Libreville
GALBV
Also see
Owendo
OVERVIEW:
Capital of Gabon. Berthing only for small craft and lighters. Larger vessels transship
cargo offshore. Main commercial area is Owendo, 8.0 n.m. upriver from Libreville.
LOCATION:
On the north bank of the Estuaire de Gabon at the mouth of the Komo River.
CHARTS:
Digital: FR373830, FR373830, FR475810, FR475820, FR575820, FR57582A, FR57582B, FR67582A
and FR67582B.
Paper: BA 3325.
US 57180, 57183 and 803682.
Publications:
NP2, Africa Pilot Vol 2.
PORT LIMITS:
The seaward boundaries of the port within which a vessel is considered to be an ``arrived
ship'' and laytime commences are 2 n.m. off the entrance to the Komo River.
DOCUMENTS:
See ``
General - Documents'' before first Gabon port.
ISPS COMPLIANCE:
Port is compliant.
PFSO:
Regis Laccruche, Libreville Port Authority. Mobile: +241 719 0040.
MAX. SIZE:
Draft 7.4 m.
RESTRICTIONS:
No restriction imposed on entering or leaving the estuary.
PILOTAGE:
Compulsory for vessels 150…
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