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Ports in Ghana
NaviBoss has port guides for 3 ports in Ghana, 2 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA II, buoyage follows IALA region A.
All 3 ports in Ghana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltpond Oil Field | GHSPD | — | — | NAVAREA II |
| Takoradi | GHTKD | Yes | 13.3 m | NAVAREA II |
| Tema | GHTEM | Yes | 16.0 m | NAVAREA II |
Navigational warnings
Ghana'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 Ghana
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to port facilities in Ghana must complete an Advance Shipment Information (ASHI) document. The ASHI document is generated at the port of loading and covers each bill of lading for shipments arriving at seaports in Ghana. In addition to the ASHI document, vessels should expect to provide information including but not limited to the following:
Please see pre-arrival information of individual ports for more details.
Inspection of ships
Hydrography and state inspection of ships:
Ghana Maritime Authority
Technical Services Division
No. E354/3, 3rd Avenue, East Ridge, Ministries Post Office,
PMB 34, Accra, Ghana
Tel: +233 21 684392 and 3
Fax: +233 21 677702
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ghanamaritime.org.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority.
Position: Port Facility Security Officer and Harbour Master.
Address: PO Box 139, Tema, Ghana.
Tel: +233 22 202815.
Mob: +233 90 244 329589
Recognised Security Organisations (RSO):
International Maritime Security
Address: The Garden House,
Little Chilmington, Kent TN23 3DN, England
Tel: +44 1233 613412
Fax: +44 1233 635290
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.intmarsec.co.uk
Persons responsible for Port Security:
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.
Dialling code +233. · The unit of currency is the cedi (C) which is made up of 100 pesewas.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Ghana
How many ports in Ghana have a NaviBoss port guide?
3 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 Ghana in?
Ghana's ports lie in NAVAREA II (2). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Ghana use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are Ghana's ports in?
UTC+0, with no summer time.
Which port in Ghana takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Tema: its deepest listed berth takes 16.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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