Monrovia

Size limits

LOA 230.9m, beam 35m, draught 13.8m, 64,231DWT.

Water density

1016.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.1m.

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

Approach

The entrance to the harbour lies between the heads of the breakwaters, 1.75nm N of Cape Mesurado. Maintained depth in channel 10.7m, max draught in channel is 9.1m.

Port limits

Refer to the National Port Authority tariff.

Traffic schemes and VTS

First come first served basis, in case of congestion.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in an area S of the approach in depths of approx 16.5-13.7m, good holding ground. Vessels are liable to roll heavily in this anchorage.

Restrictions

All vessels are berthed in daylight hours only and should have entered breakwater by 1730hrs.

Tugs

There is 1 tug available.

Charts and publications

BA 2478, 1364, 1363. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should advise ETA 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Monrovia Port Radio Station, Callsign 'Freeport Monrovia' on Ch 12 and 16.

Telephone: Pilot: +231 651 8511.

Harbour Master: +231 655 7343.

Port Manager: +231 651 3534.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered immediately upon arrival at Fairway Buoy.

Flags

Liberian courtesy flag must be lowered at 1800hrs GMT sharp.

Notices and regulations

Refer to National Port Authority tariff.

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.

Bunkering: Fuel oil and diesel are available. A "T" jetty on the S edge of the dredged basin serves as a bunker pier and has a depth alongside of 10m.

Medical

John F Kennedy Hospital , 9.3km & Kingdom Care Hospital, 20.8km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Spriggs Payne Airport located at Morovia, 11.8km (Domestic only) & Roberts International Airport located at Harbel, 62.5km.

Airport facilities: Passenger and freight service.

Working hours

Mon-Fri, 0800-1200hrs and 1300-1600hrs; Sat 0800-1200hrs. Overtime available on request.

Where it is

Monrovia is the capital and principal port of Liberia, situated on the W coast of Africa.

The port

The free port of Monrovia has an artificial harbour protected by 2 breakwaters extending NW and SW from the shore, each approx 2km in length. There are four piers and one main cargo wharf.

The principal exports are iron ore, crude rubber, bulk latex, coffee, cocoa, timber and seafood. Imports consist of petroleum products, building materials and general cargo of all types.

Traffic

Approx 2,000,000t of cargo, 98,000TEU and 400 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Monrovia?

Compulsory. Pilot boards near Lightbuoy No 1, available daylight hours only (first pilot 0730hrs and last pilot 1730hrs).

What time zone is Monrovia in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Monrovia?

The deepest berth listed is at Freeport of Monrovia: 13.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Monrovia?

1016.

Which load line zone is Monrovia in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Monrovia?

The UN/LOCODE of Monrovia is LRMLW.

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