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The official handbook of Barbados Port Inc. published by Land & Marine Publications Ltd.
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P o r t H a n d b o o k 2 0 1 3 - 1 5
Barbados
www.barbadosport.com
1PORT HANDBOOK 2013-15
This Barbados Port Handbook 2013-15 was
published by:
Land & Marine Publications Ltd
1 Kings Court, Newcomen Way
Severalls Business Park
Colchester CO4 9RA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1206 752902
Fax: +44 (0)1206 842958
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.landmarine.com
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Printed by Buxton Press Ltd.
The opinions expressed in this publication are not
necessarily those of the editor nor of any other
organisation associated with this publication. No
liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or
omissions.
ISSN 1366-8471
© 2013 Land & Marine Publications Ltd
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3 FOReWORD
5 INTRODUCTION
9 BARBADOs PORT INC.
11 CAReeNAGe
12 INsIDe TeRMINAL OPeRATIONs
15 sUGAR POINT
16 MAP
18 eDUCATION
21 eNGINeeRING
22 CRUIse TeRMINAL
25 NeW TeCH
26 HeALTH AND sAFeTY
28 MARINe seRVICes
30 seCURITY
31 sTATIsTICs
33 HIsTORIC BRIDGeTOWN
34 TOURIsM
35 sHOPPING
36 ARTs & CULTURe
37 UNDeRWORLD
38 HARRIsON's CAVe
BOARDWALKs
39 HORTICULTURe
40 ReAL esTATe
41 OFFsHORe BUsINess
43 LeGAL sYsTeM
44 PURCHAsING
45 sHIP ReGIsTRY
46 DIReCTORY
Barbados Port Inc.BARBADOs PORT INC. (BPI)
University Row, Bridgetown, Barbados
Tel: +246 434 6100
Fax: +246 429 5348 email: [email protected]
www.barbadosport.com
3PORT HANDBOOK 2013-15
Likewise, the Port of Bridgetown remains one of the most
efficiently operated small ports in the region, known for its
dependability, reliability and safety record; and we actually have
several international and regional awards attesting to this fact.
But it doesn’t stop there. Whether you are in the direct business
of cruise or cargo operations, or offering goods or services to the
port, in working with us you will always find honest, capable and
caring partners.
In an effort to sustain and, indeed, improve the level of service, in
the last five years we have focused on several initiatives:
• Commissioning of the new port information system
– KleinPort Management
• Extensive training for operators, dockers, supervisors
and warehousemen
• Preparation of a new Port Master Plan: 2010 to 2020
• Development of plans to separate cruise from cargo
through the construction of a new cruise facility
• Development and routine monitoring of performance
Our efforts at improvement therefore evolve constantly, adapting
to customer demands, global trends and available resources.
Our doors are always open to explore with you how we can
work together to meet our mutual needs and to assist in the
attainment of the broader vision for the social and economic
development of Barbados.
We win if you win; and we will never be satisfied if you are not.
This handbook is intended to be a valued resource to you as a
business partner. So let us have that discussion today on how we
can be of mutual benefit to each other.
David Harding
Chairman
Barbados Port Inc.
We aim to win – and to help you win, too
Barbados is typically regarded as
perhaps the best managed small
economy in this hemisphere, despite
recent challenges linked to the
world recession.
F O R e W O R D
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At least two major expansions have occurred, in 1975 and
1994, since it opened in 1961. Institutionally, the port became
a statutory organisation in 1979. More recently, following
a successful labour rationalisation programme in 1992, it
became a corporatised entity in 2003 under the Companies
Act of Barbados.
Competitive
The history of the port so far has essentially followed 10-
year cycles of adjustment to the institutional structure or
infrastructure or both. While being a responsible monopoly
service organisation, the port has absorbed the impact of
inflation to ensure that Barbados remains competitive. On the
institutional side, the port therefore continues to work with the
union on ways to enhance productivity.
Bridgetown Port is Barbados’ only seaport,
the main gateway for international trade.
The Port does not receive a subvention
from the government, and since opening
in 1961, generates its own revenue to
fund operations and pay all statutory
obligations. Over the years, in keeping
with the growth of trade and technological
developments in the maritime industry, the
port has undergone many changes, both
infrastructural and institutional.
Port master plan outlines vision for Bridgetown in 2020
I N T R O D U C T I O N
7PORT HANDBOOK 2013-15
To enable the port to adapt constantly to changes in the maritime
industry, taking advantage of opportunities in the cruise and
cargo sectors and also with respect to its other assets, a new
Port Master Plan for the period 2011 to 2021 was drawn up.
Master Plan
The Master Plan contains specific recommendations with respect
to the Deep Water Harbour, shallow draught, lighthouses,
reclaimed lands on Spring Garden and the Careenage. Significant
recommendations were also made with respect to the institutional
aspects of port operations.
Priority areas for action:
• Reorganising of operational procedures and
implementation of integrated port IT system
• Completion of Berth 5 followed by rehabilitation of Berth 4
• Installation of a second container gantry crane
• Public/Private sector Participation (PPP) for development of
non-core properties, namely, the lighthouse properties and
Speightstown Pier
• Separation of cruise tourism from cargo handling operations
• Restrictions on people allowed access to the port
• Phasing in changes to space allocation and sheds over
a period of time to complete the transition to a fully
containerised port. In the long term, only Shed 2 and
the Shallow Draught Harbour Shed will remain in their
present positions, while Shed 3 will be demolished to
allow the container crane to reach Berth 3
• Ensuring that the port remains compliant with the latest
ISPS Code requirements and other international security
initiatives
• Incorporation of private sector partnerships is
recommended for selected development initiatives
The new Port Master Plan will require an investment of an
additional US$100 million (excluding cruise sector investment) and
will be implemented over a 10-year period. Key to the investment
is maintaining the port’s reputation as best in class, both
regionally and within the hemisphere.
9PORT HANDBOOK 2013-15
Board of Directors
Jonathan MorganDirector
Keith Wilson Director
David Douglas Director
Irvine Best Director
Calvin Alkins Director
David HardingChairman
Capt George FergussonDeputy Chairman
Everton WaltersDirector
Michael WeetchDirector
Karen HenryDirector
Neville Rowe Director
Freida NichollsManager, Market Development & Public [email protected]
Anderson LeacockManager, Engineering & [email protected]
Peter CarringtonManager, Human Resources – [email protected]
Albert [email protected]
Karl BranchManager, Management Information [email protected]
Glenn RoachManager, Quality [email protected]
Carol-Lyn EdghillManager, Internal [email protected]
David Jean-MarieChief Executive Officer [email protected]
Kenneth AtherleyDivisional Manager, Corporate Development & [email protected]
Curtis SmithDivisional Manager, Human Resources & Industrial [email protected]
Ian StewartManager, Terminal [email protected]
Anthony BennManager, Security [email protected]
Richard AlleyneManager, Marine Services & Harbour [email protected]
B A R B A D O s P O R T I N C .
Management Team
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These enhancements have attracted more pleasure craft such as
yachts, catamarans and fishing boats to come in and make use of
the facility. In addition, they will help Bridgetown to accommodate
and host the growing number of international yacht races to
complement the Barbados sailing calendar.
New facilities
Both the inner and outer Careenage have been upgraded over
a six-month period. Metered electricity (210 and 110 volts, 50
cycles) has been installed as well as metered water. New berths
and anchorages have also been developed.
Lift bridge
The Careenage office is open to anyone who needs assistance or
information regarding Careenage operations. The office is open
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 3 pm.
The old swing bridge, which was replaced by a modern lift bridge
in 2006, can be opened up to three times per day, on request.
Bridge opening hours are typically 6 am to 7 am, 12 noon to 1 pm
and 6 pm to 7 pm (GMT minus four hours).
In the tourist season the morning opening hours are altered to 8
am to 10 am (GMT minus four hours). The bridge can be opened
outside these hours for a fee.
For owners of vessels berthed within the inner Careenage who
wish to leave earlier than the first opening period, two berths
are held open in the outer Careenage. Vessels can come out
the afternoon before and use these berths in preparation for
departure. This mode of operation allows the bridge to be used
as a pedestrian walkway.
Acquiring a berth
Those wishing to acquire a berth at the Careenage must contact
the Harbour Master’s office. There is a form to fill out as well as a
contract to be signed.
Future plans
Looking to the future, plans are already in place to promote
Barbados as a premium yachting destination. The Barbados
sailing calendar features a series of popular annual events
including the Round the Island Race, sponsored by Mount Gay
Rum, which is held on Errol Barrow Day (21 January).
From 2014 Barbados is looking to host a number of international
yacht races.
Careenage upgrade offers key benefits to yachtsmenVessel operations at the Careenage in
Bridgetown have been greatly improved
by enhancements carried out in 2013 in
a significant development costing about
$1.25 million.
C A R e e N A G e
Bridgetown Port is a multipurpose facility, and Terminal
Operations staff are required to handle both cruise and cargo
ships, taking care of discharging and loading and any other
service that might be required.
The bulk of their work, however, is handling cargo vessels. Once it
has been notified by the shipping agents, the Terminal Operations
department plans the berthing of vessels, allocates cargo ships
to sheds and supervises operations in the transit sheds and
container park. The container terminal handles more than 80,000
teus per year.
Shipping line services
Various shipping lines are served on a weekly basis including
Tropical, King Ocean, Seaboard Marine, Crowley, American
Transport, Geest Line, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM.
Some of these lines carry containers for cruise ships, hence the
connection between cargo and cruise.
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Key role of Terminal Operations in port’s core businessThe operational nucleus of Barbados
Port Inc. – and its main revenue-earning
department – is Terminal Operations. It
is the port’s biggest department, with a
total staff of 240 including dockers and
operators as well as shed, traffic and
reports staff.
I N s I D e T e R M I N A L
O P e R A T I O N s
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The Terminal Operations department deals with breakbulk,
dry bulk and containerised cargo. Containers are unstuffed in
the port.
The port’s vessel handling equipment includes a 40 tonne
capacity gantry crane and a 104 tonne Liebherr mobile crane.
It also has straddle carriers and reach stackers, handling both
empty and full containers, and fork-lift trucks.
Home-porting
The growing demand from cruise ship operators wishing to
home-port in Barbados has increased the workload of Terminal
Operations significantly. Its main tasks are baggage handling and
taking care of provisioning and ship’s stores.
The Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) in Barbados
has regular flights to many major cities and this has contributed
to the new demand for home-porting facilities at Bridgetown
Port, which has grown from eight ships
in 2011 to 18 vessels in 2013 with more projected to
home-port in 2014.
Port management system
The new Klein Systems port management system, introduced
in the past two years, has integrated all major departments and
enhanced the port’s record-keeping function, making it easier
and more user-friendly for agents and members of the public to
track cargo and barrels.
The port is looking to enhance its cargo handling equipment
and there is a master plan to make some physical changes to
the port to enhance efficiency. Operational staff have received
training through the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) in a
variety of fields including docker training, operator training, health
and safety, dangerous goods and hazardous materials. Staff
received CMI certification.
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That idea grew into plans for a purpose-built cruise terminal with
the capacity to fully separate cruise operations from cargo traffic.
Sugar Point has been a planner’s dream; a facility designed on a
fresh sheet of paper to meet all the current and future needs of
port customers. Embracing ideas from a range of stakeholders
and professions, the project uses 15 acres of reclaimed land to
conceptualise what will be one of the best cruise facilities in
the region.
New home for cruise
Glyne Bannister, of SMI Infrastructural Solutions Inc, one of the
investors, says the project will “deliver guests to Barbados and
deliver Barbados to guests”, a mantra that encapsulates the spirit
of the Sugar Point Development.
Located between Bridgetown Port and the Fishing Harbour,
Sugar Point will be the new home for the island’s expanding
cruise business, providing port-of-call and home-port facilities
together with an attractive range of onshore amenities and
transport links, including:
• New home port terminal
• Established retail brands
• New celebrity franchises
• Dedicated taxi and tour bus transport terminals
• Dedicated facility for local crafts and businesses
• Open to cruise passengers, land-based tourists and Barbadians
• Three-star hotel brand.
One of the champions of this project, David Harding, Chairman
of Barbados Port Inc, said: “This project sets a new bar for
cruise destinations. It makes it possible for a broader range
of stakeholders to benefit from cruise tourism; and the port’s
catalystic role in the social and economic development of
Barbados will be reinforced.”
The project will be developed in phases. Phase One will include
all land reclamation activities, construction of two cruise piers,
development of the new home port facility and creation of the first
phase of commercial and public amenity areas.
Construction is due to commence in late 2013 and the new facility
should be ready for launch by 2017. Welcome to Sugar Point, the
Caribbean cruise facility of the future.
Sugar Point project is sweet news for cruise customers
The seed of an idea to separate cruise
from cargo was sown as early as 2000
when the development plan for the Port
of Bridgetown was being conceived.
The idea was that cruise berths could be
constructed to the south of the current
port, along Trevor’s Way.
s U G A R P O I N T
Entrance ChannelDredged to -13.7m
10m
5m
5m
15m
20m
5m
15m
15m
10m10m
10m
10m
5m
ContainerTrailer Park
North BasinShallow Draught Harbour
Shallow Draught Wharf
Sugar Storage and Handling Facilities
Port related activities
UCL Container Area
Reefer Park
Container Truck Holding Area
BIDC Headquarters
Esso Oil Jetty
Main Port Entrance
Cross Berth
Berth 5 Berth 4 Berth 2 Shed No. 2
Flour Mill
PASSENGERTERMINAL
Container Park
Information Services
Sugar Terminal
Bulk Storage
Container Shed
B R I D G E T O W N
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For more information on Barbados Port, visit www.barbadosport.com
Location Barbados
Grantley AdamsInternational Airport
Port of Bridgetown
ST LUCY
ST PETER
ST ANDREW
ST JAMES
ST THOMAS
ST JOSEPH
ST JOHN
ST GEORGE
ST MICHAEL
CHRISTCHURCH
ST PHILIP
0 1 2 miles
BARBADOS
Bridgetown
VENEZUELA
V IRG IN Is . G U L F O F M E X I C O
N O R T H A T L A N T I C
O C E A N
C A R I B B E A N S E A
JAMAICA
COLOMBIA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
MEXICO
BARBADOS
CUBA
17PORT HANDBOOK 2013-15
Entrance ChannelDredged to -13.7m
10m
5m
5m
15m
20m
5m
15m
15m
10m10m
10m
10m
5m
ContainerTrailer Park
North BasinShallow Draught Harbour
Shallow Draught Wharf
Sugar Storage and Handling Facilities
Port related activities
UCL Container Area
Reefer Park
Container Truck Holding Area
BIDC Headquarters
Esso Oil Jetty
Main Port Entrance
Cross Berth
Berth 5 Berth 4 Berth 2 Shed No. 2
Flour Mill
PASSENGERTERMINAL
Container Park
Information Services
Sugar Terminal
Bulk Storage
Container Shed
B R I D G E T O W N
Entrance ChannelDredged to -13.7m
10m
5m
5m
15m
20m
5m
15m
15m
10m10m
10m
10m
5m
ContainerTrailer Park
North BasinShallow Draught Harbour
Shallow Draught Wharf
Sugar Storage and Handling Facilities
Port related activities
UCL Container Area
Reefer Park
Container Truck Holding Area
BIDC Headquarters
Esso Oil Jetty
Main Port Entrance
Cross Berth
Berth 5 Berth 4 Berth 2 Shed No. 2
Flour Mill
PASSENGERTERMINAL
Container Park
Information Services
Sugar Terminal
Bulk Storage
Container Shed
B R I D G E T O W N
BARBADOS PORT INC.18
Through organised port tours, students are given an opportunity
to observe at first hand the activities of cargo operations and
cruise tourism.
Over the past 17 years some 30,000 primary and secondary
school students have toured Bridgetown Port as part of the
school’s curriculum. The students are said to have produced
outstanding reports using the information and experience from
their tours of the port.
Presentations
The second aspect of this programme is presentations to schools
on a range of topics, from conventional subjects such as the
cruise industry, cruise marketing, cargo operations and the
history of the port to 'on demand' topics from the schools, who
request presentations on such topics as preparing for the world
of work, a strategy for success and advice on studying for exams.
Presentations have been made to over 15,000 students through
this programme.
Following a series of presentations to schools, a booklet entitled
‘Studying for Exams’ was written by the manager, Market
Educational outreach initiative branded
E D U C A T I O N
Established in 1996, the Educational
Outreach Programme makes a
positive contribution to the educational
experience of primary and secondary
school students and raises awareness of
the important role played by Bridgetown
Port in the social and economic
development of Barbados.
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Development & Public Relations, and published by Barbados
Port Authority in 2003. The texts were distributed to 10,000
fourth and fifth formers across the country in an initiative
endorsed by the Ministry of Education.
Career showcases
Involvement in career showcases is another component of the
Educational Outreach Programme. Since the inception of the
National Career Showcase, organised by the Barbados Guidance
Counsellors’ Association, Barbados Port Inc. has lent its support
to this venture.
The Port Booth not only presents the traditional careers found
at the port, but also challenges students to consider the diverse
and emerging careers offered by the maritime industry. Students
interact with representatives of several port departments and the
exchanges have helped to enlighten students as they seek to
chart their career paths.
The port’s Career Showcase Team is also invited to participate at
individual schools when they stage Career Days.
Summer camp
The Port Experience Summer Camp – a camp with a difference
– is now in its fifth year. Catering for a maximum of 40 children
from the port family, the camp provides these children with
an opportunity to experience the work carried out by the
organisation where their relatives are employed.
The six core areas in which the port is involved provide the theme
of the two-week Port Experience Summer Camp, namely, port
operations, the cruise industry, cargo destinations, exports, the
environment and national security.
Mentorship
A Mentorship Programme is the newest addition to the
Educational Outreach Programme. This segment has been
formally branded as it emerged from the many presentations
being made to schools across the country.
The educational enrichment of children continues to inform the
initiatives of the port’s Educational Outreach Programme and
is designed to strengthen the role of Barbados Port Inc. in local
schools and in the success of the next generation.
21PORT HANDBOOK 2013-15
Being a service-oriented department, Engineering is on call 24
hours a day. There are three shifts: 7 am to 4 pm, 4 pm to 11 pm
and 11 pm to 7 am. The main role of the department is to have
fully functioning equipment available for operations as needed.
Engineering is also responsible for servicing the port's buildings
and properties.
The Engineering Department is looking to achieve and maintain
a ratio of 80 per cent maintenance to 20 per cent breakdowns
for all port equipment. While these numbers have not yet
been achieved, the department is working all the time towards
improving its performance and hopes to reach this ambitious
target in the near future.
Multi-skilled
In order to meet the department's main objective, a multi-
skilled initiative has been implemented. Under this project, the
department staff is exposed to and fully trained in multiple areas.
Combining skills leads to greater efficiency and this should
help the Engineering Department attain its goal more quickly.
Training commenced in 2012 and is being conducted by the
Barbados Vocational Training Board. It includes both theoretical
and practical components. As at August 2013, about 50 people
had successfully completed the training and all department staff
should be close to completion by 2014.
Once this initial training has been completed, department
staff will hone their skills relating to specific equipment. The
manufacturers of larger items such as port cranes will carry out
a comprehensive training programme to ensure that employees
are equipped with the technical knowledge to maintain this
equipment properly.
One of the port's key operations is the drydocking of tugs. For
regulatory purposes and according to the agreement signed by
BPI, the tugs need to be maintained to a certain standard. These
standards are set and enforced by Lloyd’s Register of Shipping.
This is particularly important for the Engineering Department
because all towage equipment must be strictly maintained. Tugs
are checked every other year and there are two engineers on
each tug.
Safety
Safety is given top priority in the Engineering Department.
Working with the port's diverse range of equipment can
be dangerous and it is imperative that staff are aware and
responsible at all times.
As at September 2013, some 40 members of the department
had successfully completed the training, and all should be
certified by 2014.
Service hub of port sets high standardReferred to as the ‘heartbeat’ of Barbados Port Inc,
the Engineering Department is an integral component
of the overall operations of the port.
E N g I N E E R I N g
First impressions are crucial and the port's dedicated cruise
terminal has been widely praised for its dynamic atmosphere
and welcoming feel. Cruise passengers are treated to a taste
of Barbados moments after they disembark and there are
plans to enhance the festive atmosphere during the 2013-
2014 cruise season with local exhibits, musicians and more.
Dynamic terminal gets passengers in party mood
C R U I S E T E R M I N A L
BARBADOS PORT INC.22
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Arriving passengers are in for a treat thanks to the various
performances at the cruise terminal organised by the Barbados
Tourism Authority. On days when ships are arriving, visitors are
entertained by a steel pan and tuk band or other local performers.
Collaborations have been formed with the world-renowned local
drummer James Lovell and the local rock band Rock to perform
during the 2013-2014 cruise season. Food samplings are another
activity taking place at the terminal, giving visitors an opportunity
to taste local delicacies.
Excursions
The terminal houses additional services for visitors including
a bank, a post office and a branch of the Barbados Tourism
Authority. Several tour organisers have stalls within the terminal
and excursions and visits to local attractions can easily be
organised.
Leaving the terminal, visitors will find a number of distinctive,
replica chattel houses selling T-shirts and other local items.
Reminiscent of traditional Barbadian homes, these brightly
coloured wooden structures further enhance the vibrant
atmosphere at the terminal.
There is always a party going on somewhere in Barbados, and
this same mood of 'joie de vivre' is very much evident at the
cruise terminal. Alongside crucial services such as Customs
and Immigration, plant and animal quarantine services and port
health, visitors will find a shopper’s paradise.
Welcoming facilities
The terminal has come a long way from its humble origins as a
cargo transit shed. Originally converted in 1985, the building was
upgraded in 1994 with air conditioning and extensive shopping
facilities.
The terminal is home to nearly 60 shops offering everything from
clothing, leather goods and souvenirs to crystal, jewellery and
liquor. In addition to the shops, visitors will find uniquely designed
traditional wooden pushcarts with even more crafts, souvenirs
and local produce for sale.
The availability of duty-free shopping has been welcomed by
visitors and many items are available at tempting prices.
Among the newer additions, a particular favourite is the rum-
sampling kiosk, where visitors can learn about the role that rum
has played in the history of Barbados.
2011 2012 2013 Aida Cruises Aida Luna 4 9 9Azamara Cruises Azamara Journey 1 Azamara Cruises Azamara Journey 1 Discovery Cruises Discovery 2 Fred. Olsen Cruises Braemar 7 7 Fred. Olsen Cruises Balmoral 1Kristina Cruises Kristina Katarina 6 Louis Cruise Line Thomson Dream 5 18 16Noble Caledonian Island Sky 1 P&O Cruises Oceana 4 P&O Cruises Ventura 10 12 14P&O Cruises Azura 10 7 13Princess Cruises Sea Princess 8 Saga Holidays Saga Pearl II 2 Saga Holidays Quest for Adventure 3Sea Cloud Cruises Sea Cloud II 8 5 2Sea Cloud Cruises Sea Cloud 5 7
2011 2012 2013Seabourn Cruises Seabourn Spirit 1 10Seadream Yacht Co Seadream I 2 3 Seadream Yacht Co Seadream II 2 4 4Silversea Cruises Silver Whisper 6 6 Silversea Cruises Silver Cloud 7 5 1Silversea Cruises Silver Spirit 3 2 3Silversea Cruises Silver Explorer 1 Star Clippers Royal Clipper 21 19 12Star Clippers Star Flyer 1 2 Swan Hellenic Minerva 1TUI Cruises Mein Schiff 3 7TUI Cruises Mein Schiff 2 3Windstar Sail Cruises Wind Surf 14 Windstar Sail Cruises Wind Spirit 2 14 13Windstar Sail Cruises Wind Star 3Number of vessels home-porting 20 21 18Total home-porting calls 139 152 140
Home-porting cruise ship calls – 2011 to 2013, January to December
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In a phased approach over the past two years, the BPI has
commenced full-scale implementation of the world-class
KleinPort management information system (MIS), an integrated
platform designed specifically to optimise port operations.
Already in use at about 65 ports around the world, the KleinPort
MIS has several components encompassing the key business
functions of the port. This secure, real-time system has been
seamlessly integrated with existing in-house technologies,
enhancing the innovative culture at the port and sharpening the
focus on information integrity and quality control.
Using the KleinPort MIS, key areas of the port can now
communicate with each other immediately and efficiently.
This has led to enhanced productivity across departments as
information can now be easily cross-referenced and stored
virtually. Significant cost savings have already been achieved and
the quality of customer service has been significantly improved.
Staff training
The KleinPort MIS is due to be fully incorporated and functional
by the end of 2013, allowing the port to move all operations
from its old mainframe. In preparing for the adoption of the
KleinPort MIS, the BPI has undertaken a comprehensive
programme of staff training. This will ensure that the port
remains globally competitive and on a par with its international
counterparts.
The establishment of a port-wide Wi-Fi system is under way.
Visitors arriving in vessels will be able to purchase internet
access directly from the port. Internally, all port staff will also
be able to access the Wi-Fi network, go through the relevant
security protocols and share business information cost-
effectively and efficiently.
Website launch
The port launched its new website in September 2013. The
redesigned website focuses on providing an exceptional
customer experience, providing information for all persons
visiting the port including documentation and an online barrel
tracking system.
The port has made many technological strides since its
Information Technology Department was established in 1988.
Innovation and improvement continue to be priorities for the port
as it seeks to become a fully automated, world-class entity.
Port leads the way in technology
Barbados Port Inc. has reinforced its emphasis
on efficiency and the provision of exceptional
customer service by adopting new information
technologies.
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At BPI this threat is taken very seriously and there is an on-site
medical facility equipped to handle the present staff count of
about 550. The medical facility offers a confidential, unbiased
service. Each port employee is required to undergo an annual
medical. In addition, the medical facility provides a range of
services including glucose testing, blood pressure monitoring,
cholesterol testing, tetanus vaccinations, counselling for diabetics
and the nebulisation of asthmatics. It also offers support
on issues relating to sickness and work absence, referrals
to specialists as required and recommendations on health
surveillance programmes aimed at raising the general health and
well-being of the staff.
The Industrial Nurse is trained in basic emergency care and acts
as first responder to all medical emergencies.
New training initiatives give staff motivation to raise their game
H E A L T H A N D S A f E T y
The port has implemented many initiatives designed to motivate
and empower staff. From 2012 to 2013 the level of staff training
at all levels has risen steadily and results have been positive.
Staff members have become more energised and are better
placed to participate in decision-making. This has led to greater
accountability and a stronger overall commitment to improving
service standards at the port.
The management is pleased with this progress and is confident
that the port is heading in the right direction.
Minimising risks
The port adheres to the Health & Safety at Work Act (2005-12),
which puts the onus on the employer or delegated manager to
identify health and safety risks and create strategies to minimise
those risks. The environment in any port has the potential to
be a dangerous one. Large machinery, dry bulk cargo, an
incinerator and other hazardous items pose a threat to the
safety of port employees.
Barbados Port Inc. has stringent
protocols in place to ensure a healthy
and safe working environment for
all its staff. Significant progress has
been made as the port seeks to attain
international certification.
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The Health & Safety at Work Act (2005-12) puts a lot of emphasis
on training. The port has undertaken training in a wide range of
areas including occupational safety and health, customer service
and supervisory management.
The focus on training is nothing new as this has been a priority
for the port for many years. With the support of the Barbados
Workers Union, the Technical and Vocational Education and
Training Council and the Barbados Labour Department, the port
expressed a need for comprehensive employee training and
certification. By October 2013 the port should have completed
all requirements for it to be able to function as a Caribbean
Vocational Qualification (CVQ) centre, enabling the port to carry
out full certification of its employees. This will include both
classroom training and on-the-job assessments.
While this is being done, classroom training has taken place for
a number of employees. Some 18 dockers have completed the
classroom instruction component for the Stevedoring Operations
Level 1 certification and by the end of August 2013 this number
was expected to reach 42. Supervisors and Foremen Level 3
training has also been completed. Classroom training has been
conducted by the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI).
The port recognises that this type of training is
crucial as it is both theoretical and competency based.
Those who complete the entire process will receive a CMI
certificate for instructional training and a CVQ certificate for
competency.
CVQ certification is also being introduced in other areas of
port administration and operations. BPI has embarked on a
continuous Customer Relations Management programme in
association with the Caribbean Maritime Institute, with the focus
on improved customer service delivery.
In collaboration with the Barbados Fire Service, the port is also
undertaking hazardous materials and fire training.
Pilot and cadet training
There are six persons undertaking the CMI Training for Pilots and
Cadets. As of August 2013, Year 1 and Year 3 had already been
completed with outstanding results. Participants will now be
completing the required short courses as well as Year 2, which
involves six to 12 months' sea time on board a vessel.
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Before they reach Bridgetown, all ships are tracked using the
automatic identification system (AIS). This ensures that, on arrival
in port, each vessel can expect to find a competent team of pilots,
tug masters, line handlers and other essential staff with all the
necessary information and equipment to make the ship’s call as
smooth as possible.
All ships entering Bridgetown are guided to their berthing area
by one of the port’s four well qualified pilots. They greet the
ships’ captains and give them a layout of the port together with
information about their berthing area. In addition to Bridgetown
Port, the pilots berth and unberth aviation fuel tankers in Oistins,
gasoline and diesel tankers in Spring Garden and cement carriers
at the Arawak Cement Company plant in St Lucy.
Record year for port calls
In 2013 Barbados set a record, berthing up to seven cruise
vessels in port on three occasions. This was achieved thanks to
Vital support services for cruise and cargo ships
A vital role is performed by the Marine
Department of Barbados Port Inc. which
provides cruise ships and cargo vessels
with their first and last point of contact
with the multipurpose Bridgetown Port.
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the availability of additional berthing at the Flour Mill. The port also
welcomed eight inaugural cruise ships for the season, which was
a bumper one for Barbados.
Off-port-limits services
The Marine Department provides a range of essential services
including delivery of fresh water to vessels, fire-fighting,
combating pollution; rescue; towage and salvage; and supervising
the environmental health of the port.
Its range of services has been expanded recently because of
the rapidly growing demand from tankers for off-port-limits
services. Barbados has become the port of choice for tankers
en route from the Far East to the Gulf requiring breakdown
repairs, stores replenishment or a crew change. The Marine
Department serves these needs two miles offshore. This
demand has come partly as a result of the island’s favourable
location, but also largely thanks to the efficiency, quick
turnround times and good safety record that
have won the port many awards including the Port
Management Association of the Eastern Caribbean (PMAEC)
Award for best turnround time.
Marine continuity plan
For the first time in its history the port has six cadets on the
Caribbean Maritime Institute’s training programme. Previously, its
pilots and tug masters received their training at sea. The four-year
CMI programme will provide the cadets (four deck officers and
two engineering officers) with Officer Level 3 designation. They
will then go on to train on tugs to become tug masters before
rising to the positions of pilot and berthing master.
The port also has four apprentices who are being trained for
on-deck operations on board the tugs. They are graduates of the
Marine Operations programme at the Samuel Jackman Prescod
Polytechnic.
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Home-porting services
The Port Security team is fully equipped to cope with the
demands of home-porting. A security cordon is placed around
the home-porting vessel and there is a dedicated team on hand
to ensure that only passengers booked on that particular vessel
can enter the area. All screening is then conducted on the pier,
giving the ship’s own security staff an opportunity to focus on
other things or get some rest while their vessel is in port. At any
given time, there may be up to 10 officers securing a home-porting
vessel. It is a demanding exercise, especially as the number of
vessels using Barbados as their home port continues to grow.
Ongoing comprehensive training
In response to the evolving security demands, Port Security has
placed great emphasis on training, improved record-keeping and
daily calibration of scanning equipment. There are routine visits,
for example, to the cruise terminals for major operators Carnival
Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean in Miami to observe security
protocols and ensure that best practices are being followed locally.
Comprehensive training was also conducted in 2012 by the
maritime security specialist Halcrow. This exercise culminated in a
large-scale training exercise on board the ‘Carnival Victory’.
Top security team behind ‘safest port’ credential
S E C U R I T y
Barbados Port Inc. was again voted the
region's safest and most secure port by the
Caribbean Shipping Association in 2012.
Security is a matter of top priority and procedures are reviewed
continuously. The port’s highly skilled security team of over 70
professionals is on hand to ensure a safe environment for those
visiting or working at Bridgetown Port and Barbados Port Inc.
General security procedures
Each year, the port welcomes over 750,000 cruise passengers
and handles the collection of some 80,000 barrels.
Credentials are checked rigorously by Port Security to ensure that
only authorised persons are given access.
The port also works closely with local, regional and international
partners to maintain the security of the premises. It has an excellent
working relationship with the United States Coast Guard as well as
the United States Embassy in Barbados. All partners cooperate to
tackle the threat of narcotics trafficking, terrorism and sabotage.
Cruise passenger services
The protection of cruise passengers is paramount. As the port is
a multipurpose facility it is vital that passengers do not stray into
operational areas. Security personnel remain vigilant and, where
necessary, use dedicated buses to move passengers between ship
and terminal. Often, security personnel will be the first point of contact
for passengers disembarking or boarding. Port Security can provide
details of port services as well as general information about Barbados.
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Port operations summary 2006 to 2012S T A T I S T I C S
Vessel Calls 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Cruise 445 486 425 461 414 392 358General Cargo – Deep Water Harbour 629 622 582 562 504 446 404General Cargo – Shallow Draught 225 207 171 165 128 109 108Cargo – Bulk Handling Facility (Inc PF) 32 24 14 14 26 21 13Bulk Sugar 2 2 2 2 3 2 2Molasses 12 9 11 11 12 12 14Cargo – Cement Plant 116 108 94 83 97 86 81Tankers 150 156 143 127 149 139 144Other Vessels 184 262 361 404 400 429 410Total Calls 1,795 1,876 1,803 1,829 1,733 1,636 1,534% Increase / Decrease 0.05 -0.04 0.01 -0.05 -0.06 -0.06
Cargo HaNdled 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Containerised Discharged 832,646 841,767 803,939 733,735 757,647 742,277 727,805Breakbulk Discharged 160,267 140,167 130,168 70,549 86,507 87,583 74,908Total discharged (Imports) 992,913 981,934 934,107 804,284 844,154 829,860 802,713% Increase / Decrease -0.01 -0.05 -0.14 0.05 -0.02 -0.03Containerised Loaded 132,013 150,814 152,347 132,451 134,135 138,743 150,145Breakbulk Loaded 12,263 13,074 11,752 10,491 6,166 7,435 10,926Total loaded (exports) 144,276 163,888 164,099 142,942 140,301 146,178 161,071% Increase / Decrease 0.14 0 -0.13 -0.02 0.04 0.10Transhipment Containerised 153,513 152,670 89,820 93,841 72,302 43,889 24,469Transhipment Breakbulk 8,384 7,822 11,968 20,718 16,470 7,478 6,464Total Transhipment 161,897 160,492 101,788 114,559 88,772 51,367 30,933% Increase / Decrease -0.01 -0.37 0.13 -0.23 -0.42 -0.40Shifted – Containerised 8,922 8,503 10,221 7,186 10,970 6,928 7,005% Increase / Decrease -0.05 0.20 -0.30 0.53 -0.37 0.01Total Tonnage Handled 1,308,008 1,314,817 1,210,215 1,068,971 1,084,197 1,034,333 1,001,722% Increase / Decrease 0.01 -0.08 -0.12 0.01 -0.05 -0.03
TeU HaNdled 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Inbound Laden 39,217 39,645.50 37,924.75 34,670.75 35,871.50 34,926 34,539Inbound Empty 3,656 2,475 2,225 1,047 1,331 889 690Outbound Laden 6,022 6,924 6,988.25 6,071 6,150.50 6,376.50 6,899Outbound Empty 35,623.75 36,680.25 32,309 33,448.75 31,278.75 32,092 28,536.75Transhipment 13,991 13,901 7,806 7,594 5,798 2,767.50 1,504Total teu 98,509.75 99,625.75 87,253 82,831.50 80,429.75 77,051 72,168.75% Increase / Decrease 0.01 -0.12 -0.05 -0.03 -0.04 -0.06
CrUIse PasseNgers 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 637,017 719,932 706,788 778,864 745,175 726,543 617,438% Increase / Decrease 0.13 -0.02 0.10 -0.04 -0.03 -0.15Home-porting Calls 165 153 137 143 129 119 131
BUlk Cargo HaNdled 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Sugar 31,056 30,845 27,481 30,302 24,218 21,637 20,751Molasses 29,160 40,395 54,629 37,290 40,730 44,992 51,066Fish Oil/Margarine/Fat 500 2,701 3,550 800 0 0 1,498Grain/Agribulk 85,636 86,183 88,906 81,450 88,645 83,251 68,432Fertilizer 4,162 3,033 3,404 1,085 1,952 2,053 700Petroleum Products 742,795 744,203 699,218 663,750 647,900.58 642,706.87 625,305.36Limestone 2,500 4,585 272 0 0 0 3,700Cement 130,705 131,389 122,682 117,977 124,963 114,236 78,919Hydrated Lime 10,019 8,987 8,506 2,952 1,835 0 0Gypsum/Pozzolan Gravel 14,612 15,179 16,462 10,703 9,255 13,632 16,002Cement Plant/Other 51,430 34,866 30,243 18,305 25,400 3,715 18,816Iron Ore 3,075 2,221 6,500 3,000 0 2,124 997Dwh Other* 52,222 15,680 1,000 9,457 28,075 23,325 3,079Total 1,157,872 1,120,267 1,062,853 977,071 992,973.58 951,671.87 889,265.36
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The World Heritage List includes 981 properties that have been
selected by the World Heritage Committee as having ‘outstanding
universal value’. Being placed on this list is a significant
achievement for Barbados.
First port of call
The capital, Bridgetown, derives its name from the bridge that was
built by the original Amerindian settlers. The island was settled by
the British in the 17th century and early deeds refer to the area as
Indian Bridge and Indian Bridgetown. It was often the first port of
call for ships making the transatlantic crossing from Africa.
Over the years Bridgetown has evolved into a series of diverse
neighbourhoods in which homes, shopping centres, banks,
emergency services, churches and government buildings cluster
in close proximity. With its colonial architecture, Bridgetown
maintains its old charm and there are many landmarks throughout
the city.
An iconic monument in Bridgetown is the Independence Arch,
built in 1987 to mark 21 years of independence. Another landmark
is St Michael’s Church, once recognised as having the widest
arched roof in the world.
The Jewish Synagogue, also in Bridgetown, is a protected
building and is next door to the Nidhe Israel Museum. Originally
built in 1654, the synagogue was destroyed by a hurricane
in 1831, rebuilt and then fell into disrepair and was sold. The
synagogue was restored in 1983 and is still active.
Parliament Buildings
Facing National Heroes Square (formerly Trafalgar Square) are the
Parliament Buildings, dating back over 350 years and home to the
third-oldest political system in the Commonwealth.
In recent years Bridgetown has undergone some changes with
the upgrading of the Cheapside and Lower Green area, site of
the original City of Bridgetown; construction of the General Post
Office headquarters; construction of the Central Bank building in
the 1980s; the restoration of City Hall; and the transformation of
Swan Street into a pedestrian mall.
The Barbados Chamber of Commerce has begun a new initiative
called ‘Thursday Night Live in the City’ featuring a range of
entertainment between Lower Broad Street and Upper Broad
Street. Most of the businesses stay open until 9 pm on Thursdays,
giving visitors and local people the opportunity to shop longer.
Unesco puts spotlight on historic appeal ofBridgetownBarbados has a rich history that spans
the generations. In 2011 the area of
Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison
was placed on the prestigious World
Heritage List by Unesco.
H I S T O R I C
B R I D G E T O W N
Calendar of eventsFor tourists, there is always something to do in Barbados. The
calendar of events features many activities throughout the year
including festivals, concerts, sporting events and more. In 2013
alone Barbados hosted yet another lauded Holder’s Season
music and theatre festival, an international motor sport event,
polo and sailing events, the Crop Over Festival, the Food, Wine
and Rum Festival and a concert by the island’s own international
superstar, Rihanna.
Cruising into future
An identified area of growth for the tourism industry in Barbados
is further development of the cruise sector. Plans are in hand to
encourage this growth and to reinforce the island’s position within
the global cruise industry.
Barbados has firmly established itself as
a premium tourist destination. Tourism
is the island’s main foreign exchange
earner and this sector continues to be
an area of focus for the government and
people of Barbados moving into 2014
and beyond.
With an area of 166 square miles, the island of Barbados is by no
means large. Yet it has a diverse appeal, with a range of attractions
that promises something for everyone. From great beaches to a
vibrant nightlife to fine cuisine, Barbados has developed a thriving
tourism sector that draws in visitors from across the world.
Island’s tourism status continues to grow
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Cruise passengers, for example, can start shopping from the
moment they disembark, because the cruise terminal houses a
variety of duty-free shops offering jewellery, crystal, ornaments
and souvenirs.
Nearby is the Pelican Craft Centre, where local artisans have a
variety of goods on display.
Next stop is the capital, Bridgetown, where the streets are
lined with a variety of department stores, specialty shops and
restaurants. They include the department store Cave Shepherd
and the upmarket jewellery stores Diamonds International and
Colombian Emeralds.
Stores and services
Several modern shopping centres have sprung up across the
island. The largest is the Sheraton Centre, on the south coast,
with some 120 stores and services as well as a multiplex cinema
and a food court offering local, regional and international cuisine.
Lanterns, opposite the popular Tapas restaurant, is another
shopping centre. It has banking services, a food court, a health
store and outlets such as Häagen-Dazs ice-cream and a Subway
sandwich shop.
The newly redesigned Sky Mall in Haggatt Hall is home to Burger
King, Payless, a large grocery store and other retail outlets.
On the west coast, Sunset Crest Mall offers a range of boutiques
as well as a department store, a grocery and several kiosks with
unique gift ideas.
The exquisite new Limegrove Lifestyle Centre features top
designer stores such as Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors and Ralph
Lauren. Limegrove has a range of local and international retailers
in a layout featuring three distinctly different courtyards with
boutiques, restaurants, delis, cafés, bars, gourmet food outlets, an
art gallery, a cinema, a spa and salon, and special event spaces.
The nearby Chattel House Village is a shopping development with
a unique style, featuring a cluster of buildings designed to look like
traditional Barbadian chattel houses. The village is home to a range
of shops offering souvenirs and locally made jewellery, plus a café.
Meanwhile, Barbados has seen an increase in the number of
farmers’ markets. In addition to locally grown fruit and vegetables,
these markets offer locally made goods ranging from bags to
pottery and paintings. The popular Brighton Farmers’ Market is
held every Saturday.
Whatever your shopping requirements in Barbados, you can be
sure to find a store that can meets all your needs.
Beware – shopping in Barbados can be addictive
When it comes to the sheer fun and
excitement of shopping, Barbados has
something for everyone.
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Fenty. Other popular musical artists include the emerging band
Cover Drive, the widely celebrated group Krosfyah, soca artists
Rupert ‘Rupee’ Clarke, Alison Hinds, and more. Irving Burgie,
who wrote the words for the Barbados National Anthem, is
also recognised for producing the music and lyrics of the iconic
‘Banana Boat Song (Day-O)’, one of the Caribbean’s best-
known melodies.
Barbados also continues to make its mark in the world of sport.
Culture and sport have been closely linked throughout the island’s
history, with cricket being the most popular sport here and across
the Caribbean region. The Barbadian all-rounder Sir Garfield
Sobers has been hailed as one of the world’s greatest cricketers
and his contribution to the sport is legendary.
Cultural festivals
There are festivals throughout the year showcasing the diverse
and unique culture of Barbados. The Celtic Festival, in May and
June, celebrates the heritage of the early European settlers
(Welsh, Irish and Scottish); the Holetown Festival, in February,
presents the history of Barbados through art, craft, food, music,
fashion and drama; and the National Independence Festival of
Creative Arts (NIFCA), in October and November, showcases
Bajan culture and creativity through drama, dance, literature,
visual arts and photography.
Highlight of the festival calendar is, of course, the Crop Over
Festival, which begins in May and reaches its climax on the first
Monday in August. Dating from the days of slavery, this 12-week
celebration is characterised by folk songs, traditional calypsos,
masquerades and revelry. These activities culminate in a huge
all-day street carnival known as Kadooment.
Well-known Barbadian writers include the essayist John
Wickham, the novelist George Lamming (best known for ‘In The
Castle Of My Skin’) and poet Edward Kamau Brathwaite, winner
of the 1994 Neustadt International Prize for Literature and a
professor of comparative literature at New York University.
Musically, Barbados has attained worldwide fame as the
birthplace and home of international music star Robyn Rihanna
Island’s rich cultural heritage goes on show
A R T S & C u L T u R E
Barbados is renowned for its vibrant
culture and dedication to the arts. Over
the years the island has produced
many talented artists in all kinds of
areas including poetry, writing, dance,
song, culinary skills and craftwork. Their
work can be seen at the many local art
galleries or on stage at cultural festivals.
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On any given day, a diver may observe sea urchins, spotted
snake eels, star fish and scorpion fish, to name a few.
Some of the most beautiful corals and reefs can be found off
the west coast. Dottin’s Reef, a popular dive site, has a range
of sea life including spectacular foureye butterfly fish. Sponges,
perhaps the most beautiful in the Caribbean, can be seen at other
dive sites on the west coast, adding a vibrant glimpse of orange,
yellow, green and purple to the reef scene.
Shipwrecks
Several shipwrecks at specific locations around the island
enhance the diving experience in Barbados. Covered in
gorgonias, corals, sea fans and sponges, these wrecks
are spectacular habitats. Most of them can be found in the
picturesque Carlisle Bay Marine Park, the resting place of several
wrecks of varying ages and sizes including the ‘Berwyn’, ‘Bajan
Queen’, ‘C-Trek’, ‘Ellon’ and ‘Cornwallis’. Divers and snorkellers
can access the wrecks from the beach.
The Marine Park is ideal for a night dive with an opportunity to see
basket starfish, octopus, shrimp and many other sea creatures.
One of Barbados’s top dive sites, the ‘Stavronikita’, is a 365 ft
cargo ship that was sunk deliberately by the government to act
as an artificial reef. Better known as ‘The Stav’, the wreck lies
upright and intact on a sandy bed and is of particular interest to
advanced divers. Owing to its size and depth, this impressive
wreck needs five or six dives in order to see everything.
Turtles – a special attraction for many divers – can be seen all
around the island, close to the shore. Barbados is home to a
healthy population of hawksbill and leatherback turtles. Once
endangered by overfishing, these wonderful creatures are now
protected and carefully monitored.
Diving
There are several dive operators, qualified dive masters and
instructors on the island who will provide equipment, advice
and guided tours and give informative briefings about the
marine environment and species one can expect to encounter
on each dive.
The aim is to ensure that everyone has an extremely enjoyable
diving experience.
Paradise for divers with a great choice of sitesDiving enthusiasts have long considered Barbados
a premium destination. With over 40 dive sites to
choose from, ranging in depth from 25 to 150 ft,
Barbados has a great selection of underwater spots
for amateurs and professionals alike.
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closure, Harrison’s Cave was reopened to great fanfare in 2010.
Features now include walking trails, glass-fronted elevators with
spectacular views, and a beautiful new visitor reception centre.
Cave tours
Daily visitor numbers have grown significantly since the caves were
reopened. There are now seven tours on offer. They include the
Eco-Adventure, for people over 16 years old, featuring a trek along
a set nature trail. Visitors can observe the abundant tropical flora,
see native birds and even catch a glimpse of the green monkey.
Inside the cave system, the breathtakingly beautiful crystallised
limestone caverns are alive with flowing streams, deep pools of
clear water and towering columns. White flow stones and beautiful
stalactites and stalagmites adorn the interior.
sand and bolstered by granite boulders. Providing a convenient
alternative way for pedestrians using this section of the coastal
road, the boardwalk is also a place where local people and visitors
can exercise, take pictures, dine, meet with friends or simply relax.
Success
In 2011, following the outstanding success of the Richard Haynes
Boardwalk as a local amenity, another boardwalk was constructed
along the west coast of the island.
Each boardwalk has proved to be a welcome enhancement to the
beach. People of all ages visit the boardwalk daily for all kinds of
reasons and it is not uncommon to see couples, hand in hand,
taking an early morning or twilight stroll.
Some of the most beautiful and
spectacular geological features of
Barbados can be seen at Harrison’s
Cave, regarded by many as one of the
great wonders of the world.
Located in the parish of St Thomas, in the centre of the island,
this huge underground cave system is a ‘must see’ for visitors
to Barbados. Originally opened as a visitor site in 1981, it has
been greatly enhanced as a tourist attraction following a recent
programme of investment.
In 2010 the Government of Barbados made a significant
investment in upgrading the caves and, following a temporary
One of the island’s most popular
locations, for local people and tourists
alike, is the south coast boardwalk in
Hastings, Christ Church, completed
in 2009.
In 2012 the south coast boardwalk was officially named the
Richard Haynes Boardwalk after the distinguished politician and
businessman, Sir Richard ‘Richie’ Haynes, former minister of
finance and leader of the opposition, who died in June 2013.
This extensive structure has been carefully constructed to minimise
the impact on its natural environment, stretching deep into the
‘Must see’ caves are better than ever
Upon the boardwalk, down by the sea. . .
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The national flower of Barbados is the dwarf poinciana, also
known as the Pride of Barbados. It is one of the symbols on the
Barbados coat of arms. The flower is in bloom almost the whole
year round and its fiery red and yellow – and occasionally also
pink – colours can be seen all over the island.
Five gardens
The island has five gardens that are open to the public all year
round, showcasing the range of flora that can be found in
Barbados.
The extraordinarily beautiful Hunte’s Gardens, in the parish of
St Joseph, feature a natural amphitheatre. The Flower Forest,
also in St Joseph, is a haven for tropical flora and award-winning
blooms. Flowers from the Flower Forest won a silver medal at the
prestigious Chelsea Flower Show in London in 2012.
The Andromeda Botanic Gardens cover six and a half acres and
contain about 650 horticultural species from a variety of sources
including the Caribbean, Asia, Africa and Australia.
Orchid World, in St George, has a fine collection of orchids, with
thousands of plants from all over the world on display.
Welchman Hall Gully, in St Thomas, has an abundance of tropical
plants and trees and also provides a habitat for Barbados green
monkeys.
The Barbados Horticultural Society’s annual flower and garden
show, during the last weekend in January, is a major event on
the island’s horticultural calendar. Plants, vegetables, fruit, herbs
and flowers are exhibited for judging and in addition there are
many items for sale including plants, craftwork, jewellery, original
paintings and pots.
Those visiting the island in January and February should take
advantage of the Barbados Horticultural Society’s open garden
programme, in which private gardens are opened to the public on
a Sunday afternoon between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Island of f lowers is a ‘must’ for garden lovers Renowned for its beautiful beaches and ever-perfect
weather, Barbados also has an abundance of
exquisite flora.
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history of social and political stability, together with an excellent
infrastructure, are other contributing factors that have reinforced
the island’s image as a good investment opportunity.
Range of properties
There are properties available for sale or rent across the island,
ranging from small, intimate properties to sprawling luxury villas.
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of
condominium developments, especially beachfront apartments.
Local real estate experts, too, are seeing a change in the
architecture of new developments. While some of them retain the
traditional look and feel of Barbadian homes, there has been an
emergence of modern, contemporary architecture as well.
Commercial real estate
Over the years, Barbados has also proved popular with
international businesses and other commercial interests seeking
to set up in the Caribbean. Barbados has a wide range of
commercial properties and office space available.
Global market
The global financial situation has impacted the real estate market
worldwide. Overall, the Barbados market has remained strong,
but there has been a reduction in prices, leading to many local
real estate experts categorising it as a buyer’s market at present.
Now is an excellent time to invest in real estate in Barbados. After
all, who doesn’t want to own a piece of paradise?
Ideal time to buy your own piece of paradise
R E A L E S T A T E
Barbados has many characteristics that make the island
appealing for real estate investment. The sun, sea and sand are
enhanced by the island’s rich history and vibrant culture. A long
Barbados has long been considered a
premium destination, both for visiting
holidaymakers and for persons looking
to relocate. This has contributed to a
healthy and strong real estate market
with demand for properties across
the island.
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The island’s sound financial system, welcoming environment and
stable history have made it an appealing venue for many business
interests and this has led to a particularly strong offshore sector
over the years.
Stable is an adjective most commonly used when discussing
Barbados, especially in the areas of business and commerce.
Being a smaller economy, Barbados has worked hard to
establish a positive reputation within the global business sector.
These efforts have borne fruit as the island has attracted many
international businesses over the years in areas such as financial
services and manufacturing.
Excellent infrastructure
In order to create an environment conducive to the promotion of
international business, Barbados has invested in setting up the
infrastructure required for businesses to operate. This includes a
sophisticated telecom capability.
Skilled workforce
Barbados has always placed great emphasis on education as
part of its ongoing development. This has led to the creation of
a highly skilled, well educated workforce – thus adding to the
island’s appeal as a business destination.
As a business venue, Barbados ticks all the boxes
Barbados has been praised for its solid
reputation in the world of business – a
reputation that extends to both the local
and offshore business sectors.
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The judiciary is composed of magistrates’ courts and the
Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is Barbados’s highest
judicial body and includes the High Court and the Court
of Appeals.
There are some 800 attorneys practising in Barbados, many
of whom studied within the region. This has led to a largely
indigenous legal system that is equipped to understand and deal
with the unique challenges of the region.
The Supreme Court of Barbados is housed in a large, modern
building designed to accommodate both criminal and civil courts
as well as other facilities.
Caribbean Court of Justice
Previously, the court of last resort for Barbados was the Judicial
Committee of Her Majesty’s Privy Council in London. Over
time, however, the need for a Caribbean court of last resort was
expressed at regional level and following the signing of the revised
Treaty of Chaguaramas, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ)
was established on 14 February 2001.
In 2003 the Parliament of Barbados passed the Caribbean Court
of Justice Act and the Constitution (Amendment) Act. These were
brought into force in 2005, marking the replacement of the Privy
Council with the CCJ as the court of last resort.
Legal system has a regional focusThe Judicial System of Barbados reflects English Law and British Commonwealth
tradition and prides itself on having a firm commitment to the rule of law.
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This centralised purchasing system has proved an effective
means of monitoring the port’s inventory and managing costs.
Categories
The Purchasing Department serves all areas of the port under three
main categories: Stationery, Spares and Ablution (cleaning supplies).
In addition to an in-office purchasing officer, there are three
people who work in the store room including a night attendant
who is there after hours in case something is needed. Activities at
the port never cease, so it is important to have full coverage.
The process
Typically, if a department requires something to be bought
and delivered, there are two options. Either the department
can source a supplier for the required goods or services or the
Purchasing Department can search for the required items. Once
a supplier has been found, a requisition is submitted for approval.
A purchase order is then sent to the supplier once approval has
been attained. The goods or services are delivered and the port
makes payment to the supplier.
Datastream 7i
Currently, the port’s purchasing system is partly manual and
partly electronic. Progress has been made towards a fully
automated system with the introduction of the enterprise asset
management system Datastream 7i, widely used in various
industries around the world. Those port areas with the most
purchasing requests – the engineering department and the
workshop – are currently on Datastream 7i and the aim is to attain
full incorporation by 2014.
Improved purchasingsystem boosts efficiency
P u R C H A S I N G
This is the role of the Purchasing Department, an integral area of
BPI that sits within Finance but liaises with every port department.
From something as small as a pencil to large cranes and other
machinery, the Purchasing Department is responsible for
obtaining it and getting it to the port.
The operations of Barbados Port Inc.
encompass a wide range of activities
and involve a large number of specific
tools and equipment. In order to maintain
high levels of efficiency and productivity,
it is important that all materials used by
the port are accurately tracked and that
anything that is required is obtained in a
timely and cost-effective manner.
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The BMSR has regularly been included in the prestigious Paris
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ‘White List’, which
represents quality flags with a consistently low detention record.
In addition to this achievement, Barbados was among the first
five countries to gain the United States Coast Guard’s Qualship
21 recognition in 2005 and has maintained a top 10 ranking
ever since.
Another recent achievement has been the ratification of the
Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006), which came into force
on 20 August 2013.
Service driven
There are currently 144 ships and 34 yachts on the BMSR,
equivalent to a total tonnage of approximately 1.3 million.
Customer service is a priority for the BMSR and its staff are
trained to assist shipowners with queries from anywhere in the
world. In the event of an emergency at sea, the BMSR ensures
that someone is on call 24 hours a day and a regular bulletin is
issued to keep ship managers abreast of policy news from the
International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Globally competitive
Some 90 countries around the world have ship registries. The
BMSR advertises in publications worldwide and uses other
opportunities and means to promote the benefits of joining.
The BMSR has its head office in London and the organisation
also has offices in other major cities.
For more information on the BMSR, visit www.barbadosmaritime.com
World-class standards upheld by ship registryThe Barbados Maritime Ship Registry (BMSR) is
recognised around the world as a high quality, service-
driven ship registry that consistently maintains and
upholds all the international standards and conventions.
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Port of Barbados business directoryD I R E C T O R y
GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICETel: 427-6220 fax: 436-1317Email: [email protected] Street, St Michael
IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENTTel: 426-1011 fax 426-0819Email: [email protected] House, The Wharf, Bridgetown,
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT Tel: 434-5010 fax: 428-7777Email: [email protected] Hall, Christ Church
MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS AND EMPOWERMENT, INNOVATION, TRADE, INDUSTRY & COMMERCETel: 310-1300 fax: 425-1106Email: [email protected] Floor, East Wing, Warrens Office Complex, St Michael
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS & FOREIGN TRADETel: 431-2200/04 fax: 429-6652/228-0838Email: [email protected] Culloden Road, St Michael
MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTTel: 310-2200 fax: 424-2506Email: [email protected] Floor, West Wing, Warrens Office Complex, Warrens, St Michael
MINISTRY OF TOURISMTel: 430-7500 fax: 436-4828Email: [email protected] Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre Two Mile Hill, St Michael
MINISTRY OF TRADE, INDUSTRY & COMMERCETel: 427-5270/76 fax: 431-0056Email: [email protected] Road, Fontabelle, St Michael
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT & WORKSTel: 429-2191 fax: 437-8133 (Administration)fax: 430-0760 (Technical Section)Pine East-West Boulevard, The Pine, St Michael
NATIONAL CONSERVATION COMMISSIONTel: 425-1200 / 02 / 12 fax: 424-9415Email: [email protected] House, St Michael
PLANT QUARANTINETel: 426-1222 fax: 426-6927Email: [email protected] Street, Bridgetown
PORT HEALTHTel: 426-3953 fax: 426-2058Deep Water Harbour, Bridgetown Port, Bridgetown
ROYAL BARBADOS POLICE FORCETel: 430-7189 fax: 429-8755 James Street, Bridgetown
SHIPPING ASSOCIATION OF BARBADOSTel: 427-9860 / 64 fax: 426-8392Email: [email protected] Floor Trident House, Broad Street, Bridgetown
SUGAR TERMINAL DEEP WATER HARBOURTel: 426-1653 fax: 426-1695Email: [email protected] Water Harbour, Harbour Road, St Michael
VETERINARY SERVICESTel: 427-5073 fax: 429-2143Email: [email protected] Pine, St Michael
AIR fREIGHTAEROMARINE (B'DOS) LIMITEDTel: 420-7076 fax: 428 1763Email: [email protected] Adams Int'l Airport
AIRLINESAIR CANADATel: 428-5077 fax: 420-7019Email: [email protected]
AIR JAMAICATel: 228-6601 fax: 228-6627Email: [email protected] Shop 18 City Centre Mall, Bridgetown
AMERICAN AIRLINESTel: 428-4120 Ext 231 fax: 420-7078Email: [email protected] Adams International Airport Christ Church
BRITISH AIRWAYSTel: 420-4719 fax: 420-5142Email: [email protected] Adams International AirportChrist Church, PO Box 6058
CARIBBEAN AIRLINESTel: 428-1651 fax: 427-4295 (Bridgetown) fax: 428-1762 (Grantley Adams International Airport)www.caribbean-airlines.comSunjet House, Fairchild Street, Bridgetown
CARIBBEAN AIRWAYSTel: 428-1950 fax: 428-1652Email: [email protected] Adams International Airport, Christ Church
LIAT Tel: 428-8888 fax: 427-6950 (City)fax: 420-7354 (Airport)Email: [email protected]
VIRGIN ATLANTICTel: 436-2110 fax: 228-6377Email: [email protected], Christ Church
BANKSFIRST CITIzENS BANK (BARBADOS)Tel: 431-4500 fax: 429-5734Email: [email protected] Broad Street, Bridgetown
FIRST CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANKTel: 367-2300 fax: 424-8977www.firstcaribbeanbank.comPO Box 503 Warrens, St Michael
REPUBLIC BANK (BARBADOS) LTD.Tel: 431-5700 fax: 429- 2603Email: [email protected] Broad Street, Bridgetown
BuSINESS SERvICES
REGIONAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS INCTel: 429-1510 fax: 429-9665Email: [email protected] Box 1231, Bridgetown
COLD STORAGE
BICO LTD Tel: 430-2100 fax: 426-2198 (Administration)228-4923 (Cold Storage) 430-9548 (Ice Cream Orders) Email: [email protected] Industrial Park, St Michael
CONSTRuCTION COmPANIES
C.O. WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION LTDTel: 436-3910 fax: 427-5336Email: [email protected] Box 871E, Lears, St Michael
INNOTECH SERVICES LTDTel: 425-2065 / 425- 2987 fax: 425-2324Email: [email protected] Complex, Lots A, B & C Warrens Industrial Park, St Michael
MARENCO LTDTel: 425-1756 fax: 421-6577Email: [email protected] Blowers, St James
RAYSIDE CONSTRUCTION LTDTel: 417-8300 fax: 425-5291Email: [email protected] Lodge, Green Hill, St Michael
CRAfTS
BEST OF BARBADOS LTDTel: 421-6900 fax: 421-6393Email: [email protected], St Thomas
GLASS CREATIONS INCTel: 426-5358 fax: 426-1663Email: [email protected] 4A Building 6, Pelican Industrial Estate, St Michael
MEDFORD CRAFT WORLDTel: 425-1919 fax: 425-1919Email: [email protected] Hall, St Michael
ROOTS & GRASSESTel: 431-0588Email: [email protected] Pelican Craft Centre, Harbour Road, St Michael
ROSCO TEESTel: 436-8937 / 427-2911 fax: 436-9553Email: [email protected] Industrial Park, St Michael
CRuISE TERmINAL
BRIDGETOWN CRUISE TERMINAL INCTel: 431-0386 fax: 431-9032Email: [email protected] Cruise Terminal, Deep Water Harbour, Bridgetown Port, St Michael
uSEfuL ADDRESSESBARBADOS AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING CORPORATIONTel: 428-0250 fax: 428-0152 (Fairy Valley)fax: 426-0694 (Princess Alice Highway)Email: [email protected] Fairy Valley, Plantation House, Christ Church
BARBADOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRYTel: 434-4750 fax: 228-2907Email: [email protected] www.barbadoschamberofcommerce.com2 Braemar Court, Deighton Rd Brittons Hill, St Michael
BARBADOS COAST GUARDTel: 429-7152 fax: 228-9876Email: [email protected] Coast Guard HMBSPelican, Spring Garden
BARBADOS HOTEL & TOURISM ASSOCIATIONTel: 426-5041 fax: 429-2845Email: [email protected] Box 711C, Bridgetown
BARBADOS INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Tel: 427-5350 fax: 426-7802Email: [email protected] House, St Michael
BARBADOS TOURISM AUTHORITYTel: 427-2623 fax: 426-4080Email: [email protected]: [email protected] Box 242, Bridgetown, St Michael
CARIBBEAN MARITIME INSTITUTETel: +876 924-8150/9 fax: +876 924-8158Email: [email protected] Park, PO Box 8081Kingston CSO, Jamaica
CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANIzATIONTel: 427-5242 fax: 429-3065Email: [email protected] Floor Baobab Tower, Warrens, St. Michael
CENTRAL BANK OF BARBADOSTel: 436-6870 fax: 427-9559Email: [email protected] Adams Financial CentreSpry Street, Bridgetown, St Michael
CUSTOMS DEPARTMENTTel: 310-2300 fax: 421-2029Email: [email protected] Floor West Wing, Warrens Office Complex, Warrens, St MichaelEmail: [email protected] Headquarters
FAIR TRADING COMMISSIONTel: 424-0260 fax: 424-0300Email: [email protected] Hope, Green Hill
GENERAL POST OFFICETel: 436-4800 fax: 429-4118 / 429-8178Email: [email protected] General, GPO, Cheapside, St Michael
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Area code for Barbados: +1 246
CuSTOmS BROKERS
BIG P CUSTOMS BROKERS A S & LTTel: 424-2369 fax: 438-0890Email: [email protected] Road, St Michael
CENTRAL CUSTOMS AGENCY LTDTel: 426-5214 fax: 436-4877Email: [email protected] Rainbow Paper products Prescod Boulevard, Harbour Road, St Michael
CONSOLIDATED CUSTOMS BROKERSTel: 427-2915 fax: 426-2357Email: [email protected] House, Fontabelle, St Michael
MARINE TRADINGTel: 426-1292 / 429-5106 fax: 429-8121Email: [email protected] Rock Main Road, St Michael
T S GARRAWAY & COMPANY LTDTel: 426-5422 fax: 426-5427Email: [email protected] Lane, Bridgetown
ENvIRONmENTAL
DELCANTel: +905 943-0416 fax: +905 943 0400www.delcan.com625 Cochrane Drive, Suite 500, MarkhamOntario, L3R 9R9, Canada
EQuIPmENT
REGIONAL BUSINESS SYSTEMSTel: 426-1510 fax: 429-9665Email: [email protected] Court, St Michael
fISH/SEAfOOD WHOLESALE
MORGAN’S FISH HOUSE Tel: 420-2324 fax: 420-2040Email: [email protected] Industrial Park, Christ Church
HAuLIERS
CONTAINER SERVICES LTDTel: 228-2529 fax: 426-7845Email: [email protected], St Michael
HILL MILLING COMPANY LTDTel: 429-5591 fax: 436-0411Email: [email protected] Tenantry Road, Haggatt Hall St Michael
HINDS TRANSPORT SERVICESTel: 437-1960 fax: 418-6657Email: [email protected] Hill, Christ Church
INCE TRANSPORT SERVICETel: 429-4819 fax: 228-1658Email: [email protected] Two-Mile Hill, St Michael
JMI (CARIBBEAN) LTDTel: 429-2488 fax: 427-8648Email: [email protected] Estate Factory Yard, St Michael
NANCO TRANSPORT SERVICES LIMITEDTel / fax: 436-4370Jackmans, St Michael
VERE KING TRANSPORTTel: 422-2459 fax: 422-2468Email: [email protected] Lane, Road View, St Peter
WILLIAMS EQUIPMENT Tel: 425-5000 fax: 417-9140Email: [email protected], St Michael
HERITAGE TOuRISm
BARBADOS NATIONAL TRUSTTel: 426-2421 fax: 429-9055Email: [email protected] House, Wildey, St Michael
INSPECTION
CERTISPEC INTERNATIONAL INCTel: +604 939 7070 fax: +604 939 7055www.certispec.com2701B Esplanade street, Port Moody, BCV3H 3P4, Canada
INSuRANCE COmPANIES
GUARDIAN GENERAL INSURANCE LTDTel: 430-4600 fax: 427-9038Email: [email protected] House, Collymore Rock, St Michael
INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BARBADOS LTDTel: 434 6000 fax: 426-3393www.icb.com.bbEmail: [email protected] Street, Bridgetown
PLEASuRE CRAfT OPERATORS
ATLANTIS SUBMARINES (BARBADOS) INCTel: 436-8929 fax: 436-8933Email: [email protected] The Shallow Draught, PO Box 394, Bridgetown
BIG GAME FISHINGTel: 424-6107 fax: 421-7582Email: [email protected] 28 Prior Park Terrace, St James
CHANTOURS CARIBBEAN INC (AIR AND SEA)Tel: 432-5591 fax: 432-5540Email: [email protected] Crest Plaza 2, St. James
COOL RUNNINGS – CATAMARAN CRUISESTel: 436-0911 fax: 429-2596Email: [email protected] Floor Carlisle House Hincks Street, St Michael
EL TIGRE CATAMARAN SAILING CRUISESTel: 417-7245 fax: 421-7582Email: [email protected] 28 Prior Park Terrace, St James
FISHING CHARTERS BARBADOS Tel: 429-2326 fax 428-7915Email: [email protected] Ridge Ave Durant’s, Christ Church
CRUISE MANAGEMENT LTDTel: 430-0900 fax 430-0901Email: [email protected] www.tallshipscruises.comThe Shallow Draught, University Row, St Michael
OCEAN ADVENTURESTel: 435-5285 fax: 435-5919Email: [email protected] 31 A Mario Drive, Rowans Park North, St George
SMALL CATS CATAMARAN SAILING CRUISES Tel: 421-6419 fax: 421-7582Email: [email protected] 28 Prior Park Terrace, St James
ACTION CHARTERS STILETTOOTel: 429-8967 fax: 418-0002Email: [email protected] Maxwell Main Road, Christ Church
THRILLER OCEAN TOURSTel: 231-8300 fax: 428-8787Email: [email protected] Durant’s Golf Course, Christ Church
WHY NOT SAILING CRUISES, WASN’T ME SAILING CRUISES CR’ERO ENTERPRISES CO LTDTel: 262-3792/429-8580 fax: 429-8580Email: [email protected] Danbrook, Rockley, Christ Church
PuBLIC RELATIONS
PRMR INCTel: 438 7592 fax: 425 0551Email: [email protected] Box 389, Bridgetown, Barbados
SHIPBuILDERS / REPAIR AGENTS
WILLIE’S DIVING AND MARINE SERVICES INCTel: 424-1808 fax: 425-1060 Email: [email protected] Lower Black Rock, St Michael
SHIPS’ AGENTS (CARGO)
BLUE WATERS SHIPPING LTD.Tel: 436-6102 Email: [email protected] Fort Building, Hincks StreetBridgetown
BOOTH STEAMSHIP COMPANY (B’DOS) LTDTel: 427-5131 fax: 426-0484Email: [email protected] Box 263, Prescod Boulevard, Bridgetown
CARGO SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL (BARBADOS) LTD. Tel: 228-4277 fax: 436-8908Email: [email protected] Suite 201-1st Floor, Bldg. #4 Harbour Business Park, Harbour Road, St Michael
COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTDTel: 426-0320 fax: 429-6204Email: [email protected] Floor Trident House Broad Street, Bridgetown
FAST TRANSIT SHIPPING LTD Tel: 431-0037 fax: 431-281Email: [email protected] James Fort Building, Hincks Street, Bridgetown
ERIC HASSELL & SON LTDTel: 436-6102 fax: 429-3416Email: [email protected] Carlisle House, Hincks Street, Bridgetown
GODDARD’S SHIPPING & TOURSTel: 426-9918 fax: 426-7322Email: [email protected] Goddard’s Complex, Fontabelle, St Michael
H. JASON JONES & CO LTDTel: 429-7209 fax: 429-2011Email: [email protected] Court, Fontabelle, St Michael
HANSCHELL INNISS LTDTel: 426 6550 fax: 427 6938Email: [email protected]'s Complex, Fontabelle, Bridgetown
MARINE TRADINGTel: 426-1292 / 429-5106 fax: 429-8121Email: [email protected] Box 425, Black Rock Main Road, Bridgetown
OCEAN AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD Tel: 425-7385 fax: 425-7399Email: [email protected] Brighton Warehouse Complex, Brighton, Black Rock, St Michael
RENWALS INC Tel: 435-6666 fax: 435-2666Email: [email protected]. L. Seale Building, Barbarees Hill, St. Michael
ROBULK AGENCIES (B'DOS) INCTel: 228-8575 fax: 228-8591Email: [email protected] Fort Building, Hincks Street, Bridgetown
SEA FREIGHT AGENCIES BARBADOS LTDTel: 429 9688 fax: 429 5107Email: [email protected] Floor Atlantis Building, Shallow Draught University Row, St Michael
WINDWARD AGENCIES LTDTel: 425-7402 fax: 425-7399Email: [email protected] Warehouse Complex Brighton, St Michael
SHIPS’ AGENTS (CRuISE)
BOOTH STEAMSHIP COMPANY (B’DOS) LTDTel: 436 6094 fax: 426 0484Email: [email protected] Box 263, Prescod Boulevard, Bridgetown
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DACOSTA DISTRIBUTIONTel: 430-4804 fax: 431-0051Email: [email protected] Mannings Complex, Brandons, Bridgetown
GODDARD’S SHIPPING & TOURSTel: 426-9918 fax: 426-7322Email: [email protected] Goddard’s Complex, Fontabelle, St Michael
MARINE TRADINGTel: 426-1292 / 429-5106 fax: 429-8121Email: [email protected] Box 425, Bridgetown
PLATINUM PORT AGENCY INCTel: 431-8929 fax: 436-8908Email: [email protected] 201, 1st Floor, Building 4, Harbour Business Park, St Michael
SHIPPING
TROPICAL SHIPPINGTel: 426-9990 fax: 426-7750Email: [email protected]’s Complex, Fontabelle, St Michael
SHIPS’ CHANDLERy
ANCHOR SHIP CHANDLERYTel: 436-6550 fax: 427-6938 Email: [email protected]’s Complex, Fontabelle, St Michael
GIBBS L E & COMPANY LTDTel: 426-1250 fax: 436-6423Email: [email protected] Cheapside, Bridgetown
STEvEDORES
BOOTH STEAMSHIP COMPANY (B’DOS) LTDTel: 436-6094 fax: 426-0484Email: [email protected] PO Box 263, Prescod Boulevard, Bridgetown
CARGO HANDLERS LTDTel: 430-4824 / 5 fax: 431-0878Email: [email protected] Costa Mannings Complex Brandons, St Michael
ERIC HASSELL & SONTel: 436-6102 fax: 429-3416Email: [email protected]: [email protected] House, Hincks Street, Bridgetown
GODDARD’S SHIPPING & TOURSTel: 426-9918 fax: 426-7322Email: [email protected]’s Complex, Fontabelle, St Michael
MARINE TRADINGTel: 426-1292 / 429-5106 fax: 429-8121Email: [email protected] Box 425, Bridgetown
SEA FREIGHT AGENCIES BARBADOS LTDTel: 429-9688 fax: 429-5107Email: [email protected] 1st Floor Atlantis Building, Shallow Draught University Row, St Michael
SuPERmARKETS
CARLTON & A1 SUPERMARKETTel: 417-7675 fax: 424-6975Carlton, Black Rock, St Michael
EMERALD CITY SUPERMARKETTel: 416-7675 fax: 416-3333Email: [email protected] Roads, St Philip
SUPER CENTRE JB’S Tel: 426-9830 fax: 431-9668Email: [email protected]’s Village, Christ Church
SUPER CENTRE BIG BPeronne PlazaTel: 435-7927 fax: 435-7209Email: [email protected], Christ Church
SUPER CENTRE WARRENSTel: 417-5200 fax: 417-5252Email: [email protected], St Michael
TRIMART SUPERMARKETTel: 430-8000 fax: 429-5223Email: [email protected]: [email protected] Hall, Mall Internationale, St Michael
POPULAR DISCOUNTTel: 227-1102 fax: 425-3740Email: [email protected] Hill, St Michael
PEOPLE’S MARKETTel: 418-4540 fax: 435-1295Email: [email protected] Bridge, St Michael
PRICESMARTTel: 417- 6278 fax: 417-9428Email: [email protected], St Michael
SHOP SMART INCTel: 432-8528 fax: 432-7347Holders Terrace, St James
SAVE A LOT VALUE MARTTel: 420-1912Harvest Plaza, Oistins, Christ Church
LIQUIDATION CENTRETel: 431-0880 fax: 431-9115Bay Street, St Michael
SuPPLIERS
BARBADOS SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONTel: 228-0162 fax: 228-0613Email: [email protected] Industrial Park, Bridgetown
SANI SERVICESTel: 429-5989 fax: 429-4542Email: [email protected] Dayrells Road, St Michael
CRANE & EQUIPMENT LTDTel: 427-5438 fax: 437-7274Email: [email protected] 8 Lower Estate, St George
TAXI OPERATORSBRIDGETOWN PORT TAXI CO-OP SOCIETYTel: 431-0605 Email: [email protected] View, Bridgetown
INDEPENDENT SEAPORT TAXI SERVICETel: 426-0090 Careenage, Bridgetown
TELECOmmuNICATIONS & uTILITIESBARBADOS LIGHT & POWER COMPANY LTDTel: 436-1800 fax: 228-1396Email: [email protected] Box 142, Garrison Hill, St Michael
BARBADOS WATER AUTHORITYTel: 429-6164 fax: 421-8804Email: [email protected] Manor Lodge Complex, Green Hill, St Michael
LIMETel: 292-5050 fax: 436-5036Email: [email protected] Box 272, Bridgetown
ESSO (BARBADOS) SRLTel: 426-2181 fax: 436-8984Email: [email protected], Fontabelle, Barbados
SUNBEACHTel: 430-1569 fax: 228-6330Email: judy.trottar.sunbeach.net11th Ave Belleville, St Michael
TOuR OPERATORSFOSTER & INCE CRUISE SERVICES INCTel: 431-8915 fax: 429-3059Email: [email protected] 201 First Floor Building No 4 Harbour Industrial Park, St Michael
TRAFALGAR TRAVEL LTDTel: 427-0332 fax: 228-6896Email: [email protected] www.trafalgartravel.com PO Box 60C, Goding House, Spry Street, Bridgetown
GODDARD’S DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANYTel: 426-9918 fax: 426-7322Email: [email protected]’s Complex, Fontabelle, St Michael
JOHNSON’S TOURS Tel: 426-5181 fax: 429-3528Email: [email protected] Isle Complex, Worthing, Christ Church
ST. JAMES TRAVEL & TOURSTel: 432-0774 fax: 432-2832Email: [email protected] House Trents, St James
SUNLINC BARBADOSTel: 436-1710 fax: 436-1715Email: [email protected], 7th Ave, Prior Park Terrace, St James
WEST INDIAN INTERNATIONAL TOURS LTDTel: 435-7051 fax: 435-7071Email: [email protected] Main Road, Christ Church
TOuRIST ATTRACTIONSANDROMEDA BOTANICAL GARDENSTel: 433-9384 fax: 433-9384Email: [email protected], St Joseph
BARBADOS WILDLIFE RESERVETel: 422-8826 fax: 422-8946Email: [email protected] Hill, St Peter
FARLEY HILL NATIONAL PARKTel: 422-3555Farley Hill, St Peter
THELAN INC [FLOWER FOREST BOTANICAL GARDENS]Tel: 433-8152 fax: 433-8152Email: [email protected], St Joseph
FOLKESTONE MARINE PARK & VISITORS CENTRETel: 422-2871 fax: 432-2793Email: [email protected] Point, Holetown, St James
GUN HILL SIGNAL STATIONTel: 429-1358 fax: 429-9055Fusiliers Road, Gun Hill, St George
HARRISON’S CAVETel: 438-6640 fax: 417-3709Email: [email protected] Hall, St Thomas
HIGHLAND ADVENTURE CENTRETel: 438-8069 fax: 426-8687Email: [email protected], Cane Field, St Thomas
MALIBU VISITORS CENTRETel: 425-9393 fax: 425-8371Email: [email protected], Black Rock, St Michael
MOUNT GAY VISITORS CENTRETel: 425-8757 fax: 425-8770Email: [email protected] Box 208, Bridgetown
ORCHID WORLDTel: 433-0306 fax: 433-0774Email: [email protected], St George
SUNBURY PLANTATION HOUSETel: 423-6270 fax: 423-5863Email: [email protected] Plantation House, Sunbury, St Phillip
TuG BuILDERS DAMEN SHIPYARDS GORINCHEMTel:+31 183 63 92 67 fax: +31 183 63 77 62Email: [email protected] Box 1, 4200 AA Gorinchem, The Netherlands
uNIONSBARBADOS WORKERS' UNIONTel: 426-3495 fax: 436-6496Email: [email protected] Solidarity House, Harmony Hall, St Michael
NATIONAL UNION OF PUBLIC WORKERSTel: 426-1764 fax: 436-1795Email: [email protected] Road, St Michael
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