Soyo (AOSZA)

The port consists of an LNG and LPG terminal, build on reclaimed land. Kwanda area, which is an oil industry support base also handling general cargo and fishing craft.

Tropical.

Soyo, Kwanda Base docks, is located on the S bank of the Congo River, close to its mouth.

LOA 299.06m, draught 12.2m, beam 49m, 97,730DWT.

Outer anchorage: Anchorage may be obtained in a depth of approx 8.0m, 0.2nm N of Soyo Lightbuoy, which is moored 2.5nm ESE of Ponta Padrao. There is a river anchorage for general cargo lightering operations. Cargo Anchorage: Ocean going vessels anchor on the starboard side of the river in position 06°04.2'S 012°23.4'E where their cargo is discharged by rafts.

The port is approached through a short buoyed channel at the entrance to Canal de Soyo. The channel has max depth of 5.2m. From a position between No 1 and 2 Lightbuoys, moored 2.25nm SE of Ponta Padroa (06°04.1'S 012°19.1'E), the alignment 152.25° of the leading lights leads SSE for approx 1.25nm, in a channel marked by beacons and buoys, into the Kwanda Base harbour. Caution: Aids to navigation in River Congo are reported to be unreliable. They may be missing, unlit or out of position. Mariners should navigate with particular caution. Angola LNG Tanker passage: For Angola LNG tankers bound to or from the Angola LNG Marine Terminal the Pululu Channel shall be closed 30 minutes prior to the vessels entry to the Pululu Channel. During channel closure the Safety Zone will also be in force. Angola LNG Pilots will advise Soyo Port Control when the Pululu Channel can be opened for other traffic and will endeavour to keep the channel closure time to a minimum, which would normally not exceed 1.5 hours. During channel closure for Angola LNG tankers; vessels that wish to move between berths or the Inner anchorage within Kwanda should be given traffic clearance by Soyo Port Control provided they will not enter the Pululu Channel or Angola LNG Turning Basin.

BA 659, 658, 306, 311. US Publications 123. Admiralty NP2, NP286(8).

1013.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels bound to/from or moving between berths at the Angola LNG Terminal. Pilots boarding positions: Outer Boarding Station: 06 02.0'S 012°10.0'E (vessels of LOA 120m and above). Inner Boarding Station: 06 03.0'S 012°17.0'E. Vessels should call VHF Ch 09, 2 hours prior to arrival off port limits for berthing details.

Leading Lights: Front light exhibited from a white triangle, apex up, red stripe and stands on tower (06°07.1'S 012°22.0'E). Rear light exhibited from white triangle, apex down, stands 150m from front light.

Daylight berthing only 0600 to 1800hrs. Unberthing day and night.

Range for Angola LNG Terminal 1.5m (springs), 0.6m (neaps).

Available.

Prevailing winds: Trade winds ESE to SSE.

SOYO 6°07.04'S 12°19.65'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AO SZA For details see: SOYO, ANGOLA LNG TERMINAL PILOT REQUIREMENTS SOYO, KWANDA PORT PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________

SOYO, ANGOLA LNG TERMINAL 6°06.89'S 12°20.12'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AO SZA For details see: SOYO, KWANDA PORT PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________

SOYO, KWANDA PORT 6°07.46'S 12°19.27'E UNCTAD LOCODE: AO SZA ________________________________________________________________________________

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(2) The Pilot boarding position is advised by Soyo Port Control. ________________________________________________________________________________ KWANDA PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Kwanda Port VHF Channel: Ch 77 Telephone: +244(0)932 986525 E-mail: kwanda.port@saipem.com HOURS:\tH24 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of arrival: Vessels should provide advance notice of arrival to Kwanda, via the agent, 30 days, 15 days, 10 days, 7 days, 5 days, 72h, 48h and 24h prior to arrival. (2) In addition, vessels are requested to copy any notices passed to the agent by e-mail directly to kwanda.port@saipem.com, to the following: (a) kwanda.hse@saipem.com (b) kwandaport.pfso@saipem.com (3) All notices should be by e-mail. It will not be sufficient to give notice only by VHF. (4) Vessels bound Kwanda Port shall maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 77 from arrival off the port, whilst at anchor or alongside. (5) All movements of vessels within Kwanda Port must be authorised by both Soyo Port Control and Kwanda Port. ________________________________________________________________________________ SOYO PORT CONTROL CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Soyo Port Control VHF Channel: Ch 11 16 Telephone: +244(0)232 676000 (ext 5790) E-mail: traffic@portofsoyo.com HOURS:\tH24 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: All vessels should send ETA 24h in advance by e-mail or on departure from last port if sooner. (2) All vessels to call Soyo Port Control on VHF 2h prior to arrival at the channel entrance buoys advising updated ETA and maximum draught. (3) All movement of vessels within the Port of Soyo must be authorised by Soyo Port Control. (4) A Safety Zone exists within the seaward approaches and is defined as an area which lies within a radius of 1.5 n miles from the tip of ‘Ponta Padrao’ (6°04·60S 12°19·91E) N of a line bearing 290° through to W of a line bearing 70°. 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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 23/23 Angola LNG and Port Captain correspondence, (RSDRA2023000123587), 23/23

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 26/24 Angola LNG correspondence, (RSDRA2024000157820), 26/24

VHF: Soya Port Control: Ch 11, 16. Tel: +244 232 676000. Email: traffic@portofsoyo.com. Angola LNG Terminal: LNG Pilot: Ch 09. Email: pilots@alngopco.com. LNG Marine: Ch 09. Tel: +244 232 675792. Email: ptms@alngopco.com. Kwanda Port: Soya Pilot: Ch 08. Kwanda Port: Ch 77. Tel: +244 932 986525. Email: kwanda.port@saipem.com.

All vessels should send ETA 24 hours in advance by email or on departure from the last port if sooner: ..... 1. Vessels should call Soyo Port Control on VHF 2 hours prior to arrival at the channel entrance buoys advising updated ETA and maximum draught 2. Inbound vessels should contact Soyo Port Control on VHF Ch 11 when passing position 06°03.5'S 012°18.5'E, requesting clearance to enter the Pululu Channel Vessels should send their ETA for Angola LNG Terminal as follows: ..... 1. On departure form last port 2. 7 and 5 days, 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival 3. By VHF to LNG Marine when off port limits Vessels should send their ETA for Kwanda Port as follows: ..... 1. Advance notice of 30, 15, 10, 7 and 5 days, 72, 28 and 24 hours prior to arrival. 2. In addition, vessels are requested to copy any notices passed to the agent by email directly to kwanda.port@saipem.com, to the following: kwanda.hse@saipem.com kwandaport.pfso@saipem.com 3. It will not be sufficient to give notice only by VHF. All notices should be by email 4. All vessels should maintain listening watch on Ch 77 from arrival, while at anchor or alongside 5. All movements must be authorised by Soyo Port Control and Kwanda Port