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Tin Can Island
Pilot
updated Feb 2019Compulsory for vessels over 1,000GT and available 24 hours. Pilots are obtained through Apapa.
Key data
updated Jul 2023Size limits
LOA 299.99m, beam 44m, draught 13.5m, 109,999DWT.
Water density
1010-1015.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range 1.5m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josepdam Terminal A | 13.50 m | 229 m | 3 |
| Port and Cargo Handling Services Terminal C | 13.00 m | 277 m | 4 |
| Tin Can Island Container Terminal B (TICT) | 13.00 m | 300 m | 4 |
| PTML Grimaldi Terminal | 11.50 m | 250 m | 2 |
| Tin Can Island Fivestar Logistics Terminal D | 10.00 m | 275 m | 2 |
| Capital Oil & Gas Industries Terminal | 9.00 m | 184 m | 3 |
| Integrated Oil & Gas Terminal | 7.50 m | 183 m | 1 |
| Obat Oil Terminal | 5.50 m | 186 m | 1 |
| Rahamaniyya Terminal | 5.50 m | 184 m | 1 |
| GMT Container Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Medlog Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Tin Can Island Breakbulk Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| A.A. Rano Terminal | — | 186 m | 1 |
| AA Rano LPG Plant | — | 183 m | 1 |
| Beco Petroleum Terminal | — | 186 m | 1 |
All 27 terminals
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Global Energy | — | 183 m | 1 |
| Bovas Oil | — | 183 m | 1 |
| Chipet Oil and Gas | — | 183 m | 1 |
| Emadeb Energy Services Terminal | — | 185 m | 1 |
| Fatgbems Depot | — | 160 m | 1 |
| Kris-Oil Terminal | — | 183 m | 1 |
| Menj Oil Terminal | — | 183 m | 1 |
| MRS Oil & Gas Terminal | — | 250 m | 1 |
| Rainoil Depot Ijegun | — | 180 m | 1 |
| Star Synergy Terminal | — | 183 m | 1 |
| Techno Oil | — | 183 m | 1 |
| Wosaba Energy Solutions Terminal | — | 183 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 Jul 2023Approach
Tin Can Island is approached through a buoyed channel which leads WNW, passing N of Meridian Point (06°25.8'N 003°23.9'E), to the berths on the S side of Apapa and to Tin Can Island berths, 2nm W, through Badagri Creek.
Anchorages
The Pool (06°25.4'N 003°24.3'E) is the principal anchorage with vessels of max draught 8.2m being accommodated.
Tugs
Compulsory. There are 2 x 1,400hp tugs available.
Charts and publications
BA 2812, 1381, 1385. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(8).
Reporting before arrival
updated Feb 2019ETA and pre-arrival notices
The ship's agent in Lagos must be advised via Lagos Radio, 7, 4, 3, 2 and 1 days prior to arrival and the same information passed to the Harbour Master by the same means. On arrival the vessel should contact the signal station on VHF and they will request the following information from the vessel.
Communications
VHF: Ch 1, 3 11, 12, 14 and 16.
Telephone: 234-1-5452687
The Nigerian Ports Authority at Lagos can be contacted, as follows:
1. VHF: VHF Ch 12 and 16
2. Telephone: 234-1-5452820, 234-1-5452821, 234-1-5452822, 234-1-5452823, 234-1-5452824, 234-1-5452662,234-1-5452892
The harbourmaster can be contacted, as follows:
1. VHF: VHF ch 12 and 16
2. Telephone: 234-1-5452691
3. Facsimile: 234-1-2630306
The Apapa complex can be contacted on VHF ch 12, 14, and 16.
The Tin Can Island complex can be contacted, as follows:
1. VHF: VHF ch 13 and 16
2. Facsimile: 234-1-5804148
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Nigeria Ports Authority.
Position: General Security Manager.
Address: 26/28 Marina, Lagos, Nigeria.
Tel: +234 1 264 5894
Fax: +234 1 264 5894
Mob: +234 80 3301 9750.
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Apr 2016Repairs
Available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Lagoon Hospitals, 4.1km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Murtala Muhammed International Airport located at Lagos, 22.3km.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Tin Can Island
updated Jul 2023Where it is
Tin Can Island is situated W of Apapa, near Lagos. 7km due to W of the city centre of Lagos across Lagos Harbour.
The port
Tin Can Island port handles mainly dry bulk, breakbulk, containers, Ro-Ro and liquid facilities.
Traffic
Approx 15,500,000t of cargo, 6500,000TEU and 1,000 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Tin Can Island
What are the pilot arrangements at Tin Can Island?
Compulsory for vessels over 1,000GT and available 24 hours.
What time zone is Tin Can Island in?
Local time at Tin Can Island is UTC+1. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Tin Can Island?
The deepest berth listed is at Josepdam Terminal A: 13.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Tin Can Island?
1010-1015.
Which load line zone is Tin Can Island in?
Tropical.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tin Can Island?
The UN/LOCODE of Tin Can Island is NGTIN.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Tin Can 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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