Morondava

Size limits

Draught 2.5m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Mean spring range is about 3.4m, mean neap 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

There are 2 approaches as follows:

South Pass: The bearing 098° of Morondava water tower or light leads through Ararano Atsimo, across Dengin' i Morondava, over which a heavy swell breaks.

North Pass: The track through Ararano Avaratra leads generally E, passing S of Torak' i Cordeliere then S of Torak' i Mitaine, E of Torak' i Cordeliere then N of Toraka Median.

Directions for the anchorages: The bearing, approx 130°, of Morondava water tower or light, leads towards the anchorages, then as follows:

South anchorage: The alignment (132°) of leading beacons (1.75nm SW of Morondava water tower) leads to the S of the anchorage:

Front beacon (white, 4m in height).

Rear beacon (white pyramid, 13m in height) (0.3nm from the front beacon).

North Anchorage: The alignment (129.5°) of the leading beacons (white pyramids, each with a black band) (Front beacon 0.5nm NNW of Morondava water tower), situated 0.25nm apart, leads to the N anchorage.

Controlling depths are as follows:

Ararano Astimo (South Pass): 22.0m.

Ararano Avaratra (North Pass): 15.0m.

Anchorages

South Anchorage: Is situated 1.25nm W of the mouth of Andraverava River, in a depth of approx 10.0m. The anchorage lies on the approach leading line and on the bearing 080° of a beacon (white, 6m in height) (0.75nm W of Morondava water tower), in line with the tower.

North Anchorage: This is a good anchorage, situated 1.75nm N of the mouth of Andraverava River in a depth of 8.0-9.0m, muddy sand. The anchorage lies on the approach leading line, approx 1.1nm from the front beacon.

Restrictions

There are no restrictions on arrival or departure from the anchorages off Morondava where all cargoes including oil products are worked. The latter are discharged from lighters via a submarine pipeline to storage tanks.

Tugs

Available for towing barges.

Charts and publications

BA 3855. Admiralty Pilot NP39.

Port State Control here: Indian Ocean MOU.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Agence Portuaire Maritime et Fluviale.

Position: Director General.

Address: Vice Premature, BP 581, Anosy, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar.

Tel: +261 20 222 5860.

Fax: +261 20 222 5860.

Mob: +261 320 229259.

Email: [email protected]

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

USCG Security Levels: The US Coast Guard issued a notice stating that, effective Dec 4 2009, it will impose conditions of entry on vessels arriving to the United States from Madagascar, with the exception of vessels arriving from Toamasina (also known as Tamatave) during their last five port calls.

In summary, each affected vessel must: (1) implement the Security Level 2 measures from its ship security plan while in a Madagascan port; (2) ensure that each access point is guarded and that guards have total visibility of the exterior of the vessel while in a Madagascan port; (3) attempt to execute a Declaration of Security while in a Madagascan port; (4) log all security actions; and (5) report actions taken to the pertinent USCG Captain of the Port [COTP] prior to arrival in the US. (74 Fed. Reg. 45230).

Repairs

Assistance with mechanical repairs may be obtained through a French operated fishing business in the town.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkers: Fuel is not available.

Fresh water: Available.

Stores: Provisions are available, except in the dry season.

Medical

Available in the town.

Transport

Nearest airport: Jacques Ringel Airport, 5km.

Airport facilities: There are 4 flights available weekly to Antananarivo International Airport.

Working hours

Normally, Mon-Fri 0700-1100hrs and 1400-1700hrs. Overtime by arrangement.

Where it is

Morondava is situated on the W coast of Madagascar, on a tributary of the Morondava River.

The port

Morondava is a small commercial port consisting of a roadstead anchorage for ocean going vessels and quays for small coasters.

What are the pilot arrangements at Morondava?

Not available.

What time zone is Morondava in?

Local time at Morondava is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the water density at Morondava?

1025.

Which load line zone is Morondava in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Morondava?

Port State Control at Morondava: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Morondava?

The UN/LOCODE of Morondava is MGMOQ.

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