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Ports in Cameroon
NaviBoss has port guides for 7 ports in Cameroon, 7 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA II, buoyage follows IALA region A.
All 7 ports in Cameroon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douala | CMDLA | Yes | 8.5 m | NAVAREA II |
| Ebome Marine Terminal | CMEBT | Yes | — | NAVAREA II |
| FSO 'Massongo' | CMKOL | Yes | 22.0 m | NAVAREA II |
| Kribi Deep Sea Port | CMKBI | Yes | 14.5 m | NAVAREA II |
| Limboh Terminal | CMLIT | Yes | 11.2 m | NAVAREA II |
| Moudi Terminal | CMMOU | Yes | — | NAVAREA II |
| Tiko | CMTKC | Yes | — | NAVAREA II |
Navigational warnings
Cameroon'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 Cameroon
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to Cameroonian ports should expect to provide information regarding but not limited to the following:
Please see pre-arrival information of individual Cameroonian ports for more details.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Ministere des Transports, Direction de la Marine Merchande.
Address: BP 416, Douala, Cameroon.
Tel: +237 420308, Fax: +237 428956.
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 the Cameroon, with the exception of Ebome Marine Terminal, Quai GETMA facility, and SONARA 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.
Dialling code +237. Phone numbers contain 6 digits, there are no area codes. · The currency is the Cameroon Franc (CFA Fr).
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Cameroon
How many ports in Cameroon have a NaviBoss port guide?
7 ports, 7 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 Cameroon in?
Cameroon's ports lie in NAVAREA II (2). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Cameroon use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are Cameroon's ports in?
UTC+1, with no summer time.
Which port in Cameroon takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, FSO 'Massongo': its deepest listed berth takes 22.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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