackettk@gov.msthompsonc@gov.mspolice@gov.ms