Abidjan (CIABJ)

Abidjan is principal port of Cote d'Ivoire and is one of the largest and most modern ports on the West African coast. Abidjan is also a major transit port for Mali and Burkina Faso. Exports: Cocoa, coffee, cotton, groundnuts, rubber, timber, fruit, fish and frozen/tinned vegetables. Imports: Include oil, machinery, foodstuffs, building materials, steel, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The port includes the areas of Banco Bay, to the N, facilities to the S along the Canal de Vridi, Locodjo and the Port Bouet Tanker Terminal.

Tropical.

Abidjan is situated 170nm E of San Pedro on the Cote d'Ivoire.

Harbour: LOA 399.99m, beam 61.5m, draught 11.5m, 281,456DWT. Offshore: LOA 350m, BCM 150m, draught 21.0m, 300,000DWT.

Approx 35,000,000 of cargo, 760,000TEU and 5,000 vessels handled annually.

Vessels awaiting a pilot must anchor W of the meridian through the S entrance point to Canal de Vridi, at a distance greater than 0.5nm from the coast. Good holding ground, sand, in depths of more than 20m. Large vessels are recommended to anchor 1nm off the coast in depths of 40-50m. Prohibited anchorage: Within the VTS Control Zone surround the Fairway Light Buoy. Entry is also restricted here. Anchoring, dredging and trawling are also prohibited in a cable and pipeline area extending 14nm SSE from the shore in the port approaches.

The port is situated on a lagoon and is connected to the sea by a buoyed channel, Canal de Vridi, 200m wide at its seaward end and 370m wide for the remainder of its length. On arrival, the dredged depth is 13.5m and maximum permitted draughts on entry are 11.5m for a max LOA of 280m and 9.5m for a max LOA of 250m. During heavy swell the max draught is reduced to 9.0m.

BA 3103, 3101, 3100, 595, 4209. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(8). US 57064, 57063, 57060. NGIA US Sailing Directions 123 (Southwest Coast of Africa).

Variable, from 1000 to 1025, depending on season.

The inner harbour contains a serious of mooring buoys for larger vessels (A to M) up the Baie du Banco.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 150NT through the Vridi Canal and is available 24 hours. Vessels should inform the Port Commandant by radio 24 and 6 hours prior to their ETA, giving fore and aft draughts. Vessels arriving at night should inform the Port Commandant before 1700hrs the previous day. Pilots can be contacted on VHF Ch 12, 16. Vessels requiring a pilot should sound three long blasts on their whistle or siren. The pilot boarding position for tankers is 2.25nm S of Canal de Vridi Jetee Sud light. For other vessels the pilot boards 05°13.46'W 003°59.65'W (0.8nm SSW of Lightbuoy AN). A pilot will board as soon as entry into Canal de Vridi is possible.

Two pylons, canal de Vridi W bank (red and white strips, 70m and 100m in height, red obstruction lights) 5°15'.2N 4°00'.7W. Two pylons, Canal de Vridi E bank (red and white strips, 70m and 95m in height, red obstruction lights) 5°15'.4N 4°00'.5W A light is exhibited from a grey tower, 13m in height with a red top, standing on the S entrance point. A light is exhibited, and a fog signal is sounded, from a grey tower, 13m in height with a black top, standing on the N entrance point. Two sets of leading lights are situated on the W side of the canal and both lead towards the entrance. The S pair (FA2 and FA4), in line bearing 297°, are exhibited from framework towers with triangular top-marks; the front tower red and 12m in height, the rear tower white and 16m in height. The N pair (FA6 and FA8) in line bearing 304°, are exhibited from a white pylon (front) and a black and white metal framework tower (rear). There are three green lights, spaced approx 0.5nm apart, exhibited on the E side of Canal de Vridi, and three red lights, similarly spaced, on the W side of the canal. A light is exhibited from a water tower standing 0.5nm ESE of the silo. Racon: Fairway Light Buoy is a safe water pillar (5°12'.9N 4°00'.2W).

Vessels over 200m in length must comply with certain conditions. Due to adverse conditions of swell, current or tide, the actual times the port is open for traffic vary at the discretion of the Chief Pilot. Abidjan Radio broadcasts the opening times every hour. During periods of heavy swell, the max draught is reduced to 9.0m. Vessels should endeavour to arrive at the entrance to Canal de Vridi at HW. Passage through the canal can only be effected when the stream is running at less than 2kts. At neaps this is at any time, but at springs it is from 1 hour before to 1 hour after HW, and 1 hour before to 30 minutes after LW. Overhead power cables, with a vertical clearance of 66m, span Canal de Vridi 0.5nm NW of the signal station. Submarine cables cross the canal 0.3nm, 0.5nm and 1.1nm NW of the signal station. PORT BOUET TANKER TERMINAL: Only vessels using the tanker berths at the terminal should enter the Restricted Area.

Tide Levels: Mean Spring Range 0.6m, Mean neap Range 0.4m. Tidal streams: At the entrance to Canal de Vridi, the stream sets onto the W bank during the ebb which, with the swell, causes a heavy backwash. Vessels should be prepared to use max power and pay close attention to steering. This applies particularly to loaded tankers which should have a positive trim. The stream can attain a rate of 6kts. Passage through the Canal can only take place when the tidal stream is running at less than 2kts. At Neaps, this is any time but at Springs, it is from one hour before to one hour after HW and one hour before and half an hour after LW.

The VTS Zone is a circular area, radius 1nm, with its centre on the Fairway Light Buoy. Vessels may only enter this area after instructed to do so by the Port Control Centre. Vessels are forbidden to enter the VTS area without the prior authorisation of the Control Centre to anchor, except in the case of an emergency (force majeure). Vessels departing, should follow the routes given by the Control Centre, in such a way as not to restrict the approach of vessels entering the port. Traffic signals are displayed form the signal station located at the N entrance to Canal de Vridi. Entrance and exit times are given by the port radio service. Vessels should attempt to arrive at the entrance to the Canal de Vridi at HW.

Compulsory. Tankers are required to take 2 tugs.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. Cote d'Ivoire has two rainy seasons, May-July (long rains) and Oct (short rains). An average of 5-6 hours of rainfall can be expected each day and delays are inevitable. Off the Canal de Vridi there is a continuous heavy swell from SW. Some surging will be experienced at the tanker berths in the canal. No swell in the lagoon. Vessels are rarely prevented from entering the port because of bad weather.

ABIDJAN 5°14.93'N 4°00.19'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CI ABJ ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(2) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 24h, 6h and 3h prior to arrival at Vridi Harbour via fax, e-mail or through the agent to the Hr Mr, including the following information: (a) Draught (b) Tonnage of goods to be loaded (c) Nature, class, tonnage and destination of dangerous goods (3) Vessels requiring a Pilot must await instructions from the Control Centre, who will set an approach route centred on Lt buoy R (5°12·91N 4°00·21W). (4) Notice of ETD: Vessels should send ETD 3h in advance. (5) Pilot boards in position 5°13·44N 3°59·66W. PORT-BOUЛT TERMINAL: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for all movements at the oil terminals of Port-Bouлt and are only carried out during the day between 0700 and 1500 LT. (2) For arrivals, the time of the manoeuvre is fixed by the Hr Mr's office and communicated to the vessel in good time. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: The VTS Control Zone is a circular area of radius 1 n mile centred on the Approach Lt buoy (5°12·90N 4°00·20W). CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Vigie VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 (Port Operations) 13 (Port Security) Telephone: +225 27 21 238866 +225 05 06 715449 (Mobile) HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Vessels are forbidden to enter the VTS area without the authorisation of the Control Centre to anchor, except in the case of a Force Majeure (emergency), and they must identify themselves via VHF Chs 12 or 16. (2) After being identified, and on instructions from the Control Centre, vessels enter on an approach route on the axis of the Approach Lt buoy and board the Pilot within an area of 0·5 n miles diameter lying on a bearing of 060° from the same Lt buoy. (3) Vessels departing follow the routes determined by the Control Centre in such a way as not to restrict the approach of vessels entering. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Hr Mr Call: Abidjan Port Control VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 (Port Operations) 13 (Port Security) Telephone: +225 27 21 238697 +225 05 06 869052 (Mobile) Website: www.portabidjan.ci/offre-de-service/la-capitainerie Abidjan Terminal Telephone: +225 27 21 217777 +225 27 21 238866 +225 05 06 715449 (Mobile) Fax: +225 27 21 217790 Website: www.abidjan-terminal.com www.portabidjan.ci/offre-de-service/terminal-conteneurs Port Authority Telephone: +225 27 21 238000 Fax: +225 27 21 248080 E-mail: info@paa.ci.org Website: www.portabidjan.ci Maritime Operations Department Telephone: +225 05 06 869052 (Mobile) HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 24h and at least 6h in advance prior to arrival at Vridi Roads, via fax, e-mail or through the agent to the Hr Mr. (2) ETA messages should contain the following information: (a) Draught (b) Tonnage of goods to be loaded (c) Nature, class, tonnage and destination of dangerous goods (3) Notice of ETD: Vessels should send ETD 3h in advance. (4) Vessels at the inner or outer anchorages must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 12 or 16. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ CФTE D’IVOIRE TERMINAL (CIT) CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone: +225 27 21 796002 Website: www.cotedivoireterminal.com PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels must send ETA at least 72h in advance to the Hr Mr's office, providing the characteristics of the vessel. (2) Confirmation must be made via Abidjan VTS, 6h and 2h before arrival in the harbour, following the reporting procedure in force. (3) Notice of ETD: Vessels should send ETD 3h in advance. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TERMINALS LOCATION: Multi-buoy Mooring Terminal (MBM) and Single-buoy Mooring Terminal (SBM). CONTACT DETAILS: Operator Telephone: +225 27 21 270160 +225 27 21 270427 Fax: +225 27 21 271798 +983 42399 DIRSIR +983 43317 SIR +983 43442 SIRFIN Hr Mr VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels must send ETA 72h and 24h in advance through the agents. (2) Vessels must keep the agents informed of any change of ETA. (3) The Master must also contact the Hr Mr, the day before arrival at Vridi Roads and at least 6h before arrival to confirm ETA. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 16; 06 12 Telephone: +225 27 21 240466 +225 27 21 220189 Fax: +225 27 21 241627 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Tugs are compulsory. (2) Tugs must be requested 72h and 24h in advance through the agents. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ " }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 23/25 (Former update 13/25) French Radiosignaux publication 93 Jan 2025, (RSDRA2025000043780), 23/25

..... Harbour Master: Callsign: "Abidjan Port Control" (24 hours) VHF: Ch 16, 12 (Port Operations). VHF: Ch 13 (Port Security). Tel: +225 21 238697 or 246668. Fax: +225 21 246178. Port Authority: Tel: +225 21 238000. Fax: +225 21 238080. Email: info@paa.ci Website: www.portabidjan.ci Tugs: VHF: Ch 16, 06. (24 hours). Tel: +225 21 240189. Vessel Traffic: Callsign: "Vigie". VHF: Ch 16, 12. (24 hours). Tel: +225 21 275850, Fax: +225 21 270677. Pilot: VHF: Ch 16, 11,12. Tel: +225 21 238655 or 238656. Outer Anchorage: Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 12 or 16. Inner Anchorage: Vessels should listen between 1000hrs to 1030hrs Local Time on VHF Ch 12 or 16 (notices are given out after the daily port meeting). ..... Terminals: MBM and SBM: Operator: Tel: +225 21 270160 or 270427. Fax: +225 21 271798 or 273217. Telex: +983 42399 DIRSIR +983 43317 SIR +983 43442 SIRFIN Harbour Master: VHF Ch: 16, 12. Tugs: VHF Ch: 16, 06.

..... Documents Copies 1. Dangerous Cargo Manifest - 2. Crew List 6 3. Stores List 4 4. Bonded Stores List 4 5. Crew Declaration 4 6. Passenger List 6 (even if nil onboard) 7. Animal List 5 (even if nil onboard) 8. Narcotics List 5 (even if nil onboard) 9. Arms and Ammunition List 1 (even if nil onboard) 10. Ports of Call List 5 11. Vaccination List 1

Should be sent 24, 6 and one hour prior to arrival. Vessels arriving at night should inform the port before 1600hrs on the previous day of arrival. Vessels at the outer anchorage should maintain continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 12 or 16, at the inner anchorage vessels should listen 1000-1030hrs. ETA for Terminals (SBM and MBM): Vessels must send ETA 72hrs and 24hr in advance via Agent and must keep Agent informed of any change of ETA. The Master must also contact the Abidjan Harbour Master the day before arrival at Vridi Roads and at least 6hrs before arrival to confirm ETA.

Every vessel should be clearly identifiable and fly its national flag. The Ivory Coast courtesy flag should also be flown. For security purposes, vessels must not be left unattended and must be manned at all times. Unauthorised visitors, including prostitutes, are not allowed. Bartering is not permitted within the port.