PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Futila Terminal
Pilot
updated May 2010The Mooring Master will board the vessel in the anchorage area.
Means of access to vessel for the Mooring Master shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of SOLAS and early advice will be given by Mooring Master regarding the side of the vessel where access should be provided. At night the access area shall be adequately illuminated to provide for the approach and boarding of the Mooring Master, Government officials and for terminal representatives.
The "Conditions of Entry Into and Use of Futila Terminal" and "Agreement for Hiring of Tugs" will be presented to the Master of the vessel and shall be signed by him on behalf of himself, the vessel and her owners prior to the departure from the Pilot Station and commencement of berthing operations.
Key data
updated Apr 2022Size limits
CBM: LOA 112m, beam 16.8m, draught 4.57m, 6,500DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futila Terminal | 4.57 m | 112 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Apr 2022Approach
Vessels enter the area from the W passing between the green and red buoys. The W yellow buoy marks the limit of a reef area and the N yellow buoy the Kokongo pipeline.
A red can buoy, intended as standby buoy for the mooring launch and fitted with a Q Fl W light is located in 05°27.3'S 012°10.8'E.
Futila CBM Berth Fl (U)Y 5s 6M, 05°27.3'S 012°10.8'E.
There are numerous oil well platforms in the vicinity of this terminal and each one is fitted with navigational aids, flashing Mo "U" and fog signals sounding one blast every 20 seconds with a range of 1.5nm.
Anchorages
Should it be necessary to anchor, the vessel should proceed to the recommended Malongo freighter anchorage in position 05°31'S 012°08'E.
Anchorage for any vessel in any other area within the terminal limit is prohibited unless special clearance is received from Futila Terminal.
Mooring
Mooring operations will normally be undertaken during daylight hours (0600-1600hrs) under normal weather conditions and the Company Mooring Master agreement.
Before arrival at the boarding area, it will be necessary to ensure that the following moorings are ready for use on arrival at berth.
The Mooring Master shall determine the suitability of the vessel's mooring equipment. Should the Mooring Master consider that the mooring gear is not adequate, the vessel should not be brought into the mooring until deficiencies have been corrected.
Company mooring launch will deliver the Mooring Master and necessary equipment. In addition, the mooring launch brings the buoys mooring lines to the vessel as directed by the Mooring Master. Similarly, the mooring launch crew casts mooring lines off the ship as directed on unmooring. The mooring launch remains in the area the entire time the vessel is in the moorings.
Unmooring Operations: Unmooring will normally be undertaken on a 24 hour basis. The possibility may exist that, due to weather conditions, a vessel will have to anchor outside the terminal awaiting daylight.
Charts and publications
BA 306, 311, 3291, 4209. Admiralty Pilot NP2, NP286(8).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
For vessels loading in Luanda and bound to Futila, ETA messages to be sent and contact with the FPSO made, on start of loading operations in Luanda and on sailing from Luanda.
Vessels are requested to contact the CABGOC Malongo PFSO (Port Facility Security Officer) 5 days before arrival for exchange of security information. The PFSO email addresses are: [email protected] and [email protected]. Vessels not fitted with email should telex to 470074 Chev UI or 278755 Chev UR, both in the USA, with heading "RELAY TO ASECUR7 AND APATROL2 AT MOLONGO".
When approaching on arrival and leaving on departure the Malongo Freighter Anchorage/Pilot Boarding Area Tankers must contact the Cabgoc Marine Patrol callsign ''DELTAALPHA'' or ''DELTABRAVO'' on VHF Ch 16 and advise tanker name, ETA, departure as appropriate.
Communications
VHF: Futila Terminal: Ch 16, 12, 74.
Ch 16 and Ch 12 are monitored continuously. The VHF radio callsign is "Futila Terminal". Normally all communications will be with the Futila Terminal. When within VHF communication range the Master of the vessel should ascertain berthing prospects from Futila Terminal.
Notice of readiness
NOR will be accepted only between 0600-1600hrs. Provided that the terminal representative is satisfied that the vessel is apparently in all respect ready to moor and load/discharge. NOR will not be accepted during a period when berthing is suspended on account of adverse weather, or when a vessel arrives prior to the date upon which it is nominated to load/discharge.
The foregoing paragraph notwithstanding, in no event shall a NOR, whether previously accepted or not, be valid or binding on the terminal unless and until such time as the vessel, her tanks and equipment, are in fact, in every respect in the proper condition and operation to receive the cargo.
Flags
The national flag of the People's Republic of Angola shall be permanently displayed by vessels at the Futila Terminal, both by day and night.
During all discharging, loading, ballasting or deballasting operations, the International Code Flag "B" and a black ball shall be displayed during daylight hours, and proper anchor lights shall be displayed during darkness.
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: National Directorate of Merchant Marine and Ports.
Contact person: National Director.
Address: CP 2393, Rua Rainha Ginga, No 74, 4 Andar, Luanda, Angola.
Tel: +244 2 390034.
Fax: +244 2 310375.
Mob: +244 92 439336/ +244 91 516620.
Telex: 3352 MARPORT AN
E-mail: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
No repairs will be permitted, the testing of any electrical equipment including radar; radio; and domestic electrical equipment, is prohibited unless permission of the terminal Mooring Master has been granted. Tank cleaning and gas freeing shall not be carried out while at the berth. Chipping and scraping on the deck or hull is not permitted.
Bunkers, water and stores
No bunkers, fresh water or stores are available at the terminal.
Medical
Limited medical facilities are available only in an emergency.
Crew change
Crew changes are only permitted in emergency situations and then only when personnel involved hold all necessary valid certificates and documents.
Masters are advised that shore leave is not permitted.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Futila Terminal
updated May 2010Where it is
The terminal is located to the E of the Malongo oil fields and approx 10nm due N of Cabinda Lighthouse.
The port
Futila Terminal is a products import/export facility owned by Sociedade Nacional de Combustiveis de Angola (SONANGOL). Products are transferred via the Futila conventional berth mooring (CBM) located in 6.7m of water.
Questions about Futila Terminal
What are the pilot arrangements at Futila Terminal?
The Mooring Master will board the vessel in the anchorage area.
What time zone is Futila Terminal in?
Local time at Futila Terminal is UTC+1. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Futila Terminal?
The deepest berth listed is at Futila Terminal: 4.57 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Futila Terminal?
1025.
Which load line zone is Futila Terminal in?
Tropical.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Futila Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE of Futila Terminal is AOFLT.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Futila Terminal 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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