Port Kamsar
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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.
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.
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 13.8 m. (tidal).
DENSITY:
1007–1022, depending on season.
RESTRICTIONS:
See
Berths.
ARRIVAL:
See
Bulk Facilities.
APPROACHES:
Vessels bound for Port Kamsar will find there are…
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