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Ports in Sierra Leone
NaviBoss has port guides for 4 ports in Sierra Leone, 3 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA II, buoyage follows IALA region A.
All 4 ports in Sierra Leone
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freetown | SLFNA | Yes | 12.0 m | NAVAREA II |
| Nitti | SLNIT | — | — | NAVAREA II |
| Pepel | SLPEP | Yes | 12.0 m | NAVAREA II |
| Sherbro Island | SLSBO | Yes | 7.5 m | NAVAREA II |
Navigational warnings
Sierra Leone'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 Sierra Leone
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessel calling at ports in Sierra Leone are expected to provide information regarding crew/passenger, prohibited goods, port of call list and cargo declarations. The Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) is a mandatory shipping document for all goods entering Sierra Leone. A CTN contains bill of lading number, shipper information, consignee, description of goods and freight charges. Please see pre-arrival information of individual ports for more details.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Sierra Leone Maritime Administration.
Position: Executive Director.
Address:PO Box 313, Maritime House, Government Wharf Ferry Terminal, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Tel: +232 22 221211
Fax: +232 22 221215
Mob: +232 76 601805
Email: [email protected]
ISPS Compliance: Pepel is currently out of use whilst it is repaired following damage caused during the rebel war. As soon as the port is planned to commence business a full survey will be completed and a security plan written.
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +232. · The unit of currency in Sierra Leone is the Leone (Le) which consists of 100 cents.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Sierra Leone
How many ports in Sierra Leone have a NaviBoss port guide?
4 ports, 3 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 Sierra Leone in?
Sierra Leone's ports lie in NAVAREA II (2). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Sierra Leone use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are Sierra Leone's ports in?
UTC+0, with no summer time.
Which port in Sierra Leone takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Pepel: its deepest listed berth takes 12.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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