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The official Port Handbook for Barbados Port Inc. published by Land & Marine Publications Ltd.
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Port Handbook 2005-06
Barbados Port Authority (BPA)
University Row, Bridgetown, Barbados
Tel: +1 246 436 6883
Fax: +1 246 429 5348
www.barbadosport.com
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Foreword
3Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
Barbados Port Inc
Foreword headline
Introduction
5Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
FORTUNE HAS SMILED on the
Caribbean island paradise of Barbados.
With near-perfect weather, beautiful
natural surroundings and a fascinating
mix of European and New World
cultures, it is not hard to see why
Barbados is one of the region’s top
destinations for tourists and cruise
passengers alike.
Barbados is one of the few Caribbean
islands to have remained British
almost from the very beginning of its
European colonisation, nearly four
centuries ago, until independence in
1966. For this reason, Barbados has
enjoyed a stable political and
industrial history, which is probably
why it has also become the most
highly developed island economy in
the region. In modern times,
Barbadians have achieved a high
standard of living together with an
enviable quality of life.
While the countryside is still dotted
with old sugar mills, this once thriving
industry has all but faded away, to be
replaced by tourism, banking and
financial services.
Barbados is also justly renowned for its
excellent choice of shops, especially in
the capital, Bridgetown.
Coral islandBarbados differs from other Caribbean
islands in being formed from coral
rather than having volcanic origins. As
a result, the island has few natural
resources, so its success has been due
mainly to the ingenuity of its people,
known locally as Bajans. Thanks to the
natural beauty of the island, it has
never been hard to attract tourists. But
the real achievement of this small
nation has been to create a first-rate
passenger handling system to cope
with this traffic.
Eric Hassell
Great service in a great destination
Barbados 2011 sec1.indd 6 28/02/2011 13:03
Introduction
5Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
FORTUNE HAS SMILED on the
Caribbean island paradise of Barbados.
With near-perfect weather, beautiful
natural surroundings and a fascinating
mix of European and New World
cultures, it is not hard to see why
Barbados is one of the region’s top
destinations for tourists and cruise
passengers alike.
Barbados is one of the few Caribbean
islands to have remained British
almost from the very beginning of its
European colonisation, nearly four
centuries ago, until independence in
1966. For this reason, Barbados has
enjoyed a stable political and
industrial history, which is probably
why it has also become the most
highly developed island economy in
the region. In modern times,
Barbadians have achieved a high
standard of living together with an
enviable quality of life.
While the countryside is still dotted
with old sugar mills, this once thriving
industry has all but faded away, to be
replaced by tourism, banking and
financial services.
Barbados is also justly renowned for its
excellent choice of shops, especially in
the capital, Bridgetown.
Coral islandBarbados differs from other Caribbean
islands in being formed from coral
rather than having volcanic origins. As
a result, the island has few natural
resources, so its success has been due
mainly to the ingenuity of its people,
known locally as Bajans. Thanks to the
natural beauty of the island, it has
never been hard to attract tourists. But
the real achievement of this small
nation has been to create a first-rate
passenger handling system to cope
with this traffic.
Eric Hassell
Great service in a great destination
Introduction
7Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
Over 95 per cent of the island’s import
and exports are handled in the Port of
Bridgetown, which opened for business
on reclaimed land in 1962, marking a
new era for the island’s economy.
Meanwhile, Grantley Adams
International Airport, just 12 miles
from Bridgetown, provides visitors
with an efficient gateway to Barbados.
The growth in the cruise sector and in
tourism generally is reflected in
expansion programmes both at the
seaport and at the airport as Barbados
welcomes a growing number of
visitors each year.
ReputationThe Port of Bridgetown has a fine
reputation for efficiency and
productivity and its innovative
solutions have been studied by other
ports across the world. Barbados Port
Incorporated has an ambition to be
the best in its class, often providing a
model for other ports.
A good example is the duty-free
shopping centre run by Bridgetown
Cruise Terminals Inc that has set the
standard for other facilities of its type.
What draws tourists to Barbados is
something that lies beyond its
seaport, of course. The hinterland is a
key element in the success of the
island’s cruise sector, with hundreds of
visitor attractions throughout the
island as well as the amenities of the
capital, Bridgetown, with its bars, clubs
and shopping arcades.
Magical qualityFor everyone who visits Barbados, for
whatever reason – on business or on
vacation – their best memory is the
friendly welcome they receive from a
local population for whom nothing
seems to be too much trouble.
Undoubtedly, Barbados has a magical
quality that makes all its visitors want
to come back.
Plans to enhance port facilities and
services are moving steadily forward,
with two additional cruise berths, an
extra cargo berth and spacious new
cargo handling areas due to come on
stream in the next few years. An
initiative in 2002 to dredge the
harbour and harbour entrance to an
average of 1.6 metres was rewarded at
once when the mega ship ‘Adventure
of the Seas’ called Bridgetown shortly
afterwards. Bridgetown can now
accommodate the world’s largest
cruise ships and this achievement is
mirrored by new developments
ashore, both in Bridgetown and farther
afield.
Damen
Introduction
7Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
Over 95 per cent of the island’s import
and exports are handled in the Port of
Bridgetown, which opened for business
on reclaimed land in 1962, marking a
new era for the island’s economy.
Meanwhile, Grantley Adams
International Airport, just 12 miles
from Bridgetown, provides visitors
with an efficient gateway to Barbados.
The growth in the cruise sector and in
tourism generally is reflected in
expansion programmes both at the
seaport and at the airport as Barbados
welcomes a growing number of
visitors each year.
ReputationThe Port of Bridgetown has a fine
reputation for efficiency and
productivity and its innovative
solutions have been studied by other
ports across the world. Barbados Port
Incorporated has an ambition to be
the best in its class, often providing a
model for other ports.
A good example is the duty-free
shopping centre run by Bridgetown
Cruise Terminals Inc that has set the
standard for other facilities of its type.
What draws tourists to Barbados is
something that lies beyond its
seaport, of course. The hinterland is a
key element in the success of the
island’s cruise sector, with hundreds of
visitor attractions throughout the
island as well as the amenities of the
capital, Bridgetown, with its bars, clubs
and shopping arcades.
Magical qualityFor everyone who visits Barbados, for
whatever reason – on business or on
vacation – their best memory is the
friendly welcome they receive from a
local population for whom nothing
seems to be too much trouble.
Undoubtedly, Barbados has a magical
quality that makes all its visitors want
to come back.
Plans to enhance port facilities and
services are moving steadily forward,
with two additional cruise berths, an
extra cargo berth and spacious new
cargo handling areas due to come on
stream in the next few years. An
initiative in 2002 to dredge the
harbour and harbour entrance to an
average of 1.6 metres was rewarded at
once when the mega ship ‘Adventure
of the Seas’ called Bridgetown shortly
afterwards. Bridgetown can now
accommodate the world’s largest
cruise ships and this achievement is
mirrored by new developments
ashore, both in Bridgetown and farther
afield.
Damen
9Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
LinesThe Port of Bridgetown has also seen a
steady growth in containership calls,
which have more than doubled in 10
years. Many well-known shipping lines
now call at Barbados including
Bernuth, Cagema, CMA-CGM, Geest,
Maersk and Tropical.These lines provide
direct links with Europe, North and
South America, Africa and the Far East.
This expansion is in line with the
strategy of Barbados Port Incorporated
(BPI) to expand its transhipment
business over the next 10 years. New
container storage areas are being
created inside the port to serve this
growing traffic, as the port aims to
apply the same high quality of service
to the transhipment business as it
already offers to the cruise sector.
CapacityThough relatively modest in size, the
Port of Bridgetown can nevertheless
accommodate a large number of
vessels thanks to a total of 1,513
metres of berthage. At any given
time the port can host three mega
sized cruise ships as well as three
small or middle sized vessels.
Following a major dredging
programme in 2002 the port has
sufficient depth to accommodate the
new mega vessels, and has already
played host to some of the world’s
largest cruise ships.
Highly developedBarbados is perhaps the most highly
developed and hospitable of all the
Caribbean islands.With its long history as
a British colony, Barbados today has
strong links with both North American
and European business cultures,
attracting major conferences and
sporting events. Its highly developed
infrastructure, together with a reputation
for diligence, good governance and low
crime, has given businessmen the
confidence to put Barbados high on
their list of preferred locations.
One example of the determination of
the Barbadian authorities to stay ahead
of its competitors was its hosting of the
Florida Caribbean Cruise Association’s
annual conference and trade show in
2004 after the original host was obliged
to withdraw at the last minute due to
hurricane damage. The Barbados
Tourism Authority and BPI stepped in
and organised a three-day conference
for 800 delegates in just two and half
weeks. This ability to move up a gear
in order to achieve its objective is yet
another reason why Barbados has
built its reputation as ‘best in class’.
Location
8 BarbadosPort Handbook 2005-06
ITS UNIQUE LOCATION has proved a
key factor in the economic success of
Barbados, helping to make this a
preferred tourist destination, an ideal
cruise call and a great place for sports
and adventure.
There are not many places, either,
where business and pleasure can be
mixed with such satisfactory results.
With its relatively isolated location
touching the Atlantic Ocean and
relatively removed from the other
Caribbean islands, Barbados has the
advantage of being a natural gateway
to the West Indies, so that many ship
operators make Bridgetown their first
port of call on westbound routes.
Measuring just 21 miles long by 14
miles wide, Barbados is little more
than a dot on most maps. Yet the
strength of its economy, and its
impact on international tourism, are
impressive. Barbados is also an
important air hub for the immediate
region, with more direct flights to
Europe and North America than its
closest neighbours,
Port of callFor more that four decades, the
Port of Bridgetown has been
handling cruise ships as well as the
cargo ships that serve the island’s
domestic market. Over 2,000 vessels
call at Bridgetown each year
including 500 cruise ships and 700
deepsea cargo ships. In 2004 the
port welcomed some 812,683
cruise passengers.
Barbados has become a second
home for many vessels cruising the
Caribbean. Bridgetown is now used
increasingly as a turnround port by
operators who see the advantages of
home-porting in Barbados. A key
factor in this sector is the Grantley
Adams International Airport, which
provides a smooth transfer in and
out of Barbados for passengers and
their baggage.
Location, location, location –
it’s what makes Barbados so special
9Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
LinesThe Port of Bridgetown has also seen a
steady growth in containership calls,
which have more than doubled in 10
years. Many well-known shipping lines
now call at Barbados including
Bernuth, Cagema, CMA-CGM, Geest,
Maersk and Tropical.These lines provide
direct links with Europe, North and
South America, Africa and the Far East.
This expansion is in line with the
strategy of Barbados Port Incorporated
(BPI) to expand its transhipment
business over the next 10 years. New
container storage areas are being
created inside the port to serve this
growing traffic, as the port aims to
apply the same high quality of service
to the transhipment business as it
already offers to the cruise sector.
CapacityThough relatively modest in size, the
Port of Bridgetown can nevertheless
accommodate a large number of
vessels thanks to a total of 1,513
metres of berthage. At any given
time the port can host three mega
sized cruise ships as well as three
small or middle sized vessels.
Following a major dredging
programme in 2002 the port has
sufficient depth to accommodate the
new mega vessels, and has already
played host to some of the world’s
largest cruise ships.
Highly developedBarbados is perhaps the most highly
developed and hospitable of all the
Caribbean islands.With its long history as
a British colony, Barbados today has
strong links with both North American
and European business cultures,
attracting major conferences and
sporting events. Its highly developed
infrastructure, together with a reputation
for diligence, good governance and low
crime, has given businessmen the
confidence to put Barbados high on
their list of preferred locations.
One example of the determination of
the Barbadian authorities to stay ahead
of its competitors was its hosting of the
Florida Caribbean Cruise Association’s
annual conference and trade show in
2004 after the original host was obliged
to withdraw at the last minute due to
hurricane damage. The Barbados
Tourism Authority and BPI stepped in
and organised a three-day conference
for 800 delegates in just two and half
weeks. This ability to move up a gear
in order to achieve its objective is yet
another reason why Barbados has
built its reputation as ‘best in class’.
Location
8 BarbadosPort Handbook 2005-06
ITS UNIQUE LOCATION has proved a
key factor in the economic success of
Barbados, helping to make this a
preferred tourist destination, an ideal
cruise call and a great place for sports
and adventure.
There are not many places, either,
where business and pleasure can be
mixed with such satisfactory results.
With its relatively isolated location
touching the Atlantic Ocean and
relatively removed from the other
Caribbean islands, Barbados has the
advantage of being a natural gateway
to the West Indies, so that many ship
operators make Bridgetown their first
port of call on westbound routes.
Measuring just 21 miles long by 14
miles wide, Barbados is little more
than a dot on most maps. Yet the
strength of its economy, and its
impact on international tourism, are
impressive. Barbados is also an
important air hub for the immediate
region, with more direct flights to
Europe and North America than its
closest neighbours,
Port of callFor more that four decades, the
Port of Bridgetown has been
handling cruise ships as well as the
cargo ships that serve the island’s
domestic market. Over 2,000 vessels
call at Bridgetown each year
including 500 cruise ships and 700
deepsea cargo ships. In 2004 the
port welcomed some 812,683
cruise passengers.
Barbados has become a second
home for many vessels cruising the
Caribbean. Bridgetown is now used
increasingly as a turnround port by
operators who see the advantages of
home-porting in Barbados. A key
factor in this sector is the Grantley
Adams International Airport, which
provides a smooth transfer in and
out of Barbados for passengers and
their baggage.
Location, location, location –
it’s what makes Barbados so special
Terminal Ops
11Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
EXPANDED CARGO HANDLINGfacilities in the Port of Bridgetown
have led to quicker and more
efficient movement of cargo through
the port together with improved
support services.
With most islanders depending on
Bridgetown for imports of consumer
and perishable goods, the port takes
its responsibilities seriously, and places
great emphasis on fast and efficient
cargo handling.
In 2004 Bridgetown handled just over
1 million tonnes of general cargo
consisting of 138,000 tonnes of
breakbulk cargo, 850,000 tonnes of
containerised cargo and 50,000 tonnes
of personal effects. The bulk terminal
handled about 1 million tonnes of dry
bulks.
Well equippedBridgetown has one of the best
equipped cargo terminals in the
region, with 59 fork-lift trucks ranging
in capacity from 4,500 lb to 44,000 lb
and eight straddle carriers of up to 40
tonnes capacity.
The cargo berths are equipped with a
40 tonne capacity Liebherr gantry
crane and a 104 tonne capacity
Liebherr mobile crane, together with a
wide range of other equipment.
ExpansionSince the harbour was dredged in
2002 the cargo handling area has
been expanded by 36,423 square metres.
This has resulted in a new 100 metre
quay at Berth 5 and nine acres of
container handling and storage areas.
Barbados Shipping Association
Bridgetown gets bigger and better
cargo handling facilities
Terminal Ops
11Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
EXPANDED CARGO HANDLINGfacilities in the Port of Bridgetown
have led to quicker and more
efficient movement of cargo through
the port together with improved
support services.
With most islanders depending on
Bridgetown for imports of consumer
and perishable goods, the port takes
its responsibilities seriously, and places
great emphasis on fast and efficient
cargo handling.
In 2004 Bridgetown handled just over
1 million tonnes of general cargo
consisting of 138,000 tonnes of
breakbulk cargo, 850,000 tonnes of
containerised cargo and 50,000 tonnes
of personal effects. The bulk terminal
handled about 1 million tonnes of dry
bulks.
Well equippedBridgetown has one of the best
equipped cargo terminals in the
region, with 59 fork-lift trucks ranging
in capacity from 4,500 lb to 44,000 lb
and eight straddle carriers of up to 40
tonnes capacity.
The cargo berths are equipped with a
40 tonne capacity Liebherr gantry
crane and a 104 tonne capacity
Liebherr mobile crane, together with a
wide range of other equipment.
ExpansionSince the harbour was dredged in
2002 the cargo handling area has
been expanded by 36,423 square metres.
This has resulted in a new 100 metre
quay at Berth 5 and nine acres of
container handling and storage areas.
Barbados Shipping Association
Bridgetown gets bigger and better
cargo handling facilities
Terminal Ops
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Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
Streamlined operationAs part of the drive to speed up
container traffic through the port, a
central container facility is being
developed on four acres of reclaimed
land in the north of the harbour. At
present, clearance is carried out by
Customs officers travelling to the final
destination of the consignment.The
new facility, near the Shallow Draught
Wharf, will allow containers to be
inspected and released at the port, thus
offering considerable cost savings
compared with the current labour-
intensive process.
The new facility is expected to clear
about 100 teu per day. The result will
be a more efficient method of clearing
containers into Barbados, thus helping
to make the port more competitive.
The new facility is supported by the
trade unions and has been welcomed
by consignees.
StorageBridgetown has just under 14,000
square metres of covered storage in
three sheds alongside Berths 2, 3 and
4. Shed 2 is generally used for personal
and household effects, while Sheds 3
and 4 are used for commercial cargo.
Inter-island and Caricom trade is handled
at the Shallow Draught Wharf, with
3,345 square metres of covered storage.
Shed 4 and the container park are fully
computerised for fast and efficient
access to consignments, speeding up
the handling, storage and delivery of
goods in and out of the port.
Container traffic apart, local imports
include flour and wheat, bulk fertilisers,
hops for brewing beer, oil and gas and
a variety of breakbulk and project
cargoes. Exports are low in
comparison with imports, but there is
a government driven programme
being implemented to increase
manufacturing for export. The main
exports are alcoholic drinks,
manufactured parts, food products
and raw sugar.
Vehicle carriersAs the island’s only seaport, Bridgetown
handles all of the nation’s vehicle
imports, which are surprisingly
numerous for an island of this size.
Most vehicles are transhipped over Puerto
Rico en route from Japan. Vehicle
carriers call at Bridgetown twice a month
on average, bringing new and second-
hand Japanese brand cars. Most of the
vehicles are carried by HUAL, with NYK
and K-Line also discharging in Barbados.
Vehicles are stored in the port ready for
oncarriage to dealers across the island
and are normally delivered within eight
days of arrival. The port grants eight
days of free storage for all incoming
cargo before charges are incurred.
This in turn gives the port more scope
to handle both cruise ships and cargo
vessels. Owing to their tight schedules,
cruise vessels were given priority
between 0600 and 1700 hours, so that
cargo vessels often had to wait
outside the harbour until a berth was
available. With extra berthing capacity,
the port will be in a better position to
meet the needs of its cargo
customers.
Container trafficContainer handling is carried out on
Berths 3, 4 and 5 using the gantry and
mobile cranes. Next to Berths 4 and 5
is a container park, covering 47,348
square metres, with storage for up to
16,000 teus, stacked two or three high,
and 96 reefer plugs.
In 2004 more than 80 per cent of
cargo traffic through Bridgetown
was containerised and the port is
seeing a year-on-year increase in
container throughput.
Of the 70,000 teu handled in 2004
about 55 per cent consisted of FCL
and LCL while 42 per cent was empty
containers. The remaining three per
cent of containers were transhipped.
Ideal positionAs the most easterly island in the
Caribbean, Barbados is usually the first
port of call for westbound vessels.This,
combined with its proximity to South
America, makes it an ideal transhipment
hub for the immediate islands and for
destinations further afield.
The Port of Bridgetown is popular with
shippers because of its high
productivity, excellent labour relations,
stable political and economic climate
and continuous investment in new
equipment and facilities.
Productivity is a big plus point for
Bridgetown.The gantry crane can
achieve 20 moves per hour and the
mobile crane 15 moves per hour.The
efficiency of the gantry crane will be
further improved when it is refurbished
as part of the port renewal plan.
Shipping lines can expect a
competitive service at Bridgetown.
Turnround times have been more than
halved thanks to recent improvements,
with most vessels now being turned
round in less than 24 hours.
Terminal Ops
1312 Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
Streamlined operationAs part of the drive to speed up
container traffic through the port, a
central container facility is being
developed on four acres of reclaimed
land in the north of the harbour. At
present, clearance is carried out by
Customs officers travelling to the final
destination of the consignment.The
new facility, near the Shallow Draught
Wharf, will allow containers to be
inspected and released at the port, thus
offering considerable cost savings
compared with the current labour-
intensive process.
The new facility is expected to clear
about 100 teu per day. The result will
be a more efficient method of clearing
containers into Barbados, thus helping
to make the port more competitive.
The new facility is supported by the
trade unions and has been welcomed
by consignees.
StorageBridgetown has just under 14,000
square metres of covered storage in
three sheds alongside Berths 2, 3 and
4. Shed 2 is generally used for personal
and household effects, while Sheds 3
and 4 are used for commercial cargo.
Inter-island and Caricom trade is handled
at the Shallow Draught Wharf, with
3,345 square metres of covered storage.
Shed 4 and the container park are fully
computerised for fast and efficient
access to consignments, speeding up
the handling, storage and delivery of
goods in and out of the port.
Container traffic apart, local imports
include flour and wheat, bulk fertilisers,
hops for brewing beer, oil and gas and
a variety of breakbulk and project
cargoes. Exports are low in
comparison with imports, but there is
a government driven programme
being implemented to increase
manufacturing for export. The main
exports are alcoholic drinks,
manufactured parts, food products
and raw sugar.
Vehicle carriersAs the island’s only seaport, Bridgetown
handles all of the nation’s vehicle
imports, which are surprisingly
numerous for an island of this size.
Most vehicles are transhipped over Puerto
Rico en route from Japan. Vehicle
carriers call at Bridgetown twice a month
on average, bringing new and second-
hand Japanese brand cars. Most of the
vehicles are carried by HUAL, with NYK
and K-Line also discharging in Barbados.
Vehicles are stored in the port ready for
oncarriage to dealers across the island
and are normally delivered within eight
days of arrival. The port grants eight
days of free storage for all incoming
cargo before charges are incurred.
This in turn gives the port more scope
to handle both cruise ships and cargo
vessels. Owing to their tight schedules,
cruise vessels were given priority
between 0600 and 1700 hours, so that
cargo vessels often had to wait
outside the harbour until a berth was
available. With extra berthing capacity,
the port will be in a better position to
meet the needs of its cargo
customers.
Container trafficContainer handling is carried out on
Berths 3, 4 and 5 using the gantry and
mobile cranes. Next to Berths 4 and 5
is a container park, covering 47,348
square metres, with storage for up to
16,000 teus, stacked two or three high,
and 96 reefer plugs.
In 2004 more than 80 per cent of
cargo traffic through Bridgetown
was containerised and the port is
seeing a year-on-year increase in
container throughput.
Of the 70,000 teu handled in 2004
about 55 per cent consisted of FCL
and LCL while 42 per cent was empty
containers. The remaining three per
cent of containers were transhipped.
Ideal positionAs the most easterly island in the
Caribbean, Barbados is usually the first
port of call for westbound vessels.This,
combined with its proximity to South
America, makes it an ideal transhipment
hub for the immediate islands and for
destinations further afield.
The Port of Bridgetown is popular with
shippers because of its high
productivity, excellent labour relations,
stable political and economic climate
and continuous investment in new
equipment and facilities.
Productivity is a big plus point for
Bridgetown.The gantry crane can
achieve 20 moves per hour and the
mobile crane 15 moves per hour.The
efficiency of the gantry crane will be
further improved when it is refurbished
as part of the port renewal plan.
Shipping lines can expect a
competitive service at Bridgetown.
Turnround times have been more than
halved thanks to recent improvements,
with most vessels now being turned
round in less than 24 hours.
Awards
15Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
THE HIGH QUALITY of facilities and
services provided by Barbados Port
Inc. (BPI) and its vision of the future
has been officially recognised many
times by the maritime industry.
In recent years the Caribbean
Shipping Association has hailed the
achievements of the Port of Bridgetown
by conferring on Barbados its ‘Port of
the Year’ award five times in the past –
most recenty in 2004 – and its ‘Most
Dependable Port’ award in 1995.
At the CSA conference in Cartagena in
November 2004 the CSA again
honoured the Port of Bridgetown
through its ‘Caribbean Multipurpose
Port of the Year’ award.
The BPI has also won awards by
Dream World Cruise Destinations,
World Cruise Destinations and
Seatrade in the categories of ‘Most
Improved Port Facilities’ and ‘Most
Receptive Destination’ and was
runner-up in the fields of ‘World Best
Destination’ and ‘Best Destination’.
These awards are clearly the result of
BPI’s continuing efforts to meet its
objective of being ‘best in class’. And
this objective it being met on a daily
basis as the list of awards and
commendations continues to grow.
Esso Standard Oil
Recent awards
[awaiting list of recent awards]
Why the Bridgetown Port keeps win-
ning port industry awards for quality
Awards
15Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
THE HIGH QUALITY of facilities and
services provided by Barbados Port
Inc. (BPI) and its vision of the future
has been officially recognised many
times by the maritime industry.
In recent years the Caribbean
Shipping Association has hailed the
achievements of the Port of Bridgetown
by conferring on Barbados its ‘Port of
the Year’ award five times in the past –
most recenty in 2004 – and its ‘Most
Dependable Port’ award in 1995.
At the CSA conference in Cartagena in
November 2004 the CSA again
honoured the Port of Bridgetown
through its ‘Caribbean Multipurpose
Port of the Year’ award.
The BPI has also won awards by
Dream World Cruise Destinations,
World Cruise Destinations and
Seatrade in the categories of ‘Most
Improved Port Facilities’ and ‘Most
Receptive Destination’ and was
runner-up in the fields of ‘World Best
Destination’ and ‘Best Destination’.
These awards are clearly the result of
BPI’s continuing efforts to meet its
objective of being ‘best in class’. And
this objective it being met on a daily
basis as the list of awards and
commendations continues to grow.
Esso Standard Oil
Recent awards
[awaiting list of recent awards]
Why the Bridgetown Port keeps win-
ning port industry awards for quality
17Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
RestructuringThe corporatisation of BPI has also led
to a change of management structure,
from a wide and flat set-up to a
divisional approach with four new
divisions:
� Operations
� Corporate development and strategy
� Financial controller
� Human resources and industrial
relations.
Furthermore, the position of General
Manager was superceded by that of
Chief Executive Officer whi is also
appointed the Managing Director.
This new structure will allow a more
effective approach to port
management, with responsibilities
clearly set out with a view to
improving operational efficiency.
This is in line with the government’s
long-standing policy of promoting a
partial divestment of state-owned
companies to encourage private-public
partnerships that can lead to renewal
and expansion of services and facilities.
As part of the transformation to a
corporatised company, the BPI is
obliged to draw up a five-year master
plan in addition to a business plan.This
ensures transparency to its
shareholders, reinforces the confidence
of its stakeholders and enhances the
overall image of the port.
Corporatisation has also given the BPI
an opportunity to rebrand the port
with a stronger commercial focus that
needs to generate performance results
and produce a profit for its
shareholders.
In 1998 a special commission advised
on the strategy for changing from a
statutory body to a corporatised
enterprise. It recommended the removal
of many of the port’s regulatory
responsibilities. As a more autonomous
and independent company, the BPI has
the power to shape its own destiny
and initiate projects without going
through the time-consuming process
of referring everything to government
for approval.This is good news for both
stakeholders and customers, who can
expect to see immediate benefits
through more efficient operation and
more cost-effective services.
ExpansionThe corporatisation of the port
authority is closely linked with the
port’s reform and expansion project,
which is pushing up the standard of
services offered by the Port of
Bridgetown. The BPI is looking to build
commercial partnerships with
stakeholders and investors in order to
attract more private investment and
participation in the port. For example,
the new cruise pier will be a joint
venture between BPI and Bridgetown
Cruise Terminals Inc.
Port authority is rebranded
to meet future needs
Corporate
16 Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
AN IMPORTANT MILESTONE was
reached in December 2003 when the
Barbados Port Authority became
Barbados Port Inc (BPI).
After years of planning and legislation,
the organisation was converted from
a statutory port authority into a
corporatised company, with all assets
and liabilities transferred.
This has given the BPI the power to
manage and operate the Port of
Bridgetown with a much greater degree
of autonomy in pursuit of improved
efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
The challenge was to convert the
existing authority into one that would
be open to the kind of investment
strategy recommended by a reform
and expansion study.
With an estimated US$ 150 million of
investment needed for this project, the
Government of Barbados sought the
involvement of the private sector. The
obvious way forward was to raise capital
through divestment of shares in BPI.
At present, the government owns all
shares in BPI, but as the divestment
gets under way, some 35 to 40 per
cent will be sold to institutional
investors and the public sector,
including a five to 10 per cent share
reserved for BPI employees.
This latter measure ensures that port
workers have a share in the
responsibility and rewards of shaping
their own destiny – a key factor in the
port’s ambitions to create a quality-
driven service environment.
Once the first phase of conversion to
a corporatised company is complete,
private sector participation can begin.
Divestment of shares is due to start in 2006.
17Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
RestructuringThe corporatisation of BPI has also led
to a change of management structure,
from a wide and flat set-up to a
divisional approach with four new
divisions:
� Operations
� Corporate development and strategy
� Financial controller
� Human resources and industrial
relations.
Furthermore, the position of General
Manager was superceded by that of
Chief Executive Officer whi is also
appointed the Managing Director.
This new structure will allow a more
effective approach to port
management, with responsibilities
clearly set out with a view to
improving operational efficiency.
This is in line with the government’s
long-standing policy of promoting a
partial divestment of state-owned
companies to encourage private-public
partnerships that can lead to renewal
and expansion of services and facilities.
As part of the transformation to a
corporatised company, the BPI is
obliged to draw up a five-year master
plan in addition to a business plan.This
ensures transparency to its
shareholders, reinforces the confidence
of its stakeholders and enhances the
overall image of the port.
Corporatisation has also given the BPI
an opportunity to rebrand the port
with a stronger commercial focus that
needs to generate performance results
and produce a profit for its
shareholders.
In 1998 a special commission advised
on the strategy for changing from a
statutory body to a corporatised
enterprise. It recommended the removal
of many of the port’s regulatory
responsibilities. As a more autonomous
and independent company, the BPI has
the power to shape its own destiny
and initiate projects without going
through the time-consuming process
of referring everything to government
for approval.This is good news for both
stakeholders and customers, who can
expect to see immediate benefits
through more efficient operation and
more cost-effective services.
ExpansionThe corporatisation of the port
authority is closely linked with the
port’s reform and expansion project,
which is pushing up the standard of
services offered by the Port of
Bridgetown. The BPI is looking to build
commercial partnerships with
stakeholders and investors in order to
attract more private investment and
participation in the port. For example,
the new cruise pier will be a joint
venture between BPI and Bridgetown
Cruise Terminals Inc.
Port authority is rebranded
to meet future needs
Corporate
16 Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
AN IMPORTANT MILESTONE was
reached in December 2003 when the
Barbados Port Authority became
Barbados Port Inc (BPI).
After years of planning and legislation,
the organisation was converted from
a statutory port authority into a
corporatised company, with all assets
and liabilities transferred.
This has given the BPI the power to
manage and operate the Port of
Bridgetown with a much greater degree
of autonomy in pursuit of improved
efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
The challenge was to convert the
existing authority into one that would
be open to the kind of investment
strategy recommended by a reform
and expansion study.
With an estimated US$ 150 million of
investment needed for this project, the
Government of Barbados sought the
involvement of the private sector. The
obvious way forward was to raise capital
through divestment of shares in BPI.
At present, the government owns all
shares in BPI, but as the divestment
gets under way, some 35 to 40 per
cent will be sold to institutional
investors and the public sector,
including a five to 10 per cent share
reserved for BPI employees.
This latter measure ensures that port
workers have a share in the
responsibility and rewards of shaping
their own destiny – a key factor in the
port’s ambitions to create a quality-
driven service environment.
Once the first phase of conversion to
a corporatised company is complete,
private sector participation can begin.
Divestment of shares is due to start in 2006.
Security
19Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
COMPLIANCE with the new
International Ship and Port Security
(ISPS) Code has been a major challenge,
but Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) has come
through this latest test with flying
colours. With typical thoroughness, the
BPI had put all the required security
systems in place well in time to meet
the 1 July 2004 deadline.
In order to meet the stringent
demands of the new security code,
the port has invested about US$ 10
million in a range of equipment that
includes cargo and passenger
monitoring equipment, high intensity
lighting, scanners, security cameras
and X-ray equipment as well as patrol
boats and vehicles.
In addition the BPI staff have been
trained to use the new equipment
and to follow ISPS procedures to the
letter. Furthermore, port stakeholders
have been made familiar with the new
regulations.
Helping handThe ISPS Code was introduced at the
behest of the United Nations, the
International Maritime Organization
and other international bodies
together with the United States
government. One of the code’s
requirements is that vessels declare
their last 10 ports of call. If one of
those ports is not ISPS compliant, then
the ship will be refused entry at all US
ports. This ruling prompted Barbados
to help other Caribbean islands to
comply with the code.
To assist neighbouring ports in
meeting the requirements of the ISPS
Code, BPI hosted a regional workshop
on ISPS compliance in July 2004,in
association with the Port Management
Association of the Caribbean. The
workshop was facilitated by SeaSecure
Incorporated, a recognised company
specialising in port security.
Training has been conducted with
sponsorship from the Inter-American
Committee on Ports, and Caribbean
organisations, namely the
Organization of Eastern Caribbean
States, the Caribbean Basin Maritime
Security Alliance, the Caribbean-
Central American Action in
partnership with the Florida Ports
Council, and the Caribbean Shipping
Association.
Future stepsNow that the Port of Bridgetown is
ISPS compliant, the BPI is going a step
further, and looking at Washington’s
more demanding Maritime
Transportion Security Act.
Bridgetown leads the way
in port security
As the responsible authority for one of
the largest commercial ports in the
region, with an exceptionally high
passenger throughput, BPI has placed
security at the top of its agenda, and is
taking all the necessary steps – and
more – to ensure that Bridgetown
remains a safe port, now and in the
future.
Innotech
Maps
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BAHAMAS
C UB A
WESTINDIES
DOMINICANREPUBLIC
HAITI
PUERTO RICO
BARBADOS
TRINIDAD
VIRGINISLANDS
GRENADA
ST. VINCENT &THE GRENADINES
ST. LUCIA
DOMINICA
MARTINIQUE
GUADELOUPE
ANTIGUA
BARBUDA
MONTSERRAT
ST. KITTS
ANGUILLA
NEVIS
JAMAICA
VENEZUELACOLOMBIA
PANAMA
COSTA RICA
ATLANTIC OCEAN
CARIBBEAN SEA
ANDROS
USA
GREATINAGUA
Destination Barbados
Entrance ChannelDredged to -13.7m
10m
5m
5m
15m
20m
5m
15m
15m
10m
10m
10m
10m
5mFlour Mill
ContainerTrailer Park
Port RelatedActivities
NorthBasin
Shallow Draught Harbour
Shallow Draught Wharf
Sugar Storage andHandling Facilities
New DedicatedRo-Ro Berth
ContainerPark
UCLContainerArea
Con
tain
erSh
ed
Reefer Park
InformationServices
ContainerTruckHolding Area
Oran Ltd.BIDC Headquarters
EssoOil Jetty
PassengerTerminal
Cruiseship Pier
Main PortEntrance
Suga
rTer
min
alBu
lkSt
orag
e
Cro
ssBe
rth
Shed No.3 Shed No.2Berth 2Berth3Berth4Berth5
St.Lucy
St.Peter
St.AndrewSt.James
St.Joseph
St.ThomasSt.John
St.GeorgeSt.Philip
Christchurch
St.Michael
Bridgetown
� Grantley AdamsInternational Airport
300m - 360m240m - 300m180m - 240m120m - 180m60m - 120mSea Level - 60mMain RoadsABC Road
0 1 2 miles
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BAHAMAS
C UB A
WESTINDIES
DOMINICANREPUBLIC
HAITI
PUERTO RICO
BARBADOS
TRINIDAD
VIRGINISLANDS
GRENADA
ST. VINCENT &THE GRENADINES
ST. LUCIA
DOMINICA
MARTINIQUE
GUADELOUPE
ANTIGUA
BARBUDA
MONTSERRAT
ST. KITTS
ANGUILLA
NEVIS
JAMAICA
VENEZUELACOLOMBIA
PANAMA
COSTA RICA
ATLANTIC OCEAN
CARIBBEAN SEA
ANDROS
USA
GREATINAGUA
Destination Barbados
Entrance ChannelDredged to -13.7m
10m
5m
5m
15m
20m
5m
15m
15m
10m
10m
10m
10m
5mFlour Mill
ContainerTrailer Park
Port RelatedActivities
NorthBasin
Shallow Draught Harbour
Shallow Draught Wharf
Sugar Storage andHandling Facilities
New DedicatedRo-Ro Berth
ContainerPark
UCLContainerArea
Con
tain
erSh
ed
Reefer Park
InformationServices
ContainerTruckHolding Area
Oran Ltd.BIDC Headquarters
EssoOil Jetty
PassengerTerminal
Cruiseship Pier
Main PortEntrance
Suga
rTer
min
alBu
lkSt
orag
e
Cro
ssBe
rth
Shed No.3 Shed No.2Berth 2Berth3Berth4Berth5
St.Lucy
St.Peter
St.AndrewSt.James
St.Joseph
St.ThomasSt.John
St.GeorgeSt.Philip
Christchurch
St.Michael
Bridgetown
� Grantley AdamsInternational Airport
300m - 360m240m - 300m180m - 240m120m - 180m60m - 120mSea Level - 60mMain RoadsABC Road
0 1 2 miles
23Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
The Marine Department is effectively
in the front line of port services, often
providing the crew and passengers of
a visiting ship with their first and last
impressions of Barbados.
In recent years the Marine
Department has made growing use of
new technology and modern
equipment as well as keeping up a
continuous programme of staff
training to ensure a high standard of
services to visiting ships.
Hard pullA big step in its efforts to keep on top
of the latest traffic developments was
taken by BPI in 2002 when it took
delivery of a new 5,500 hp tug, the
‘Barbados II’, which entered service
alongside an existing unit, the 4,660
hp ‘Pelican II’.
One of the most advanced tugs in the
Caribbean, the ‘Barbados II’ has allowed
the port to handle more than one
vessel simultaneously.With a bollard
pull of 75.5 tons, this tug is powerful
enough to handle the modern mega
cruise ships now calling at Bridgetown.
The new tug was built by Damen
Shipyards in the Netherlands and is
fully equipped for fire-fighting rescue
and salvage duties as well as towage.
The ‘Barbados II’ has further reassured
the world’s shipping community that
the Port of Bridgetown is willing and
able to meet virtually any demand
placed on it.
IncineratorA modern incinerator system is used
by the Port of Bridgetown to dispose
of waste from visiting cruise ships and
cargo vessels.
Waste is collected at ship side and
taken by vessel to the Hoskinson
Peace Pyrolytic incinerator, with a daily
capacity of 100 tonnes.
In recent years there has been a fall in
demand by ship operators for this
service now that more cruise vessels
are handling their own waste disposal
Marine
22 Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
A PROMINENT ROLE in the safe and
efficient management of vessels
calling Bridgetown is played by the
port’s Marine Department.
With up to six cruise ships and various
cargo vessels entering and leaving the
harbour each day, the Marine
Department is constantly dealing with
the challenge of juggling vessels and
warps in order to make everything run
smoothly. Its 74 staff include pilots,
radio operators and tug teams as well
as line handlers.
and more ship waste is being recycled.
Consequently, the port is offering its
incinerator services to land-based
customers for disposal of sensitive
documents and other specialised
tasks.
State-of-the-artNew technology plays a vital role in
the efficient and smooth running of
the Port of Bridgetown, with modern
information and communications
technology (ICT) systems being
gradually introduced throughout the
port. A major upgrading of the port’s
hardware system to Unisys Clearpath
in 2001 has led to greater connectivity
and flexibility with communications
management now based on a
Windows platform.
This growing use of ICT also gave the
port a key advantage when it came to
implementing the new International
Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code in
2004 with such benefits as
computerised badging for employees.
There is also an ongoing programme
of training to ensure that all company
employees are computer literate.
An example of how useful the new
Clearpath system has proved is the
way in which the transit sheds have
been fully computerised, including
check-in and check-out of goods and
fixing of their location within the
sheds. A prototype system was
installed in Shed 2 for automatic
handling and delivery of personal
effects.
Marine Department sets new
standards of efficiency
23Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
The Marine Department is effectively
in the front line of port services, often
providing the crew and passengers of
a visiting ship with their first and last
impressions of Barbados.
In recent years the Marine
Department has made growing use of
new technology and modern
equipment as well as keeping up a
continuous programme of staff
training to ensure a high standard of
services to visiting ships.
Hard pullA big step in its efforts to keep on top
of the latest traffic developments was
taken by BPI in 2002 when it took
delivery of a new 5,500 hp tug, the
‘Barbados II’, which entered service
alongside an existing unit, the 4,660
hp ‘Pelican II’.
One of the most advanced tugs in the
Caribbean, the ‘Barbados II’ has allowed
the port to handle more than one
vessel simultaneously.With a bollard
pull of 75.5 tons, this tug is powerful
enough to handle the modern mega
cruise ships now calling at Bridgetown.
The new tug was built by Damen
Shipyards in the Netherlands and is
fully equipped for fire-fighting rescue
and salvage duties as well as towage.
The ‘Barbados II’ has further reassured
the world’s shipping community that
the Port of Bridgetown is willing and
able to meet virtually any demand
placed on it.
IncineratorA modern incinerator system is used
by the Port of Bridgetown to dispose
of waste from visiting cruise ships and
cargo vessels.
Waste is collected at ship side and
taken by vessel to the Hoskinson
Peace Pyrolytic incinerator, with a daily
capacity of 100 tonnes.
In recent years there has been a fall in
demand by ship operators for this
service now that more cruise vessels
are handling their own waste disposal
Marine
22 Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
A PROMINENT ROLE in the safe and
efficient management of vessels
calling Bridgetown is played by the
port’s Marine Department.
With up to six cruise ships and various
cargo vessels entering and leaving the
harbour each day, the Marine
Department is constantly dealing with
the challenge of juggling vessels and
warps in order to make everything run
smoothly. Its 74 staff include pilots,
radio operators and tug teams as well
as line handlers.
and more ship waste is being recycled.
Consequently, the port is offering its
incinerator services to land-based
customers for disposal of sensitive
documents and other specialised
tasks.
State-of-the-artNew technology plays a vital role in
the efficient and smooth running of
the Port of Bridgetown, with modern
information and communications
technology (ICT) systems being
gradually introduced throughout the
port. A major upgrading of the port’s
hardware system to Unisys Clearpath
in 2001 has led to greater connectivity
and flexibility with communications
management now based on a
Windows platform.
This growing use of ICT also gave the
port a key advantage when it came to
implementing the new International
Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code in
2004 with such benefits as
computerised badging for employees.
There is also an ongoing programme
of training to ensure that all company
employees are computer literate.
An example of how useful the new
Clearpath system has proved is the
way in which the transit sheds have
been fully computerised, including
check-in and check-out of goods and
fixing of their location within the
sheds. A prototype system was
installed in Shed 2 for automatic
handling and delivery of personal
effects.
Marine Department sets new
standards of efficiency
Environment
25Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
IT COMES AS NO SURPRISE that
Barbados, which derives its main
livelihood from the sea, takes a keen
interest in conservation. In fact, the
protection of the natural environment is
a key objective for the Port, for national
agencies and for various private
companies.The need for environmental
vigilance is greater than ever today as
various projects – including the ongoing
expansion of the main port – take place
across the island.
Beach conservationA natural by-product of harbour
dredging – namely, sand in large
volumes – has been put to good use by
the Port. Instead of being dumped
offshore, the sand has been recycled in a
scheme that has brought major benefits
to many areas of Barbados.
The National Sports Council has been
given sand for its sporting arenas, while
quantities have also been sold to private
companies.The largest portion, however,
is being used by the Coastal Zone
Management Unit to renovate the
country’s many beaches by replacing
sand washed away by the ocean and
levelling beaches so they can go on
being enjoyed by millions of visitors.
InnovationOne of the most experienced – and
innovative – companies in this field is
Coastal & Environmental Engineering
Solutions Inc (CEES) which provides a
number of services in relation to
environmentally responsible coastal
development and construction.
Project management and design
services were provided by CEES for port
dredging in Bridgetown in 2001 - 2002
and the company is currently
responsible for an environmental
monitoring programme as part of the
Bridgetown port expansion project.This
includes setting up monitoring stations
to gauge the impact of construction on
coral reefs and water quality. Monitoring
is carried out weekly at three permanent
sites and the information is used to
guide the progress of construction.
A key feature of the dredging was
relocating several colonies of coral to the
Folkestone Marine Reserve in Holetown.
Scientists are excited about the survival
rates observed.The results of this
‘innovation’will influence conservation
strategies in coral reefs for many years.
Coastal monitoringCEES has also been monitoring reefs
around the coastline using artificial reef
balls placed by the Barbados Marine
Trust.This 18-month project aims to
chart the number and diversity of fish
near the structures and on the
surrounding reef system.
Another project is the US$ 25 million
Barbados Coastal Infrastructure
Programme (CIP) in which CEES is
responsible for environmental
assessment and monitoring.The CIP
comprises various coastal works
including shoreline stabilisation and
erosion control, restoration of coastal
habitats, improvement of public coastal
access and institutional strengthening
for coastal management.
CEES
Top priority for green issues
in blue-water island
Environment
25Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
IT COMES AS NO SURPRISE that
Barbados, which derives its main
livelihood from the sea, takes a keen
interest in conservation. In fact, the
protection of the natural environment is
a key objective for the Port, for national
agencies and for various private
companies.The need for environmental
vigilance is greater than ever today as
various projects – including the ongoing
expansion of the main port – take place
across the island.
Beach conservationA natural by-product of harbour
dredging – namely, sand in large
volumes – has been put to good use by
the Port. Instead of being dumped
offshore, the sand has been recycled in a
scheme that has brought major benefits
to many areas of Barbados.
The National Sports Council has been
given sand for its sporting arenas, while
quantities have also been sold to private
companies.The largest portion, however,
is being used by the Coastal Zone
Management Unit to renovate the
country’s many beaches by replacing
sand washed away by the ocean and
levelling beaches so they can go on
being enjoyed by millions of visitors.
InnovationOne of the most experienced – and
innovative – companies in this field is
Coastal & Environmental Engineering
Solutions Inc (CEES) which provides a
number of services in relation to
environmentally responsible coastal
development and construction.
Project management and design
services were provided by CEES for port
dredging in Bridgetown in 2001 - 2002
and the company is currently
responsible for an environmental
monitoring programme as part of the
Bridgetown port expansion project.This
includes setting up monitoring stations
to gauge the impact of construction on
coral reefs and water quality. Monitoring
is carried out weekly at three permanent
sites and the information is used to
guide the progress of construction.
A key feature of the dredging was
relocating several colonies of coral to the
Folkestone Marine Reserve in Holetown.
Scientists are excited about the survival
rates observed.The results of this
‘innovation’will influence conservation
strategies in coral reefs for many years.
Coastal monitoringCEES has also been monitoring reefs
around the coastline using artificial reef
balls placed by the Barbados Marine
Trust.This 18-month project aims to
chart the number and diversity of fish
near the structures and on the
surrounding reef system.
Another project is the US$ 25 million
Barbados Coastal Infrastructure
Programme (CIP) in which CEES is
responsible for environmental
assessment and monitoring.The CIP
comprises various coastal works
including shoreline stabilisation and
erosion control, restoration of coastal
habitats, improvement of public coastal
access and institutional strengthening
for coastal management.
CEES
Top priority for green issues
in blue-water island
27Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
tropical fruit were big business. It was
sugar, however, that was to become the
dominant crop,with large volumes being
exported to satisfy European tastes.
The need for cheap labour in the
booming sugar plantations led to an
influx of slaves from West Africa, which
in turn generated big profits for the
plantation owners. As the sugar
industry declined around the turn of
the 20th century, the island’s economy
became more dependent on other
sources of income. Today, many of the
old plantation houses have been
converted into tourist attractions.
Bold ventureAs early as 1686, plans were drawn up
for a sheltered port to serve the island’s
growing economy.But,with the exception
of a single brief attempt that was
destroyed by a hurricane, no harbour
construction was carried out. Ships were
handled either in Carlisle Bay or on the
Carenage,neither of which was particularly
reliable, especially in strong winds.
It was not long after the Second World
War, after the move to the ministerial
system of government, that a decision
was finally taken to invest in modern
harbour facilities. A new port, east of
Bridgetown, was completed in 1961,
thus fulfilling the dream of a dedicated
harbour that had taken three centuries
to realise.
The construction of the Port of
Bridgetown between 1958 to 1961
was a milestone in the economic life
of Barbados. Now it could safely
receive cargo ships in larger numbers.
The sheltered port also attracted more
cruise vessels and a rapid expansion of
the port followed soon after.
A breakwater and two cargo sheds
were provided in the first phase of
construction. A port extension project
between 1975 and 1979 led to more
docking places, facilities for small
vessels, a container terminal and a
modern administration building.
A third phase of construction began in
2002, when the harbour was dredged
to allow mega-sized cruise ships to call
at Barbados. The port used the
dredging spoil to reclaim nine acres as
part of a rearrangement of port areas
to create a new cargo berth and more
container yard space..
AffluentToday, Barbados has an international
reputation as a cruise and tourism
destination of choice with top quality
hotel accommodation and sports
facilities. Banking and finance, too,
have become key areas of business for
Barbadians, helping the island to achieve
its present-day status as one of the
world’s most affluent developing
nations on a per capita basis.
History
26 Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
A STATUE OF LORD NELSON in the
centre of Bridgetown, capital of
Barbados, is a fitting symbol of the
island’s close political and industrial
ties with Great Britain going back
nearly 400 years.
The first settlers in Barbados were
thought to be Arawak Indians, who
lived and farmed there for some 2,000
to 3,000 years before being conquered
by the warlike Caribs.
It was the Portuguese, arriving in 1536,
who gave the island its name. They
called it Los Barbados (‘The Bearded
Ones’) after the bearded fig trees that
once abounded in Barbados and can
still be found in places.
The Portuguese did not stay long, but
in 1625 the crew of a British ship, ‘The
Olive Blossom’, commanded by
Captain Powell, found the island
uninhabited and claimed it in the
name of the king. It was not until two
years later, in 1627, that 80 settlers and
10 slaves arrived from England and
began to build settlements.
The settlers built the community of
Jamestown – now called Holetown –
and the island soon became Britain’s
wealthiest colony – because of the
success of sugar production –
remaining British until 30 November
1966 when it gained independence.
As one of the only Caribbean islands
to remain solely in British hands
during this period, Barbados has
enjoyed a stable history, absorbing
into its culture the British ways of
education, jurisprudence and politics.
Near the statue of Nelson, the
Parliament Buildings contain the third-
oldest parliament in the
Commonwealth. Today, the British
influence is clear in the island’s
architecture, its pageantry and its
social structure.
AgricultureIn contrast with other nearby islands,
Barbados has a gently rolling
landscape ideal for agriculture. Soon
the farming of cotton, tobacco and
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stability and hard work
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tropical fruit were big business. It was
sugar, however, that was to become the
dominant crop,with large volumes being
exported to satisfy European tastes.
The need for cheap labour in the
booming sugar plantations led to an
influx of slaves from West Africa, which
in turn generated big profits for the
plantation owners. As the sugar
industry declined around the turn of
the 20th century, the island’s economy
became more dependent on other
sources of income. Today, many of the
old plantation houses have been
converted into tourist attractions.
Bold ventureAs early as 1686, plans were drawn up
for a sheltered port to serve the island’s
growing economy.But,with the exception
of a single brief attempt that was
destroyed by a hurricane, no harbour
construction was carried out. Ships were
handled either in Carlisle Bay or on the
Carenage,neither of which was particularly
reliable, especially in strong winds.
It was not long after the Second World
War, after the move to the ministerial
system of government, that a decision
was finally taken to invest in modern
harbour facilities. A new port, east of
Bridgetown, was completed in 1961,
thus fulfilling the dream of a dedicated
harbour that had taken three centuries
to realise.
The construction of the Port of
Bridgetown between 1958 to 1961
was a milestone in the economic life
of Barbados. Now it could safely
receive cargo ships in larger numbers.
The sheltered port also attracted more
cruise vessels and a rapid expansion of
the port followed soon after.
A breakwater and two cargo sheds
were provided in the first phase of
construction. A port extension project
between 1975 and 1979 led to more
docking places, facilities for small
vessels, a container terminal and a
modern administration building.
A third phase of construction began in
2002, when the harbour was dredged
to allow mega-sized cruise ships to call
at Barbados. The port used the
dredging spoil to reclaim nine acres as
part of a rearrangement of port areas
to create a new cargo berth and more
container yard space..
AffluentToday, Barbados has an international
reputation as a cruise and tourism
destination of choice with top quality
hotel accommodation and sports
facilities. Banking and finance, too,
have become key areas of business for
Barbadians, helping the island to achieve
its present-day status as one of the
world’s most affluent developing
nations on a per capita basis.
History
26 Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
A STATUE OF LORD NELSON in the
centre of Bridgetown, capital of
Barbados, is a fitting symbol of the
island’s close political and industrial
ties with Great Britain going back
nearly 400 years.
The first settlers in Barbados were
thought to be Arawak Indians, who
lived and farmed there for some 2,000
to 3,000 years before being conquered
by the warlike Caribs.
It was the Portuguese, arriving in 1536,
who gave the island its name. They
called it Los Barbados (‘The Bearded
Ones’) after the bearded fig trees that
once abounded in Barbados and can
still be found in places.
The Portuguese did not stay long, but
in 1625 the crew of a British ship, ‘The
Olive Blossom’, commanded by
Captain Powell, found the island
uninhabited and claimed it in the
name of the king. It was not until two
years later, in 1627, that 80 settlers and
10 slaves arrived from England and
began to build settlements.
The settlers built the community of
Jamestown – now called Holetown –
and the island soon became Britain’s
wealthiest colony – because of the
success of sugar production –
remaining British until 30 November
1966 when it gained independence.
As one of the only Caribbean islands
to remain solely in British hands
during this period, Barbados has
enjoyed a stable history, absorbing
into its culture the British ways of
education, jurisprudence and politics.
Near the statue of Nelson, the
Parliament Buildings contain the third-
oldest parliament in the
Commonwealth. Today, the British
influence is clear in the island’s
architecture, its pageantry and its
social structure.
AgricultureIn contrast with other nearby islands,
Barbados has a gently rolling
landscape ideal for agriculture. Soon
the farming of cotton, tobacco and
Sweet story of success through
stability and hard work
Outreach
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STRENGTHENING THE LINKS between
the Bridgetown Port, its employees
and their families and the wider island
community is seen as a key objective
by Barbados Port Inc. (BPI).
Since 1996 the port authority has
been running an educational outreach
programme to give pupils from both
primary and secondary schools an
opportunity to see the activities of the
port at first hand. The programme aims
to help the children to understand the
contribution made by the port over its
40 years of existence to the whole
community of Barbados. Since the
programme started, over 18,000 young
people, including students from
overseas, have toured the port.
Presentations on the port are made at
schools across the island, and the BPI
made a valuable contribution to
education by publishing a ‘Studying
for Exams’ booklet, which was
distributed to 10,000 students of the
4th and 5th form and their teachers.
The BPI also provides its staff with
opportunities for training and personal
development. And there is a sports
and social club to foster good relations
with the wider Caribbean community.
Booth Steamship
Rayside
Port takes leading role in improving
community relations
OutreachAs part of its outreach programme, the
BPI supports the work of local schools
in Barbados. This includes ‘adopting’ a
local primary school and providing it
with assistance and support as well as
helping with extra-curricular activities.
The BPI supports various social events,
such as community sports and the
National Cropover Festival. The port
also takes part in the National
Independence Lighting Programme in
November, and contributes to the
work of several community and non-
governmental organisations.
LighthousesAnother key community project has
been the renovation of the island’s
lighthouses. These historical structures
are being refurbished as tourist
attractions by the BPI to provide a
fascinating legacy of the island’s past.
The properties around the lighthouses
will be enhanced to provide some
public recreational facilities
Outreach
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STRENGTHENING THE LINKS between
the Bridgetown Port, its employees
and their families and the wider island
community is seen as a key objective
by Barbados Port Inc. (BPI).
Since 1996 the port authority has
been running an educational outreach
programme to give pupils from both
primary and secondary schools an
opportunity to see the activities of the
port at first hand. The programme aims
to help the children to understand the
contribution made by the port over its
40 years of existence to the whole
community of Barbados. Since the
programme started, over 18,000 young
people, including students from
overseas, have toured the port.
Presentations on the port are made at
schools across the island, and the BPI
made a valuable contribution to
education by publishing a ‘Studying
for Exams’ booklet, which was
distributed to 10,000 students of the
4th and 5th form and their teachers.
The BPI also provides its staff with
opportunities for training and personal
development. And there is a sports
and social club to foster good relations
with the wider Caribbean community.
Booth Steamship
Rayside
Port takes leading role in improving
community relations
OutreachAs part of its outreach programme, the
BPI supports the work of local schools
in Barbados. This includes ‘adopting’ a
local primary school and providing it
with assistance and support as well as
helping with extra-curricular activities.
The BPI supports various social events,
such as community sports and the
National Cropover Festival. The port
also takes part in the National
Independence Lighting Programme in
November, and contributes to the
work of several community and non-
governmental organisations.
LighthousesAnother key community project has
been the renovation of the island’s
lighthouses. These historical structures
are being refurbished as tourist
attractions by the BPI to provide a
fascinating legacy of the island’s past.
The properties around the lighthouses
will be enhanced to provide some
public recreational facilities
Cruise Terminal
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A DEDICATED CRUISE TERMINAL with
its own duty-free shopping complex
has proved a major success for the
Port of Bridgetown and an inspiration
for other ports in the region.
Originally an underused cargo transit
shed, the 20,000 square foot terminal,
located just a few steps from the
cruise ship berths, was renovated into
a passenger terminal in 1985 when
the cruise business in Barbados started
to expand. In 1994, the Bridgetown
Cruise Terminal Inc (BCTI) transformed
the building into a modern, air
conditioned shoppers paradise
through a project costing BDS$ 6 million.
Plenty of choiceFrom the moment passengers step off
the ship, they are made to feel
welcome in Barbados. The main part of
the terminal contains 24 duty-free
outlets selling all kinds of items, from
jewellery, liquor and perfumes to
china, crystal and leather goods as well
as a wide choice of clothing, from T-
shirts to designer wear. Many shops
sell a bewildering range of local
craftwork and souvenirs.
The terminal also contains offices for
Customs & Immigration, plant and
animal quarantine services and port
health as well as a post office, a
communications centre and a branch
of the Barbados Tourism Authority.
Visitors will also find a fleet of quaint
push-carts, stationed in the middle of
each walkway, selling local produce
and souvenirs,
The cheerful ambiance is
complemented by local musical
performers who entertain passengers
from the quayside as they arrive.
They include a steel band that plays
twice a day plus dancers, singers and
other entertainers.
Island excursionsFor passengers going ashore, the
cruise terminal is also their starting
point for tours and excursions around
Barbados. Several tour organisers have
their own stalls at the terminal, while
outside there is a taxi pick-up point
and a coach stop for itineraries
organised through the cruise operator.
Visitor’s centreOne of the terminal’s latest features is
a visitors centre and souvenir shop
called Port-A-Call managed by the
Marketing and Public Relations
Department of the BPI. The Port-A-Call
shop sells local and international
products including cricketing and
golfing memorabilia in the form of
glassware and silverware.
The Visitor’s Centre displays an
exhibition of photographs of the island’s
lighthouses and the construction of its
deepwater harbour as well as a display
of model vessels.This facility is also
being used as a meeting location for
ship's personnel and BPI officials.
Bridgetown Cruise Terminal
Delcan
Cruise terminal is a star attraction for
visiting passengers
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expansion gets under way
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PROVIDING AN AIR HUB for the whole
eastern Caribbean is Grantley Adams
International Airport (GAIA) Inc - voted
'Best Caribbean Airport' in 2003. Not
content to rest on its laurels, GAIA Inc
is carrying out a far-reaching
expansion project that will fully equip
the airport for its 21st century role and
allow it to go on fulfilling the needs of
the cruise and tourism sectors.
As the only international airport in
Barbados, GAIA handles flights to
Europe and North America and is large
enough to handle aircraft up to Boeing
747 size.The airport also handles regional
flights to most Caribbean islands.
GAIA is one of four airports in the
world which welcomed Concorde on
a regular schedule for 25 years until
2004, when it made its final flight. One
of the Concordes is now being made
ready for display at GAIA.
ExpansionAs one of the busiest airports in the
eastern Caribbean, with an annual
traffic growth of three per cent, GAIA
has felt the need to launch a
programme of expansion and
refurbishment in order to boost its
capacity by 50 per cent.
This programme includes:
� New cargo terminal with larger
baggage carousels
� More parking space for aircraft
� Expanded Customs & Immigration
facilities
� Improved flight information displays
� More airline lounges and departure
lounge seats
� Bigger duty free shopping areas and
an outside food court
A new 15,000 sq ft arrivals hall is being
constructed with a baggage claim area
containing five large carousels. A new
700-seat departure lounge was opened
in 2004 with views over the airside and
easy access to cafés and shops.
Fly-cruise packagesFor inbound and outbound cruise
passengers, GAIA complements the
facilities at Bridgetown Port and co-
operates closely with cruise agents. As
a result, passengers from charter
flights are moved swiftly through the
airport and can often be on board
their ship within 40 minutes of
touching down. Special arrangements
are made for the swift transfer of
baggage, by container or truck, with
specially arranged oversight by
Customs & Immigration.
Airport
Many hands make
light work for
power company
Power
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THE BARBADOS LIGHT & POWER
COMPANY LTD, in its ongoing efforts
to provide a safe and reliable electricity
supply at the lowest possible cost,
contracted Hyundai Heavy Industries
of Korea to install two 30 Megawatt
Low Speed Diesel Generators at its
Spring Garden Generating Station.To
achieve this successfully, the company
needed the assistance of a large
number of organisations, including the
expertise and co-operation of the
Bridgetown Port.
The various parts for the new
generators – some of which were up
to 24 feet 3 inches tall and weighing
up to some 170 tons – are thought to
be the largest individual pieces of
equipment transported through the
port and on the roads of Barbados. In
all the shipments numbered over a
thousand, but the major challenge
was with the transportation of 10
large engine pieces, some of which
were stored within the port until
arrangements could be made to
transport these to the site.
Large loadsAs the port’s largest crane has a
capacity of 100 tonnes, some of the
pieces had to be loaded directly from
the vessel on to a trailer specially
imported to transport the equipment.
A crane also had to be imported to
handle these heavy loads at the
construction site.
The extreme weight and height of
some of the loads meant many
agencies needed to be involved in the
transportation process including the
Police, the Ministry of Public Works,
Customs, the stevedores and various
agencies within the Port of Bridgetown.
Transportation could only be carried out
at certain times to minimise disruption
to traffic. Utility cables had to be raised
by up to 8 feet to accommodate the
transportation and the canopy at one
of the exit gates at the port had to be
removed to allow the larger loads to
leave the port.
Co-operationThe whole procedure was a great
demonstration of teamwork and co-
operation between the port authority
and various agencies in and out of
the port.
When installation of these two new
generators is completed in mid 2005,
several smaller diesels and a gas turbine
will be retired, and the company’s
power generation capacity will be
boosted to 240 MW.
A major bonus to consumers on
installation of this new plant will be a
lower price for power.With the improved
efficiency of these new generators it is
expected that there would be more than
a 10 per cent reduction in fuel costs,
the saving for which will be passed
directly on to customers through the
fuel clause adjustment mechanism.
Light & Power Company
Marenco
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DredgingIn 2002 the main approach channel
and the inner harbour were dredged
to allow larger cruise ships like the
‘Adventure of the Seas’ to call
Bridgetown. Depth was increased
from 9.6 metres to 11.6 metres and
spoil from this process was used to
extend the cargo handling area in the
main port, adding some 9 acres to
the terminal.
RehabilitationIn its first phase, the project involved a
major renovation and reconstruction
of existing facilities. Renovation and
repairs are being carried out on Berth
4, the Bulk Handling Berth, and the
Shallow Draft Wharf.
In the near future the Cross Berth will
be demolished and rebuilt to make it
stronger and better able to cope with
modern demands. Elsewhere in the
port, work will include a new
gatehouse for the container park, a
new mechanical workshop and
conversion of part of the Shallow
Draught Wharf for tourism.
Other projects under way� Paving of the container yard behind
Berth 4, the reclaimed area and
access roads
� Revetment work along Trevor’s Way,
landscaping of Trevor’s Way from
Bridgetown to the port entrance and
new lighting and irrigation systems
� Sugar loading towers currently on
the breakwater to be dismantled
and relocated to new sugar facilities
at the Land Reclaimers site
� Conversion and reassignment of
current bulk sugar facility
� Conversion of molasses tank ‘C’ to a
potable water storage system with
ancillary pumping facilities
� Replacement of existing water mains.
Cruise pierBy far the biggest project is a
US$ 20 million joint venture between
BPI and Bridgetown Cruise Terminals
Inc to build a new cruise pier south
of the breakwater.
The new pier will accommodate two
large cruise ships simultaneously and
will provide extra capacity to handle
the expected rise in cruise arrivals. In
fact, the two berths will boost the
port’s daily passenger handling
capacity by about 8,000. This will also
allow the port to continue to separate
its cruise and cargo handling
operations in the interests of
passenger safety.
RehabilitationBPI has received a US$ 34 million loan
from the Caribbean Commercial Bank
for the rehabilitation project, which is
expected to be completed in 2006.
The port authority has taken steps to
ensure that port operations are not
unduly affected by the renewal works.
When complete, the upgraded
facilities both inside and outside the
port will bring key benefits to both
port users and local people.
Expansion
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A MAJOR PROGRAMME of expansion
and renewal costing US$ 100 million is
under way in Bridgetown to ensure the
port’s continuing status as best in class.
BackgroundThe project follows a special study in the
1990s which indicated that Bridgetown
was coming up to a crossroads. In order
to meet the needs of the 21st century,
the port must renovate its infrastructure
and expand on its core business areas of
cargo handling and the cruise sector.
The study also showed that the Port
of Bridgetown could be an engine
for national economic growth by
generating more cargo and
tourism traffic.
The port is already a key player in the
local economy, providing the island
with a commercial lifeline to the rest
of the world.
The first stage in the reform process
was the transformation of Barbados
Port Authority into Barbados Port Inc.
(BPI) in 2003. This institutional change
in the port’s administration was an
important first step towards new
investment and development. The
expansion project began in early 2004
with the repaving of terminals and
access roads.
ZonesFor greater efficiency and safety of
port operations, the port is being
divided into four main zones. Cruise
ship handling will be concentrated in
the south of the port, cargo handling
in the main port and bulk handling on
reclaimed land to the north, while
leisure craft will be accommodated at
the Shallow Draft Wharf behind the
main cargo quay.
Port expansion and renewal
project gathers pace
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DredgingIn 2002 the main approach channel
and the inner harbour were dredged
to allow larger cruise ships like the
‘Adventure of the Seas’ to call
Bridgetown. Depth was increased
from 9.6 metres to 11.6 metres and
spoil from this process was used to
extend the cargo handling area in the
main port, adding some 9 acres to
the terminal.
RehabilitationIn its first phase, the project involved a
major renovation and reconstruction
of existing facilities. Renovation and
repairs are being carried out on Berth
4, the Bulk Handling Berth, and the
Shallow Draft Wharf.
In the near future the Cross Berth will
be demolished and rebuilt to make it
stronger and better able to cope with
modern demands. Elsewhere in the
port, work will include a new
gatehouse for the container park, a
new mechanical workshop and
conversion of part of the Shallow
Draught Wharf for tourism.
Other projects under way� Paving of the container yard behind
Berth 4, the reclaimed area and
access roads
� Revetment work along Trevor’s Way,
landscaping of Trevor’s Way from
Bridgetown to the port entrance and
new lighting and irrigation systems
� Sugar loading towers currently on
the breakwater to be dismantled
and relocated to new sugar facilities
at the Land Reclaimers site
� Conversion and reassignment of
current bulk sugar facility
� Conversion of molasses tank ‘C’ to a
potable water storage system with
ancillary pumping facilities
� Replacement of existing water mains.
Cruise pierBy far the biggest project is a
US$ 20 million joint venture between
BPI and Bridgetown Cruise Terminals
Inc to build a new cruise pier south
of the breakwater.
The new pier will accommodate two
large cruise ships simultaneously and
will provide extra capacity to handle
the expected rise in cruise arrivals. In
fact, the two berths will boost the
port’s daily passenger handling
capacity by about 8,000. This will also
allow the port to continue to separate
its cruise and cargo handling
operations in the interests of
passenger safety.
RehabilitationBPI has received a US$ 34 million loan
from the Caribbean Commercial Bank
for the rehabilitation project, which is
expected to be completed in 2006.
The port authority has taken steps to
ensure that port operations are not
unduly affected by the renewal works.
When complete, the upgraded
facilities both inside and outside the
port will bring key benefits to both
port users and local people.
Expansion
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A MAJOR PROGRAMME of expansion
and renewal costing US$ 100 million is
under way in Bridgetown to ensure the
port’s continuing status as best in class.
BackgroundThe project follows a special study in the
1990s which indicated that Bridgetown
was coming up to a crossroads. In order
to meet the needs of the 21st century,
the port must renovate its infrastructure
and expand on its core business areas of
cargo handling and the cruise sector.
The study also showed that the Port
of Bridgetown could be an engine
for national economic growth by
generating more cargo and
tourism traffic.
The port is already a key player in the
local economy, providing the island
with a commercial lifeline to the rest
of the world.
The first stage in the reform process
was the transformation of Barbados
Port Authority into Barbados Port Inc.
(BPI) in 2003. This institutional change
in the port’s administration was an
important first step towards new
investment and development. The
expansion project began in early 2004
with the repaving of terminals and
access roads.
ZonesFor greater efficiency and safety of
port operations, the port is being
divided into four main zones. Cruise
ship handling will be concentrated in
the south of the port, cargo handling
in the main port and bulk handling on
reclaimed land to the north, while
leisure craft will be accommodated at
the Shallow Draft Wharf behind the
main cargo quay.
Port expansion and renewal
project gathers pace
Company profiles
Company profiles
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Butterfield Bank
(Barbados) Ltd
Butterfield Bank (Barbados) Ltd is a
wholly owned subsidiary of The Bank
of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd. The
former Barbados Mutual Bank was
purchased in December 2003 and
rebranded and now forms part of the
Butterfield Group, with offices in
Bermuda, Bahamas, Cayman,
Guernsey and the UK.
The Butterfield Group has over US$8
billion in assets and US$70 billion in
funds under management. In 2003
Standard & Poor awarded the group
first place in the world for the five-
year performances of the overall
group of Butterfield Funds and the
Butterfield Capital Appreciation Bond
Fund. In 2003 and 2004 ‘The Banker’
magazine awarded its ‘Bank of the
Year’ title to the Cayman and
Bermuda offices for their excellence
in customer service.
Performance highlights for 2003
were a net income of $76.5 million,
up from $66.7 in 2002; a return on
equity of 20.9 per cent, from 20.5 per
cent in 2002; earnings per share of
$3.73, from $3.19 in 2002. This
resulted in an increase in shareholder
value of 65.2 per cent.
www.butterfieldbank.bb
Barbados National Bank
Barbados National Bank (BNB) is
owned by Republic Bank Ltd, a
Trinidad-owned regional financial
institution, and the Government of
Barbados. Originally established in
1978 through the amalgamation of
several financial institutions,
including the Government Savings
Bank, BNB has established itself as
one of the top banks in Barbados.
The bank has two subsidiaries, BNB
Finance & Trust Corporation and the
Barbados Mortgage Finance
Company Ltd.
From its eight branches throughout
the island, BNB provides a full range
of banking services, including
corporate credit, personal or
consumer credit, mortgage financing
for individuals and commercial
entities and funds management and
mutual funds.
The bank also offers technology
based banking services such as any-
branch banking, credit cards,
telephone banking, a state-of-the-art
money transfer system and a network
of personal banking machines.
Although locally operated, BNB is
part of a network of international
correspondent banks with
representation in every major capital
city worldwide.
www.bnbbarbados.com
Barbados Custom Brokers
& Clerks Association
Text to come
Future
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THE FUTURE LOOKS GOOD for
Barbados as current developments
lead to a new era of prosperity for the
island’s cruise and tourism sectors and
for its main port.
Once the new cruise pier at
Bridgetown is complete in 2006,
passenger arrivals could rise to one
million annually with parallel
developments on shore in terms of
visitor facilities and amenities – an area
in which Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) is now
actively involved.
By 2015 the latest phase of
developments will be complete and,
with the port operating at capacity, no
further expansions are planned for the
time being. In a country the size of
Barbados, there is a limit to the useful
expansion of facilities without leading
to overcrowding of tourist attractions
and congestion of the transport system.
StreamliningThe drive for efficiency and
improvement goes on, however. In
addition to new technology and
greater streamlining of operations, the
port will be looking at new trends
within its current industry sectors.
There can be no doubting that the BPI
will continue to lead the way in exciting
and innovative developments both in
cargo handling and the cruise sector.
First choiceOne key area being targeted by the
port is container transhipment. The BPI
wants to be at the forefront of
container handling services for the
immediate region, with plans for a
central container containment facility
in the port, extra cargo berths coming
on line and more container traffic
between the islands.
While not competing directly with the
region’s major container hubs,
Bridgetown will be able to offer a
personalised service of the same high
quality that port customers have
come to expect over the past 40 years.
Future outlook bright for
Port of Bridgetown
Company profiles
Company profiles
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Butterfield Bank
(Barbados) Ltd
Butterfield Bank (Barbados) Ltd is a
wholly owned subsidiary of The Bank
of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd. The
former Barbados Mutual Bank was
purchased in December 2003 and
rebranded and now forms part of the
Butterfield Group, with offices in
Bermuda, Bahamas, Cayman,
Guernsey and the UK.
The Butterfield Group has over US$8
billion in assets and US$70 billion in
funds under management. In 2003
Standard & Poor awarded the group
first place in the world for the five-
year performances of the overall
group of Butterfield Funds and the
Butterfield Capital Appreciation Bond
Fund. In 2003 and 2004 ‘The Banker’
magazine awarded its ‘Bank of the
Year’ title to the Cayman and
Bermuda offices for their excellence
in customer service.
Performance highlights for 2003
were a net income of $76.5 million,
up from $66.7 in 2002; a return on
equity of 20.9 per cent, from 20.5 per
cent in 2002; earnings per share of
$3.73, from $3.19 in 2002. This
resulted in an increase in shareholder
value of 65.2 per cent.
www.butterfieldbank.bb
Barbados National Bank
Barbados National Bank (BNB) is
owned by Republic Bank Ltd, a
Trinidad-owned regional financial
institution, and the Government of
Barbados. Originally established in
1978 through the amalgamation of
several financial institutions,
including the Government Savings
Bank, BNB has established itself as
one of the top banks in Barbados.
The bank has two subsidiaries, BNB
Finance & Trust Corporation and the
Barbados Mortgage Finance
Company Ltd.
From its eight branches throughout
the island, BNB provides a full range
of banking services, including
corporate credit, personal or
consumer credit, mortgage financing
for individuals and commercial
entities and funds management and
mutual funds.
The bank also offers technology
based banking services such as any-
branch banking, credit cards,
telephone banking, a state-of-the-art
money transfer system and a network
of personal banking machines.
Although locally operated, BNB is
part of a network of international
correspondent banks with
representation in every major capital
city worldwide.
www.bnbbarbados.com
Barbados Custom Brokers
& Clerks Association
Text to come
Future
54 Barbados Port Handbook 2005-06
THE FUTURE LOOKS GOOD for
Barbados as current developments
lead to a new era of prosperity for the
island’s cruise and tourism sectors and
for its main port.
Once the new cruise pier at
Bridgetown is complete in 2006,
passenger arrivals could rise to one
million annually with parallel
developments on shore in terms of
visitor facilities and amenities – an area
in which Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) is now
actively involved.
By 2015 the latest phase of
developments will be complete and,
with the port operating at capacity, no
further expansions are planned for the
time being. In a country the size of
Barbados, there is a limit to the useful
expansion of facilities without leading
to overcrowding of tourist attractions
and congestion of the transport system.
StreamliningThe drive for efficiency and
improvement goes on, however. In
addition to new technology and
greater streamlining of operations, the
port will be looking at new trends
within its current industry sectors.
There can be no doubting that the BPI
will continue to lead the way in exciting
and innovative developments both in
cargo handling and the cruise sector.
First choiceOne key area being targeted by the
port is container transhipment. The BPI
wants to be at the forefront of
container handling services for the
immediate region, with plans for a
central container containment facility
in the port, extra cargo berths coming
on line and more container traffic
between the islands.
While not competing directly with the
region’s major container hubs,
Bridgetown will be able to offer a
personalised service of the same high
quality that port customers have
come to expect over the past 40 years.
Future outlook bright for
Port of Bridgetown
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Coastal & Environmental
Engineering Solutions Inc
Coastal & Environmental Engineering
Solutions Inc (CEES Inc) offers
innovative and specialised skills in
the areas of marine, coastal and
environmental engineering,
environmental and socio-economic
impact assessments, marine
biological assessments and coastal
areas management and planning.
The company’s dynamic professional
team is committed to providing
clients with a comprehensive project
management plan which ensures
that all stages of the proposal meet
current policies and required
regulatory guidelines.
The company is currently
undertaking projects in Barbados
and the wider Caribbean including:
• Environmental impact assessment
for Beaumont Park Race Course in
St Kitts
• Monitoring of alternate marine
habitats for the Barbados Marine
Trust Reef Ball project
• Social and marine impact
assessments for the Barbados
Petroleum Distribution Project;
coral transplantation and
environmental monitoring for the
Oistins Moorings Facilities
• Dredging of the harbour and
entrance channel of the Port
of Bridgetown
• The US$ 25 million Barbados
Coastal Infrastructure Programme.
www.ceesinc.com
Container Services Ltd
Container Services Ltd, located next
to the Bridgetown Port, was
established in 1983 and specialises in
the rental, sale, conversion and
transportation of containers.
The company has a rental fleet of 300
x 20 ft and 50 x 40 ft containers
available for storage at hirer’s site.
Two Mack trucks equipped with 10
tonne and 15 tonne HIAB cranes are
used to deliver rental containers.
Storage for small businesses is
offered at the company’s modern
storage facility, with 75 units of 160
sq ft and 12 units of 320 sq ft, and an
on-site fork-lift truck.
Container Services also carries out
customised conversions of
containers into offices for
purchase/rental. In addition, the
company delivers containers for
businesses from the port.
Subcontracted by Foster & Ince Cruise
Services, Container Services provides
gangs and specialised containers to
transfer baggage for its air/sea,
fly/cruise programme between the
Bridgetown Port and Grantley Adams
International Airport.The company
employs 18 staff.
Dacosta Mannings
Text to come
Bridgetown Cruise
Terminal Inc
Text to come
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Coastal & Environmental
Engineering Solutions Inc
Coastal & Environmental Engineering
Solutions Inc (CEES Inc) offers
innovative and specialised skills in
the areas of marine, coastal and
environmental engineering,
environmental and socio-economic
impact assessments, marine
biological assessments and coastal
areas management and planning.
The company’s dynamic professional
team is committed to providing
clients with a comprehensive project
management plan which ensures
that all stages of the proposal meet
current policies and required
regulatory guidelines.
The company is currently
undertaking projects in Barbados
and the wider Caribbean including:
• Environmental impact assessment
for Beaumont Park Race Course in
St Kitts
• Monitoring of alternate marine
habitats for the Barbados Marine
Trust Reef Ball project
• Social and marine impact
assessments for the Barbados
Petroleum Distribution Project;
coral transplantation and
environmental monitoring for the
Oistins Moorings Facilities
• Dredging of the harbour and
entrance channel of the Port
of Bridgetown
• The US$ 25 million Barbados
Coastal Infrastructure Programme.
www.ceesinc.com
Container Services Ltd
Container Services Ltd, located next
to the Bridgetown Port, was
established in 1983 and specialises in
the rental, sale, conversion and
transportation of containers.
The company has a rental fleet of 300
x 20 ft and 50 x 40 ft containers
available for storage at hirer’s site.
Two Mack trucks equipped with 10
tonne and 15 tonne HIAB cranes are
used to deliver rental containers.
Storage for small businesses is
offered at the company’s modern
storage facility, with 75 units of 160
sq ft and 12 units of 320 sq ft, and an
on-site fork-lift truck.
Container Services also carries out
customised conversions of
containers into offices for
purchase/rental. In addition, the
company delivers containers for
businesses from the port.
Subcontracted by Foster & Ince Cruise
Services, Container Services provides
gangs and specialised containers to
transfer baggage for its air/sea,
fly/cruise programme between the
Bridgetown Port and Grantley Adams
International Airport.The company
employs 18 staff.
Dacosta Mannings
Text to come
Bridgetown Cruise
Terminal Inc
Text to come
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Esso Standard Oil SA
Esso Standard Oil is the sole supplier of
bunker fuel at the Port of Bridgetown.
Esso originally built the pipelines that
run throughout the port and supply
all bunkering berths – a service much
valued by cruise ships and short-stay
containerships. The fuel is fed from
the company’s 300,000 barrel
capacity terminal at Holborn Circle.
Pumping rates are 150 tonnes per hour
for gasoil and 100 tonnes per hour for
intermediate blends.
In addition, Esso offers a wide range
of marine lubricants to ships calling
at the Port of Bridgetown. Both fuel
and lubricants are available 24 hours
a day.
Speed of delivery is another selling
point for Esso’s land-based delivery
system. The company can hook up
within 15 minutes of a ship’s arrival –
a critical factor when a vessel might
stay in port for just four hours.
Esso prides itself on the high quality
of the fuel that it delivers. All
products meet the ISO 8217
International Standard. Samples are
periodically sent to Det Norske
Veritas in New Jersey for verification.
Esso is extremely competitive with
suppliers in other ports in the
Leeward and Windward islands.
Foster & Ince Cruise
Services Inc
Foster & Ince Cruise Services Inc has
been offering services to the cruise
industry in Barbados for over 40
years, looking after many of the
world’s leading cruise ships.
The company offers a wide range of
services including shore excursions
and activities, air conditioned air-sea
transfers, meet and greet services,
luggage transfers, airline pre-check-in
and pre- and post-cruise options.
To transfer passengers between the
airport and the cruise terminal, Foster
& Ince operates the island’s largest
privately owned fleet of air
conditioned coaches.
Platinum Port Agency Inc was
established in 2000 and is a fully owned
subsidiary of Foster & Ince. It was
formed due to demand from cruise
lines for Foster & Ince to extend its
services to include port agency.
A cruise-only, full-service, one-stop
shop, the company offers
comprehensive port agency services
including home port services, air
freight clearance, transhipment of
container stores, meet and greet
services and bonded vehicle services.
www.foster-ince.com
Guy M. Griffith Engineers
Guy M. Griffith Engineers, a civil
consulting engineering firm, was
formed in 1987 by Guy Griffith, who
had spent the previous 18 years
working at various consulting
engineering companies. The areas of
expertise offered by Guy M. Griffith
include coastal, structural, drainage
and port engineering.
Since the completion of the
Barbados Coastal Conservation
Study, a three-year major
engineering project on the south
and west coasts in 1991, the joint
venture partnership of Delcan
International Corporation and Guy M.
Griffith Engineers has been working
on the reform and expansion of the
Bridgetown Port, a project which
entailed a comprehensive study of
the operations of the port,
recommendations for improvements
and subsequent detail designs of
those recommendations.
The company has been involved in
various road projects in residential
development areas. Aside from its
consultancy business, Guy M. Griffith
Engineers has undertaken projects in
St Vincent, St Maarten, Mustique and
St Lucia.
Damen Shipyards Gorinchem
Damen Shipyards Gorinchem is an
independent member of the Damen
Shipyards Group. In 1969 the concept
of construction of commercial craft
to standard designs, based on
modular building principles was
introduced.
A wide range of standard vessels are
available such as tugs, workboats and
high-speed craft, including patrol
and pilot boats and fast ferries. The
use of standard designs and ongoing
product development offers
competitive prices, short delivery
times and proven technology and
performance. Damen Technical Co-
operation supplies prefabricated
shipbuilding kits to overseas
customers for assembly.
The following support services
are offered:
• Damen Equipment, Project and
System Engineering – repairs,
conversions and rebuilding
projects, plus design and marine
equipment installation and training
• Damen Field Services – warranty
and after sales support
• Damen Shipping and Forwarding –
equipment and vessel delivery
• Damen Parts – spare parts
• Trading and chartering.
In addition to the above, a charter
fleet of workboats is available as well
as a trading company for second-
hand vessels.
www.damen.nl
Delcan International
Corporation
Canada’s Delcan International has
been active in Barbados for more than
20 years and is currently overseeing
the implementation of the Bridgetown
Port Reform and Expansion Project for
Barbados Port Inc. (BPI).The company
has offices across Canada and the US
as well as in Israel,Venezuela, Hong
Kong and several project offices in
other countries.
Early phases of the Bridgetown Port
project began in 1994 and were carried
out for BPI in association with Guy M.
Griffith, a local firm of civil engineers. A
feasibility study was designed to assess
the market potential of the port and
included a major study of cruise
tourism.The study also assessed the
port’s operations, finances, marketing
and other aspects of its day-to-day
working.
The investment phase involves
refurbishment work, modifications to
the workshop, upgrading the
container yard and expanding the
port to accommodate more cruise
ships and other vessels as well as
creating a new sugar handling
facility. Construction for this work
began in January 2004.
www.delcan.com
Eric Hassell & Son Ltd
Eric Hassell & Son Ltd was founded in
1969 by Eric Hassell, a ship’s captain
who sailed schooners from Barbados
to Guyana and who saw the need for
a new shipping agent in Barbados.
The company represents Seaboard
Marine, which covers the US, Central
and South America and Canada, as
well as Europe West Indies Line, a
niche carrier linking Europe, the UK
and the Caribbean.
The company also represents a
number of specialised vessels,
including the international deepsea
research vessel ‘Joides Resolution’
and the ‘Rainbow Warrior’, flagship of
the Greenpeace organisation. Several
transatlantic luxury yachts also call
upon the company’s services during
the year.
Other services provided include
freight forwarding, consolidating and
warehousing by air and sea out of
the US and Canada through
Flamingo International Inc. The
company also offers stevedoring
services and is one of only six in
Barbados holding a licence at the
Port of Bridgetown.
www.erichassell.com
Company profiles cont.
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Esso Standard Oil SA
Esso Standard Oil is the sole supplier of
bunker fuel at the Port of Bridgetown.
Esso originally built the pipelines that
run throughout the port and supply
all bunkering berths – a service much
valued by cruise ships and short-stay
containerships. The fuel is fed from
the company’s 300,000 barrel
capacity terminal at Holborn Circle.
Pumping rates are 150 tonnes per hour
for gasoil and 100 tonnes per hour for
intermediate blends.
In addition, Esso offers a wide range
of marine lubricants to ships calling
at the Port of Bridgetown. Both fuel
and lubricants are available 24 hours
a day.
Speed of delivery is another selling
point for Esso’s land-based delivery
system. The company can hook up
within 15 minutes of a ship’s arrival –
a critical factor when a vessel might
stay in port for just four hours.
Esso prides itself on the high quality
of the fuel that it delivers. All
products meet the ISO 8217
International Standard. Samples are
periodically sent to Det Norske
Veritas in New Jersey for verification.
Esso is extremely competitive with
suppliers in other ports in the
Leeward and Windward islands.
Foster & Ince Cruise
Services Inc
Foster & Ince Cruise Services Inc has
been offering services to the cruise
industry in Barbados for over 40
years, looking after many of the
world’s leading cruise ships.
The company offers a wide range of
services including shore excursions
and activities, air conditioned air-sea
transfers, meet and greet services,
luggage transfers, airline pre-check-in
and pre- and post-cruise options.
To transfer passengers between the
airport and the cruise terminal, Foster
& Ince operates the island’s largest
privately owned fleet of air
conditioned coaches.
Platinum Port Agency Inc was
established in 2000 and is a fully owned
subsidiary of Foster & Ince. It was
formed due to demand from cruise
lines for Foster & Ince to extend its
services to include port agency.
A cruise-only, full-service, one-stop
shop, the company offers
comprehensive port agency services
including home port services, air
freight clearance, transhipment of
container stores, meet and greet
services and bonded vehicle services.
www.foster-ince.com
Guy M. Griffith Engineers
Guy M. Griffith Engineers, a civil
consulting engineering firm, was
formed in 1987 by Guy Griffith, who
had spent the previous 18 years
working at various consulting
engineering companies. The areas of
expertise offered by Guy M. Griffith
include coastal, structural, drainage
and port engineering.
Since the completion of the
Barbados Coastal Conservation
Study, a three-year major
engineering project on the south
and west coasts in 1991, the joint
venture partnership of Delcan
International Corporation and Guy M.
Griffith Engineers has been working
on the reform and expansion of the
Bridgetown Port, a project which
entailed a comprehensive study of
the operations of the port,
recommendations for improvements
and subsequent detail designs of
those recommendations.
The company has been involved in
various road projects in residential
development areas. Aside from its
consultancy business, Guy M. Griffith
Engineers has undertaken projects in
St Vincent, St Maarten, Mustique and
St Lucia.
Damen Shipyards Gorinchem
Damen Shipyards Gorinchem is an
independent member of the Damen
Shipyards Group. In 1969 the concept
of construction of commercial craft
to standard designs, based on
modular building principles was
introduced.
A wide range of standard vessels are
available such as tugs, workboats and
high-speed craft, including patrol
and pilot boats and fast ferries. The
use of standard designs and ongoing
product development offers
competitive prices, short delivery
times and proven technology and
performance. Damen Technical Co-
operation supplies prefabricated
shipbuilding kits to overseas
customers for assembly.
The following support services
are offered:
• Damen Equipment, Project and
System Engineering – repairs,
conversions and rebuilding
projects, plus design and marine
equipment installation and training
• Damen Field Services – warranty
and after sales support
• Damen Shipping and Forwarding –
equipment and vessel delivery
• Damen Parts – spare parts
• Trading and chartering.
In addition to the above, a charter
fleet of workboats is available as well
as a trading company for second-
hand vessels.
www.damen.nl
Delcan International
Corporation
Canada’s Delcan International has
been active in Barbados for more than
20 years and is currently overseeing
the implementation of the Bridgetown
Port Reform and Expansion Project for
Barbados Port Inc. (BPI).The company
has offices across Canada and the US
as well as in Israel,Venezuela, Hong
Kong and several project offices in
other countries.
Early phases of the Bridgetown Port
project began in 1994 and were carried
out for BPI in association with Guy M.
Griffith, a local firm of civil engineers. A
feasibility study was designed to assess
the market potential of the port and
included a major study of cruise
tourism.The study also assessed the
port’s operations, finances, marketing
and other aspects of its day-to-day
working.
The investment phase involves
refurbishment work, modifications to
the workshop, upgrading the
container yard and expanding the
port to accommodate more cruise
ships and other vessels as well as
creating a new sugar handling
facility. Construction for this work
began in January 2004.
www.delcan.com
Eric Hassell & Son Ltd
Eric Hassell & Son Ltd was founded in
1969 by Eric Hassell, a ship’s captain
who sailed schooners from Barbados
to Guyana and who saw the need for
a new shipping agent in Barbados.
The company represents Seaboard
Marine, which covers the US, Central
and South America and Canada, as
well as Europe West Indies Line, a
niche carrier linking Europe, the UK
and the Caribbean.
The company also represents a
number of specialised vessels,
including the international deepsea
research vessel ‘Joides Resolution’
and the ‘Rainbow Warrior’, flagship of
the Greenpeace organisation. Several
transatlantic luxury yachts also call
upon the company’s services during
the year.
Other services provided include
freight forwarding, consolidating and
warehousing by air and sea out of
the US and Canada through
Flamingo International Inc. The
company also offers stevedoring
services and is one of only six in
Barbados holding a licence at the
Port of Bridgetown.
www.erichassell.com
Company profiles cont.
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Hanschell Inniss Ltd
Text to come
Innotech
Text to come
Insurance Corporation of
Barbados (ICB)
The Insurance Corporation of
Barbados Ltd (ICBL) is the island’s
leading general insurer writing some
23 per cent of the nation’s premium
income.
Established in 1978, ICBL was
charged with insuring government
property and others with a low-risk
profile, including the Port of
Bridgetown and Grantley Adams
International Airport, but has since
broadened its activities to include
most types of general insurance.
Today, ICBL’s business portfolio is
divided 65-35 in favour of private
sector business. In fact, the
corporation competes head-to-head
with one dozen other companies
who are active in the Barbados
general insurance market.
ICB offers its customers a range of
policies including motor, household,
liabilities, burglary, travel, marine
cargo and hull as well as group life
and medical. Ordinary life is one of
the few sectors in which the
corporation is not active.
In the marine sector, ICBL insures
vessels and cargo as well as the
port’s static facilities and liabilities.
Goddards Shipping
& Tours Ltd
Goddards Shipping & Tours Ltd was
established over 40 years ago as a
port agent in the Port of Bridgetown.
As such it is one of the most
experienced port agents in Barbados
and today represents some of the
most reputable cruise lines in the
world.
As a cruise ship agent, the company
handles all requirements of cruise
ships in port such as crew
transportation, medical requirements
and passenger clearance.
As cargo agent, the company handles
vessel husbandry, stevedoring
services and acts as agent for various
logistic companies, clearing and
delivering cargo to cruise vessels.
The destination management and
shore excursion arm of the company
manages and organises shore
excursions, air/sea exchanges, groups
and charters, incentive groups,
wedding co-ordination and ground
transportation.
The company acts for a large number
of cruise ships, yachts, megayachts
and even military vessels. Goddards
Shipping & Tours Ltd has a staff of 25
with a pool of around 60 casual staff.
www.goddardsbarbados.com
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Hanschell Inniss Ltd
Text to come
Innotech
Text to come
Insurance Corporation of
Barbados (ICB)
The Insurance Corporation of
Barbados Ltd (ICBL) is the island’s
leading general insurer writing some
23 per cent of the nation’s premium
income.
Established in 1978, ICBL was
charged with insuring government
property and others with a low-risk
profile, including the Port of
Bridgetown and Grantley Adams
International Airport, but has since
broadened its activities to include
most types of general insurance.
Today, ICBL’s business portfolio is
divided 65-35 in favour of private
sector business. In fact, the
corporation competes head-to-head
with one dozen other companies
who are active in the Barbados
general insurance market.
ICB offers its customers a range of
policies including motor, household,
liabilities, burglary, travel, marine
cargo and hull as well as group life
and medical. Ordinary life is one of
the few sectors in which the
corporation is not active.
In the marine sector, ICBL insures
vessels and cargo as well as the
port’s static facilities and liabilities.
Goddards Shipping
& Tours Ltd
Goddards Shipping & Tours Ltd was
established over 40 years ago as a
port agent in the Port of Bridgetown.
As such it is one of the most
experienced port agents in Barbados
and today represents some of the
most reputable cruise lines in the
world.
As a cruise ship agent, the company
handles all requirements of cruise
ships in port such as crew
transportation, medical requirements
and passenger clearance.
As cargo agent, the company handles
vessel husbandry, stevedoring
services and acts as agent for various
logistic companies, clearing and
delivering cargo to cruise vessels.
The destination management and
shore excursion arm of the company
manages and organises shore
excursions, air/sea exchanges, groups
and charters, incentive groups,
wedding co-ordination and ground
transportation.
The company acts for a large number
of cruise ships, yachts, megayachts
and even military vessels. Goddards
Shipping & Tours Ltd has a staff of 25
with a pool of around 60 casual staff.
www.goddardsbarbados.com
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R.M. Jones & Co Ltd
R.M. Jones & Co Ltd has been
involved in the maritime business for
over 100 years, formerly trading as
Jones & Swan.
R.M. Jones has a sound financial
background.The company is aligned
with Ansa McAl, a Caribbean
conglomerate that purchased 80 per
cent of the shareholding early in 2004.
R.M. Jones & Co Ltd represents CMA
CGM along with a number of other
affiliates with a worldwide network
and offers weekly services from
Europe, the US, the Far East, South
America and the rest of the
Caribbean. It is also agent for
Norway’s Bergesen d.y. A/S, and is
linked to freight forwarders in Europe,
the Caribbean and North America.
The Barbados Light
& Power Co Ltd
The Barbados Light & Power Co Ltd is
a wholly owned subsidiary of Light &
Power Holdings Ltd, with over 60 per
cent of shares being held locally by
some 2,800 investors including the
National Insurance Board.
Barbados Light & Power supplies
electricity to just over 107,000
customers with a peak demand of
about 143 MW.
Since its introduction in 1911,
electricity has played an integral part
in the development of Barbados.
Through ongoing investment in new
equipment and streamlined work
practices, Barbados Light & Power
has maintained the basic electricity
rate at the same level for over 20
years. The company also has a fuel
clause mechanism that allows for an
automatic adjustment of tariffs to
recover fuel costs.
The company operates a range of
diesel, gas turbine and steam
generating plants. Two new 30 MW
low speed diesel generators will
come on stream in mid 2005,
bringing the company’s combined
power generation capacity to about
240 MW.
www.blpc.com.bb
The Booth Steamship Co
(Barbados) Ltd
The Booth Steamship Co (Barbados) Ltd
office was set up in 1961 to represent
the Booth Line services from the UK,
Canada and the US.Prior to this,Booth
Line was represented in Barbados by a
local agent.
Today, Booth represents several liner
agencies including Crowley Liner
Service Inc, of San Francisco, Hoegh
Ugland Auto Liner (HUAL), of
Norway, and BHP Transport &
Logistics, of Australia. Crowley
operates a weekly service to the
Caribbean using two newly built 512
teu cellular container vessels calling
Barbados every Wednesday.
Booth also represents several cruise
ship principals, including Saga
Cruises and MTC Marine Trade
Consulting GmbH. In addition, the
company represents the UK group
Inchcape Shipping Services and is
port agent for the Royal Fleet
Auxiliary (RFA) ships of the UK.
In addition, the company is agent for
Econocaribe Consolidators Inc,
Puerto Freight Systems Inc, Ocean
Express and SACO Shipping GmbH.
The managing director, Anthony
A. Gittens, is Honorary Consul
General for the Kingdom of the
Netherlands.
Laparkan (Barbados) Ltd
Text to come
Marenco Ltd
Text to come
Rayside Construction Ltd
Rayside Construction Limited was
amalgamated in December 1999,
with its head office located at
Malvern Lodge, Green Hill, St.
Michael. The company employs 400
persons who are deployed
throughout the four divisions:
Rayside Asphalt Paving Co. Ltd;
Rayside Concrete Mix Ltd; Quarry
Products Ltd; and Rayside Concrete
Works Ltd. The Rayside Group of
companies has been involved in the
following areas of construction:
• Development of infrastructure – i.e.
construction of highways, subsidiary
roads, driveways, car parks and the
installation of all utilities i.e. water,
electricity, telephone and natural gas
• Production and sale of ready-mix
concrete, concrete blocks and hot-
mixed asphalt
• Mass excavations and earth moving
operations
• Mining and the supply of marlfill
and all sizes of aggregates from its
two quarries at Blowers (Quarry
Products) and Green Hill
• Rental of equipment.
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R.M. Jones & Co Ltd
R.M. Jones & Co Ltd has been
involved in the maritime business for
over 100 years, formerly trading as
Jones & Swan.
R.M. Jones has a sound financial
background.The company is aligned
with Ansa McAl, a Caribbean
conglomerate that purchased 80 per
cent of the shareholding early in 2004.
R.M. Jones & Co Ltd represents CMA
CGM along with a number of other
affiliates with a worldwide network
and offers weekly services from
Europe, the US, the Far East, South
America and the rest of the
Caribbean. It is also agent for
Norway’s Bergesen d.y. A/S, and is
linked to freight forwarders in Europe,
the Caribbean and North America.
The Barbados Light
& Power Co Ltd
The Barbados Light & Power Co Ltd is
a wholly owned subsidiary of Light &
Power Holdings Ltd, with over 60 per
cent of shares being held locally by
some 2,800 investors including the
National Insurance Board.
Barbados Light & Power supplies
electricity to just over 107,000
customers with a peak demand of
about 143 MW.
Since its introduction in 1911,
electricity has played an integral part
in the development of Barbados.
Through ongoing investment in new
equipment and streamlined work
practices, Barbados Light & Power
has maintained the basic electricity
rate at the same level for over 20
years. The company also has a fuel
clause mechanism that allows for an
automatic adjustment of tariffs to
recover fuel costs.
The company operates a range of
diesel, gas turbine and steam
generating plants. Two new 30 MW
low speed diesel generators will
come on stream in mid 2005,
bringing the company’s combined
power generation capacity to about
240 MW.
www.blpc.com.bb
The Booth Steamship Co
(Barbados) Ltd
The Booth Steamship Co (Barbados) Ltd
office was set up in 1961 to represent
the Booth Line services from the UK,
Canada and the US.Prior to this,Booth
Line was represented in Barbados by a
local agent.
Today, Booth represents several liner
agencies including Crowley Liner
Service Inc, of San Francisco, Hoegh
Ugland Auto Liner (HUAL), of
Norway, and BHP Transport &
Logistics, of Australia. Crowley
operates a weekly service to the
Caribbean using two newly built 512
teu cellular container vessels calling
Barbados every Wednesday.
Booth also represents several cruise
ship principals, including Saga
Cruises and MTC Marine Trade
Consulting GmbH. In addition, the
company represents the UK group
Inchcape Shipping Services and is
port agent for the Royal Fleet
Auxiliary (RFA) ships of the UK.
In addition, the company is agent for
Econocaribe Consolidators Inc,
Puerto Freight Systems Inc, Ocean
Express and SACO Shipping GmbH.
The managing director, Anthony
A. Gittens, is Honorary Consul
General for the Kingdom of the
Netherlands.
Laparkan (Barbados) Ltd
Text to come
Marenco Ltd
Text to come
Rayside Construction Ltd
Rayside Construction Limited was
amalgamated in December 1999,
with its head office located at
Malvern Lodge, Green Hill, St.
Michael. The company employs 400
persons who are deployed
throughout the four divisions:
Rayside Asphalt Paving Co. Ltd;
Rayside Concrete Mix Ltd; Quarry
Products Ltd; and Rayside Concrete
Works Ltd. The Rayside Group of
companies has been involved in the
following areas of construction:
• Development of infrastructure – i.e.
construction of highways, subsidiary
roads, driveways, car parks and the
installation of all utilities i.e. water,
electricity, telephone and natural gas
• Production and sale of ready-mix
concrete, concrete blocks and hot-
mixed asphalt
• Mass excavations and earth moving
operations
• Mining and the supply of marlfill
and all sizes of aggregates from its
two quarries at Blowers (Quarry
Products) and Green Hill
• Rental of equipment.
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The Shipping Association
of Barbados
The Shipping Association of
Barbados (SAB) was established on
January 1st 1981 and currently
consists of 18 members, primarily
made up of ship’s agents and
stevedoring contractors.
The SAB seeks, among others things
to provide for consultation between
members; to ascertain their views on
matters of common interest; to
collect and circulate statistical and
other information relating to the
shipping industry; and to co-operate
with or be a member of any
organisation, either national of
international, whose objectives are
consistent with those of the
association.
The SAB meets regularly with
Barbados Port Inc. to discuss matters
of mutual interest and to ensure that
the Port of Bridgetown maintains its
pre-eminent position as one of the
region’s leading harbour facilities.
The organisation has its own offices
in central Bridgetown and a highly
trained and professional secretariat
to ensure it is efficiently run and that
its voice is heard in maritime and
other matters.
Sea Freight Agencies
(B’dos) Ltd
Sea Freight Agencies (B’dos) Ltd was
established in 1988 as a full service
ships’agent and stevedoring
contractor looking after operations,
ships’husbandry, marketing and sales
for some of the world’s best known
shipping lines.
The company represents Geest Line,
offering a weekly service from the UK
and France to the Caribbean. Geest
Line carries dry and reefer
containerised cargo and is one of the
few scheduled liner services to
Barbados for breakbulk dry and
reefer cargo.
Other principals represented by the
company are Shell Tankers,
Exxon/Mobil Tankers, Clipper
Interamerica Carriers and Europe
Caribbean Line as well as several
tramp services.
The company also offers efficient and
experienced stevedoring services
and handles vehicle imports on
Mitsui OSK. The company handles
several large project cargoes.
The company has a staff of 18
handling some 300 vessel calls each
year.
www.seafrt.com
Windward Agencies Ltd
Windward Agencies Ltd is one of the
youngest shipping agents in
Barbados but has already
demonstrated a high level of
customer care and shipping
expertise.
The company offers importers and
exporters a wide range of solutions
for cargo movements by
representing a number of global and
regional freight consolidators and
shipping lines.
The company represents:
• Marfret Lines, a French liner service
offering weekly dry and reefer
cargo services to and from virtually
any port worldwide
• Caribtrans, an NVOCC based in
Miami providing weekly FCL and
LCL services from the US
• SeaFreight Lines – weekly
container service from Miami
to Barbados
• BSC Essex Freight – a weekly FCL
and LCL service from the UK
and Europe
• Caribtransair – air cargo services
from the US
Company profiles cont.
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The Shipping Association
of Barbados
The Shipping Association of
Barbados (SAB) was established on
January 1st 1981 and currently
consists of 18 members, primarily
made up of ship’s agents and
stevedoring contractors.
The SAB seeks, among others things
to provide for consultation between
members; to ascertain their views on
matters of common interest; to
collect and circulate statistical and
other information relating to the
shipping industry; and to co-operate
with or be a member of any
organisation, either national of
international, whose objectives are
consistent with those of the
association.
The SAB meets regularly with
Barbados Port Inc. to discuss matters
of mutual interest and to ensure that
the Port of Bridgetown maintains its
pre-eminent position as one of the
region’s leading harbour facilities.
The organisation has its own offices
in central Bridgetown and a highly
trained and professional secretariat
to ensure it is efficiently run and that
its voice is heard in maritime and
other matters.
Sea Freight Agencies
(B’dos) Ltd
Sea Freight Agencies (B’dos) Ltd was
established in 1988 as a full service
ships’agent and stevedoring
contractor looking after operations,
ships’husbandry, marketing and sales
for some of the world’s best known
shipping lines.
The company represents Geest Line,
offering a weekly service from the UK
and France to the Caribbean. Geest
Line carries dry and reefer
containerised cargo and is one of the
few scheduled liner services to
Barbados for breakbulk dry and
reefer cargo.
Other principals represented by the
company are Shell Tankers,
Exxon/Mobil Tankers, Clipper
Interamerica Carriers and Europe
Caribbean Line as well as several
tramp services.
The company also offers efficient and
experienced stevedoring services
and handles vehicle imports on
Mitsui OSK. The company handles
several large project cargoes.
The company has a staff of 18
handling some 300 vessel calls each
year.
www.seafrt.com
Windward Agencies Ltd
Windward Agencies Ltd is one of the
youngest shipping agents in
Barbados but has already
demonstrated a high level of
customer care and shipping
expertise.
The company offers importers and
exporters a wide range of solutions
for cargo movements by
representing a number of global and
regional freight consolidators and
shipping lines.
The company represents:
• Marfret Lines, a French liner service
offering weekly dry and reefer
cargo services to and from virtually
any port worldwide
• Caribtrans, an NVOCC based in
Miami providing weekly FCL and
LCL services from the US
• SeaFreight Lines – weekly
container service from Miami
to Barbados
• BSC Essex Freight – a weekly FCL
and LCL service from the UK
and Europe
• Caribtransair – air cargo services
from the US
Company profiles cont.
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AccommodationThe Port of Bridgetown has five berths
totalling 1,531 metres. The port is
dredged to a depth of 11.6 metres and
accepts ships up to 11.45 metres in
draught.
� The breakwater is 522 metres long
� The Cross Berth is 121 metres long
� Berths No 2 and No 3 are
continuous, with a total length
of 366 metres
� Berth No 4 is a 184 metre
container quay
� A dolphin adds a further 31 metres
to Berth 4
� A 156 metre quay, dredged to
6.8 metres, is reserved for
inter-island vessels
� A 307 metre sugar berth and other
bulk facilities with 183 metres of
berthing space
� The Esso jetty, outside the
breakwater, can accommodate
tankers up to 244 metres long and
11.6 metres draught
� The Arawak cement plant can
accommodate ships up to 121
metres long and 9.0 metres draught.
Outside the Port of Bridgetown 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 loa and 11.6 metres draught
� Oistins Bay is for imports 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. There are mooring
buoys at these berths.
AirportGrantley Adams International Airport is
21 km (13 miles) from Bridgetown
with regular flights to North America,
Europe and Caribbean destinations.
AnchorageQuarantine anchorage and general
anchorage are available off Carlisle Bay.
An explosives anchorage is located
north of the port. There are five
separate anchorage positions. See
Admiralty Chart No 502.
BunkersFuel supplied by Esso Standard Oil and
delivered throughout the Port of
Bridgetown. Lubes delivered by truck.
ChartsSee Admiralty Chart No 502
CranesOne Liebherr gantry crane of 40
tonnes capacity and one mobile crane
of 100 tonnes.
CurrencyThe Barbados dollar is pegged to the
US dollar at a rate of B$ 2 to US$ 1.
Port Details
The Barbados Hotel & TourismAssociation (BHTA)4th AvenuePO Box 711CBellevilleSt. MichaelTel: +246 426 5041Fax: +246 429 2845
Barbados Small BusinessAssociatesPelican Industrial ParkBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 228 0162Fax: +246 228 0613
Caribbean Shipping Association(Barbados Office)2nd floor, Trident HouseLower Broad StreetBridgetownTel: +246 923 3491Fax: +246 923 3421
Barbados Tourism AuthorityPO Box 242Harbour RoadBridgetownTel: +246 427 2623Fax: +246 426 4080
Caribbean Tourism Organization1 Financial PlaceCollymore RockBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 427 5242Fax: +246 429 3065
CUSTOMSDEPARTMENTPort Authority BuildingUniversity RowBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 430 2357Fax: +246 430 2370
The Shipping Association ofBarbados (SAB)2nd floorTrident HouseBroad StreetBridgetownTel: +246 427 9860/64Fax: +246 426 8392
MISSIONSOVERSEAS United States
Embassy of Barbados2144 Wyoming Avenue NWWashington DC 20008Tel: +1 202 939 9200/2Fax: +1 202 332 7467
Consulate-General of Barbados2nd floor, 800 Second AvenueNew York, NY 10017Tel: +1 212 867 8435Fax: +1 212 986 1030
Consulate-General of BarbadosSuite 1270, 150 Alhambra CircleCoral GablesFlorida 33134Tel: +1 305 442 1994Fax: +1 305 567 2844
Belgium/EUEmbassy of Barbados78 Avenue General LartigueB-1200 BrusselsTel: +32 2 732 1737/1867Fax: +31 2 732 3266
Canada
High Commission of BarbadosSuite 600, 130 Albert StreetOttawa K1P 5G4Tel: +1 613 236 9517/8Fax: +1 613 230 4362
Consulate-General of Barbados18th floor, 5160 Yonge StreetNorth YorkOntario M2N 6L9Tel: +1 416 512 6565/8Fax: +1 416 512 6580
Venezuela
Embassy of BarbadosEdificio Los FrailesOfficina 501, piso 5Avenida Principal de ChuaoTel: +582 9205 45Fax: +582 910333
United Kingdom
High Commission of Barbados1 Great Russell StreetLondon WC1B 3NHTel: +44 171 631 4975Fax: +44 171 323 6872
United Nations
Permanent Mission of Barbadosto the United Nations2nd floor,800 Second AvenueNew York, NY 10017Tel: +1 212 867 8431/4Fax: +1 212 986 1030
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USEFULADDRESSESBarbados AgricultureDevelopment & MarketingCorporationFairy ValleyPlantation HouseChrist ChurchTel: +246 428 0250Fax: +246 428 0152
Barbados Chamber Of Commerce& Industry1st Floor Nemwill HouseCollymore RockSt. MichaelTel: +246 426 0747/2056Fax: +246 429 2907
Barbados Coast GuardBarbados Coast Guard HMBSWilloughby FortPierhead MainBridgetownSt. Michael.Tel: +246 436 6185Fax: +246 429 7153
Barbados Investment &Development Corporation (BIDC)PO Box 1250Pelican House Princess Alice HighwayBridgetownTel: +246 427 5350Fax: +246 426 7802
Barbados Port Inc (BPI)University RowBridgetownTel: +246 430 4700Fax: +246 429 5348www.barbadosport.com
Electricity110 Volts, 60 hertz.
Medical aidModern 800-bed hospital in
Bridgetown plus Bayview Hospital and
private clinics. Helicopter service
available.
Passenger taxA tax of US$ 6 is payable by each
passenger arriving at Bridgetown.
PilotagePilotage is compulsory for all types of
commercial vessels. The pilot position
is 0.8 km west of the fairway buoy. Call
and watch on VHF Channel 12.
Advance notice required via ship’s
agent, particularly for weekend calls.
RadioVHF 12/16. Channels are open 24
hours. Port call sign is ‘8PB’ (Eight
Papa Bravo).
Ship chandleryISSA members available.
StorageTransit sheds available. Cold and cool
storage facilities available for
temperature sensitive goods.
SurveyorsNon-exclusive classification society
surveyor available.
TidesMaximum variation of 0.6 metre
between low and high tides.
TowageTowage is compulsory for all vessels
over 1,000 nrt. Barbados Port Inc owns
and operates two tugs: the 5,500 hp
“Barbados II” and the 4,640 hp “Pelican
II”, both equipped for fire-fighting,
pollution control, salvage duties and
rescue.
WasteReception facilities are available for
garbage, oil (limited) 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 received by Mobil Oil (Barbados).
Sewage is taken by truck to the
Bridgetown treatment facility.
WaterPotable water is available at all berths
by pipeline.
WeatherThe prevailing wind is easterly.
Working hoursThe container terminal works on a
24-hour basis. Marine services are
available round the clock. Normal
working hours are in two shifts: 07.00 to
16.00 hours and 16.00 to 23.00 hours.
The Barbados Hotel & TourismAssociation (BHTA)4th AvenuePO Box 711CBellevilleSt. MichaelTel: +246 426 5041Fax: +246 429 2845
Barbados Small BusinessAssociatesPelican Industrial ParkBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 228 0162Fax: +246 228 0613
Caribbean Shipping Association(Barbados Office)2nd floor, Trident HouseLower Broad StreetBridgetownTel: +246 923 3491Fax: +246 923 3421
Barbados Tourism AuthorityPO Box 242Harbour RoadBridgetownTel: +246 427 2623Fax: +246 426 4080
Caribbean Tourism Organization1 Financial PlaceCollymore RockBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 427 5242Fax: +246 429 3065
CUSTOMSDEPARTMENTPort Authority BuildingUniversity RowBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 430 2357Fax: +246 430 2370
The Shipping Association ofBarbados (SAB)2nd floorTrident HouseBroad StreetBridgetownTel: +246 427 9860/64Fax: +246 426 8392
MISSIONSOVERSEAS United States
Embassy of Barbados2144 Wyoming Avenue NWWashington DC 20008Tel: +1 202 939 9200/2Fax: +1 202 332 7467
Consulate-General of Barbados2nd floor, 800 Second AvenueNew York, NY 10017Tel: +1 212 867 8435Fax: +1 212 986 1030
Consulate-General of BarbadosSuite 1270, 150 Alhambra CircleCoral GablesFlorida 33134Tel: +1 305 442 1994Fax: +1 305 567 2844
Belgium/EUEmbassy of Barbados78 Avenue General LartigueB-1200 BrusselsTel: +32 2 732 1737/1867Fax: +31 2 732 3266
Canada
High Commission of BarbadosSuite 600, 130 Albert StreetOttawa K1P 5G4Tel: +1 613 236 9517/8Fax: +1 613 230 4362
Consulate-General of Barbados18th floor, 5160 Yonge StreetNorth YorkOntario M2N 6L9Tel: +1 416 512 6565/8Fax: +1 416 512 6580
Venezuela
Embassy of BarbadosEdificio Los FrailesOfficina 501, piso 5Avenida Principal de ChuaoTel: +582 9205 45Fax: +582 910333
United Kingdom
High Commission of Barbados1 Great Russell StreetLondon WC1B 3NHTel: +44 171 631 4975Fax: +44 171 323 6872
United Nations
Permanent Mission of Barbadosto the United Nations2nd floor,800 Second AvenueNew York, NY 10017Tel: +1 212 867 8431/4Fax: +1 212 986 1030
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USEFULADDRESSESBarbados AgricultureDevelopment & MarketingCorporationFairy ValleyPlantation HouseChrist ChurchTel: +246 428 0250Fax: +246 428 0152
Barbados Chamber Of Commerce& Industry1st Floor Nemwill HouseCollymore RockSt. MichaelTel: +246 426 0747/2056Fax: +246 429 2907
Barbados Coast GuardBarbados Coast Guard HMBSWilloughby FortPierhead MainBridgetownSt. Michael.Tel: +246 436 6185Fax: +246 429 7153
Barbados Investment &Development Corporation (BIDC)PO Box 1250Pelican House Princess Alice HighwayBridgetownTel: +246 427 5350Fax: +246 426 7802
Barbados Port Inc (BPI)University RowBridgetownTel: +246 430 4700Fax: +246 429 5348www.barbadosport.com
Electricity110 Volts, 60 hertz.
Medical aidModern 800-bed hospital in
Bridgetown plus Bayview Hospital and
private clinics. Helicopter service
available.
Passenger taxA tax of US$ 6 is payable by each
passenger arriving at Bridgetown.
PilotagePilotage is compulsory for all types of
commercial vessels. The pilot position
is 0.8 km west of the fairway buoy. Call
and watch on VHF Channel 12.
Advance notice required via ship’s
agent, particularly for weekend calls.
RadioVHF 12/16. Channels are open 24
hours. Port call sign is ‘8PB’ (Eight
Papa Bravo).
Ship chandleryISSA members available.
StorageTransit sheds available. Cold and cool
storage facilities available for
temperature sensitive goods.
SurveyorsNon-exclusive classification society
surveyor available.
TidesMaximum variation of 0.6 metre
between low and high tides.
TowageTowage is compulsory for all vessels
over 1,000 nrt. Barbados Port Inc owns
and operates two tugs: the 5,500 hp
“Barbados II” and the 4,640 hp “Pelican
II”, both equipped for fire-fighting,
pollution control, salvage duties and
rescue.
WasteReception facilities are available for
garbage, oil (limited) 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 received by Mobil Oil (Barbados).
Sewage is taken by truck to the
Bridgetown treatment facility.
WaterPotable water is available at all berths
by pipeline.
WeatherThe prevailing wind is easterly.
Working hoursThe container terminal works on a
24-hour basis. Marine services are
available round the clock. Normal
working hours are in two shifts: 07.00 to
16.00 hours and 16.00 to 23.00 hours.
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AIRPORTGrantley Adams InternationalAirportChristchurchBarbadosTel: +246 428 7101Fax: +246 420 7069
BANKSThe Bank of Nova Scotia(Scotiabank)Broad StreetPO Box 202BridgetownTel: +246 431 3107Fax: +246 426 0969
Barbados National Bank (BNB)1 Broad StreetPO Box 1009BridgetownTel: +246 431 5700Fax: +246 429 2606www.bnbbarbados.com
Barclays Bank plcBroad StreetBridgetownTel: +246 431 5151Fax: +246 431 0691
Butterfield BankMutual Building1 Beckwith Place, Lower BroadStreetBridgetownTel: +246 431 4500fax +246430 0222www.bankofbutterfield.bb
Caribbean Commercial BankLower Broad StreetBridgetown, St MichaelTel: +246 431 2500Fax: +246 431 2530
Central Bank Of BarbadosTom Adams Financial CenterSpry StreetBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 436 6870Fax: +246 427 9559
CIBC Caribbean LtdBroad StreetPO Box 405BridgetownTel: +246 431 3700
The Mutual Bank of the CaribbeanIncTrident HouseLower Broad StreetBridgetownTel: +246 436 8335Fax: +246 431 5734
Royal Bank of CanadaBroad StreetPO Box 68BridgetownTel: +246 431 6700Fax: +246 427 8393
BUNKER SUPPLIERSEsso Standard Oil SA LtdPO Box 245BridgetownTel: +246 426 2181Fax: +246 436 8984
CEMENT TERMINALArawak Cement Company LtdChecker HillSt LucyTel: +246 439 9880Fax: +246 439 7976
COASTALENGINEERSCoastal EnvironmentalEngineering SolutionsSuite Number 1Westbury Main Road & St.Leonardís AvenueBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 434 2337Fax: +246 426 5950www.ceesinc.com
Guy M. Griffith Engineers1st Avenue, Rockley New RoadChrist ChurchTel: +246 427 0921 Fax: +246 437 0803Email: [email protected]
COLD STORAGEBICO LtdHarbour Industrial ParkBridgetownTel: +246 430 2100Fax: +246 426 2198
CONSTRUCTIONC.O. Williams Construction Ltd.P.O. Box 871ELearsBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 4363910Fax: +246 427 5336
Rayside Construction Ltd.Malvern LodgeGreen HillBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 425 1276Fax: +246 425 5291
CONSULATESBelgium:Ms Jennifer Field (Honorary Consul)609 Bushy ParkRockley ResortChrist ChurchTel: +246 435 7704Fax: +246 435 7704
Chile:Mr David HardingSea Freight Agencies (B’dos) LtdJames Fort BuildingHincks Street, BridgetownTel: +246 429 9688Fax: +246 429 5107
Cyprus:Mr Marcus Jordan (Honorary Consul)Lamberts LtdSuite 3, 1st floorWildey Shopping Plaza, PO Box 701CSt. MichaelTel: +246 427 7478Fax: +246 427 7474
Denmark:Mr Robert C. Hadchityc/o Yankee GarmentsGrazettes Industrial ParkPO Box 717CSt. MichaelTel: +246 424 4995Fax: +246 424 5643
Dominican Rep:Ms Jane Simpson (Honorary Consul)No.3 BrundishBlue Waters TerraceRockleyChrist ChurchTel: +246 432 6930Fax: +246 432 2147
Ecuador:Mr Hallam R. Edwards (HonoraryConsul)c/o Barbados Light & Power Co LtdGarrison HillSt. MichaelTel: +246 437 4817Fax: +246 425 9255
Finland:Mr Peter Desmond Bowen Short(Honorary Consul General)“Kayel”BrightonSt. GeorgeTel: +246 426 1881
France:Ms Maxime Baretge (Dean of Consular Corps)Honorary ConsulWaverley HouseHastings W13Christ ChurchTel: +246 435 6847Fax: +246 435 6660
Germany:Mr Uwe Harrs (Honorary Consul)Harrs IncPleasant HillDayrells Road, PO Box 17BTel: +246 427 1876Fax: +246 427 8127
Guyana:Mr Norman R. FariaStraker’s TenantryBlack RockSt. MichaelTel: +246 424 1623
Haiti:Senator Keith Laurie (HonoraryConsul)SugarlandsSaltersSt. GeorgeTel: +246 427 3111Fax: +246 427 3111
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AIRPORTGrantley Adams InternationalAirportChristchurchBarbadosTel: +246 428 7101Fax: +246 420 7069
BANKSThe Bank of Nova Scotia(Scotiabank)Broad StreetPO Box 202BridgetownTel: +246 431 3107Fax: +246 426 0969
Barbados National Bank (BNB)1 Broad StreetPO Box 1009BridgetownTel: +246 431 5700Fax: +246 429 2606www.bnbbarbados.com
Barclays Bank plcBroad StreetBridgetownTel: +246 431 5151Fax: +246 431 0691
Butterfield BankMutual Building1 Beckwith Place, Lower BroadStreetBridgetownTel: +246 431 4500fax +246430 0222www.bankofbutterfield.bb
Caribbean Commercial BankLower Broad StreetBridgetown, St MichaelTel: +246 431 2500Fax: +246 431 2530
Central Bank Of BarbadosTom Adams Financial CenterSpry StreetBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 436 6870Fax: +246 427 9559
CIBC Caribbean LtdBroad StreetPO Box 405BridgetownTel: +246 431 3700
The Mutual Bank of the CaribbeanIncTrident HouseLower Broad StreetBridgetownTel: +246 436 8335Fax: +246 431 5734
Royal Bank of CanadaBroad StreetPO Box 68BridgetownTel: +246 431 6700Fax: +246 427 8393
BUNKER SUPPLIERSEsso Standard Oil SA LtdPO Box 245BridgetownTel: +246 426 2181Fax: +246 436 8984
CEMENT TERMINALArawak Cement Company LtdChecker HillSt LucyTel: +246 439 9880Fax: +246 439 7976
COASTALENGINEERSCoastal EnvironmentalEngineering SolutionsSuite Number 1Westbury Main Road & St.Leonardís AvenueBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 434 2337Fax: +246 426 5950www.ceesinc.com
Guy M. Griffith Engineers1st Avenue, Rockley New RoadChrist ChurchTel: +246 427 0921 Fax: +246 437 0803Email: [email protected]
COLD STORAGEBICO LtdHarbour Industrial ParkBridgetownTel: +246 430 2100Fax: +246 426 2198
CONSTRUCTIONC.O. Williams Construction Ltd.P.O. Box 871ELearsBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 4363910Fax: +246 427 5336
Rayside Construction Ltd.Malvern LodgeGreen HillBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 425 1276Fax: +246 425 5291
CONSULATESBelgium:Ms Jennifer Field (Honorary Consul)609 Bushy ParkRockley ResortChrist ChurchTel: +246 435 7704Fax: +246 435 7704
Chile:Mr David HardingSea Freight Agencies (B’dos) LtdJames Fort BuildingHincks Street, BridgetownTel: +246 429 9688Fax: +246 429 5107
Cyprus:Mr Marcus Jordan (Honorary Consul)Lamberts LtdSuite 3, 1st floorWildey Shopping Plaza, PO Box 701CSt. MichaelTel: +246 427 7478Fax: +246 427 7474
Denmark:Mr Robert C. Hadchityc/o Yankee GarmentsGrazettes Industrial ParkPO Box 717CSt. MichaelTel: +246 424 4995Fax: +246 424 5643
Dominican Rep:Ms Jane Simpson (Honorary Consul)No.3 BrundishBlue Waters TerraceRockleyChrist ChurchTel: +246 432 6930Fax: +246 432 2147
Ecuador:Mr Hallam R. Edwards (HonoraryConsul)c/o Barbados Light & Power Co LtdGarrison HillSt. MichaelTel: +246 437 4817Fax: +246 425 9255
Finland:Mr Peter Desmond Bowen Short(Honorary Consul General)“Kayel”BrightonSt. GeorgeTel: +246 426 1881
France:Ms Maxime Baretge (Dean of Consular Corps)Honorary ConsulWaverley HouseHastings W13Christ ChurchTel: +246 435 6847Fax: +246 435 6660
Germany:Mr Uwe Harrs (Honorary Consul)Harrs IncPleasant HillDayrells Road, PO Box 17BTel: +246 427 1876Fax: +246 427 8127
Guyana:Mr Norman R. FariaStraker’s TenantryBlack RockSt. MichaelTel: +246 424 1623
Haiti:Senator Keith Laurie (HonoraryConsul)SugarlandsSaltersSt. GeorgeTel: +246 427 3111Fax: +246 427 3111
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ENGINEERINGS B Testing And Engineering LtdBeckwith MallLower Broad StreetBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 228 5910Fax: +246 228 4781
ENVIRONMENTALCoastal EnvironmentalEngineering SolutionsSuite Number 1Westbury Main Road & St.Leonardís AvenueBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 434 2337Fax: +246 426 5950www.ceesinc.com
Eco Technology Inc.3 Crusher Site RoadProspectSt. JamesTel: +246 424 0709
EQUIPMENTCrane And Equipment Ltd.The OrchidStrathclydeBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 427-5438Fax: +246 437 7274
Jmi (Caribbean) LimitedLower Estate Factory YardBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 429 2488Fax: +246 427 8648
Sani ServicesLower Dayrells RoadBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 429 5989Fax: +246 429 4542
FREIGHTFORWARDERSEric Hassell & Son LtdCarlisle HouseHincks StBridgetownTel: +246 436 6102Fax: +246 429 3416Email: [email protected]
Express Int. Shipping3rd Floor, Normans CenterBridgetownTel: +246 437 6345
Hinds Transport Services LtdKendall HillChrist ChurchTel: +246 437 1960Fax: +246 437 1962
Laparkan LtdSuite 103, Building No. 8Harbour Industrial EstateHarbour Road, St MichaelTel: +246 436 5322Fax: +246 436 5717
T S Garraway & Company LtdP.O. Box 106BridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 426 5422Fax: +246 426 5427
GRAIN TERMINALBarbados Feeds LtdFlour Mill ComplexSpring Garden HighwayPO Box 260BridgetownTel: +246 427 8880Fax: +246 427 8886
HOTELSAccra Beach Hotel & ResortPO Box 73W, RockleyChristchurchTel +246 435 8920Fax: +246 435 6794www.accrabeachhotel.com
INSURANCEInsurance Corporation ofBarbadosRoebuck StreetBridgetownTel: +246 427 5590Fax: +246 426 3393
INVESTMENTWilliams IndustriesWarrensBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 425 2000Fax: +246 424 0374
MARINECONTRACTORSMarenco Ltd Marine ContractorsFrere PilgrimChrist ChurchTel: +246 437 4513Fax: +246 437 4209
Willie’s Diving & Marine ServicesIncBlack RockSt. MichaelTel: +246 425 1080Fax: +246 425 1060
PORT PROJECTCONSULTANTSDelcan International CorporationBridgetown Port Project OfficeShed 2Port of BridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 430 5166Fax: +246 431 0829
POWER COMPANYBarbados Light & Power CompanyLimitedP.O. Box 142Garrison HillBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 436 1800Fax: +246 429 6000www.blpc.com.bb
SALVAGEMarenco LtdMarine ContractorsFrere PilgrimChrist ChurchTel: +246 437 4513Fax: +246 437 4209
SHIPCHANDLERSAnchor Ship ChandleryGoddard’s Complex FontabellBridgetownTel: +246 436 6550Fax: +246 427 6938
J L T SuppliersWestbury New RoadSt. MichaelTel: +246 437 7218Fax: +246 437 3691
SHIP REGISTRYBarbados Ship’s RegistryAdriana’s ComplexWarrensSt. MichaelTel: +246 425 0072Fax: +246 425 0101
SHIPPING AGENTSThe Booth Steamship Co (B’dos)LtdBridge House, Cavans LaneBridgetownTel: +246 429 7286Fax: +246 426 0484Email:[email protected]
Caribbean Shipping Services Ltd4 James Fort BuildingHincks StreetBridgetownTel: +246 228 8271Fax: +246 228 8274
Commercial Services LtdTrident HouseBroad StreetBridgetownTel: +246 426 0320Fax: +246 429 6204
Dacosta Mannings Inc – ShippingDivisionPO Box 103Carlisle HouseHinks StreetBridgetownTel: +246 431 8700Fax: +246 431 0051
Eric Hassell & Son LtdCarlisle HouseHincks StBridgetownTel: +246 436 6102Fax: +246 429 3416Email: [email protected]
Goddards Shipping & Tours LtdHincks StPO Box 1283BridgetownTel: +246 426 9918Fax: +246 426 7322Email:[email protected]
Israel:Mr Bernard Gilbert (HonoraryConsul-General)c/o Land Development & Building LtdPalmetto Street, PO Box 256BridgetownTel: +246 426 4764Fax: +246 426 4768
Italy:Ms Paola Baldi-Gill (HonoraryConsul)Bannatyne Plantation HouseChrist ChurchTel: +246 437 2847Fax: +246 437 1228
Jamaica:Mr Elias Azan (Honorary Consul)Alamac HouseFontabelle, PO Box 1311St. MichaelTel: +246 426 9920Fax: +246 429 7299
Japan:Mr Wayne H. Kirtonc/o Barbados Shipping & Trading Co LtdMusson BuildingHincks Street, PO Box 1227CBridgetownTel: +246 426 3027/1754Fax: +246 427 4719
Mexico:Dr Trevor Carmichael (HonoraryConsul)Chancery ChambersChancery HouseHigh StreetBridgetownTel: +246 431 0070Fax: +246 431 0076
Netherlands:Mr Anthony GittensThe Booth Steamship Co (B’dos)LtdBridge House, Cavans LaneBridgetownTel: +246 429 7286Fax: +246 426 0484Email:[email protected]
Norway:Mr J.S. Mayhew (HonoraryConsul-General)c/o Booth Steamship Co (B’dos)Ltd1st floor, Cockspur HouseNile StreetPO Box 263BridgetownTel: +246 436 9952Fax: +246 426 0484
Portugal:The Hon. Mr Cecil de Caires, CHB (Honorary Consul)Life of Barbados BuildingWildeySt. MichaelTel: +246 426 1060Fax: +246 436 8835
Spain:Ms Francisca Tostado Rodriguezde Edwards (Honorary ViceConsul)c/o Alleyne Aguilar & Altman LtdDerricksSt. JamesTel: +246 437 4817Fax: +246 432 2147
Surinam:Mr Athos Jean Ho-Kong-King(Honorary Consul)c/o Reservations Services LtdIndependence SquareBridgetownTel: +246 436 1858Fax: +246 429 4530
Sweden:Mr Rawle C. Brancker, GCM(Honorary Consul)The Brancker CorporationFontabelle, PO Box 419St. MichaelTel: +246 427 4358Fax: +246 427 1600
Switzerland:Mr Gunter Hasch (Honorary Vice Consul)No. 24 Cane GardenSt. ThomasTel: +246 425 3281Fax: +246 425 3282
Turkey:Mr John Bellamy (Honorary Consul)A.S. Brydens & SonsVictoria Street & Bolton LaneBridgetownTel: +246 431 2692Fax: +246 426 0755
CONSULTANTSAlleyne Planning And AssociatesBAMP ComplexSpring Garden ighwayBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 228 1341Fax: +246 228 1270
Innotech Services LtdISL ComplexLots A,B & CWarrens Industrial ParkBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 425 2065 / 425 2987Fax: +246 425 232
CONTAINERSContainer Services LtdFontabelleSt. MichaelTel: +246 228 2529Fax: +246 426 7845Email: [email protected]
CRUISE SERVICESCruise Management LtdThe Shallow DraughtBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 430 0900Fax: +246 431 0901
Foster & Ince Cruise Services Inc.Shallow DraughtBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 431 8915Fax: +246 436 8908www.foster-ince.com
Platinum Port Agency Inc.The Shallow DraughtBridgetownTel: +246 431 8929Fax: +246 436 8908Email:[email protected]
CUSTOMSSERVICESBig P Customs Brokers A S & LtCodrington RoadBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 424 2369Fax: +246 438 0890
Caribbean Customs ServicesTrynora HouseCr. Richmond Gap & BarbareesHillBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 430 0995/6
Central Customs Agency Ltd.Kensington CourtFontabelleBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 426 5214Fax: +246 436 4877
Consolidated Customs BrokersRosebank HouseFontabelleBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 427 2915Fax: +246 426 2357
J’s Customs Services IncTrynora HouseCnr Richmond Gap & BarbareesHillSt MichaelTel: +246 430 0995fax: +246 430 0996
Quality Customs ServicesP.O. Box 64BBritton’s HillBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 421 7817
DUTY FREESHOPPINGCOMPLEXBridgetown Cruise Terminals IncDeep Water HarbourBridgetown PortSt. MichaelTel: +246 431 0386Fax: +246 431 9032
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ENGINEERINGS B Testing And Engineering LtdBeckwith MallLower Broad StreetBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 228 5910Fax: +246 228 4781
ENVIRONMENTALCoastal EnvironmentalEngineering SolutionsSuite Number 1Westbury Main Road & St.Leonardís AvenueBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 434 2337Fax: +246 426 5950www.ceesinc.com
Eco Technology Inc.3 Crusher Site RoadProspectSt. JamesTel: +246 424 0709
EQUIPMENTCrane And Equipment Ltd.The OrchidStrathclydeBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 427-5438Fax: +246 437 7274
Jmi (Caribbean) LimitedLower Estate Factory YardBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 429 2488Fax: +246 427 8648
Sani ServicesLower Dayrells RoadBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 429 5989Fax: +246 429 4542
FREIGHTFORWARDERSEric Hassell & Son LtdCarlisle HouseHincks StBridgetownTel: +246 436 6102Fax: +246 429 3416Email: [email protected]
Express Int. Shipping3rd Floor, Normans CenterBridgetownTel: +246 437 6345
Hinds Transport Services LtdKendall HillChrist ChurchTel: +246 437 1960Fax: +246 437 1962
Laparkan LtdSuite 103, Building No. 8Harbour Industrial EstateHarbour Road, St MichaelTel: +246 436 5322Fax: +246 436 5717
T S Garraway & Company LtdP.O. Box 106BridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 426 5422Fax: +246 426 5427
GRAIN TERMINALBarbados Feeds LtdFlour Mill ComplexSpring Garden HighwayPO Box 260BridgetownTel: +246 427 8880Fax: +246 427 8886
HOTELSAccra Beach Hotel & ResortPO Box 73W, RockleyChristchurchTel +246 435 8920Fax: +246 435 6794www.accrabeachhotel.com
INSURANCEInsurance Corporation ofBarbadosRoebuck StreetBridgetownTel: +246 427 5590Fax: +246 426 3393
INVESTMENTWilliams IndustriesWarrensBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 425 2000Fax: +246 424 0374
MARINECONTRACTORSMarenco Ltd Marine ContractorsFrere PilgrimChrist ChurchTel: +246 437 4513Fax: +246 437 4209
Willie’s Diving & Marine ServicesIncBlack RockSt. MichaelTel: +246 425 1080Fax: +246 425 1060
PORT PROJECTCONSULTANTSDelcan International CorporationBridgetown Port Project OfficeShed 2Port of BridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 430 5166Fax: +246 431 0829
POWER COMPANYBarbados Light & Power CompanyLimitedP.O. Box 142Garrison HillBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 436 1800Fax: +246 429 6000www.blpc.com.bb
SALVAGEMarenco LtdMarine ContractorsFrere PilgrimChrist ChurchTel: +246 437 4513Fax: +246 437 4209
SHIPCHANDLERSAnchor Ship ChandleryGoddard’s Complex FontabellBridgetownTel: +246 436 6550Fax: +246 427 6938
J L T SuppliersWestbury New RoadSt. MichaelTel: +246 437 7218Fax: +246 437 3691
SHIP REGISTRYBarbados Ship’s RegistryAdriana’s ComplexWarrensSt. MichaelTel: +246 425 0072Fax: +246 425 0101
SHIPPING AGENTSThe Booth Steamship Co (B’dos)LtdBridge House, Cavans LaneBridgetownTel: +246 429 7286Fax: +246 426 0484Email:[email protected]
Caribbean Shipping Services Ltd4 James Fort BuildingHincks StreetBridgetownTel: +246 228 8271Fax: +246 228 8274
Commercial Services LtdTrident HouseBroad StreetBridgetownTel: +246 426 0320Fax: +246 429 6204
Dacosta Mannings Inc – ShippingDivisionPO Box 103Carlisle HouseHinks StreetBridgetownTel: +246 431 8700Fax: +246 431 0051
Eric Hassell & Son LtdCarlisle HouseHincks StBridgetownTel: +246 436 6102Fax: +246 429 3416Email: [email protected]
Goddards Shipping & Tours LtdHincks StPO Box 1283BridgetownTel: +246 426 9918Fax: +246 426 7322Email:[email protected]
Israel:Mr Bernard Gilbert (HonoraryConsul-General)c/o Land Development & Building LtdPalmetto Street, PO Box 256BridgetownTel: +246 426 4764Fax: +246 426 4768
Italy:Ms Paola Baldi-Gill (HonoraryConsul)Bannatyne Plantation HouseChrist ChurchTel: +246 437 2847Fax: +246 437 1228
Jamaica:Mr Elias Azan (Honorary Consul)Alamac HouseFontabelle, PO Box 1311St. MichaelTel: +246 426 9920Fax: +246 429 7299
Japan:Mr Wayne H. Kirtonc/o Barbados Shipping & Trading Co LtdMusson BuildingHincks Street, PO Box 1227CBridgetownTel: +246 426 3027/1754Fax: +246 427 4719
Mexico:Dr Trevor Carmichael (HonoraryConsul)Chancery ChambersChancery HouseHigh StreetBridgetownTel: +246 431 0070Fax: +246 431 0076
Netherlands:Mr Anthony GittensThe Booth Steamship Co (B’dos)LtdBridge House, Cavans LaneBridgetownTel: +246 429 7286Fax: +246 426 0484Email:[email protected]
Norway:Mr J.S. Mayhew (HonoraryConsul-General)c/o Booth Steamship Co (B’dos)Ltd1st floor, Cockspur HouseNile StreetPO Box 263BridgetownTel: +246 436 9952Fax: +246 426 0484
Portugal:The Hon. Mr Cecil de Caires, CHB (Honorary Consul)Life of Barbados BuildingWildeySt. MichaelTel: +246 426 1060Fax: +246 436 8835
Spain:Ms Francisca Tostado Rodriguezde Edwards (Honorary ViceConsul)c/o Alleyne Aguilar & Altman LtdDerricksSt. JamesTel: +246 437 4817Fax: +246 432 2147
Surinam:Mr Athos Jean Ho-Kong-King(Honorary Consul)c/o Reservations Services LtdIndependence SquareBridgetownTel: +246 436 1858Fax: +246 429 4530
Sweden:Mr Rawle C. Brancker, GCM(Honorary Consul)The Brancker CorporationFontabelle, PO Box 419St. MichaelTel: +246 427 4358Fax: +246 427 1600
Switzerland:Mr Gunter Hasch (Honorary Vice Consul)No. 24 Cane GardenSt. ThomasTel: +246 425 3281Fax: +246 425 3282
Turkey:Mr John Bellamy (Honorary Consul)A.S. Brydens & SonsVictoria Street & Bolton LaneBridgetownTel: +246 431 2692Fax: +246 426 0755
CONSULTANTSAlleyne Planning And AssociatesBAMP ComplexSpring Garden ighwayBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 228 1341Fax: +246 228 1270
Innotech Services LtdISL ComplexLots A,B & CWarrens Industrial ParkBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 425 2065 / 425 2987Fax: +246 425 232
CONTAINERSContainer Services LtdFontabelleSt. MichaelTel: +246 228 2529Fax: +246 426 7845Email: [email protected]
CRUISE SERVICESCruise Management LtdThe Shallow DraughtBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 430 0900Fax: +246 431 0901
Foster & Ince Cruise Services Inc.Shallow DraughtBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 431 8915Fax: +246 436 8908www.foster-ince.com
Platinum Port Agency Inc.The Shallow DraughtBridgetownTel: +246 431 8929Fax: +246 436 8908Email:[email protected]
CUSTOMSSERVICESBig P Customs Brokers A S & LtCodrington RoadBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 424 2369Fax: +246 438 0890
Caribbean Customs ServicesTrynora HouseCr. Richmond Gap & BarbareesHillBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 430 0995/6
Central Customs Agency Ltd.Kensington CourtFontabelleBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 426 5214Fax: +246 436 4877
Consolidated Customs BrokersRosebank HouseFontabelleBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 427 2915Fax: +246 426 2357
J’s Customs Services IncTrynora HouseCnr Richmond Gap & BarbareesHillSt MichaelTel: +246 430 0995fax: +246 430 0996
Quality Customs ServicesP.O. Box 64BBritton’s HillBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 421 7817
DUTY FREESHOPPINGCOMPLEXBridgetown Cruise Terminals IncDeep Water HarbourBridgetown PortSt. MichaelTel: +246 431 0386Fax: +246 431 9032
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H. Jason Jones & Co LtdKensington CourtFontabelleSt. MichaelTel: +246 429 7209Fax: +246 429 2011
Hughes & Associates ShippingSt. David’s VicarageSt. David’sChrist ChurchTel: +246 437 6542Fax: +246 437 6543
Marine Trading LtdPO Box 425BridgetownTel: +246 429 5106Fax: +246 429 8121
R. M. Jones & Co LtdPO Box 1241CWhitepark RoadBridgetownTel: +246 426 2152Fax: +246 427 6798Email:[email protected]
Sea Freight Agencies (B’dos) Ltd1st Floor, James Fort BldgBridgetownTel: +246 429 9688Fax: +246 429 5107Email: [email protected]
Windward Agencies LimitedBrighton Warehouse ComplexBrightonSt. MichaelTel: +246 425 7402/4/6Fax: +246 425 7399
STEVEDORINGCOMPANIESThe Booth Steamship Co (B’dos)LtdBridge House, Cavans LaneBridgetownTel: +246 429 7286Fax: +246 426 0484Email:[email protected]
Dacosta Mannings Inc – ShippingDivisionPO Box 103Carlisle HouseHinks StreetBridgetownTel: +246 431 8700Fax: +246 431 0051
Eric Hassell & Son LtdCarlisle HouseHincks StBridgetownTel: +246 436 6102Fax: +246 429 3416Email: [email protected]
Marine Trading LtdPO Box 425BridgetownTel: +246 429 5106Fax: +246 429 8121
Sea Freight Agencies (B’dos) Ltd1st Floor, James Fort BldgBridgetownTel: +246 429 9688Fax: +246 429 5107Email: [email protected]
STEVEDORINGCONTRACTORSCargo Handlers LimitedDacosta Mannings ComplexBrandonsSt MichaelTel: +246 430 4824/5Fax: +246 431-0878
Stevedores LtdHincks StreetBridgetownTel: +246 426 9918Fax: +246 426 7322
TELE-COMMUNICATIONSA T & T WIRELESSBuilding #1 Manor LodgeComplex Lodge HillBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 417 1310Fax: +246 421 2042
Cable & Wireless BartelP.O. Box 272BridgetownTel: +246 292 6200Fax: +246 429 2309
TRANSPORTHinds Transport ServicesKendall HillChrist ChurchBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 437 1960Fax: +246 437 1962
Ince Transport ServiceTwo-Mile HillBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 429 4819Fax: +246 228 1658
Nanco Transport Services LimtedJackmansBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 436-4370
Vere King TransportCemetery LaneRoad ViewSt. PeterTel: +246 422 2459Fax: +246 422 2468
TOWAGEBarbados Port AuthorityUniversity RowBridgetownTel: +246 436 6883Fax: +246 429 5348www.barbadosport.com
Marenco LtdMarine ContractorsFrere PilgrimChrist ChurchTel: +246 437 4513Fax: +246 437 4209
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H. Jason Jones & Co LtdKensington CourtFontabelleSt. MichaelTel: +246 429 7209Fax: +246 429 2011
Hughes & Associates ShippingSt. David’s VicarageSt. David’sChrist ChurchTel: +246 437 6542Fax: +246 437 6543
Marine Trading LtdPO Box 425BridgetownTel: +246 429 5106Fax: +246 429 8121
R. M. Jones & Co LtdPO Box 1241CWhitepark RoadBridgetownTel: +246 426 2152Fax: +246 427 6798Email:[email protected]
Sea Freight Agencies (B’dos) Ltd1st Floor, James Fort BldgBridgetownTel: +246 429 9688Fax: +246 429 5107Email: [email protected]
Windward Agencies LimitedBrighton Warehouse ComplexBrightonSt. MichaelTel: +246 425 7402/4/6Fax: +246 425 7399
STEVEDORINGCOMPANIESThe Booth Steamship Co (B’dos)LtdBridge House, Cavans LaneBridgetownTel: +246 429 7286Fax: +246 426 0484Email:[email protected]
Dacosta Mannings Inc – ShippingDivisionPO Box 103Carlisle HouseHinks StreetBridgetownTel: +246 431 8700Fax: +246 431 0051
Eric Hassell & Son LtdCarlisle HouseHincks StBridgetownTel: +246 436 6102Fax: +246 429 3416Email: [email protected]
Marine Trading LtdPO Box 425BridgetownTel: +246 429 5106Fax: +246 429 8121
Sea Freight Agencies (B’dos) Ltd1st Floor, James Fort BldgBridgetownTel: +246 429 9688Fax: +246 429 5107Email: [email protected]
STEVEDORINGCONTRACTORSCargo Handlers LimitedDacosta Mannings ComplexBrandonsSt MichaelTel: +246 430 4824/5Fax: +246 431-0878
Stevedores LtdHincks StreetBridgetownTel: +246 426 9918Fax: +246 426 7322
TELE-COMMUNICATIONSA T & T WIRELESSBuilding #1 Manor LodgeComplex Lodge HillBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 417 1310Fax: +246 421 2042
Cable & Wireless BartelP.O. Box 272BridgetownTel: +246 292 6200Fax: +246 429 2309
TRANSPORTHinds Transport ServicesKendall HillChrist ChurchBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 437 1960Fax: +246 437 1962
Ince Transport ServiceTwo-Mile HillBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 429 4819Fax: +246 228 1658
Nanco Transport Services LimtedJackmansBridgetownSt. MichaelTel: +246 436-4370
Vere King TransportCemetery LaneRoad ViewSt. PeterTel: +246 422 2459Fax: +246 422 2468
TOWAGEBarbados Port AuthorityUniversity RowBridgetownTel: +246 436 6883Fax: +246 429 5348www.barbadosport.com
Marenco LtdMarine ContractorsFrere PilgrimChrist ChurchTel: +246 437 4513Fax: +246 437 4209
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