A bar fronts the river entrance, 7 miles seaward of the mouth, and lies between two lines of breakers, which are usually visible, except during the harmattan season. This bar was reported (1986) to have a least depth of 2.7m on it. Imme diately within the bar, the water is smooth and the depths increase to over 9m. The channel leading over the bar and into the river is marked by buoys. It can be used by small craft with local knowledge. Meji Oil Field (5°25'N., 5°10'E.) lies centered 10 miles WNW of the entrance to the Forcados River. A submarine oil pipeline extends in a NW direction from this field. Afremo Oil Field (5°26'N., 5°10'E.) lies centered 10 miles WNW of the entrance to the Forcados River, close E of Meji Oil Field.

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