M'Bao Oil Terminal (SNMBA)

M'Bao Terminal is an offshore terminal consisting of three CBM's used for the discharge of crude oil, LPG and ammonia and the loading of sulphuric acid and phosphoric acid.

Tropical.

M'Bao Terminal is situated close to Dakar.

LOA 280m, draught 17.0m, 164,772DWT.

Prohibited anchorages: Anchorage is prohibited within an area of 0.55nm radius centred on the outer end of the submerged pipeline, marked by buoys, which extends approx 3nm SW then S from the refinery. M'Bao Lightbuoy (red, pillar) is moored 1.25nm N of the outer end of the pipeline. An ammonia pipeline for chemical sea line, extends SW from a position approx 0.1nm E of the first pipeline.

Tacoma Buoy: Wreck buoy. Buoy No 12: Isolated danger. Buoy No 1: Fairway Buoy.

BA 1663, 1000. Admiralty Pilot NP1.

Night time national and port security boat patrols outer roads area.

1025.

Mooring is performed by port authority mooring gang and a small tug. Usually vessels drop anchor (one or two) depending on the weather. At least 3 lines are used each side fore and aft and also 1 breast line at the stern each side.

Compulsory for vessels of 1,500mі and over. Pilot boards 1nm E of Tacoma Buoy. At least 24 hours notice of ETA required.

The port limits are bounded by an imaginary line joining Cap Manuel to Cap Rouge.

Berthing and unberthing takes place during daylight only.

Range 1.0m. Currents in the vicinity usually set E/W at a rate of around 0.5kts.

Four tugs of 2 x 30t, 1 x 48t and 1 x 22t are available.

Prevailing winds: N'ly.

M'BAO TERMINAL 14°41.50'N 17°22.17'W UNCTAD LOCODE: SN MBA For details see: DAKAR PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 28/25 French Bulletin 21/25, (RSDRA2025000283562), 28/25

VHF: Ch 16 and 14.

Crew must declare their personal effects including alcohol list and all electrical items.

..... 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 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, Medevac) 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.

National flag is compulsory from sunrise to sunset.

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

Handed out when ship moored to the berth.