Banjul (GMBJL)

Banjul is the main port for The Gambia and the gateway to W Africa. The multipurpose port has facilities for handling containers, break bulk, liquid and dry bulk, Ro-Ro, as well as neo-bulk cargoes.

Tropical.

The port of Banjul is located on St Mary's Island on the River Gambia, 26nm from the sea, approx 40nm SE of Dakar.

LOA 228m, beam 32.26m , 56,010DWT

Approx 700,000t of cargo handled annually.

Anchorage available off Banjul, 0.2-0.5nm cables off Government Wharf in depths from 22.0-26.0m.

Fairway No 1 is in position 13°33.6'N 016°54.9'W. The approach channel length is 25nm, width 2nm, max depth 18.5m, min depth is 8.54m. Directions: Tide: Follows the direction of the river i.e. flood and ebb. Vessels approaching the estuary from N should shape a course for Fairway "No 1" Lightbuoy, allowing for the current according to the season of the year. Soundings should be frequently verified and the depth is not expected to be less than 15m until near Fairway "No 1" Lightbuoy. A power vessel should have no difficulty in entering or leaving the River Gambia and a depth of not less than 8.0m should be found at LW in the channel between "No 2" Lightbuoy and "No 3" Lightbuoy. From "No 3" Lightbuoy the vessel should shape courses as required along the leading line to pass close N of "No 4" Lightbuoy, then to the pilot station E of "No 5" Lightbuoy; then into Banjul port. When in the vicinity of African Knoll, great care must be taken to allow for the tidal streams which set strongly across the Knoll and Middle Ground; and also sweeps strongly past Banjul.

BA 608. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(8).

The Marine Unit covers the area from the entrance channel.

1024.

Normal moorings will include 3 headlines and 2 forward springs, 3 stern lines and 2 aft springs. A small mooring boat used to take lines to the dolphins.

Available for vessels over 1,000t from Fairway Buoy on request, compulsory from "No 5" Lightbuoy, where pilot normally boards. ETA message to be sent 2 hours prior to arrival. Pilots speak English and operate a 24 hour service. Pilot office is situated in the Harbour Master's Office. Call on VHF Ch 16, working, Ch 12 and 14. Continuous listening watch kept Mon-Thu 0800-1600hrs, Fri 0800-1230hrs. The pilot boat is equipped with VHF and has grey hull with buff superstructure.

The port limits are defined by Buoy No 5, position 13°31.0'N 016°35.2'W.

Major light: Cape Saint Mary (Fajara) Light (13°28.4'N 016°41.9'W). Racons: Barra Point Light (13°29.2'N 016°33.0'W). Banjul Point Light.

Vessels may enter and proceed to anchorage at all times and stages of tides.

Range, max 2.3m, min 0.4m (springs).

Not yet in operation.

Available.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

BANJUL 13°26.54'N 16°34.50'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GM BJL ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Coast radio station manned throughout 24 hours. MF/HF RT and WT frequencies monitored. The GPA operates on a 24 hour basis. The radio control office monitors calls to vessels every 24 hours. VHF: Harbour Control : VHF ch 16,12 Tugs Juffureh : VHF ch 16,12 Agents (Maerskline) : VHF ch 16,13. Port Authority Tel : +220 422 7266 / 8283 / 9940 Fax : +220 422 7268 Harbor Master Tel : +220 422 9017 VHF : Ch 12,16

Customs Crew Personal Effects Declaration required. Tobacco and alcohol allowance as per Customs clearance. Usual Immigration formalities apply. No restrictions.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew Lists 7 2. Passenger Lists 7 3. Ports of Call Document 7 4. Health Certificate against Yellow Fever - 5. Customs Crew Declaration 1 6. Manifest to be received 48 hours prior to arrival 12 7. Bills of Lading (may be sent prior to vessel's arrival) 8. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) - 9. Stowaway List 7 10. Stores List 1 Cargo documentation: Stowage Plan, Cargo Plan and Manifest which is usually provided by the agents.

ETA and draught to be advised to harbour master 48 and 12 hours before time of arrival. For vessels arriving on a Monday, ETA should preferably be advised no later than Friday morning.

To be provided on request.

Yellow fever inoculations required.

To be tendered to harbour master.