Toamasina (MGTOA)

Toamasina is the principal port on the island. The harbour itself consists of 3 moles and is large and sheltered with safe anchorage between Apr and Nov. There are 2 entrance channels, but only the North Passage is in use. The harbour is equipped for handling various cargoes including bulk grain, chrome ore, containers, petroleum products, general cargo and passenger traffic. Imports: Rice, wheat flour, cement, fuel, coal, limestone, sulphur. Exports: Nickel, cobalt, chromium, textiles, litchi, cloves, vanilla.

South Indian Ocean Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Apr 1 to Nov 30, Summer Dec 1 to Mar 31.

Toamasina (Tamatave) is situated 180nm from the N end of the E coast of Madagascar, at the head of a small bay.

LOA 292.5m, beam 40m, draught 14m, 74,999DWT.

Approx 5,550,000t of cargo, 1,700 vessels and 200,000TEUs handled annually.

Anchorage may be obtained, in good weather, E of the reefs and outside the port limits, in depths of 35 - 50m. In bad weather, vessels are advised to drift well offshore. Port Authorities may allocate one of six designated anchor berths, good holding ground, N of Pointe Tanio to vessels waiting to berth or under quarantine.

The port is approached as follows: From the E, through Grande Passe de l'Est, 3nm NNE of Pointe Tanio, which is the best for deep draught vessels. From the N, through Passe du Nord, into which Grand Passe de l'Est leads and from which the inner coastal route leads N. There are leading marks for both passages. Passe du Sud, (0.5nm SE of Pointe Tanio), between Recif de la Pointe, which fringes Lohatanjona Hastie and Ilay Harandriaka Lehibe, 1.25nm NNE of Lohatanjona Hastie is dangerous and closed to shipping. A channel N of Ilay Harandriaka Lehibe should not be used as there are no leading marks and the currents are uncertain. The harbour is entered through a marked channel between a reef fringing Ilay Harandriaka Lehibe and Pointe Tanio. Approach to Grande Passe de l'Est is as follows: The best time for making the land in the vicinity of Grande Passe l'Est is between 0700hrs and 1000hrs. In clear weather the approach presents no difficulty but in bad weather, without reliable radar it is more difficult on account of the dangers lying offshore and because heavy rain squalls may obscure all visual aids to navigation. Also due to the uncertain currents a vessel may set many miles N or S in the same season and apparently under similar conditions, care is necessary at all times and on the whole it is better to be prepared for a S set, the customary practice being to make Nosy Alanana. From the junction of Grande Passe de l'Est and Passe du Nord, by day bearing 188° of a light, (grey lantern) on the port office building, leads towards the harbour entrance passing W of a 16.6m patch 2.5nm N of the port office. When clear of the patch the track leads S to the harbour entrance passing; E of a lightbuoy, 1.5nm N of the port office, moored at the extremity of a bank on which the sea does not always break that extends NE from Pointe Tanio 1.25nm NNW of the port office, on which a light, (white tower, black base and cupola, 32m in height) is exhibited; Close W of Ilay Harandriaka Lehibe, 0.8nm to 2nm NNE of the port office, the W edge of which is always visible and can be safely approached to a distance of 0.1nm. Depths in approach to Inner anchorage, min 21.0m CD, min UKC 6.0m. Depth at entrance to port, min 17.0m CD, min UKC 3.0m. Depth in turning basin, diameter 400m (18°08.8'S 049°25.5'E) is 14.0m CD, min UKC 1.5m.

BA 695, 696, 3905. Admiralty Pilot NP39, NP286(8).

1023.

Pilotage is compulsory and available throughout 24hrs. Pilots monitor VHF channels 12 and 16 and can be contacted by e-mail at pilot@port-toamasina.com. The pilot boards in position 18° 6.400'S 49° 26.000'E. For tankers over 30,000DWT, the pilot boards in Grand Passe de L'Est, approx. 2.8nm SSE of Ile aux Prunes. For other vessels, the pilot boards 1.7nm NNE of Pointe Tanio.

..... Navigation Aid Position Main entrance leading line 277°. Tanio Lighthouse. 18°08.2'S 49°25.1'E Port entrance channel buoys. 18°07.9'S 49°25.2'E Lighthouse on Port Control building. 18°09.3'S 49°25.4'E

Berthing is available 24 hours. Tanker Berthing is only allowed during daylight hours (0530hrs - 1630hrs). The maximum permitted tanker LOA 240m, draught 12.3m, min UKC 1.5m. Wind: When winds are 25kts, berthing is prohibited. At 35kts, cargo operations are stopped.

HW: 0.57m LW: 0.33m

1 x 2,720hp and 1 x 2,2350hp equipped with firefighting, available to assist ships manoeuvring in Port. Small tugs and lighters for ships operating on roads. One port launch for crews of ships at anchor.

Toamasina is sheltered from the winds and seas by the Great Reef and the breakwater. Heavy storms occur from Nov. to Feb. and may effect berthing at the wharves because of the swell; at this time vessels may have to put to sea or anchor in the harbour.

TOAMASINA 18°08.89'S 49°25.54'E (TAMATAVE) UNCTAD LOCODE: MG TOA ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 25/25 French Radiosignaux publication 93 Jan 2025, (RSDRA2025000043780), 25/25

"SVM Tave" - Diego, "BLU" 6210, 4. Inmarsat is possible by PTT. VHF: Pilot & Tugs: Ch 16, 12. Harbour Master's Office: Tel: 261 20 53 32994, Fax: 261 20 53 33558, Email: spat@netclub.mg.

..... 1. Crew List 2 Passenger List 3. Cargo List 4. Maritime Declaration of Health 5. Bill of Lading 6. Stowage Plan 7. Last Port Clearance Certificates to be presented: 1. Safety Equipment Certificate 2. Certificate of Registry 3. Safety Radio Certificate 4. International Oil Pollution Certificate 5. Seaman's Books, passports and Vaccination Certificates

Vessels send their ETA to the Port Authority 4hrs before arrival, stating the following information: ..... 1. Vessel name and flag. 2. Port of registry. 3. Vessel Type. 4. Beam and LOA. 5. GT, NT and year built. 6. Draught (fwd and aft) upon arrival. 7. Number of crew. 8. Loading, discharging and bunkering details. 9. Dangerous cargo on board. 10. Owner and agent details. 11. Last port of call.

Quarantine: A pratique message should be sent to the vessel's agent who will inform the Port Health Officer. Vessels are boarded in the vicinity of the quarantine anchorage. The appropriate International Code signals should be displayed.