Sherbro Island

Size limits

Draught 7.5m.

Water density

1012.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 3.0m.

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

Approach

A vessel approaching from N should pass 2nm W of Mes Meheux Island and then proceed SE towards No 1 Buoy.

From abeam No 1 Buoy, vessels should follow the buoyed channel.

Traffic schemes and VTS

There is no defined traffic scheme.

Anchorages

Vessels should anchor at the Yangisei Anchorage, located at 07° 43.440'N 12° 47.374'W, max draught 7.5m.

Restrictions

Entry during daylight only, max draught 7.3m. Restriction between Buoy Point and Yangisei Tree which must be navigated 2 hours to HW and on a rising tide. It is possible to steam with ebb when max draught is approx 7.3m.

Tugs

Not available.

Mooring

Berthing information is supplied by the agent.

Charts and publications

BA 617, 685. Admiralty Pilot NP1. NP286(8).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notice should be given at least 24 hours prior to arrival to the Pilot's Office or the Harbour Master.

Communications

VHF: Ch 16, 88 and 12.

Health

International Health Certificate is required.

Customs and immigration

Valid passports or Seaman's Books are to be presented to Immigration on arrival so shore passes can be issued to the crew. If there are any passengers, they should produce valid travel documents.

Boarding and working permits are to be lodged 4 hours prior to arrival, by the agent responsible for the vessels stay in port.

Flags

Vessels carrying dangerous goods are to display flag "B" of the International Code of Signals.

Notices and regulations

Small craft: Within the limits of the port, small craft shall at all times give way to ocean going ships under way.

Rat guards: To be placed when alongside the quay.

Dangerous goods: Notice is to be given to the General Manager before arrival that a vessel is carrying dangerous goods. No explosives or other dangerous goods are to be landed, shipped or transhipped except with the authority of the General Manager.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Sierra Leone Maritime Administration.

Position: Executive Director.

Address:PO Box 313, Maritime House, Government Wharf Ferry Terminal, Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Tel: +232 22 221211

Fax: +232 22 221215

Mob: +232 76 601805

Email: [email protected]

ISPS Compliance: Pepel is currently out of use whilst it is repaired following damage caused during the rebel war. As soon as the port is planned to commence business a full survey will be completed and a security plan written.

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

Repairs

Minor repairs are available.

Dry docks

Available in Freetown for small vessels.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Not available.

Medical

Nitti, Mobimbi.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bonthe Airport.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Sherbro Island is situated approx 130km S of Freetown.

The port

The port consists of an anchorage where lighters/barges load rutile and bauxite from the Gbangbama mine (15.6nm downstream at the port of Nitti (see separate entry)) to vessels at anchor.

What are the pilot arrangements at Sherbro Island?

Compulsory. Freetown pilots are used which are picked up and landed at Freetown.

What time zone is Sherbro Island in?

Local time at Sherbro Island is UTC+0. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Sherbro Island?

The deepest berth listed is at STS Lightering Area: 7.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Sherbro Island?

1012.

Which load line zone is Sherbro Island in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Sherbro Island?

The UN/LOCODE of Sherbro Island is SLSBO.

What crews who called at Sherbro Island 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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