Fomboni

Size limits

LOA 80m, draught 2.4m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 3.9m (springs), 1.4m (neaps).

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

Approach

The directions for Fomboni are as follows:

Leading Marks: From sea the alignment (195°) of the following marks leads to the anchorage in Anse Doueny.

Beacon "A", (white chevron on house), 12°16.5'S 043°44.5'E, overlooking a beach in front of the town;

Beacon "B", (wooden post, whitewashed metal topmark), 0.37nm SSW of Beacon "A".

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained on the alignment of the approach leading marks in depths of not less than 16.0m, with a post, (0.85nm NW of Beacon "A"), on the coastal reef, bearing less than 267° and open S of a beacon, (black and white), 1.75nm WNW of Fomboni.

With SE winds anchorage is good although there is sometimes a troublesome swell, during the NW monsoon (Nov-Feb) the swell is very heavy and the anchorage is not safe.

Anchorage for small craft can be obtained in Anse Tsoa, (1nm SE of Anse Dourney).

Restrictions

Daylight operations only.

Tugs

Not available.

Charts and publications

BA 563, 3895. Admiralty Pilot NP39, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA should be sent 48 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Ch 16.

Notice of readiness

Arranged by the local vessel's agent.

Flags

The vessel's registered flag, yellow Interco "Q" flag and the national Comoros flag have to be shown.

Port State Control here: Indian Ocean MOU.

ISPS

Designated Authority: Maritime Affairs of the Union of Comoros.

Contact: The Commissioner.

Address: Maritime Administration/Ship and Port, Security Department, PO Box 22061, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Tel: +971 6 742 8120.

Fax: +971 6 744 1270.

E-mail: [email protected]

Mobile: +971 506 462452.

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

US Coast Guard announced that, effective June 10 2011, it is imposing conditions of entry on vessels arriving in the United States after having called at any port in the Union of the Comoros, during their last five port calls. In summary, each affected vessel must: (1) implement the Security Level 2 measures from its ship security plan while in any port of the country; (2) ensure that each access point is guarded and that guards have total visibility of the exterior of the vessel while in the port; (3) attempt to execute a Declaration of Security while in the port; (4) log all security actions; and (5) report actions taken to the pertinent USCG Captain of the Port [COTP] prior to arrival in the US. See 76 Fed Reg 30954.

Repairs

Not available.

Dry docks

Not available.

Medical

Hospital Center De Fomboni, 1km.

Crew change

Crew change is possible, contact the agent.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bandar Es Eslam Airport, 1km.

Airport facilities: Connecting flights to Moroni International Airport.

Working hours

Mon-Thu 0730-1430hrs; Fri 0730-1100hrs; Sat 0730-1200hrs; Sun no work.

Where it is

The port of Fomboni is situated on the island of Moheli, in the Comoros group, off E Africa.

The port

The port is very small and consists of a town and an open roadstead in Fomboni, visited by small coastal vessels only. It is not a good protection against swell and discharge operations are risky, breakbulk cargo can be loaded and unloaded.

What are the pilot arrangements at Fomboni?

Not available.

What time zone is Fomboni in?

Local time at Fomboni is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Fomboni?

The deepest berth listed is at Fomboni Terminal: 2.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Fomboni?

1025.

Which load line zone is Fomboni in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Fomboni?

Port State Control at Fomboni: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Fomboni?

The UN/LOCODE of Fomboni is KMFOU.

What crews who called at Fomboni say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.

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