Port of Chaguaramas

The controlling depth at Chaguaramas is 9.75 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Chaguaramas is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Crew's Inn Marina Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Chacachacare (6.6 NM WNW), Point Baleine (6.6 NM WNW), Grier Channel Range Front (7.3 NM E), Grier Channel Range Rear (7.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Chaguaramas is situated on the Caribbean Sea in TT. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Chaguaramas (TTCHA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for TTCHA on the live map.

The Port of Chaguaramas operates in the UTC-4 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

CHAGUARAMAS (UN/Locode: TTCHA), Trinidad and Tobago is a seaport located at approximately 10.67383° N, -61.64383° E.

Coordinates: 10.67383° N, -61.64383° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PORT OF SPAIN — UN/Locode: TTPOS — 10.64829° N, -61.51754° EPOINT LISAS — UN/Locode: TTPTS — 10.39290° N, -61.49399° ECLAXTON BAY — UN/Locode: TTCLA — 10.35000° N, -61.47000° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 9.75 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.

Ship suppliers include Whale Maritime.