Canuku Terminal (7°06'S., 12°28'E.), situated 22 miles SW of Ponta do Quinzau Light in the vicinity on an oil field, consists of a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility. The FPSO (Ocean Producer) is moored in a depth of 83m and vessels berth in tandem bow to bow with it. The terminal can handle vessels up to 150,000 dwt.

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots, who act as mooring masters, can be contacted by VHF and board about 2.5 miles NE of the terminal. Berthing is carried out only during daylight hours but vessels may depart at any time, subject to agreement. Vessels are requested to report their ETA 48 hours in advance and send a confirmation message 24 hours prior to arrival. Changes to the ETA of more than 1 hour must be reported immediately. Vessels should then contact the terminal when within VHF range.

4.59 The Canuku Terminal, which is operated by Sonangol P&P, may be contacted by e-mail, as follows:

A designated waiting anchorage area lies centered 3 miles NE of the FPSO.

A retricted area, with a radius of 500m, surrounds the FPSO.

Vessels are prohibited from entering this area without prior permission from the terminal.

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