Cape Palmas

Water density

1025.

Tides

Range 1.5m.

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

Approach

Dredged depths in the entrance channels are from 7.2-8.1m.

A vessel approaching from W should keep in a depth of 27.0m until the Leading Beacon bears 046°, when it should be steered for on that alignment to pass NW of Recorder, Henderson and Bull Rocks and SE of Congo Rock. When past the latter, the anchorage should be steered for.

A vessel approaching from E should give Newill Rock and Brenton Rock a berth of at least 0.5nm, and should not attempt to pass between Cape Palmas and Brenton, Outer and Yoruba Rocks. When the beacon bears 031°, it should be steered for on that bearing, using the danger angle of the lighthouse, until Cape Rocks and the lighthouse are in line, bearing 075°, when the anchorage can be steered for, taking care to give Yorube Rocks a berth of at least 0.25nm.

A vessel can also approach from the E by keeping in a depth of 27.0m until the beacon bears 046°, after which they should proceed as above.

A red can buoy is moored 0.075nm S of Recorder Rock.

A red can buoy is moored between Outer Rock and Cape Rocks.

A green conical buoy is moored 0.15nm SSE of Brenton Rock.

The turning basin has a dredged depth of 6.1-6.6m and alongside quay has been dredged to 6.1-6.4m.

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained by vessels of moderate draught from 0.9nm WNW of Cape Palmas in a depth of 16.0m, sand. Small vessels will find some shelter from the swell between 0.35-0.45nm NW of the Cape in a depth of 7.3m. The holding ground is good and vessels generally lie head on to the swell.

Ocean going vessels anchor in the open roadstead, which has depths from 11.0m to 16.5m.

Anchorage can also be obtained approx 0.5nm S of Cape Palmas in a depth of 16.0m.

Tugs

3 tugs are used for towing barges and logs.

Charts and publications

BA1980. Admiralty Pilot NP1. NP286(8).

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.

Bunkering: Available alongside jetty only.

Medical

Hospital is available locally.

Transport

Nearest airport: Local airport with internal flights to Roberts International, Monrovia.

Working hours

Weekdays 0700-1600hrs. Overtime by arrangement.

What are the pilot arrangements at Cape Palmas?

Compulsory for ocean going vessels.

What time zone is Cape Palmas in?

Local time at Cape Palmas is UTC+0. No summer time.

What is the water density at Cape Palmas?

1025.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Cape Palmas?

The UN/LOCODE of Cape Palmas is LRCPA.

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