 Little Bay : Profile
Little Bay, the only port on Montserrat, is on the northwest end of the island and is now the island's capital and main port of entry due to the destruction of Port Plymouth by volcanic activity.
It is an industrial port a long way from town, so you will need a taxi to get anywhere.
Position 16°48.13'N ,62°12.41'W.
Before arriving, it is recommended that you radio the Port Authority on VHF Ch.16 to check on conditions here.
On arrival, anchor in the southern part of the bay. All boats must come to clear at Little Bay and permission must be obtained to anchor in other bays. Permission may depend on volcanic conditions prevailing at the time.
Check in at Customs as you come off the jetty (you will see a sign over a door at the warehouse).
Next check in with the Port Authority in the portacabin at the gate. Clearance from the previous port must be submitted to the port authority.
Turn left up the dirt road to the block works and you will find a white refigerated container. In here are Immigration.
A new building for all three offices is planned for the pierhead however dates are uncertain (April 2011).
Customs and immigration are open during daylight hours, but not at weekends. If you arrive outside of working hours there is an overtime charge. This was EC$110 in April 2011.
Outward clearance: When leaving you only need to go to customs. A departure tax (port dues) is to be paid at customs.
Last updated April 2011.
Customs
Tel:+664 491 2456
Basic docking facilities have now been built at Little Bay and there are plans for a small marina here. Currently it is just an anchorage for visiting yachts.
It is now been confirmed that the mooring buoys, which were briefy in place, have now had to be removed. It is hoped that they will be able to be reinstalled in the near future. (March 2012)
There are no boatyards.
There is a fuel station situated some 2 km inland from Little Bay.
There is a bar/restaurant at Little Bay (Soca Cabana) and information on marine repairs can be obtained from the owner.
Last updated November 2011.
Port Authority
Tel:+664 491 2791
Shamrock Moorings Plus
Office at the Green Monkey Dive Shop, Little Bay, Monserrat
Tel:664 496 4866/491 9177, VHF Channel 16, 68
shamrock.moorings.plus@gmail.com
Raphael White has three moorings in Little Bay and three in Rendezvous Bay. They can be booked in advance. Max. 45ft & 10 tons.
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