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FSO 'Ailsa Craig I'
Key data
updated Sep 2026Size limits
Offshore: Max LOA 333m and 309,270DWT from the latest SQL movement data.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ima Terminal | 18.00 m | 333 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Nigeria Ports Authority.
Position: General Security Manager.
Address: 26/28 Marina, Lagos, Nigeria.
Tel: +234 1 264 5894
Fax: +234 1 264 5894
Mob: +234 80 3301 9750.
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
About FSO 'Ailsa Craig I'
updated Sep 2026Where it is
Ima Terminal lies about 12nm SSE of the W entrance to Andoni River in the Bight of Biafra.
The port
The offshore terminal consists of FSO 'Ailsa Craig I' which exports crude oil in tandem with export tanker via a single 16in floating hose.
Questions about FSO 'Ailsa Craig I'
What time zone is FSO 'Ailsa Craig I' in?
Local time at FSO 'Ailsa Craig I' is UTC+1. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at FSO 'Ailsa Craig I'?
The deepest berth listed is at Ima Terminal: 18.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is FSO 'Ailsa Craig I' in?
Tropical.
What is the UN/LOCODE of FSO 'Ailsa Craig I'?
The UN/LOCODE of FSO 'Ailsa Craig I' is NGIMA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at FSO 'Ailsa Craig I' 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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