Ziguinchor

Size limits

Largest vessel handled: LOA 123m; draught 4.5m; 28,787DWT.

Water density

1000-1030.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Mean spring range 0.6m; mean neap range 0.2m.

Approach

The depth of the navigable channel in the river varies between 6.0m and 18.0m.

Anchorages

Outer anchorages: Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels 0.1nm S of the ruined pier at Ouloum (12°34.3'N 016°44.3'W) in a depth of 7.0m, hard sand.

Anchorage can also be obtained off the E pier at Karabane in depths of 8.0-10m. However, this is exposed to NW winds. Vessels should avoid anchoring in the approaches to the Marigot d'Elinkine, as it is narrow, busy and regularly used by military craft.

Inner anchorage: Vessels can anchor off the town in depths of 8.0-13.0m.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited in the vicinity of the submarine cable, and on the track of the ferry close E of the cable.

Restrictions

The depth over the bar varies, being 3.6m MLWS and 5.2m MHWST. The river passage is undertaken during daylight only.

Tugs

Not available.

Charts and publications

BA 3532. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(8).

ISPS

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Fuel, diesel and gas oil are available.

Medical

A hospital is located in the port.

Transport

Nearest airport: Local airfield, (5km).

Airport facilities: No night flights are possible.

Nearest railway: At Dakar.

Working hours

By arrangement.

Where it is

The port of Ziguinchor is situated in the S of Senegal, 56km from the mouth of the Casamance River.

The port

Main exports are groundnuts, fish and groundnut oil. A limited amount of general cargo is handled.

Traffic

Approx 50,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Ziguinchor?

Due to constant changing of depths in the Riviere Casamance, transit without a pilot should not be attempted.

What time zone is Ziguinchor in?

Local time at Ziguinchor is UTC+0. No summer time.

What is the water density at Ziguinchor?

1000-1030.

Which load line zone is Ziguinchor in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ziguinchor?

The UN/LOCODE of Ziguinchor is SNZIG.

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