Takoradi (GHTKD)

Takoradi is a wholly artificial port created within two breakwaters, the main breakwater is 1,800m in length and the shorter lee breakwater is 800m in length. There are facilities for general, dry bulk and oil cargoes and a slipway a drydock for small vessel repair work. Transit cargoes are handled for Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. The principal export is manganese bauxite, cocoa, manganese ore, timber products and palm oil. Some of the main imports are cotton goods, mining equipment, petroleum products, clinker, wheat, construction equipment, rice, sugar and project cargoes. The port also discovered oil and gas field, Takoradi has found a new and rapidly expanding role as a support hub for the offshore sector.

Tropical.

Takoradi is located approx 100nm SW of Accra.

Harbour: LOA 250m, beam 36.5m, draught 13.3m, 77,195DWT. Offshore: LOA 247m, 104,996DWT.

Approx 8,000,000t of cargo, 43,000TEUs and 900 vessels handled annually.

Takoradi Bay has a water depth of more than 11.0m (location as per Admiralty Chart No 3012). Anchorage area is beyond the two breakwaters at approach to harbour entrance.

Apart from Takoradi Reef, south of the Main Breakwater, and shipwrecks, noted on AC No 3012, approach to entrance is free from hazards. There are navaids to ensure safety of ships using port: Takooradi Lighthouse 4°532'N, 1°345'W: group flashing white, 10 seconds, visible 32km. Main breakwater head: flashing red, one second, visible 12.8km. Lee Breakwater head: flashing green, visible 12.8km.

BA 3102, 3112, 3113. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(8).

There is no coastguard. The Navy can be contacted via the Signal Station.

1025.

Available throughout 24hrs. Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels entering and leaving or shifting berths in the main harbour. Vessels wishing to enter the harbour must await pilot boarding about 0.8nm NE of lee breakwater. Alternatively, vessels can anchor at the quarantine anchorage. The pilot boards at 04°53.6'N 001°43.6'W, for tankers, pilot boards at 04°53.5'N 001°40.2'W.

The port limit extends approx 2nm ESE from Takoradi Point, then 2.3nm NNE and about 2nm NE to the coast S of Sekondi Lagoon.

Takoradi Light (04°53.1'N 001°45.1'W) is exhibited from a prominent water. A light is exhibited from the structure standing at the head of the Main Breakwater and also from the Lee Breakwater.

No night berthing at tanker berth.

Tidal levels of Takoradi Port: ..... MHWS 1.5m MHWN 1.2m MLWN 0.6m MLWS 0.2m

None.

The port owns three tug boats and two must always be in attendance for berthing, sailing and shifting in the main harbour. Tugs are fitted with monitors for firefighting. Tugs up to 1,250hp are available on special application. Two tugs of 1,860kw with 40t bollard pull are also available.

Two rainy seasons occur within the year; April to July and September to mid-November. Prevailing winds are SW'ly except on harmattan when NE'ly winds occur.

TAKORADI 4°53.16'N 1°44.19'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GH TKD ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 20/22 Ghana Maritime Authority correspondence, (RSDRA2022000028148), 20/22

The signal station may be contacted throughout 24hrs through VHF Ch14 (port working channel) and Ch16 (international). On average, vessels can be reached 30 - 40nm away from the port (3hrs away from anchorage). Harbour Master: Tel: +233 31 24073 ext. 244 or +233 31 23220. Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority: Tel: +233 24136/259/304, Cell: +33 244 343 287

Customs: Upon arrival, every vessel must provide the following to Customs. The Customs officials will deal directly with the vessel's Master. ..... 1. Crew List 2. Nil List 3. Stowage Plan and last port of call 4. Submission of Manifest 72 hours before arrival of vessel. Immigration: At the berthing of every vessel, Immigration officials will board to check the travel documents of every passenger and give them the necessary permit before they disembark. Passes are given to passengers who want to visit the town.

List of documents to be provided by vessel upon arrival: ..... Documents No. of Copies 1. Ship’s Particulars 3 2. Crew Personal Effects List 2 3. Ship’s Nil List Declaration 4 4. Ship’s Stores List 2 5. Port of Call List 4 6. Narcotics List 2 7. Clearance Certificate From Last Port Of Call 1 8. Maritime Declaration Of Health 2 9. Cargo Manifest 4 10. Certificate of Registry 2 11. Loadline Certificate 2 12. Crew Effect List 3 13. Provisions List/Bonded 2 14. Ship’s Sanitation Certificate 3 15. Medical Chest Certificate 3 16. Vaccination List 3 Documents to be signed by the Master upon arrival: ..... Documents 1. Arrival Declaration Form 2. Authorisation Forms 3. Public Safety Forms 4. Beer & Liquor Forms 5. Customs – Ship’s Report Inward 6. Customs – Ship’s Report Outward Documents to be inspected by Authorities upon arrival: ..... Documents 1. Maritime Chart 2. Certificate Of Master 3. Seaman Books 4. Passports 5. Valid Yellow Fever Certificates

Port requires 48hours notice of arrival , which should be updated 24 and 12 hours before ETA. Messages should contain the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Date of arrival 3. Draught fore and aft 4. LOA 5. GT 6. NT 7. Time in port 8. Last port of call 9. Next port of call 10. Nationality 11. Port of registry 12. Callsign 13. Agent 14. Duty Officer 15. IMO number 16. MMSI

National flag and Interco "Q" flag is required to be displayed.

Port regulations are in accordance with the Ghana Merchant Shipping Act.

Master must complete Maritime Declaration of Health form. Relevant pratique signal lights and flags to be displayed. All officers, crew and passengers should be in possession of a valid Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever and cholera. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates issued.

NOR is the responsibility of the vessel's agent.