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Ports in Benin
NaviBoss has port guides for 2 ports in Benin, 2 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA II, buoyage follows IALA region A.
All 2 ports in Benin
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou | BJCOO | Yes | 15.0 m | NAVAREA II |
| Seme Terminal | BJSEM | Yes | — | NAVAREA II |
Navigational warnings
Benin's waters are in NAVAREA II. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Benin
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to ports in Benin should expect to provide the information to authorities regarding immigration, agent, customs, port state control, port security and health.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Direction de la Marine Marchande.
Address: PO Box 1234, Cotonou, Benin.
Tel: +229 31 6111.
Fax: +229 31 5845.
Email: [email protected]
Telex: 5225 COBNAM.
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +229. Numbers are made up of 6 digits. There are no area codes. · CFA Franc (CFA Fr) made up of 100 centimes.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Benin
How many ports in Benin have a NaviBoss port guide?
2 ports, 2 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Benin in?
Benin's ports lie in NAVAREA II (2). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Benin use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are Benin's ports in?
UTC+1, with no summer time.
Which port in Benin takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Cotonou: its deepest listed berth takes 15.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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