Cabinda (AOCAB)

The port handles general cargo and both import and export containers.

Tropical, Mar 1 to Jun 30 and Nov 1 to Nov 30.

Cabinda is situated about 30nm N of the entrance to the River Congo, in the S of the province of Cabinda.

Draught 6.5m.

Approx 302,000t of cargo, 17,000TEU and 500 vessels are handled annually.

Vessels can anchor approx 3.5nm NW of Ponta de Tafe (5°33.0'S 012°10.9'E), in a depth of 11.0m sand and mud, good holding, or closer inshore according to draught. Vessels should anchor outside the line where the rollers begin to be affected by the bottom and to accumulate a surface velocity. Vessels may anchor to discharge or load cargo by barges, in a depth of 9.0m, approx 2.3nm WNW of Ponta de Tafe. Small vessels may anchor in a depth of approx 4.6m, 0.4nm N of the head of the pier. Large vessels anchor off the port and small vessels can anchor within Enseada de Cabinda.

The port is approached from W through an area of intensive offshore oil and gas activity. From W, the approach to the outer anchorage is in safe water but caution is advised on account of numerous oil rigs in the vicinity. Inner Anchorage Leading Lights: From the outer anchorage, the alignment 110° of the following lights leads ESE towards the inner anchorage. Front light (white square tower, 9m in height) 05°33.2'S 012°13.3'E. Rear light similar structure, 12m in height and 300m from front light. Caution: It should be noted that the leading line passes over or near the unmarked wrecks of three lighters. Furthermore, it is reported that the leading marks are difficult to discern from the outer anchorage. The track passes SSW of Baixo de Bele, a rocky salient of the coastal bank which covers the greater part of Enseada da Cabinda. Least charted depth on the bank is 1.8m, approx 2nm NE of Ponta de Tafe Light.

BA 3206, 3291. Admiralty Pilot NP2, NP286(8).

1025.

Compulsory.

Ponta de Tafe Light 05°33.0'S 012°10.9'E (white square framework tower, white hut). Aero Light (occasional) approx 05°35.2'S 12°11.7'E.

Range 1.4m (springs), 0.6m (neaps).

Prevailing winds: S'ly. The current generally sets NNW at between 0.5-2kts and this factor together with the generally WSW swell can cause heavy rolling, especially in the latter part of the dry season (Mar-Sep). The predominant wind is SW and may be augmented by a land and sea breeze effect. Vessels at anchor should allow sufficient underkeel clearance (3m) for rolling and swell. Cargo operations can be expected to be delayed by swell in the dry season. Tornadoes can occur in the rainy season, especially between Dec-Apr.

CABINDA 5°33.24'S 12°11.75'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AO CAB ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Ch 09, 12, 14 and 16.

Notify ETA 24 hours and 1 hour prior to arrival.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be issued.