(DATE: 2016-11-24) Nevis Moorings – safety check reminder
When checking into Charlestown, Nevis, the Air and Seaport Authority collects several fees, including one for mooring usage, regardless of whether you utilize their moorings or anchor. A recent visitor reports that he picked up a mooring with a new looking pennant, but that when he dove to check it, he found the underwater section badly worn, with barely a thread remaining. He dove several others and did find they seemed to be in good order. The captain sent an email to Sea and Ports, but received no response.