Namibe

Size limits

Max LOA 225m, beam 32.26m, draught 19.0m, 75,200DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Springs 1.7m, neaps 1.4m. A heavy swell can be experienced in the bay at any time of year. At Cais Commercial it oscillates parallel to the quay.

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

Approach

Minimum depth in the approaches to Namibe is 10.5m. Vessels approaching from the S should be aware that Banco Amelia sand bank is not marked by lights.

Porto Saco: From a position SSE of Ponta do Giraul (15°08.2'S 012°06.7'E) in the vicinity of the pilot boarding area the alignment (037.5°) on the leading lights lead NE into the bay and towards the berth.

Anchorages

Good anchorage is available 450m NW of Fortaleza de Sao Fernando (15°11.6'S 012°08.7'E) in depths of 9.0m, bottom mud for vessels waiting to berth at Namibe.

Restrictions

Berthing can only take place until 1900hrs in the summer and 1800hrs in the winter.

At the Commercial Terminal departure is possible throughout 24 hours. Port Saco has restrictions on arrival and departure only until 1800hrs.

Tugs

2 tugs of 2,200hp available at Port Saco, both equipped for fire fighting and rescue at sea.

Charts and publications

BA 1197, 310. Admiralty Pilot NP2, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels calling at Porto Saco which are carrying flammable cargoes should give notice, through the agent, to the Port Captain at Porto Namibe at least 48 hours in advance, indicating the quality and quantity of the goods onboard.

Communications

Namibe pilots contact:

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 08, 12, 14, 16.

Tel: +244 264 66921, +244-262-66737

Fax: +244 264 66050.

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Tugs: Ch 16, 29.

Health

Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate possible.

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.

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available at Porto Saco.

Medical

Medical facilities are available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Namibe Airport, 5km.

Nearest railway: The port is connected to the national rail network.

Working hours

Normally 0730-1200hrs, 1400-1730hrs. Overtime available.

Where it is

Namibe (Mocamedes) is situated on the S coast of Angola in Baia de Namibe.

The port

Namibe is a small port handling general cargo, and the principal fishing port of Angola. Port Saco, lies in NE corner of the bay and handles bulk carriers exporting iron ore and the import of oil.

Traffic

Approx 800,000t of cargo, 19,550TEU and 180 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Namibe?

Pilotage is compulsory for entering, leaving and berthing/ unberthing, both for Porto Saco and Porto Namibe.

What time zone is Namibe in?

Local time at Namibe is UTC+1. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Namibe?

The deepest berth listed is at Saco Mar Iron Ore Terminal: 19.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Namibe?

1025.

Which load line zone is Namibe in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Namibe?

The UN/LOCODE of Namibe is AOMSZ.

What crews who called at Namibe 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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