Conakry

1. Conakry pilot boarding Pilot boards09°27.8′N 013°44.2′W

Size limits

MAX LOA 262.05m, beam 40m, draught 10.5m, 66,545DWT.

Water density

1016

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 3.0-1.5m. Off Port Conakry, the tidal streams vary with the seasons. In general the flood tides sets N and the ebb tide sets S.

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

Approach

The entrance channel is dredged to 10.2m and surrounding anchorages have depths to 11.0m. Depths in and outside the port are susceptible to change but are subject to an on going dredging programme.

A vessel should approach Grande Passe steering for Boulbine Lighthouse bearing 011°, passing approx 0.7nm E of Recife du Tonnelier and close W of Conakry Lightbuoy, (09°27.5'N 013°43.7'W), which leads to the entrance channel and Lightbuoys No 1 and 2, which are moored approx 1.0nm ENE of Ile du Goulu. From these lightbuoys, course should be altered to pass between the lightbuoys marking the channel and into the harbour. Masters are advised the lights and buoys may be unreliable as they may be extinguished, out of position or missing.

At night, a vessel should approach within the white sector of Boulbine Light bearing less than 015° and within the white sector of the light on Digue de la Prudente bearing between 350.5° and 008.5°.

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained 0.6nm NE of Ile du Goulu and 0.5nm W of the entrance to the buoyed channel.

Anchorage can be obtained 0.75nm ENE of Pointe du Mat in a depth of 7.0m.

Anchorage can also be obtained 0.5nm W of Boulbine Lighthouse, clear of the channel, in a depth of approx 9.0m. There is space for two vessels in this anchorage but at spring tides the current is strong and in winter there is a heavy sea and communication with the shore is difficult.

Anchorage is prohibited, owing to submarine cables, within an area S of Ile Tombo and between Boulbine Lighthouse and Ile Kassa.

Tugs

There are 2 tugs, one of which is compulsory for berthing/unberthing. A second tug is normally used for vessels over LOA 150m. Tugs are ordered via agent or on VHF Ch 16.

Charts and publications

BA 412, 601, 612. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(8).

ISPS

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

Repairs

Available, but limited.

Dry docks

There is a slipway, capacity 800t, and a small floating dock, owned by the Port Authority.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: It is possible to obtain bunkers by road tanker.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Hospital in the town.

Transport

Nearest airport: Situated 13km NE of Conakry.

Nearest railway: Conakry.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Thu and Sat 0730-1500hrs; Fri 0730-1300hrs. Overtime available outside these hours, and on Sunday. The port is normally closed between 1800 and 0600hrs. However, vessels may depart until 2300hrs.

Where it is

Conakry is located on the S coast of Guinea.

The port

Conakry is the country's principal port with facilities for both wet and dry cargoes as well as a harbour for fishing vessels.

The principal exports are bauxite and alumina. The principal imports are manufactured goods, cement, sugar, flour and rice.

Traffic

Approx 10,600,000t of cargo, 240,000TEU and 1,180 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Conakry?

The pilot boards at Conakry pilot boarding, 09°27.8′N 013°44.2′W.

What time zone is Conakry in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Conakry?

The deepest berth listed is at Container Terminal: 11.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Conakry?

1016

Which load line zone is Conakry in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Conakry?

The UN/LOCODE of Conakry is GNCKY.

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