Annuaire des marées du cameroun - Douala Port Information

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I - LOCATION

Situation : Africa Guinea Gulf
On upstream of wouri river at 25 miles (50 km) from the fairway buoy,
Identification number (IDN) 21 100
ONU Code : CMDLA / Long: 09° 41’ E / Lat: 04° 03’ N

II - PORT AUTHORITIES

PORT AUTONOME DE DOUALA (PAD)
Centre des affaires maritimes P.O Box 4020 Douala Phone: +237 233 42 01 33 / 233 42 73 22
General Manager (Since 24/08/2016) :	Cyrus NGO’O
Deputy General Manager :	Charles MOUKOKO NJOH
Exploitation Manager :	Ahmadou TIDJANI

Harbour Master :	Abdoul HAKIM
Tel : (+237) 233 42 13 33 / Fax : (+237) 233 42 35 50
Mob : (+237) 699 671 469 / 679 505 804
Deputy Harbour Master :	Gaston Parfait DIMI
Tel : (+237) 233 43 55 00 / (+237) 233 42 01 33
Mob : (+237) 690 637 280

Pilots : 09
- DJEAKOUA Dimitri	- ZAMEFACK Alain Vidal
- KLELLY Valentin	- GANA LAMGBA
- CHOMNOU DJOKO Augustin	- Abdoul KARIMI
- ATIMENE KENE Sidoine	- ENGUENE Lionel
- OUSMANOU Abdel

Beach Masters : 06
- LEMBE Roger Berenger	- NZEGANG Patrice
- MOUSSA Aliou	- SANDJONG Jonas
- NANA François Leopold	- TOUOYIM Alexis

III - PORT ACTIVITY SECTORS

PORT DECISION 3434-20 of JUNE 04th, 2020

Each sector has the task of coordinating all the port activities of the sector concerned including domain and port facilities of the area :
• Supervision of activities
• Control of the flow of goods in the sector
• Invoicing all sector operations
• Recovery of relative claims

SECTOR 1

Covering domain and port facilities of below terminals
Terminal Quay 51 and 52
Upstream of Quay 1 - Duc d’albe, Quay 60 , 62 , 63 , 64
Fishing port

SECTOR 2

Covering domain and port facilities from 1 to 13 and all quays from 2 till 13

SECTOR 3

Sector covering domain and port facilities of containers terminal
Logs yard, Socomar vehicles park and all quays from 14 till 17

SECTOR 4

Covering domain and port facilities East of Messapresse boulevard TMFD vehicles park
Annexe of socomar vehicles park.

IV - PORT RESTRICTIONS

Length / Beam / Air Draft

Berth N°60	Clinker Max LOA = 190 m - Dangote plant
Berth N°51	Tanker - caustic soda, LPGH, Palm oil, bitumen Max LOA = 140 m
Berth N°52	Clinker for CIMENCAM Max LOA = 185 Max Beam, 30 m and outreach minimum is 8.50 m
Berth N°1	Tanker - Lub oil Max LOA = 145 m
Berth N°2	Alumina, Petcoke, Pitch Max LOA = 150 m
Berth N°3 to 11	Conventionnal terminal, 1 300 m lenght, no LOA restriction
Berth N°14 to 16	Container terminal, 600 m lenght Lifting height 38 m above sea level

Draft

Wouri water is fresh water density 1.
Fresh water arrival/sailing draft may comply with tide level.
Minimum draft in the channel is 6.50 m - UKC (0.50 m) not included.

Tide variance

From 0.30m at low water.
To 2.90m at high water.

V - BERTHS AND WAREHOUSE

BERTH	CARGO	WAREHOUSE ZONE & STORAGE FACILITIES
	Left bank : Douala
60	Clinkers and Gypsum	Dangote Cement Plant
1	Lub oil SCDP
2	Alumina, petcoke, pitch	6 alu silos: 1600 ts capacity each
3	Palm oil, wine	4 storage tanks of 3000 ts capacity
4	Dry / bagged cargo	I / 4000 m²
5	Dry / bagged cargo	I / 4000 m²
6	Dry / bagged cargo	I / 4000 m² II / 2000 m²
7	Dry / bagged cargo	I / 4000 m² II / 2800 m² III / 2800 m²
8	Dry / bagged cargo	I / 5600 m² II / 5600 m²
9	Dry / bagged cargo	I / 2000 m²
10	Dry / bagged cargo	I / 4000 m²
11	Dry / bagged cargo
12	Fruits (banana, pineapple)	Cover warehouse
13	Wheat	SGMC Mill Plant
14	Containers	Container Yard
15	Containers	Capacity: 16 500 Teus + 216 reefer plugs
16	RORO (Quarter ramp)
61	Clean petroleum prod. SCDP	Logs yard
	Right bank : Bonaberi
51	LPG and liquid Chemicals	Citern Tanks : 2000 ts capacity
52	Clinkers and Gypsum	Cimencam Cement Plant

Quay depth

No official data.
Berths are kept enough depth for vessel complying with channel restriction.

Vessels movement schedule

Vessels movements are fixed 1 hour before high tide for berthing or sailing and no later than 1 hour after.

Working Hours

2 shifts : 07h30 - 17h00 and 17h30 - 06h30

Flag days and Holidays

* 01st Jan New-year day: not workable
* 11th Feb Youth day
* 05th April Easter day (Variable)
* 01st May Labour Day : not workable
* 20th May National day : not workable
* 14th May Ascension
* 15th Aug Assumption
* 25th Dec Christmas: not workable
Unfixed 2 variable Muslim holidays (Sheep and Ramadan)
Not workable day : Port operations stop at 18h00 the day before or according to the last tide before mid night.
Moreover, resume at 07h00 the day after, or according to the first morning tide.
No operation, no sailing and no berthing during closure period.
Exception made of supply vessels operating on oil fields.

Prearrival information : Communication

* Frequencies : 500 KHZ, 2182 KHZ, 8420 KHZ, 12582 KHZ
* Port traffic control : VHF CH 16
* Phone / Fax : +237 233 42 21 54
* Coastal Radio Station : Tel +237 233 42 09 16 / 233 42 82 83
* Call Sign = TJC5 - TJC6 and TJC8
* Arrival Notice : 72 / 48 / 24 hours notice required.

ISPS Code

Douala Port is ISPS certified since July 1st 2004.
PFSO is the harbour master.
Security level = 1, normal operation (On December 2014).

Coastal light house

Pointe Margaret FL (3) W12s/ 14M	Lat 2°56’20’’N Long 9°54’50’’E
Clocher Dr FG30m / BM	Lat 2°56’10’’N Long 9°54’70’’E
Natchigal Iso w 2s / 14M	Lat 3°57’10’’N Long 9°12’80’’E
Cap Debunsha	Lat 4°06’00’’N Long 8°58’70’’E

VI - NAVIGATION

Channel buoys co-ordinates

Buoy A : Landing Buoy
Buoy 9 : Base Buoy 03° 54' 11''N / 009° 32' 20'' E
According to the port regulation, Base Buoy is the recognised position for a vessel arriving at the port.

VII - DOCUMENTATION FOR INWARD CLEARANCE

A = Cargo Manifest	B = Last port clearance	C = General declaration
D = Port of call list	E = Bonded store & provision list	F = Crew list
G = Crew effect list	H = Health declaration	I = Vaccination list
J = Ship’s particular	K = Ship’s equipment

	A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I	J	K
Agent	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Customs	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x		x	x
Immigration	x	x		x		x		x		x	x
Port State Control				x		x		x		x
Health Brigade		x		x	x	x		x	x	x
Phitosanitary Brigade	x			x	x	x		x
Marpol						x		x		x
Fire Brigade						x		x		x
Harbour Master Office	x			x		x		x		x

Port state control can check others vessels document in relation with their scope

VIII - CHENAL BUOYS (Situation on 30/09/2016)

According to the port regulation, Base Buoy position for a vessel arriving at the port.

	BUOYS	CORDINATES
OUTER ANCHORAGE	B Wouri	3°45'01''	9°23'56''
	B1	3°46'52''	9°24'36''
	B2	3°46'58"	9°24'24"
	B3	3°48'23"	9°24'23"
	B4	3°49'52"	9°25'46"
	B5	3°49'42"	9°26'01"
	B6	3°51'07"	9°27'51"
	B7	3°52'41"	9°29'16"
	B8	3°53'28"	9°30'46"
	B9 (Base)	3°54'11"	9°32'20"
INNER ANCHORAGE	B10	3°55'25"	9°33'16"
	B11	3°54'52"	9°32'59"
	B12	3°56'06"	9°33'50"
	B13	3°55'37"	9°33'36"
	B14	3°56'40"	9°34'52"
	B15	3°56'35"	9°35'25"
	B16	3°57'36"	9°35'07"
	B17	3°57'07"	9°34'52"
	B18	3°57'21"	9°35'45"
	B19	3°57'52"	9°35'31"
	B20	3°59'05"	9°36'22"
	B21	3°58'39"	9°36'11"
	B22	3°59'27"	9°36'40"
	B23	3°59'22"	9°36'46"
	B24	3°59'48"	9°35'31"
	B25	3°00'04"	9°37'04"
	B26	4°00'33"	9°37'56"
	B27	4°00'48"	9°38'25"
	B28	4°00'54"	9°38'20"
	B29	4°01'10"	9°38'47"
	B30	4°01'36"	9°39'01"
	B31	4°01'49"	9°39'27"
	B32	4°01'56"	9°39'23"
	B33	4°02'06"	9°39'52"
	B34	4°02'13"	9°39'249"
	B36	4°03'06"	9°41'05"
	B38	4°03'11"	9°41'40"
	B40	4°01'56"	9°39'23"

IX - SECURITY MEASURES FOR VESSELS AT ANCHORAGE/BASEBUOY

Notice N°0346/DCAP/DG/PAD OF 22/08/2013
In view of giving more security to vessels, it has been decided that each vessel at anchorage and Base Buoy (B9) will be provided by an armed security team for their protection.

The team will remain on board the vessel throughout her stay at anchorage and will leave after berthing.
This service is totally free until further notice.

Captains of the vessels and their crew members are kindly advised to collaborate with the team for the success of the operation.

X - BOARDING AUTHORITIES

Customs, Immigration, Port State Control, Harbor Officers Marpol, Sanitary, Agriculture, Fire brigade and special police.
Gifts to port authorities are forbidden.

XI - PILOTAGE

Pilotage is compulsory.
Base Buoy is the pilot boarding area, However vessel can be asked to proceed in the channel and more far in the upstream of the river.
Pilot is booked only during port meetings held as follows :
• Monday to Saturday: Twice a day: 10h00 and 16h00
• Sunday or workable holidays : 10h00
Vessel’s movements are fixed 01 hour before high tide for berthing or sailing, but not later than 01 hour after.
The designated waiting area (pilot station) is at buoy N°9 (base buoy), position 03° 54’ 11’’N, 009° 32’ 20’’ E. However, due to draft constraints and depending on other prevailing circumstances, vessels may be advised (either by the port control or pilot) to proceed in the channel and more far in the upstream of the river. The port authority of Douala shall not be liable to any claims resulting from the refusal of any vessel to execute advice from port control or pilot.

XII - TUGS / LINE HANDLING

Towage is compulsory for ships more than 1000 tons GRT.
1 Tug supplied for berthing or unberthing.
Following pilot’s advise, more than 1 Tug can been used.
Towage and line handling services are operational since May 2004 by « BOLUDA CAMEROUN SA »
Tel: +237 233 43 69 70 / Fax: +237 233 42 85 51 / P.O Box 2341 Douala
Owned and operating 8 Tugs boats with following capacity

XIII - OPERATIONS FACILITIES

BERTH N°1 : CLEAN PETROLEUM PRODUCT

* Pressure max :	7 Bar
* Manifold size :	Under ground manifold: 10’’ / Vessel’s manifold: 8’’
* Discharging rates :	Super : 400 m3/Hour / Gasoil : 450 m3/Hour

BERTH N°2 : ALUMINA PRODUCT

* 02 sucker fixed on 01 gantry
* Conveyor belt directly to silos

BERTH N°3 : TO DISCHARGE RAILS WAY CARGO

- Distance from ship’s side to the center of rail: 2.75m
- Distance between rail: 1.10m

BERTH N°13 : VESSEL DISCHARGING WHEAT

- 01 gantry sucker and conveyor belt 01 receiver Soomdia which plant is alongside
- For other receivers; shore grabs hooked by ships gear spiling product in to receivers trucks via hopper.

BERTH N°14, 15 and 16

Logs yard : SEPBC

Capacity	: 120 000 m3
Tug Boats	: 5 units
Barges	: 12 units
Loading Cranes	: 3 units
Productivity	: 3000 / 3200 m3 per day.

BERTH N°52 :VESSEL DISCHARGING CLINKER FOR LAFARGE PLANT

Cargo discharged in to conveyor belt directly to silos
* 02 shore grabs hooked by vessels gears * 01 gantry sucker and conveyor belt
* Grabs capacity: Up to 7T

BERTH N°60 :VESSEL DISCHARGING CLINKER FOR DANGOTE PLANT

Cargo discharged in to conveyor belt via happer
* Vessel grabs & gears to be used * 02 hoppers

BERTH N°61 : TANKERS JETTY

(Procedures Notice N°0366/DCAP/PAD of 04th June 2021)
Is built for tankers discharging refined petroleum products.
Jetty have following particulars :

1- Location

In the Port of Douala - Bonaberi, the tanker’s Jetty is named Berth 61, which coordinates are as follows :

Points	Latitudes	Longitudes
DA1	04°03'554 N	009°41'666 E
DA2	04°03'611 N	009°41'637 E
DA3	04°03'646 N	009°41'647 E
DA4	04°03'710 N	009°41'693 E

2- Description

The jetty is fitted with :
- Four (04) dolphins DA1, DA2, DA3, DA4: vessel dock on DA2 and DA3 which received springs, while ropes are placed on DA1 and DA4
- A working platform fitted with two (02) loading arms is built at the middle of DA2 and DA3
- A shelter
- An iron bridge leading ashore
- Cargo pipes leading to storage tanks

3- Restriction

Port of Douala-Bonabéri Tanker’s Jetty (BERTH 61) is built to receive tankers manipulating oil refined products with particulars as follows :
Length OA : 100 to 160m
Breath : 20 to 25m
Displacement : 20 000 tones
Maximum Draft FW : 08,50m
Jetty is founded at 11m; however the maximum draft shall be the permissible draft admitted in Douala Port.
Any alteration of these are subject to Harbour Master’s approval.

XIV - GENERAL

BARGES : Barges used for lightening operations not often available. Barges owned by SEPBC used to transport heavy logs alongside ships for loading at seaside.

BUNKERS : MDO always available : Order through agent or international nomination. Supply to the vessels alongside by tank trucks. 24 hrs working time notices required.
Cost varies every 2 weeks around a trend of 0.40 € per liter.

IFO : Available but long time notice required.
Luboils of various grades available/supply in drums.
Vessels working in Cameroon seawater or various Terminals do not benefit international bunkers prices.

Water	: Available alongside. Cost 1.10 € per cubic meter.
Garbage disposal	: not compulsory
Sludge disposal	: not compulsory/collection by tanks trucks. Price paid to the ship according to the sludge quality.

RECREATION : Seamen mission and numerous nightclubs.

SECURITY : Although port authorities supply gunmen, constant watch by crew is necessary.

AIRPORT : Nearest international airport: Douala international airport is 10mn from the port (About 4 km from the port).

HOTELS : Numerous of various standing (up to 4 stars)
Rooms to be booked long time prior to arrival for most important one.

STOWAWAYS : Many are boarding from our port. Special attention must be paid and intensive research carried out 1 hour, prior vessel sailing.

SURVEYORS/P&I CLUBS : Various classification society represented.
Numerous cargo surveyors available.