St. Eustatius, locally known as Statia, is a Dutch Caribbean island, close to St. Maarten and St. Kitts. The island has an area of approximately 21 square km (or 8.1 square miles). According to the Central Bureau of Statistics in Curacao the population is recorded at 2886 inhabitants (2010). Although not widely recognized, the island has a tremendous rich history. During the 18th century, it was the main transshipment point in the Western hemisphere. For tourism purposes, St. Eustatius is marketed as “The Historical Gem”. Since 1982, an oil terminal is operational on the island.
NuStar’s existing terminal on St. Eustatius (67 tanks) |