Ango-Ango (CDANG)

Ango-Ango is a multi-functional port and able to cater for both bulk and liquid cargo. Liquid cargo berths line the banks of the Congo River, capable of handling: aviation fuel, petroleum products and palm oils. A bulk cargo terminal is located amongst the liquid cargo berths and is used to handle cargoes including; general, dry bulk, container and reefers. The port may also be used by vessels not powerful enough to negotiate the Chaudron d'Enfer.

Ango-Ango is located on the E bank of the Congo River, approx 2.5nm downstream from Matadi, to the S of the Chaudron d'Enfer, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Max LOA 195.0m, beam 36.0m, draught 7.6m and 55,869DWT.

The approach to the port is made from the mouth of the Congo River at the S Atlantic Ocean. The entrance to the mouth of the river is located between the Port of Banana, Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Port of Soyo, Angola. From the mouth of the Congo River, vessels travel upstream 63.5nm ENE. Due to varying depths along the Congo River, authorities should be contacted in advance for the latest depth information.

Compulsory for vessels over 500GT, and is arranged through the port of Banana. Pilotage is only available during daylight hours and an ETA must be sent between 6 and 2 days and finally 24hrs prior to arrival. Pilots will board in position 6°02'34.2''S., 12°24'24.6'E (between Stella Buoy No. 2 and Pointe Bulabemba) or in the vicinity of Buoy No. 16 (6°02'13.8''S., 12°33'34.2''E.).

Main engines must be kept on standby throughout stay. For vessels travelling along the Congo River, they must be aware that during the rainy season, the current is very rapid and may carry floating islands of papyrus and water hyacinths. The current may also sweep away the buoys marking the channels.

There is a strong current experienced at the port and in particular at the Ango Ango Petroleum Terminal. Rates may be experienced of up to 3 to 7kts, depending on the height of the river. The mean river level at Matadi is approx 26m above mean sea level.

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Ango-Ango is a subport of Matadi.

S.E.P. Congo contact info Telephone: +243 819 022 612 Banana pilot contact info Telephone: +243 819 010 409 VHF: Ch 16

S.E.P. Customs telephone: +243 855 106 765

ETA should be sent 5 days in advance and confirmed 24 hours in advance of arrival, via the port of Banana.

As pilotage is only accessible during daylight hours, vessels may use either Boma or Ango-Ango to anchor overnight if there is insufficient time to reach Matadi.