Kizomba B Terminal (6°21'S., 11°09'E.) is situated about 70 miles WSW Kizomba B FPSOof Ponta da Moita Seca in the vicinity of an oil field. It consists of a Floating Production Storage and Offshore (FPSO) facility, a wellhead platform, and a CALM buoy. The FPSO (Kizomba B), which is equipped with a racon, is moored in a depth of 1,163m and the CALM buoy is situated 1.2 miles NNW of it.

A designated waiting area, with a radius of 1.5 miles, lies centered about 9 miles N of the FPSO.

Local thunderstorms, which occur in the vicinity of the terminal, are usually preceded by a dense cloud belt and can be accompanied at times by wind gusts exceeding 50 knots.

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots, who act as mooring maters, can be contacted by VHF and board about 4.5 miles NNW of the terminal. Berthing is carried out only during daylight hours but vessels may depart at any time.

Vessels should send an ETA 72 hours, 48 hours, 24 hours, and 4 hours prior to arrival. Vessels should then contact the terminal when within VHF range. Extensive changes to the ETA should be reported immediately.

The Kizomba B Terminal, which is operated by Esso Exploration Angola, may be contacted by e-mail, as follows: kizb.mooring.masters@exxonmobil.com

A restricted area, with a radius of 4 miles, surrounds the FPSO. Vessels are prohibited from entering this area without prior permission from the terminal. This area overlaps the restricted area surrounding the Kizomba A Terminal and vessels may not pass between them without prior permission.

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