Bata

1. Bata (Puerto Nuevo de Bata) pilot boarding place Pilot boards01°48.8′N 009°43.7′E

Size limits

Draught 14.5m, 50000DWT

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.8m.

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

Approach

Approach and entry: Both the anchorage and harbour are approached from the W. The port is entered between Punta Mbonda (02°05.5'N 009°45.3'E) and Punta Ngaba, 20.5nm S, The bay is seldom surveyed and the bottom is generally mud but irregular. Towards the S part there are patches of rocks.

Channel of approach: Extends E of the meridian of 09°43'E between the parallels 01°48'N and 01°54'N. This is divided by the parallel 01°51'N into N and S. The N part is used by tankers proceeding to the anchorage and the S part by cargo and fishing vessels.

If approaching Puerto Macias from the S, a dangerous wreck lies 0.5nm S of the Jetty Light (01°49.6'N 009°44.4'E).

Vessels should approach the port with caution due to offshore oil and gas activity.

Anchorages

There are two anchorage areas:

Bata anchorage: Has depth of between 5.5 and 7.3m. Two wrecks lie approx 0.7nm WNW and NW respectively from the head of the wharf. Another anchorage position can be found, bearing 165°, approx 1.5nm offshore in depths of 11.7m sand. The holding ground is good, however, there is a heavy swell. Attention should be taken to ensure that a vessel anchoring in this position does not drift too far S as there is a further wreck 0.9nm NNW of the head of the wharf.

Vessels approaching the inner anchorage at night should do so by using the white sector of the light exhibited from the head of the wharf, otherwise they should anchor in deeper water and move in closer during daylight.

Anchorage for vessels loading logs can be found 0.5nm W of the mouth of Rio Ecuco.

Puerto Macias Nguema anchorage: Lies approx 1nm W of the jetty in depths of approx 20.0m.

Submarine pipeline: A pipeline extends approx 0.7nm NW from a position on the shore 0.6nm SW of the head of the wharf at Bata.

Restrictions

Daylight berthing only.

Tugs

3 tugs Available.

Charts and publications

BA 1322. Admiralty Pilot NP2, NP286(8).

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 16. The Port Authority will provide berthing instructions via Ch 16.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministerio de Communicaciones & Malabo, Directorate General of Transports and Civil Aviation.

Address: Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.

Tel: +240 92605.

Fax: +240 92515.

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

ISPS Compliance: The US Coast Guard has reported that vessels arriving at US ports from ports in Equatorial Guinea, with the exception of Ceiba, K-5 Oil Center, Luba, Punta Europa Terminal and Zafiro Marine Terminal, will be subject to increased attention and are more likely to be boarded and inspected due to their country's failure to maintain effective anti terrorism measures.

Where it is

The port of Bata is situated approx 1.5km from the River Ecuco.

The port

The port has facilities for general cargo and tankers. In 2012, the port undergo reconstruction with max draught up to 14.5 and consider as a deepwater seaport in the region. The port also handles bulk and container cargo.

Where does the pilot board at Bata?

The pilot boards at Bata (Puerto Nuevo de Bata) pilot boarding place, 01°48.8′N 009°43.7′E.

What time zone is Bata in?

Local time at Bata is UTC+1. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Bata?

The deepest berth listed is at Bata Terminal: 14.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Bata?

1025.

Which load line zone is Bata in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Bata?

The UN/LOCODE of Bata is GQBSG.

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