Port Gentil
GAPOG
Also known as Mandji
OVERVIEW:
The second largest city in Gabon. Port Gentil is a general and bulk cargo port but
also has limited oil facilities. It is the only port on the Gabon coast with a bunkering
service. Fresh water and provisions are available. The port is managed by Gabon Port
Management (GPM) on behalf of OPRAG (Office des Ports et Rades du Gabon)
LOCATION:
On the western side of Cape Lopez Bay, approx. 80 n.m. SW of Libreville.
CHARTS:
Digital: FR372570, FR475830, FR575840 and FR67584A.
Paper: US 57180.
Publications:
NP2, Africa Pilot Vol 2.
PORT LIMITS:
3 n.m. from port.
DOCUMENTS:
See ``
General - Documents'' before first Gabon port.
ISPS COMPLIANCE:
Port is compliant.
MAX. SIZE:
Dry Cargo:
Draft 10.5 m.
Tankers:
Depth 13.0 m. (HW).
Gas:
Depth 13.0 m. (HW).
DENSITY:
1025.
APPROACHES:
If coming from the south, care must be taken to avoid the…
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