San Pedro

1. San-Pedro pilot boarding place Pilot boards04°42.6′N 006°36.6′W

Size limits

LOA 294.12m, beam 45.60m, draught 14.0m, 745,005DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.5m.

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

Approach

The harbour is approached by a dredged channel 650m in length, 150m width and 13.5m in depth. Turning circle with diameter of 450m, depth 11.0m.

Anchorages

Anchorage, convenient for vessels awaiting the pilot, can be obtained approx 1.0nm SSW of the harbour entrance in a depth of 18m sand, good holding.

The limits of the anchorage area are:

To the W of the meridian of the light on Jetee Ouest.

To the NW a line running NE/SW 0.5nm distant from the light on Jetee Ouest.

To the N the parallel of the light on Jetee Est.

Anchorage is not recommended W of the meridian of the harbour entrance.

Restrictions

Max permissible draught in channel is 10.5m.

Tugs

Tugs are available.

Charts and publications

BA 3108, 3104. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be advised via San Pedro coast radio station at least 72 hours prior to arrival. For pilotage, vessels should send ETA 24 hours in advance and confirm 3 hours before arrival, stating draught if vessel is over 200m in length.

Communications

Pilots can be contacted:

VHF: Ch 12

Telephone: +225 34 711791

Fax: +225 34 711791

San Pedro port can be contacted:

Telephone: +225 34 717200, +225 34 717202

Fax: +225 34 717215

E-mail: [email protected]

Harbour Master: Ch 16, 12.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be forwarded to agent.

Documents

* Even if nil onboard

Health

All crew is required to have Yellow Fever Certificate. Medical chest to be complete, with no out dated medicines.

Customs and immigration

Officer will board vessel on arrival.

Flags

National flag is compulsory.

Notices and regulations

Advised to vessel by agent.

Repairs

Not available.

Dry docks

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Fuel, diesel and gas oil available.

Medical

Medical facilities are available.

Crew change

Available.

Transport

Nearest airport: San Pedro Airport, 13km.

Airport facilities: Daily connecting flight to Abidjan International Airport.

Nearest railway: Neant.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours a day, except public holidays.

Where it is

San Pedro is situated 170nm W of Abidjan on the Cote d'Ivoire.

The port

The port consists of a sheltered inner harbour which is protected by two breakwaters. A swinging ground, 400m in diameter, allows manoeuvring of vessels within the port.

The following cargos are handled: oil products, chemicals, timber, containers, dry bulk, breakbulk. And specialized in exporting agricultural products such as coffee and cocoa. Consider as the world first cocoa exporting harbor.

Traffic

Approx 7,800,000t of cargo, 240,000TEU and 400 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at San Pedro?

The pilot boards at San-Pedro pilot boarding place, 04°42.6′N 006°36.6′W.

What time zone is San Pedro in?

Local time at San Pedro is UTC+0. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at San Pedro?

The deepest berth listed is at Terminal Industriel Polyvalent De San Pedro: 14.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at San Pedro?

1025.

Which load line zone is San Pedro in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of San Pedro?

The UN/LOCODE of San Pedro is CISPY.

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