Buchanan

1. Buchanan pilot boarding place Pilot boards05°51.7′N 010°05.1′W

Size limits

Max LOA 290m; draught 12.8m; 120,000DWT.

Water density

1020-1024.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.2m.

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

Approach

The main breakwater extends 0.9nm W from the shore 1.25nm SE of Grand Bassa Point and the secondary breakwater extends S from the shore 0.5nm SE of Grand Bassa Point.

A light is exhibited from white square concrete towers standing at the heads of both breakwaters. The towers are floodlit at night.

Anchorages

Can be obtained 1.5nm W of the head of the main breakwater in a depth of approx 20.0m.

Anchorage can also be obtained approx 0.55nm NW of the head of the main breakwater in a depth of 16.0m.

Restrictions

Ore vessels are berthed at any time, general cargo vessels between 0700-2300hrs.

Tugs

There are 2 tugs, 1,640hp and 3,300hp available.

Charts and publications

BA 1364, 3648. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(8).

Communications

VHF: Ch 06, 09, 12, 13, 14 and 16.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: National Port Authority.

Position: Managing Director Maritime Security.

Address: National Port Authority, Freeport of Monrovia PO Box 1849, Monrovia, Liberia.

Tel:.+231 226646.

Fax: +231 226180.

Mob: +231 6535648.

E-mail: [email protected]

ISPS Compliance: The US Coast Guard has reported that vessels arriving at US ports from all ports in Liberia, except for the Firestone Facility and Port of Monrovia, 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.

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

Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI): Liberia has signed a PSI ship boarding agreement with the USA aimed at stemming the flow of weapons of mass destruction. If a US or Liberian flagged vessel is suspected of trafficking proliferation related cargo, either party to this agreement can request authorisation to board, search and possibly detain the other's vessel and it's cargo.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Medical

Liberian Government Hospital, 4.4km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Buchanan Field Airport (CCR), 3.8km and Robert International Aisport, 90km.

Working hours

Commercial Quay: Normally 0700-1200hrs and 1230-1500hrs. Overtime 1500-0700hrs.

Ore Quay: Operates throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Buchanan is situated approx 90km SE of Monrovia.

The port

Buchanan is an important ore export terminal. The port itself is formed by 2 breakwaters, main and secondary. The commercial berth is situated on the secondary breakwater, and the ore berth on the shore, protected by the main breakwater.

During the dry season mid-sized vessels are loaded with up to 60,000t of ore to be transferred on to waiting Capesize vessels that carry up to 200,000t.

Where does the pilot board at Buchanan?

The pilot boards at Buchanan pilot boarding place, 05°51.7′N 010°05.1′W.

What time zone is Buchanan in?

Local time at Buchanan is UTC+0. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Buchanan?

The deepest berth listed is at Port of Buchanan Terminal: 11.90 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Buchanan?

1020-1024.

Which load line zone is Buchanan in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Buchanan?

The UN/LOCODE of Buchanan is LRUCN.

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