Port St Charles : Profile

Clearance

Port St Charles is now an official port of entry with customs, immigration and health inspectors and office on the breakwater in front of PSC. Customs telephone number is 246 419 1300. Before entering, call the dockmaster, Derek Ince, on VHF16 or 77 for instructions. Holding tanks are obligatory. It is reported that smaller yachts (ie less than 150 feet) are not especially welcome.

Docking

Port St Charles is a luxury development on the northwest coast. There is a small marina with 6 visitor berths for yachts up to 200 feet. If entering, keep the small red buoys on the right. Reports are that larger yachts (over 35 feet) may find the manoeuvering difficult in the marina basin.

A secure place to leave your boat with checks carried out at a cost of US$20 per day.

Port St Charles
Dockmaster, Port St. Charles, St Peter, Barbados
Tel:246-419-1000 ext. 2230 / Mob. 246 262 3759, Fax:246-422-4646 , VHF Channel 16,77
psc.dockmaster@caribsurf.com
Call VHF Channel 77 for berthing information. Fuel, water and electricity available. Duty-free fuel available on departure. Residents have priority for berthing but visitors are welcomed. Repair & maintenance work not permitted. Apartments with a berth are available to rent.

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