Andoany

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Mean spring range is 3.4m, mean neap range is 1.0m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Approach to Andoany is from the S, direct from sea, on the alignment of the leading lights.

Anchorages

There are 2 anchorage berths in depths of 8.0-14.0m, for general cargo vessels and 1 anchorage berth in depths of 5.0-8.0m for tankers.

The usual anchorage for ocean going vessels, with restricted swinging room of radius 300m, is in a depth of 16.0m, mud, on the leading lights, 450m SSE of the head of the mole.

Tankers with cargoes for the oil terminal at Pointe du Cratere, but which are too large to berth at the terminal, anchor S of Pointe a la Fievre (0.5nm E of Andoany) in a depth of 14.0m.

Small vessels can anchor in Baie d'Hellville (SSW of Andoany). This anchorage is a little more sheltered from the swell, but communication with Andoany is more difficult as boats have to round the S end of the reef which extends S of the town.

There are also anchorages suitable for coasters:

Approx 0.15nm off Andoany mole, in a depth of 9.0m, on the bearing 017° of the lights in line at the head of Anse du Plateau. There is good shelter from W winds here.

As convenient in Anse des Antalaotra (1nm E of Andoany), off the village of Ambanoro.

Anse du Cratere affords anchorage, 0.25nm E of the NE extremity of Pointe du Cratere in a depth of 17.0m, sheltered from W winds. The bearing 329° of a beacon (0.5nm N of the same point) leads to the berth.

Tugs

There are 2 small tugs, 1 x 180hp in bad condition and 1 x 120hp.

Charts and publications

BA 706, 2871. Admiralty Pilot NP39.

Port State Control here: Indian Ocean MOU.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Agence Portuaire Maritime et Fluviale.

Position: Director General.

Address: Vice Premature, BP 581, Anosy, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar.

Tel: +261 20 222 5860.

Fax: +261 20 222 5860.

Mob: +261 320 229259.

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

USCG Security Levels: The US Coast Guard issued a notice stating that, effective Dec 4 2009, it will impose conditions of entry on vessels arriving to the United States from Madagascar, with the exception of vessels arriving from Toamasina (also known as Tamatave) during their last five port calls.

In summary, each affected vessel must: (1) implement the Security Level 2 measures from its ship security plan while in a Madagascan port; (2) ensure that each access point is guarded and that guards have total visibility of the exterior of the vessel while in a Madagascan port; (3) attempt to execute a Declaration of Security while in a Madagascan port; (4) log all security actions; and (5) report actions taken to the pertinent USCG Captain of the Port [COTP] prior to arrival in the US. (74 Fed. Reg. 45230).

Where it is

Andoany port (Hellville) is situated on Nosy Be Island, off the NW coast of Madagascar.

The port

A commercial port with limited facilities, mainly engaged in coastal cargo and ferry services and the fishing industry. Ocean going vessels normally work cargo at anchor in the roads. A port of call for Indian and Arabian dhows in the NW monsoon season and also for cruise liners, which have to tender passengers ashore.

Exports: Sugar, coffee, vanilla and perfume oils.

Imports: Petroleum products and general/container cargoes.

What time zone is Andoany in?

Local time at Andoany is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the water density at Andoany?

1025.

Which load line zone is Andoany in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Andoany?

Port State Control at Andoany: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Andoany?

The UN/LOCODE of Andoany is MGNOS.

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