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Takoradi Port Information
ADVISING ETA
48/12 hours before arrival. Communication may sometimes
pose a problem, particularly for vessels arriving Takoradi
via Abidjan, as overland facilities are inadequate. In such
case masters are requested to radio us before leaving Abidjan
giving us some indication of vessels ETA
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AIRPORT
Kotoka International Airport is located abt. 228 km from Takoradi,
on the Eastern side of Accra
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ANCHORAGE
In Takoradi Bay with depth of more than 11 metres (please
see location as per Admiralty Chart No. 3012) Quarantine:
see AC No. 3012 beyond the two breakwaters at the approach
to the harbour entrance.
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APPROACH
Apart from the Takoradi Reef, situated south of the
Main Breakwater and ship wrecks noted on AC No. 3012, approach
to the entrance is free from hazards. There are adequate navigational
aids to ensure the safety of ships using the port:
1.Takoradi Lighthouse 4°532’N 1°345’W:
group flashing white, 10 seconds, visible 32 km.
2. Main breakwater head: flashing red once second, visible
11.2 km.
3. Lee Breakwater Head: fixed green, visible 12.8 km.
4. Fog bell: every 5 seconds on Lee Breakwater Head.
5. Cement clinker (Jetty Head Green): every 4 seconds.
Restrictions: Draft: 10.36m F, 10.97m A, LOA: 180 m, Beam:
No limit
Ghanaian flag to be hoisted.
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CRANES
No heavy lift equipment or floating cranes available.
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CURRENCY
Cedis. US$1 = ¢6,782.00 (22/01/01)
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FIRE FIGHTING
The port has a well organised fire fighting service on duty
24-hrs a day with modern appliances. Tugs are fitted with
fire fighting equipment with fire monitors located on top
of the superstructure. Fire services can be contacted from
all boxes on transit sheds/shed 4 & main gate or telephone
no. 233-31-24073.
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HARBOUR
The Harbour of Takoradi consists of only one basin with
nine berths, including two dry bulk, one container, ro-ro
and an oil terminal. There is also a berth with a depth
of five metres for fishing vessels at the former coal wharf:
Berths:
|
Length of berth |
Draft Limit |
Beam Limit |
1. Mangnese
2 (ro-ro)
3
4
5
6 (container)
7 Oil
8 Bauxite
|
158.5
167.64
152.4
182.3
82.3
152.4
182.88
153.92 |
8.54*
7.93
7.93
8.54
8.54
8.92
8.84
9.14** |
22.86 |
* Waterline to top of hatch coaming not to exceed 9.14 metres.
After obtaining max draft vessels move to buoys to continue
loading ex lighters ** After obtaining max draft vessels move
to buoys to continue loading ex lighters.
Bouys:
|
Length |
Depth (max) |
|
|
|
Fore |
Aft |
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
|
195
193
181
176
174
150
91
|
10.36
9.20
8.40
7.70
7.50
7.00
6.00
|
10.97
9.60
9.00
8.70
7.90
7.00
6.50 |
All cargo worked over quay when vessels are discharging at
the Main wharf. Lighter Service available when discharging
smaller tonnage at the buoys.
Discharge
rates:
Containers:
General cargo:
Clinker at buoys:
Clinker at berth:
Bagged cargo:
Bulk cargo:
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8 units/hour
30 ts gang/hour
2500-3000
3500-4000 ts/day
250 ts gang/shift
500 ts gang/day
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Loading rates:
Bagged cocoa:
Bulk cocoa:
Sawn timber:
Manganese:
Bauxite: |
250 ts gang/shift
250 ts gang/shift
1000-1500 ts/day
3000 ts/day |
Shed capacity:
| Description |
Measurement |
Capacity |
Transit shed no. 2
Transit shed no. 3
Transit shed no. 4
Transit shed no. 7
(for cocoa stacking)
Transit shed no. 8
Transit shed no. 4
(for cocoa stacking)
2 cocoa sheds
2 sawn timber sheds
2 state warehouses |
3,233 sq. m.
2,730 -
4,709
2,250 -
526 -
2,368 -
5,650 -
2,734 - |
3,556 tons
2,540 -
5,080 -
1,500 -
32,512 -
7,000 - |
Open areas capacity:
NCP (New Cargo platform)
Berth 6 area
Car park |
3,000 TEU
1,500-2,000 TEU
About 10 acres of land for car/vehicle storage |
Watchmen
GPHA has security personnel in the port – recommended
to employ agency watchmen.
Shore leave
Shore pass required for both offices and crew
from immigration.
Kroo boys
Available, 6 days notice required.
Police
The Superintendent of Police
Ghana Ports Authority, Takoradi
Tel: +233 31 22581
Port Authorities
Director of Port
Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA)
P.O. Box 249, Takoradi
Tel: +233 31 24073-8
Fax: +233 31 22814
Harbour Master
Tel: +233 31 24073 ext. 244 or +233 31 23220
Port Handling gear:
Forklifts:
3 tons
5 tons
15 tons
Stacker for logs
Mobile cranes
Lighters for logs/sawn:
Lighters for cocoa: |
14
19
2
3
2
10 (serviceable)
10 (serviceable) |
Container Handling Equipment:
8 FLT, 15 FLT, 16-42 tons + 2 spreaders |
Mafi heads
Mafi trailers |
11
30 |
| Number of workable cranes at sawn timber
shed: |
Shed 1
Shed 2 |
10
10 |
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MEDICAL
Well equipped port clinic with additional facilities
in Takoradi town and at Sekondi:
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POSITION
Lat. 04°53’N, Long. 1°44’W –
abt. 228 km west of Accra. Africa West Coast, Gulf of Guinea
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PILOTAGE
Available 24 hrs a day and compulsory for all vessels
upon entering, leaving or shifting in the Main Harbour. Vessels
wishing to enter harbour must await the pilot at three cables
NE of starboard breakwater (Lee Breakwater Head) or buoys
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POPULATION
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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
New Year’s Day:
Independence Day:
Good Friday
Holy Saturday
Easter Monday
Labour Day:
Republic Day:
Christmas Day:
Boxing Day:
Farmer’s Day:
Id-El-Fitr:
Id-El-Adna:
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January 1
March 6
May 1
July 1
December 25
December 26
First Friday of December
A day after the end of the Moslem fast
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RADIO/VHF
Takoradi Radio. Signal Station may be contacted on
channel 14 and 16, Scanship on channel 9.
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SHIP PAPERS
REQUIRED
The following documents are required to present upon
arrival to Port Health, Immigration and Customs Authorities:
1 copy Bill of Health (Maritime Bill of Health)
1 copy Vaccination List (with Cholera and Yellow Fever Certificates)
5 copies Crew List
1 copy Crew Declaration List
5 copies Passenger List (or “nil” pass. list)
5 copies Ports of Call List
3 copies Cargo Manifest (in English language only)
3 copies Dangerous Cargo List
1 copy Animal List
1 copy Stowaway List
1 copy Mail & Parcel List
1 copy Bonded Stores List
1 copy Narcotics List
1 copy Arms & Ammunition List
1 copy Port Clearance, visa stamped from last port of call
De-rat Certificate
NB: If arriving from other Ghanaian Port, Light Dues Certificate
and Transire
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SHIP REPAIR
Small dry dock for fishing vessels only up to 508
dwt and a slipway for vessels of up to 30 metres.
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SUPPLIES
Fresh water: available by pipe at berths 4,5 &
6 at cost of US$3.95 per ton. Rate of supply is 20 tons/hour.
Water barge for vessels moored at bouys.
Bunker: fuel and diesel oil is available at the main quay
whereas the petrol terminal is served by pipeline and tankers
as per stem order from owners/operators.
All grades of fuel available from Shell (Ghana) Ltd, Elf
(Ghana) Ltd and Mobil (Ghana) Ltd.
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TIDES:
Semi diurnal with a range of abt. 1 metre.
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TOWAGE
Compulsory within the Main Harbour and to be ordered
through Signal Station or agent. Tugs of up to 1,250 hp
available on special application. 2 tugs of 1,860 kw with
abt. 40 metres bollard pull available.
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WEATHER
Prevailing winds from SW except during Harmattan
when NE winds are dominating. There are two rainy seasons,
from April to July and September to mid-November. Tornadoes
are possible during July to September.
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WORKING HOURS
The port is working round the clock and operates with 2
shifts: 07:30-19:30 hrs and 19:30-07:30 hrs with 30 minute
meal breaks.
ORDINARY DAYS (MONDAY-FRIDAY):
Normal hours: 0730-1200, 1400-1700 & 1930-0330
Overtime hours: 1230-1400, 1700-1930 & 0330-0730
SATURDAY/SUNDAY/HOLIDAYS
Overtime hours: round the clock
LATEST TIME OF ORDERING GANGS:
For weekdays: 1500/1600 hrs the day before with possibility
of cancellation up to 0645 on the day the gang is ordered
for.
For Saturdays/Sundays: 0730 hrs
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