Kaolack (SNKLC)

The min width of the river is 90m, with the max draught of vessels governed by the depth over the bar. Vessels usually leave the port 1.5 hours before HW in order for there to be sufficient depth of water over some shallow sections of the river. Main exports are salt and groundnuts.

Tropical.

Kaolack is situated approx 222nm up the River Saloum from the Sangomar Bar.

Length 105m and draught 4.3m.

Approx 80,000t cargo handled annually.

Anchorage is indicated on the chart in depths of approx 4.0m between the quay at Kaolack and the salt jetty at Diorhane.

River Saloum is only approx 90m wide abreast Kaolack, and vessels are recommended to turn above the town and secure alongside head down river with an anchor laid out in mid river. In winter, vessels should also let go a stern anchor. A bridge crosses the river approx 1nm above Kaolack, above which the river is only navigable by small boats.

BA 607, 1663 and 1664. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(8).

1000.

Pilotage compulsory for vessels of 1,500mі and over, provided by Dakar. Pilot boards in the following positions: ..... 1. In the vicinity of Saloum Lightbuoy, 13°50.0'N 016°50.3'W. 2. At the entrance to the channel, 13°47.0'N 016°47.0'W.

The depth at the river entrance is 3.0m plus tidal depth.

Mean spring range 0.7m; mean neap range 0.3m.

Not available.

Prevailing winds: Jan-May, E'ly; Aug-Oct, SW'ly.

KAOLACK 14°07.88'N 16°04.47'W UNCTAD LOCODE: SN KLC For details see: DAKAR PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 26/24 French Radiosignaux publication 93 Oct 2023, (RSDRA2023000272643), 26/24

VHF: Kaolack Harbour Office Ch 16.

..... Documents Copies Health: 1. Crew List 2 2. Sanitary Declaration 1 3. Vaccination Dates List 2 Customs: 1. Crew List 3 2. Stores List 2 3. Personal Effects List 2 4. Bonded Stores 2 5. Arms & Ammunition List 1 Immigration: 1. Crew List 4 2. Port of call (with dates of arrival/departure) 2 Agents: 1. Crew List 1 2. Bonded Stores 1 3. Arms & Ammunition List 2 Great care should be taken in completing all Store Lists, Slop Chest Lists and Personal Effects Lists as customs check all stores, including fridge spaces. All paints onboard must be declared. Customs also board vessels at anchor and inside territorial waters, inflicting heavy fines in cases where stores, etc, are not prepared and ready for inspection. Also, heavy fines are imposed for any discrepancies. Even when calling at the port for emergencies (eg, Medivac) a full set of documents must be prepared before entering territorial waters. No vessel is allowed to leave Dakar without having received onboard an Outward Manifest duly visaed by the local customs authorities. Vessels leaving without such manifest will be heavily fined. Masters must have all documentation ready, prior to arrival at the pilot station.

Notify ETA 96, 48 and 12 hours prior to arrival. Message to include cargo to discharge, drums to discharge (if any), draught on arrival, expected draught on departure, last port of call and next port of call. Vessels carrying hazardous and/or strong smelling cargoes, must declare to the harbour master at least 48 hours prior to arrival, the nature/quantity/packing of these goods as well as their stowage onboard. The same applies for Arms and Ammunitions.

Quarantine regulations are strictly enforced and no communication with the shore is permitted until the vessel has been granted pratique.