Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What are the LOA/ Beam/ Draft (at Channel, Berth)/ Air draft and other restrictions ?

   As per port restrictions, the dedicated berths are n°2, 3 & 4.

2. Are there any Pre-berthing Delays ?

   No there are no pre berthing delays. The port of Lome's Modus Operandi is, first come, first served. Meanwhile the vessel, upon arrival must notify the port pilot station on (VHF 16) so that the can record the date and time of arrival for the above rule to be applied correctly.

3. What is the achievable Discharge rate ?

   Discharge rate is subject of the stowage plan and number of hatches involved. But it can be up to 2,000 mt daily agw/wp.

4. Are Cargo operations carried out by the vessel's gear or shore gears?

   No, cargo operations are carried out by the ship’s gears at berth.

5. Are cargo operations carried out at berth and/or anchorage ?

   Yes cargo operations are carried out at berth and at the anchorage

6. What are the Working hours of the port ?

   The port works 24/7, everyday of the week agw/wp.

7. Is there a list of Public /Port official holidays ?

   Yes there are public hollidays but that does not affect the port's activities. However it may affect the receivers and operators activities

8. Is bunkering available at the canal or at the port ?

   Yes bunkering is available at the port and/or at the anchorage. Bear it in mind that it is an activity that is highly dependent on the weathers and sea conditions. So in as much as it it available, only the weather can permit it.

9. Is bunkering carried out at the berth or anchorage ?

   Bunkering is available and can be done at berth and/or at the anchorage prior the vessel's berthing (with Monjasa a 3rd party private company).

10. Can we do bunkering together with the cargo operations ?

    Yes the bunkering can be carried out simultaneously with cargo ops as long as it does not hamper the rate of discharge of cargo but we advise to do it at the anchorage prior to the vessel's berthing or after the vessel has discharged her cargo

11. What are the current Bunkering prices ?

    We would rather not disclose such sensitive info on our website but you can contact us if you really need this info.

12. Is there any Freight tax or any other tax (levied on cargo etc.) ?

    Yes, as follow: cargo dues at XOF/Cfa 1000 per mt (Eur 1.52 per mt)

13. Are there any quarantine regulations due to Covid 19 ?

    Yes there are Three days prior to the vessel's arrival at Lome roads, some documents must be sent by the master to us, in order for us to transmit them to the port and health authorities i.e.

    1. 1- Last 10 ports of call list
    2. 2- Ship’s crew list with passport numbers, another one with Seaman books numbers
    3. 3- Port each crew joined the vessel
    4. 4- International maritime health declaration form duly stamped & signed by master
    5. 5- Copy of ship’s particulars & nil list.

14. Shore cranes and Grabs Availability and cost therein ?

    No, unfortunately there are no shore cranes or grabs available.

15. Is Dunnage removal possible ?

    Dunnage removals after completion of discharging are always a subject of mutual agreement with a private company as per the volume and can be left and there usually isn't a need for certificate.

16. What is the cost for Dunnage removal ?

    Dunnage removals after completion of discharging are always a subject of mutual agreement with a private company as per the volume and can be left and there usually isn't a need for certificate.