Ehoala (MGEHL)

Ehoala is a multipurpose deep water which is protected by a 625m breakwater and built mainly for the export of Ilmenite from the nearby open mine. The port also handles other bulk cargo, containers, product tankers and also cruise vessels.

Ehoala, is situated on the S coast of Madagascar, close SW of Tolagnaro (Fort Dauphin).

60,000DWT

Approx 350,000t of cargo handled annually.

There is no official anchorage area.

The port is approached along a buoyed channel, 1nm in length with depth of 17.0m, along leading line bearing 317°. The turning basin is 170m in diameter with a depth of 13.5m.

BA 3906.

1025.

There is a heavy swell which can snap mooring lines. A close watch should be kept on the lines day and night. Areas near the ropes are prohibited area due to snap back. A mooring protection barrier is in position on the quayside.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over LOA 75m. Pilotage is during daylight hours between 0600 - 1700hrs (UTC+3). Pilot boards in position 25° 05'S 047°01'E, bearing 115°, 3nm from breakwater. Vessels should not approach any closer to the port until pilot onboard or specially requested by the pilot. The pilot boards from a small rubber boat, boarding speed is between 3-4kts. The pilot ladder should conform to current IMO regulations, with two Manila hand ropes, approx 1m above the water. The pilot vessel will be escorted by a harbour tug.

Breakwater Light (25°3'S 046°58'E).

The port can be entered during daylight hours only. Vessels calling at the port must ensure that cranes and wires used for lifting cargo have a valid certificate otherwise they cannot be used. An inspection of the cargo handling equipment will be made.

There are two tugs available.

The SE trade winds usually blows from NE and is felt during Jul-Oct and generally in the afternoons. It is strong enough to restrict lighterage operations to mornings only.

VHF: Port Control: Ch 12, 16. Tel: Harbour Master; +261 32 030 4647, Port Control Officer; +261 32 030 4647

The following documents should be made available for inspection. ..... 1. Crew List 2. Passenger List 3. Pre-Arrival Notification ISPS 4. Vetting Questionnaire 5. Ship Particulars 6. Pilot Card.

Notification of ETA is required 48 hours prior to vessels arrival. The arrival notification should include the following; ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Port of Registry 3. Class Society 4. Draught (fore & aft) 5. Type of vessel 6. GT 7. NT 8. DWT 9. LOA 10. Callsign 11. MMSI 12. IMO No 13. Official No 14. Captain's name 15. Nationality 16. Number of crew 17. Number of passenger 18. DPA 19. DPA phone 20. Owner 21. Name of company 22. Name of local agent 23. Ballast condition 24. Ballast water plan 25. Communication 26. Quantity cargo to be loaded 27. Quantity cargo to be discharged 28. Arrival ROB 29. Water, Marine DO, FO A Pre-Arrival Notification of Security and Safety form must be submitted 24 hours prior to the vessels arrival. This form is required for all passenger and vessels in excess of 500GT, including, high speed vessels and mobile offshore drilling units.

During the whale season, between Jun-Nov, vessels are required to reduce their speed in shallow water where whales congregate. Additional crew is recommended on the bridge to keep watch for whales in the vessels path. A course change, so long as it does not endanger the vessels, should be made to avoid a collision with a whale. All crew members attending the quayside must ensure they have full protective clothing and headwear.

An Arrival Health Declaration should be submitted. A doctor will board the vessel on arrival.