Mogadiscio (SOMGQ)

Mogadiscio is the capital and principal port of Somalia. The port is formed by a large artificial breakwater providing 6 berths for deep sea vessels. It is reported that the port of Mogadiscio re-opened in August 2006 after more than 11 years and is now able to accept vessels of up to 8,000DWT.

Tropical.

The port is situated on the SE coast of Somalia.

Draught 11.3m.

Approx 230 vessels visit the port annually.

Outer anchorages: The main outer anchorage area lies SW of the harbour approach and extends about 1.5nm offshore for a distance of about 3.5nm WSW from the head of S Breakwater (02°01.5N 045°20.5'E) to Raas Uerega. The anchorage is exposed but the holding ground is good. During the SW monsoon a careful watch is necessary as strong winds and heavy seas make holding difficult and ships have been known to drag. A smaller anchorage area, 0.5nm E of the head of S Breakwater and NE of the harbour approach is reserved for vessels working cargo to lighters. Porto Dau (02°02.3'N 045°22.0'E) is a small natural harbour on the E side of Mogadiscio lying within a chain of coral reefs, awash, on which the sea always breaks. Porto Dau provides sheltered anchorage for dhows and small vessels in depths from 1.0 to 3.0m. The approach, from E, is obstructed by numerous rocks and should not be attempted without local knowledge. Prohibited anchorage: Vessels should not anchor in the vicinity of the Raas Sif oil terminal Sea Berth (02°01.2'N 045°20.0'E) where there is a submarine pipeline and buoys, all unlit.

The approaches to the harbour entrance and to the deep water harbour are marked by three pairs of leading lights. The depth of water decreases rapidly as the shore is approached.

BA 671. Admiralty Pilot NP3.

1025.

The swell can lead to strong surging alongside and moorings must be tended regularly.

Compulsory. Pilot boards vessel heading on the leading beacons approx 900m S of the breakwater head. Masters should notify their agent of their ETA at least 24 hours prior to arrival, as applications for a pilot have to be made in writing. Pilots maintain a continuous watch on VHF.

Mogadishu Light (02°02.2'N 045°20.1'E), white masonry tower; 10m in height is exhibited on a ridge 1nm N of Ras Sif.

Berthing takes place during daylight only.

Range 2.5m max.

There are 2 tugs available, each 800hp.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly monsoon, NE'ly trades. The wind and current vary from SW to NE according to the season, and strong currents may be encountered.

MUQDISHO 2°01.54'N 45°20.31'E (MOGADISHU) UNCTAD LOCODE: SO MGQ _______________________________________________________________________

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VHF: Ch 14 and 16. Port Control call sign: Muqdisho Port Control) Port Authority contact: Tel: 252-5-922799, Facsimile: 252-5-922899, E-mail: info@mogadishport.com, portmanager@mogadishoport.com, mogport@yahoo.com

Vessels should send their ETA via their agent, 72 hours, 48 hours, and 24 hours in advance.