PORT: Port Purcell (Part of Road Harbor)

COUNTRY: British Virgin Islands

CODE: VGRAD

1. LOCATION: South central coast of Tortola.

2. OVERVIEW: Port spread over two bays Grier and Sea Lots.

3. MAXIMUM SIZE: Draft alongside 6.4 m

4. TRAFFIC: Handling of the containerized cargo, as well as the traditional (break bulk) cargo.

5. PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels of 200 g.t. and over.

6. TUGS: None available.

7. BERTHS: Quay length 244 m., draft 6.4 m. Ships discharge with own gear.

8. CRANES: 1×8 ton mobile shore crane. Notice required.

9. WASTE DISPOSAL: Information not available.

10. SLOPS DISPOSAL: Information not available.

11. WATER: Limited availability at 20 t.p.h.

12. FUEL: Diesel delivery by road tanker for small vessels.

13. CHANDLERY: Available, arranged through Agent.

14. CONTACT: British Virgin Islands Ports Authority #2 Port Purcell Road, Road Town Tortola, British Virgin Islands, Tel: (284) 494-3435, e-mail : bviports@bviports.org, https://bviports.org