Libreville

Size limits

LOA 76m, beam 17.2m, draught 2m, 1,886DWT.

Water density

1015.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 2.0m.

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

Port limits

The port of Libreville extends from Pointe Louis, situated 0.5nm SSW of the radio masts (1.5nm SSE of Pointe des Normands), to Pointe Glass 3nm SSE.

Anchorages

Compulsory. The principal anchorage is 0.9nm SW of the head of the S arm of Les Chargeurs Reunis wharf, with the head of the wharf in line with a church (yellow triangular front with arches, surmounted by a clock tower), in a depth of 8.0m, mud and clay, good holding.

An alternative anchorage is with the S end of the detached breakwater off the lighter quay bearing 052°, distant 0.82nm, in a depth of 9.0m.

Care must be taken to avoid the obstructions in the vicinity of these anchorages.

Vessels generally moor with anchors laid out NNW and SSE.

Anchorage may also be found on a muddy bottom, further S off Glass (00°22.0'N 009°27.0'E), at a distance from 0.75 to 1.25nm offshore, according to the draught of the vessel, but, when anchoring in this vicinity or further S, care must be taken to avoid Banc de la Malouine.

At these anchorages, a sea sometimes gets up at short notice, making communication with the shore, and the movement of lighters difficult. This is especially so when the wind is against the tidal stream.

Caution: A disused submarine pipeline extends 0.7nm WSW and then 0.2nm SSW from a position on the coast 0.25nm SSE of the conspicuous belfry (00°24.2'N 009°26.3'E). Near the head of the pipeline there are some obstructions on the seabed.

Charts and publications

BA 3325, 3118, 3327, 3328. Admiralty Pilot NP2, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be notified 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Ch 16.

Health

Officials come onboard.

Customs and immigration

Officials come onboard.

Flags

National flag to be flown while in Gabonese waters.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministere de la Marine Marchande.

Position: Joint Secretary General

Address: BP 6795, Libreville, Gabon

Tel: +241 74 78 40 or +241 89 61 91

Fax: +241 74 78 40

Email: [email protected]

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

Repairs

Small repairs can be carried out.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available in small quantities.

Medical

Libreville, 15km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Libreville International Airport, 20km.

Nearest railway: Octra.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Libreville is situated on the W coast of Africa close to the equator.

The port

The main quay at Libreville is shallow and only able to handle fishing vessels, small ferries and coasters and is protected by a breakwater. Ro-Ro facilities are available approx. 3.5nm SE of the main quay where containers, general cargo, passengers and automobiles are handled in small quantities.

What are the pilot arrangements at Libreville?

Compulsory. There is no pilotage service.

What time zone is Libreville in?

Local time at Libreville is UTC+1. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Libreville?

The deepest berth listed is at Port of Libreville: 2.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Libreville?

1015.

Which load line zone is Libreville in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Libreville?

The UN/LOCODE of Libreville is GALBV.

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