Kismayu (SOKMU)

The port is formed by a sheltered bay and a concrete breakwater, which provide berths alongside and at anchor. Vessels calling to load bananas are given priority.

Tropical.

Kismayu is situated 205km S of Mogadiscio on the S Somali coast.

Max draught 8.5m.

Over 30 vessels visit the port annually.

Depths from 8.0m to 9.0m, may be obtained in the harbour basin. The holding ground is excellent.

An entrance channel, with a least width of 100m, leads from Passo Interno to a harbour basin N of the head of the breakwater. Fairway Buoy (W cardinal), moored 1nm SSW of the NW end of Deep Water Jetty marks the seaward end of the 100m wide entrance channel which is marked by buoys on both sides. Leading lights in line bearing 008° mark the final approach within the buoyed channel to the harbour basin. The N corner of the harbour basin is marked by a lightbuoy (S cardinal). Depths: Dredging is carried out within the limits of the entrance channel and harbour basin, but the depths are subject to change. Directions for entrance channel: Local knowledge is essential for entering the harbour. Vessels approach on the leading line for Passo Interno and when abreast the lightbuoy (W cardinal) marking the seaward end of the entrance channel alter course NE, leaving that buoy to starboard and then keep within the buoyed channel. Care is necessary to avoid an unmarked 4.9m patch situated 0.2nm SW of the head of the breakwater.

BA 1052. Admiralty Pilot NP3, NP286(8).

1025.

Compulsory. The pilot boards 2.4km SE of the Fairway Buoy.

A light is exhibited from the NW extremity of the deep water jetty.

Berthing takes place during daylight only.

Range 2.5m.

Available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly monsoon, NW'ly trades.

KISMAAYO 0°23.02'S 42°32.57'E (KISMAYU) UNCTAD LOCODE: SO KMU ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Ch 16.

Ships should report their ETA through Djibouti or Mombasa Radio so as to reach their local agent not less than 36 hours prior to arrival.