Trinidad - Tobago
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
| Trinidad & Tobago | |
 Trinidad and Tobago | |
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| 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
Some notes about cruising/sailing in the region?
Climate & Weather
Trinidad and Tobago are located south of the 12° parallel, outside the active hurricane belt, resulting in insurance premiums throughout the year that are significantly lower than in other Caribbean locations.
Sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
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
Immigration:
Customs
Firearms and ammunition must be declared on arrival and these will be taken and held in custody at the nearest police station.
PETS: - If you have pets aboard they must be declared to Customs on arrival. See http://www.agriculture.gov.tt for details of the full list of regulations regarding pets.
Fruit, plants and plant material aboard must be declared and inspected by the Quarantine officer on arrival.
Yachts can stay for a reasonable period of time. Yachts stored for longer periods must be in the care of an approved yard. Formalities regarding this must be completed at Customs, and must include a full inventory. If you wish to leave a yacht unnattended, formalities for "temporary importation" must be completed at the Chaguaramas Customs office.
Visas
A 90 day visa will be issued on arrival and this can be extended for further 90 days
Health & Security
Health
A yellow fever inoculation certificate is required if arriving from an infected area in South America, etc.
Security
- Safety & security notice for cruisers - Information on Trinidad and Tobago.
Ports & Popular Stops
Offshore Islands
Details?
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum
External Links
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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