Kome Kribi 1 Marine Terminal (2°55'N., 9°48'E.), located about 7 miles W of Kribi, consists of an offshore storage tanker, which is moored by the stern to an SPM. It is the export terminal for petroleum extracted in Chad. A submarine pipeline extends from the terminal to the shore.

Vessels moor bow to bow in tandem with the storage tanker, which is moored in a depth of 35m. Vessels up to 320,000 dwt and 23m draft can be handled.

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots, which are provided by Douala, can be contacted by VHF and board in the vicinity of the anchorage. Boarding by helicopter may be arranged. Berthing takes place only during daylight hours. Vessels may depart at any time.

A designated anchorage area, with a depth of 40m, lies about 4 miles WNW of the terminal.

Vessels should send an ETA to the terminal at the start of their sea passage. Confirmation messages should be sent 72 hours, 48 hours, and 24 hours before arrival. Additional messages must be sent if the ETA changes by 6 hours or more. Vessels should then contact the terminal by VHF on arrival for berthing instructions.

Kome Kribi 1 Terminal may be contacted by e-mail, as follows: fso.cotco.oim@exxonmobil.com

A restricted area, with a radius of 0.8 mile, is centered on the SPM. Vessels must receive permission to enter this area.

Caution.—The wind is generally from the SW at force 3, but squalls, with gusts up to 50 knots, associated with local thunderstorms may occur, especially during the wettest period (between spring and autumn).

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