Mutsamudu (KMMUT)

Matsamudu, built in 1982, is the only deep-water port in the country and serves mainly the transhipment of containerised cargoes destined to the two other islands of the archipelago. The port has facilities to handle regular inter-island fast ferries, Ro-Ro and general cargo. A tanker berth is located 3.8km NE from the main harbour however the berth is no longer commercially active. Imports: Rice, cement, sugar, flour and petroleum products. Exports: Ylang Ylang, cloves and vanilla.

Tropical.

The port of Mutsamudu is situated on the island of Anjouan (Nzwani), in the Comoros Group off E Africa.

Max LOA 190m, beam 32.26m, draught 8.5m and 58,018DWT.

Approx 1,570,000t of cargo, 35,200TEUs and 125 vessels handled annually.

Ocean going vessels: Approx 0.3nm WNW of the harbour entrance, in a depth of 60m. The bearing 102° of Mutsamudu Light (12°09.8'S 044°23.9'E), leads to the berth which lies at the intersection of this bearing with the alignment 184° of the N and S of 3 white anchoring beacons at Page village, (approx 1nm SW of Mutsamudu). The S anchoring beacon is difficult to distinguish when the sun is high. Approx 0.7nm WSW of the harbour entrance, in Mouillage de la Fontaine, in a depth of approx 55m. The alignment, (134°) on the N and SE anchoring beacons leads to this berth. The SE Beacon is difficult to distinguish when the sun is high. Coasters: Anchor approx 0.45nm WSW of the harbour entrance, in a depth of approx 30m. The bearing 172° of Page "N" Beacon leads to this berth which lies at the intersection of the bearing 073° of Mutsamudu minaret, in line with the centre of an ochre coloured red roofed Customs House, 0.125nm WSW. The berth is only 0.17nm off the coastal reef. Coasters can also anchor NE of the above berth in a depth of approx 25m, with Mutsamudu minaret bearing 077° distant 0.65nm. Caution: Depths increase rapidly off the coastal bank, which has depths of less than 11m over it and on which the drying coastal reef lies, the anchorages must therefore be approached with care. The bearing 052° of Pointe Mirontsi, (12°09.3'S 044°24.1'E), in line with Maisson Wilson, 1.5nm NE, passes seaward of the coastal bank, however the marks are difficult to distinguish in the morning.

The directions into the harbour are as follows: From sea or anchorage, the track into the harbour leads ENE, passing SSE of a beacon, (port hand), close off the seaward end of Quai Principal (Mutsamudu Terminal), which shows up well and SSE of a light, (red lantern on hut), on the seaward end of Quai Principal (Mutsamudu Terminal). Caution: A current setting NW across the entrance may be experienced.

BA 563, 3895. Admiralty Pilot NP39, NP286(8).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for berthing alongside. Pilot should be requested in advance via the local agent and communication established with port radio on arrival. The pilot boarding place is located 0.75nm N of the harbour entrance.

Mutsamudu Light (white square tower, black bands, 5m in height) 12°09.8'S., 044° 23.9'E. A prominent white minaret stands near the centre of Mutsamudu and a white church, located on a hill, stands close ESE to the aforementioned minaret.

A submarine cable is located close to the harbour and runs approx 1.74nm. Silting may occur in the E section of the harbour.

Range 3.9m (springs), 1.4m (neaps).

There is 1 tug of 1,060hp, equipped with RT, available. If a tug is required it should be requested in advance via the local agent and communication should be established with port radio on arrival.

Prevailing winds: Variable. Rainy season: Mid-Nov to mid-Apr.

MUTSAMUDU 12°09.82'S 44°23.47'E UNCTAD LOCODE: KM MUT ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 13/24 French Radiosignaux publication 93 Oct 2023, (RSDRA2023000272643), 13/24

Port contact info VHF: Ch 16 (Pilots & Port, listen when vessel expected). Telephone +269 771 0143. ANAM contact info Telephone: +269 773 9779 Email: info@comorosmaritime.org

Customs and immigration available 0730-1430hrs (closed Sunday) and can be contacted via Tel: +269 711999, Fax: +269 711276.

..... Document Copy 1. Cargo Manifest 3 2. Bills of Lading 3 3. Crew Personnel Effects List 3 4. Passenger List 1 5. Stowage Plan 2 6. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 7. Last Port Clearance 1

Vessel's ETA should be sent to the agent 48 hours prior to arrival with the following information: Length, beam, max draught, name of the vessel, ETA and ETD.

The vessel's registered flag, yellow Interco "G" flag and national Comoros flag have to be shown. Flag State Inspection (FSI) are provided by ANAM.