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Malongo Terminal
Pilot
updated Mar 2018- Malongo submarine pipeline landing terminal boarding place Pilot boards05°25.5′S 012°09.0′E
Compulsory. Pilot boards to the E of the waiting anchorage position (05°28.0'S 011°58.0'E) and remains onboard for the duration of the loading operation, nearest berth 3.1nm, farthest berth 6.2nm.
Key data
updated Apr 2022Size limits
Harbour: LOA 100.71m, beam 16.5m, draught 6.0m, 4,969DWT.
SBM: LOA 350m, beam 60m, draught 26.82m, 325,000DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range 1.5m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malongo Oil Terminal | 26.82 m | 350 m | 4 |
| Malongo | 6.00 m | 101 m | 5 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2022Anchorages
For any vessel, anchoring in any other area within the terminal's limits is prohibited unless special clearance is received from Malongo Terminal.
Restrictions
Vessels are to keep clear of oil structures, berthing takes place in daylight only, unberthing at anytime.
Tugs
2 tugs available : 1 x 3,200hp, 1 x 3,500hp.
During transfer operations no craft shall be allowed alongside an export vessel unless approval has been given by the CABGOC Mooring Master and agreed by the Master of the export vessel.
Mooring
HOSES HANDLING:
Malongo Oil Terminals:
After the vessel has been securely moored, two 16in floating hoses will be connected to the export vessel's port side manifold. The floating cargo hoses are fitted with camlock type couplings to fit 150ASA for 16in flanges. A hose gang will remain onboard to attend to all hose operations, but the export vessel's crew shall provide assistance as and when necessary on the advice of the CABGOC Mooring Master. At such times an export vessel's deck officer shall be in attendance.
The export vessel will be required to have ready a hose handling derrick or crane at the port manifold with not less than 15t SWL for the lifting and connection of the hoses. The export vessel's crew will be responsible for handling the hoses and required to operate crane or winches.
Every care should be taken during the hose handling operations to avoid serious damage to the hose, the plastic floats and buoys by contact with plate edge, rails, etc. Special equipment, e.g. quick release fittings, etc, will be supplied from the line boat when the CABGOC Mooring Master boards.
Before hose handling operations begin, manifold oil containment facilities shall be ready for use and adequate quantities of absorbents available for rapid deployment in the event of spillage.
Charts and publications
BA 306, 311, 3291, 4209. Admiralty pilot NP2, NP286(8).
Reporting before arrival
updated Mar 2018ETA and pre-arrival notices
When approaching on arrival and leaving on departure the Malongo Pilot boarding/anchoring 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: For short range communications, a VHF system is available. A 24 hour watch is maintained on Ch 16 and Ch 73 and callsign is 'Malongo Terminal'.
Notice of readiness
Malongo SPM Oil Terminals: NOR will be accepted only between 0600 to1800hrs, provided that the CABGOC representative is satisfied that the export vessel is apparently in all respects ready to moor and load.
NOR will normally be accepted at time of arrival when cargo hoses are connected and purged and when the vessel is declared, in all respects, ready to load. The Master of the export vessel is required to have the blank flanges removed from the vessel's port side loading manifold before mooring in order to expedite the connection of hoses.
NOR will not be accepted during a period when berthing is suspended on account of adverse weather, or when an export tanker arrives prior to the date upon which it is nominated to load.
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 export 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 Republic of Angola shall be permanently displayed by vessels at the Cabinda terminals both by day and night.
Notices and regulations
All vessels are warned to approach the Cabinda terminals with extreme caution as drilling and survey work are proceeding on a continuous basis.
Vessels loading at the Cabinda terminals must comply with the latest SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, ISPS Conventions and Protocols. Vessels which are found to be seriously deficient in any way will be refused permission to berth or load.
Vessels must have the ability to maintain min 30% of the summer deadweight at all times.
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 Mar 2018Repairs
A vessel when in berth shall be maintained in a state of readiness for vacating the berth under full engine power at short notice. Therefore, no repairs will be permitted. The testing of any electrical equipment, including radar, radio and domestic electrical equipment, is prohibited unless the permission of the CABGOC Mooring Master has been granted. Tank cleaning and gas freeing shall not be carried out while in the berth. Chipping and scraping on the deck or hull will not be permitted.
Repair facilities are not readily available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Not available.
Bunkering: Not available.
Stores: None available.
Medical
Military Hospital of Cabinda, 1.4km.
Crew change
Crew changes are only permitted in emergency situations and then only when personnel involved hold all necessary valid certificates and documents.
Transport
Nearest airport: Cabinda Airport located at Cabinda, 31.7km.
Airport facilities: Domestic only.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Malongo Terminal
updated Mar 2018Where it is
The terminal is situated 17km N of Cabinda.
The port
Malongo is a crude oil terminal, operated by Chevron Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (CABGOC).
The oil terminal consists of SBM Berths No 01, No 02, No 03 and No 04. Crude oil from the Malongo onshore tank farm is transferred to export vessels via submarine pipelines and the Malongo SPM's.
Questions about Malongo Terminal
Where does the pilot board at Malongo Terminal?
The pilot boards at Malongo submarine pipeline landing terminal boarding place, 05°25.5′S 012°09.0′E.
What time zone is Malongo Terminal in?
Local time at Malongo Terminal is UTC+1. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Malongo Terminal?
The deepest berth listed is at Malongo Oil Terminal: 26.82 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Malongo Terminal?
1025.
Which load line zone is Malongo Terminal in?
Tropical.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Malongo Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE of Malongo Terminal is AOMAL.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Malongo 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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