Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) is offering Boat Haul Out services and Limited Safe Harbour to vessels during severe weather events.
Requests for services should be submitted to the Marine Services Department via email: marineservices@barbadosport.com. The following persons can also be contacted:
| Kent Fergusson | Harbour Master | 246-826-5317 |
| Alfred Cumberbatch | Assistant Manager, Marine Services | 246-836-6450 |
Details of the services are outlined below:
- BOAT HAUL OUT SERVICES
Location of Facility:
Shallow Draught
(N.B Vessel storage is not available at the Shallow Draught. Vessels will be placed on owner-supplied trailer for relocation.)
Operating Hours:
Normal operating time: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Severe weather event operating hours: on demand
Boat Haul-Out Restrictions:
- No more than 25 tonnes
- Cannot exceed 60 ft in length
- Width of less than 18 ft
Requirements of vessel owner:
- Owner-supplied trailer in good working condition to move vessel to the storage location must be in place for lifting
- Vessel owner/operator must be present for the boat lift.
- Requests for services must be submitted a minimum of 48 hours before the expected weather impact or as per directives of the Department of Emergency Management
- The service will cease eight (8) hours before the expected weather impact or as per directives of the Department of Emergency Management
N.B It takes approximately 45-60 minutes to haul-out and place a vessel on a trailer.
Conditions of Use
- BPI to be indemnified against any damage to the vessel or other property
- SAFE HARBOUR
Location of Facility:
Shallow Draught
Capacity:
- Vacant berths only
- After all remaining berth capacity is utilised, vessels requiring a safe harbour will have to be rafted up where possible.
Requirements of vessel owner:
- Appropriate mooring lines, fendering and other equipment for rafting up
- Requests for safe harbour must be submitted a minimum of 48 hours before the expected weather impact or as per directives of the Department of Emergency Management
- The service will cease eight (8) hours before the expected weather impact or as per directives of the Department of Emergency Management.
Conditions of Use
- Waiver to be signed, indemnifying Barbados Port Inc. against any damage to the vessel or other property.