Trinidad - Tobago
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===Arrival/Departure procedures=== | ===Arrival/Departure procedures=== | ||
| - | + | Be sure to arrive in Trinidadian waters in normal office hours to avoid a fine. Call "Coastguard Control" on VHF 16 to advise of the vessel's arrival and an ETA in port. | |
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| + | On arrival, vessels must clear in at either Chaguaramas in Trinidad or, Scarborough or Charlotteville in Tobago. (Only use Port of Spain in an emergency as this is a commercial port). Chaguaramas is the best clearance port for yachts | ||
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| + | On arrival. the skipper must report to Immigration (even if this is after hours and a fine will apply). | ||
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| + | Vessels moving from Trinidad to Tobago must have the "Arrival Form" endorsed by Customs in | ||
| + | Chaguaramas. Present this form to Customs on arrival in Charlotteville or Scarborough. The same applies for the reverse passage. | ||
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| + | Yachts must clear out of one of the two ports above by visiting Customs, Immigration and the Port Authority. | ||
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| + | The skipper must notify the authorities of the vessel's intended itinerary to cruise around the islands and permission must be obtained before sailing. Permission must be obtained from Customs for any movement of the yacht, between ports or cruising the coasts of Trinidad or Tobago. | ||
===Immigration & Customs=== | ===Immigration & Customs=== | ||
Revision as of 09:52, 25 January 2008
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
| Trinidad & Tobago | |
 Trinidad and Tobago | |
 Flag | |
| Capital: | Port of Spain |
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| Language: | English, Spanish |
| Currency: | Trinidad and Tobago Dollar |
| More notes about the country | |
Background
The background and history of Trinidad and Tobago is best observed on Wikipedia
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Climate & Weather
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Charts
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Local Radio Nets
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Arrival/Departure procedures
Be sure to arrive in Trinidadian waters in normal office hours to avoid a fine. Call "Coastguard Control" on VHF 16 to advise of the vessel's arrival and an ETA in port.
On arrival, vessels must clear in at either Chaguaramas in Trinidad or, Scarborough or Charlotteville in Tobago. (Only use Port of Spain in an emergency as this is a commercial port). Chaguaramas is the best clearance port for yachts
On arrival. the skipper must report to Immigration (even if this is after hours and a fine will apply).
Vessels moving from Trinidad to Tobago must have the "Arrival Form" endorsed by Customs in Chaguaramas. Present this form to Customs on arrival in Charlotteville or Scarborough. The same applies for the reverse passage.
Yachts must clear out of one of the two ports above by visiting Customs, Immigration and the Port Authority.
The skipper must notify the authorities of the vessel's intended itinerary to cruise around the islands and permission must be obtained before sailing. Permission must be obtained from Customs for any movement of the yacht, between ports or cruising the coasts of Trinidad or Tobago.
Immigration & Customs
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Immigration:
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Visas
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Health & Security
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Ports & Popular Stops
Offshore Islands
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