Pemba (MZPOL)

The port is situated on the E side of a large bay which forms an excellent sheltered natural harbour. The port handles general cargo, containers and CPP products. Coastal vessels are also handled.

Tropical zone.

Pemba (Porto Amelia) is situated 180km N of Nacala.

LOA 189m, beam 35m, draught 12m, 53,520DWT .

Approx 600,000t of cargo, 6,000TEU and 400 vessels visit the port annually.

Sheltered anchorage may be obtained off the town in depths of 26.0m, 0.2nm S of the pierhead. Anchorage may also be obtained in the N part of the harbour, in depths from 16.0-29.0m, taking care to avoid Pantaloon shoal, located 2.5nm WNW of Ponto Saide Ali with a depth of 9.0m.

Pass 0.5nm off the coast between Ponta Remero and Ponta Mepira, rounding the latter point by 0.3nm. Do not pass within 0.17nm of Baxio Pinguim. The approach within 0.125nm of the pier must be kept clear for vessels berthing.

BA 2926,2927. Admiralty Pilot NP3, NP286(8).

1025.

Compulsory. No pilots are stationed at Pemba therefore pilots should be ordered 72 hours in advance from Nacala. They embark on vessels arriving from the S and disembark from departing vessels for the S, at Nacala. The pilot remains in Pemba until the vessel departs. Vessels from the N should order their pilot from Nacala. For these the pilot boards within the bay from a small grey motor boat, which does not display a pilot flag.

The port limits are defined by a line that links Ponta Remero and Ponta Said-Ali to the W.

Entry at night is not advisable due to the navigation aids being unreliable.

Tidal heights range between 4.4m and 2.2m. Currents: The ingoing tidal current sets NE-S and the outgoing tidal current sets SE from May-Aug, winds reach 3kts. The S wind sets up a heavy sea as it blows against the currents.

Not available.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly.

MOZAMBIQUE PEMBA 12°58'.0S 40°31'.0E UNCTAD LOCODE: MZ POL ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Cape Town Radio or Inmarsat are recommended for passing messages at long range. VHF: Ch 16.

Customs: An allowance of tobacco and spirits is allowed for each crew member. The bonded store is sealed for the duration of the vessel's stay in port. Immigration: Passengers require a visa (emergency visas can be issued on arrival). Crew can obtain a shore pass against surrender of a passport or Seaman's Book at the Immigration Office. Their documents are returned when the shore pass is surrendered on return to the vessel within shore leave hours. There are heavy penalties for non compliance.The agency boarding clerk will advise current shore leave hours in force at time of arrival.

..... Customs Authorities: 1. Cargo Manifest 2. Last Ports of Call 3. Personal Effects List 4. Customs Clearance from Last Port 5. Arms and Ammunitions List 6. Dangerous Cargo List 7. Stores List 8. Captain's Declaration. Immigration Authorities: 1. Crew List 2. Passport List 3. Shore Pass, (crew). Health Authorities: 1. Health Declaration 2. Load Line Certificate 3. Cargo Inspection Certificate. Maritime Administration: 1. Register of Entrance 2. Crew List 3. Clearance from Maritime Authority 4. Tonnage and Cargo Gear Certificate 5. Passport List Pilot supplies an Arrival Report which is to be completed whilst proceeding to berth. A Crew List is to be attached to the report.

Initial ETA, if possible, should be sent 7 days prior to arrival stating deepest arrival draught, last port of call and Master's name. Further ETA's should be sent 72, 48, 24 and 18 hours prior to arrival giving only date and time of arrival and any change in draught. ETA messages to be sent to agent only.

It is obligatory to display the Mozambican flag. It can be acquired locally.

Pratique is granted once alongside as part of the port clearance formalities. Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

NOR is tendered as per Charter Party.