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Takula Terminal
Pilot
updated May 2010- Takula Oil Terminal Pilot boards05°11.9′S 011°45.9′E
Compulsory. Pilot boards 1.5nm NW of SBM Lightbuoy (05°13.3'S 011°48.5'E) and remains aboard for the duration of the loading operation.
Key data
updated Apr 2022Size limits
SBM: LOA 350m, 300,000DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range 1.5m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takula Terminal | — | 350 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Apr 2022Approach
There are depths of about 70m in the vicinity of the SBM and the anchorage.
Anchorages
Anchorage is approached from W through an area of intensive offshore oil and gas activity. Masters are advised to navigate with extreme caution and not to approach within 500m of all structures and storage vessels. Vessels waiting to berth should anchor 3.5nm NNW from platform "GSL AUX".
Outer Anchorage: Approximately 1.5nm NW of the SBM, noting wells in the vicinity.
Restrictions
Vessels to keep clear of oil structures.
Tugs
Available.
Mooring
Mooring/unmooring permitted throughout 24 hours.
SPM chain stoppers, as recommended by OCIMF, are required.
One tug and one lifeboat will assist in mooring/unmooring operations.
Charts and publications
BA 306, 311, 3291, 4209. Admiralty Pilot NP2, NP286(8).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jul 2022Communications
VHF: Pilots and Terminal: Ch 16.
Customs and immigration
Upon arrival Customs and Immigration officials will board the vessel.
Flags
Angola national flag to be displayed.
Notices and regulations
Oxygen content in all cargo tanks to be below 8% by volume.
Prior to berthing operations, Master to sign "Conditions of Entry" (CABGOL Safety List based on latest edition of ISGOTT).
Inspections
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.
Port services
updated Aug 2017Repairs
Not readily available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Not available.
Medical
Cabinda for emergencies.
Crew change
Only permitted in emergency situations.
Transport
Nearest airport: Cabinda Airport, 1.4km.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Takula Terminal
updated Apr 2022Where it is
Takula Terminal is situated 27nm WNW of Malongo shore oil installations.
The port
This terminal is used only for emergency loading. Oil is now pumped to and stored at Malongo Terminal where export tankers are loaded.
The SBM Export Buoy is located in 68.5m of water in position 05°13'S 011°48'E.
Questions about Takula Terminal
Where does the pilot board at Takula Terminal?
The pilot boards at Takula Oil Terminal, 05°11.9′S 011°45.9′E.
What time zone is Takula Terminal in?
Local time at Takula Terminal is UTC+1. No summer time.
What is the water density at Takula Terminal?
1025.
Which load line zone is Takula Terminal in?
Tropical.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Takula Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE of Takula Terminal is AOTAK.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Takula Terminal 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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