Garoua (CMGOU)

The port is closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. Port of Garoua is only open during the wet season. The passage commences at the Niger mouth and is made by general cargo vessels and small tankers. Exports include cotton cakes, hides and skins.

Tropical.

Situated in N Cameroon on the Benue River, over 1,620km from the Gulf of Guinea.

1000.

Accessible only during the rainy season (Jul 20-Oct 20).

Nil, seasonal rise of river approx 7m.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

All documents are to be signed and stamped. ..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List 5 2. Passenger List 5 3. Last Port of Call 5 4. Animal List 5 5. Dangerous Cargo List 5 6. Vaccination List 5 7. Narcotic List 5 8. Arms and Ammunition List 5 9. Crew Effects Declaration 5

Notify ETA 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival.