Nouakchott

Size limits

LOA 264.3m, beam 38.02m, draught 13m, 63,567DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.44m. Current normally runs N-S at 0.5kts, but occasionally reverses on some days.

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

Approach

There is a landfall lightbuoy at the entrance to the channel 3km from the entrance to the dock. There are a set of leading light beacons to follow the channel in at night.

The channel width is 150m, depth 11.0m, with a 400m turning basin, marked by 2 beacons, off the pier head.

Anchorages

Can be obtained approx 1nm W of the head of the pier in depths between 8.0m and 10.0m. The holding ground is good generally but there are patches of hard sand.

heavy swells may be experienced in the anchorage from Jan to Mar and heavy rain from Jul to Sep.

Vessel's engine should be kept ready for use as bad weather can occur without warning.

The coastline offers no safe anchorage in adverse weather conditions.

Tugs

Compulsory, there are 2 x 900hp and 1x 2026hp tugs available.

Charts and publications

BA 1661, 1662, 1688, 3134, 3135. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Advance notice of ETA required.

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 14, call Nouakchott Port Control.

Pilots: Ch 16, 10.

Documents

Ship's certificates (up to date) required for port control on berthing.

Flags

Ship's Registry flag and Mauritanian flag must be flown.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Direction de la Marine Marchande

Tel: +222 525 7893

E-mail: [email protected]

Mob: +222 636 1219

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water/bunkers: Available.

Medical

Medical facilities are available in the town.

Transport

Nearest airport: Nouakchott (3km).

Working hours

Normally 0800-1600hrs and 1700-0400hrs.

Where it is

Nouakchott the capital of Mauritania. Located in the southwestern part of the country.

The port

The port handles containers, bulk, breakbulk, LPG and liquid facilities.

Imports include wheat, cement, clinker, flour, sugar, semolina, milk, containers and general equipment.

Exports include plaster, animal skins and fish.

Traffic

Approx 5,000,000t of cargo, 200,000TEU and 800 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Nouakchott?

Compulsory. Pilots can be contacted on VHF Ch 16.

What time zone is Nouakchott in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Nouakchott?

The deepest berth listed is at Port of Nouakchott: 13.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Nouakchott?

1025.

Which load line zone is Nouakchott in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Nouakchott?

The UN/LOCODE of Nouakchott is MRNKC.

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