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Libreville
GALBV
Also see
Owendo
OVERVIEW:
Capital of Gabon. Berthing only for small craft such as fast ferries and fishing boats
(the main commercial area is Owendo, 8.0 n.m. upriver from Libreville). The waterfront
area of Libreville is undergoing redevelopment for recreational and residential use.
LOCATION:
On the north bank of the Estuaire de Gabon at the mouth of the Komo River.
DOCUMENTS:
See
General - Documents before first Gabon port.
ISPS COMPLIANCE:
Port is compliant.
MAX. SIZE:
Breakbulk:
Depth 2.5 m.
Passengers:
Depth 2.5 m.
RESTRICTIONS:
No restriction imposed on entering or leaving the estuary.
PILOTAGE:
Available and compulsory for vessels exceeding 150 n.t.
Notification:
Vessels should forward ETA and pilot order, via agent, 24–48 hours in advance.
Boarding:
Pilot will board in the approach channel. Pilots work on VHF Channel 12
ANCHORAGES:
The seabed of the roads slopes gently, with typical estuarial conditions. The greater
the vessel's draft, the further…
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