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Vohemar
Key data
updated May 2019Size limits
Draught 8.1m, LOA 100m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berths | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Indian Ocean MOU.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Agence Portuaire Maritime et Fluviale.
Position: Director General.
Address: Vice Premature, BP 581, Anosy, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar.
Tel: +261 20 222 5860.
Fax: +261 20 222 5860.
Mob: +261 320 229259.
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
USCG Security Levels: The US Coast Guard issued a notice stating that, effective Dec 4 2009, it will impose conditions of entry on vessels arriving to the United States from Madagascar, with the exception of vessels arriving from Toamasina (also known as Tamatave) during their last five port calls.
In summary, each affected vessel must: (1) implement the Security Level 2 measures from its ship security plan while in a Madagascan port; (2) ensure that each access point is guarded and that guards have total visibility of the exterior of the vessel while in a Madagascan port; (3) attempt to execute a Declaration of Security while in a Madagascan port; (4) log all security actions; and (5) report actions taken to the pertinent USCG Captain of the Port [COTP] prior to arrival in the US. (74 Fed. Reg. 45230).
About Vohemar
updated Mar 2016Where it is
Vohemar is on NE coast of Madagascar, 535km N of Toamasina.
The port
Vohemar is a small port situated in the Baie de Vohemar, an inlet in the coastal reef. The port is used to handle coastal vessels alongside a 100m quay.
Traffic
Approx 60,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Vohemar
What time zone is Vohemar in?
Local time at Vohemar is UTC+3. No summer time.
Who carries out Port State Control at Vohemar?
Port State Control at Vohemar: Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Vohemar?
The UN/LOCODE of Vohemar is MGVOH.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Vohemar 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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