Greenville

Size limits

Tanker Berth: LOA 62m, draught 4.8m.

Largest vessel handled: "Angele N", log carrier, 26,548DWT, draught 7.0m.

Water density

1023.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.2m.

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

Approach

Approach to the anchorage or to the port of Greenville may be made between Kennedy Rocks and Stevens Rock, with the light structure at the head of the jetty bearing approx 059°.

A vessel entering the harbour should give the head of the jetty a berth of at least 100m, as depths of less than 5.0m exist within this distance of the jetty head.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained approx 1.0nm W of Blubarra Point, in a depth of approx 13.0-15.0m. The bottom is generally composed of stiff black sand and mud, however there are several foul patches.

During the rainy season (Apr-Nov) a heavy swell is liable to occur, forcing vessels to anchor in the bay.

Tugs

1 tug is available, 1 x 1,450hp.

Charts and publications

BA 1365, 1980. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(8).

Communications

VHF: Ch 16 and 12.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: National Port Authority.

Position: Managing Director Maritime Security.

Address: National Port Authority, Freeport of Monrovia PO Box 1849, Monrovia, Liberia.

Tel:.+231 226646.

Fax: +231 226180.

Mob: +231 6535648.

E-mail: [email protected]

ISPS Compliance: The US Coast Guard has reported that vessels arriving at US ports from all ports in Liberia, except for the Firestone Facility and Port of Monrovia, will be subject to increased attention and are more likely to be boarded and inspected due to their country's failure to maintain effective anti terrorism measures.

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

Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI): Liberia has signed a PSI ship boarding agreement with the USA aimed at stemming the flow of weapons of mass destruction. If a US or Liberian flagged vessel is suspected of trafficking proliferation related cargo, either party to this agreement can request authorisation to board, search and possibly detain the other's vessel and it's cargo.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Medical

Francis J Grante Hospital (5km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Local airport (8km).

Airport facilities: Daily connecting flight to Roberts International, Monrovia.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1600hrs. Overtime by arrangement.

Where it is

Greenville is situated SE of Monrovia between Buchanan and Cape Palmas.

The port

The port consists of a breakwater 400m in length, the E side of which provides 2 berths, depth 6m. Depths in the entrance channel range from 10.1m to 23.8m, and good anchorage can be obtained in the bay in depths between 13.0m and 15.0m. The principal export is forest products.

Traffic

Approx 22,300t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Greenville?

Compulsory. The pilot boards 2nm off the breakwater, normally available between 0500-2300hrs, (after 2300hrs by prior arrangement).

What time zone is Greenville in?

Local time at Greenville is UTC+0. No summer time.

What is the water density at Greenville?

1023.

Which load line zone is Greenville in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Greenville?

The UN/LOCODE of Greenville is LRGRE.

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