Port Kamsar
GNKMR
Also see
Port de Boke
OVERVIEW:
Formerly known as Kakande, Port Kamsar serves a number of bauxite mines in the region.
Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinee operates a loading terminal in Port Kamsar, capable
of accommodating seagoing vessels. A number of barge terminals are situated upriver,
and include Dougoula (Taressa), Daplion and Bel Air (Katagouma), with transshipment
taking place at sea.
Also see "
Port de Boke".
LOCATION:
On the east bank of the Rio Nunez in the northern portion of the country's coastline.
The port is approx. 7 n.m. from open sea.
CHARTS:
Digital: FR475720, FR67572A, GB300612 and GB401562.
Paper: BA 612, 1560 and 1562.
Publications:
NP1, Africa Pilot Vol 1.
DOCUMENTS:
See ``
Bulk Facilities''.
ISPS COMPLIANCE:
Port is compliant.
MAX. SIZE:
Channel:
Depth 9.0 m. (CD).
Bulk:
LOA 229 m., beam 36.2 m., draft 13.8 m. (tidal).
Tankers:
LOA 229 m., beam 36.2 m., draft…
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