Limboh Terminal

1. Limboh Oil Terminal (Sonara) Pilot boards03°59.0′N 009°08.0′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 250m, beam 45m, draught 11.2m, 115,519DWT

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.

Approach

A light buoy marking a rock is moored close to the jetty.

Restrictions

At the Jetty, berthing and unberthing can be carried out day and night.

Tugs

There are 2 tugs available.

Charts and publications

French Chart 5602. Admiralty Pilot NP2, NP286(8).

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministere des Transports, Direction de la Marine Merchande.

Address: BP 416, Douala, Cameroon.

Tel: +237 420308, Fax: +237 428956.

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

ISPS Compliance: The US Coast Guard has reported that vessels arriving at US ports from ports in the Cameroon, with the exception of Ebome Marine Terminal, Quai GETMA facility, and SONARA Terminal, 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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: At the jetty the maximum vessel size is LOA 130m with 8.0m draught for taking bunkers, maximum manifold size is 8in.

Medical

Approx 5km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Approx 80km.

Nearest railway: Approx 80km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Situated on Cape Limboh, W of Ambas Bay, approx 7km W of Limbe.

The port

Limboh oil terminal is located at Pointe Limboh.

Where does the pilot board at Limboh Terminal?

The pilot boards at Limboh Oil Terminal (Sonara), 03°59.0′N 009°08.0′E.

What time zone is Limboh Terminal in?

Local time at Limboh Terminal is UTC+1. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Limboh Terminal?

The deepest berth listed is at Sonara Terminal: 11.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Limboh Terminal in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Limboh Terminal?

The UN/LOCODE of Limboh Terminal is CMLIT.

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