The shipping platform

Location: Port Kamsar, formerly known as Kakande, is located on the E bank of the Rio Nunez River, approx 17km from the sea. General overview: Port Kamsar handles the shipment of 14% of the world's bauxite production. The Port Authority handles all ships' business thus providing a full agency service as well as maintaining the overall operation of the port. Traffic figures: Approx 260 vessels visit the port annually. Load line zone: Tropical. Depth at outer anchorage: From 11.9 to 13.8 meters Depth at inner anchorage: 7.5 meters Channel entrance access: 9 meters depth at low tide. Water density: 1.022 (1.007 during rainy season) Weather forecast: Rainy season from June to October Working times: KCT: 24/7 Day shift: From 08h00 to 19h30 / Night shift: From 20h00 to 07h30 Quai Francais: 7/7 Day shift: From 08h00 to 19h30 (no work by night) CBG bauxite: 24/7 Day shift: From 08h00 to 19h30 / Night shift: From 20h00 to 07h30 Port equipment: 2 tugboats 1x5000 BHP + 1x4500 BHP No Shore crane available 1 Pilot launch Available services: Bunkering (Ex-truck), Fresh Water, Slops disposal, Shipchandler. Port Authority Tel. +22430322117