Requirements for Entry by Sea
Prior to SailClear being fully operational.
0 - Preparation
Electronic Copies: Passport biodata page (JPEG or PNG),
Paper Copies: Passport biodata page, Ships Documents, Exit Documents from last port,
1 - Online Immigration form
Online Arrival/Departure Platform All crew MUST complete the online Arrival/Departure Card. You will have access to the portal 72 hours before arrival or departure. You MUST save the Arrival/Departure receipts containing the QR Code for presentation to officials. Please print the receipts containing the QR Code or download to your mobile device.
NOTE: Port Health and Immigration will have internet access if you are unable to connect before arrival.
2 - File a Float Plan
Float Plan Form
Find a downloadable Float Plan Form at Float Plan & Marine Declaration of Health Form.
Please fill out your Float Plan Form. Follow all instructions on the form and Send as .jpeg or .pdf via email to the addresses listed on the Float Plan form. Please cc Jesse James and MSATT. They will notify other agencies (/Port Health, Customs, Immigration), on your behalf.
Arrival in Chaguaramas
When you arrive into Trinidad, alert TTCG & MSATT, Jesse James and your marina. You will be required to take up a mooring ball or anchor in the Chaguaramas Bay with your Quarantine Flag raised until you have cleared in. First go to the Port Health office located in the long blue building behind Crews Inn. After that, go to Immigrtation and then finally customs.
Money for clearance - ATM is available at Peakes Marine Store during normal hours. ATM unavailable from 2pm Saturday to 8am Monday. After hours they may take US dollars.
3 - Port Health Office
The office is located in the long blue building above Crews Inn.
They will fill out the Health Clearence Form and give you two copies (one for Customs and the other for Immigration)
4 - Customs and Immigration
Next visit Immigration. They are located on the second floor in the building just next to the red/white striped tower in Crews Inn. For details on Immigration see - Immigration
Finaly visit Customs. They are located in the blue building next to the stairs from Immigration. For details see - Customs
NOTE:
STAY IN CONTACT
Call Radio North Post Radio (VHF 16 or SSB 2182kHz) on approach to Trinidad & Tobago to inform of your arrival. Radio TT Coast Guard upon approach to Trinidad & Tobago and arrival to anchorage in Chaguaramas.
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