Moudi Terminal

Size limits

280,000DWT, BCM 174m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 2.5m.

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

Approach

SBM buoy: Has a radar reflector. At night it shows a light flashing, the morse code letter 'U', every 15sec (5nm visibility).

A fog horn is installed, in case of poor visibility, it sounds the 'U' signal every 30sec, (audible for 2nm).

Anchorages

Standby anchorage area: A circle, radius 1nm is located within a centre located at: 04°07.6'N 008°31.1'E.

Approach to the standby anchorage area is from the E, in a sector between the bearing 210°-330° to the buoy from the ship.

Restrictions

Mooring at the loading buoy is carried out in daylight only, between 0600-1800hrs, however sailing may take place at night.

Tugs

There is 1 small tug available.

Mooring

Terminal Mooring Team: A team of 4 to 6 deck hands under the responsibility of the Loading Master may be provided by the terminal to give assistance to the ship's crew, but without substituting them. Winches and windlasses are operated exclusively by the ship's crew.

Approach to the buoy: While the ship is approaching the buoy, a workboat provided by the terminal is used to keep the floating hoses away from the ships course.

Meanwhile the Loading Master stays on the fo'csle and provides the pilot and the Master with the required information on the manoeuvre.

Securing the mooring rope: The mooring team at the fo'csle sets out a messenger line, (diameter 30mm, length 200m) passing through a centre fairlead, the end of which is sent to the terminal Zodiac boat.

When the tanker is at a convenient distance from the buoy the Zodiac crew connects this messenger rope to the end of the polypropylene hawser, (heaving line, diameter 80mm, length 180m) attached to the mooring rope of the buoy.

The messenger rope and the heaving line are hauled using a tanker winch or windlass, until a convenient length of chain, placed between the heaving line and the mooring rope of the buoy is on deck.

This chain is then made fast, using the tanker's chain stopper (if fitted) or a strong nylon snotter rope provided by the Terminal.

Pulling off: The Terminal workboat keeps the vessel away from the buoy once the vessel is moored. As the mooring rope of the buoy is fastened, the work boat proceeds to the stern of the vessel. To secure the end of the tanker, a strong hawser is then secured onto her towing winch. Using this towing rope, the workboat shall apply a moderate but permanent pull for the duration of loading of the tanker to avoid her bow coming in contact with the buoy, should a change of current or wind arise.

Charts and publications

French SHOM 5633, 6076, 5380, 5602, BA 1387, Admiralty Pilot NP2, NP286(8).

Communications

Douala Radio, callsign "TJC5", "TJC6", "TJC8", monitors the following frequencies, 500kHz, 8449kHz and 13069kHz.

VHF: Terminal: Ch 16, 13, 69. Information related to operations is exchanged via Ch 13, the permanent working channel of the port. Tel: +33 1 53 57 63 07.

Notice of readiness

NOR is accepted by the Terminal Representative when all conditions have been met and the mooring team has boarded the vessel.

Health

In the case of infectious disease onboard, the Master should contact the Chief Doctor of the Frontier Health Police, in Douala, via the Harbour Master, Tel:+237 342 4633.

Customs and immigration

Immigration and Customs Officers will board the vessel on arrival, along with the Terminal Representative.

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.

Repairs

Cameroon Shipyard and Industrial Engineering Ltd, Tel: +237 340 1560.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkers and water: not available.

Medical

There are medical facilities available in Douala.

Transport

Nearest airport: In Douala, 4km.

Airport facilities: Daily flight to Europe.

Working hours

Berthing: Normally 0600-1800hrs; loading and unberthing: Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Moudi Terminal is located in the Moudi Oil Field located approx 53nm W of the town of Limbe and approx 19nm SSW of Bakasi Peninsula.

The port

The major structures of the Moudi/Lokele Oil Field are as follows:

Production platform VT: 04°08.1'N 008°27.3'E, on Moudi field.

Production Platform J: 04° 10.400'N 008° 24.300'E, on Lokele field.

The SBM loading buoy: 04°07.0'N 008°29.2'E, on Moudi field.

Traffic

Approx 1,000,000t of cargo and 10 vessels are handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Moudi Terminal?

Pilotage is compulsory.

What time zone is Moudi Terminal in?

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

What is the water density at Moudi Terminal?

1025.

Which load line zone is Moudi Terminal in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Moudi Terminal?

The UN/LOCODE of Moudi Terminal is CMMOU.

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