PENNINGTON TERMINAL
Pennington Offshore Terminal (4°15'N., 5°37'E.) is situated 16 miles SW of the entrance to the Fishtown River and consists of two SPMs. Submarine pipelines extend NE from the terminal toward the shore and N to Middleton Oil Field. A floating storage vessel (VLCC Oloibiri) is moored to SPM A. The export loading berth, SPM B, is moored in a depth of 26.8m, about 0.7 mile NW of SPM A. It can accommodate vessels up to 250,000 dwt and 24.3m draft.
The wind and swell at the terminal are mostly from a SW direction. The weather is generally good from November to May, but it may be unfavorable during the wet season (May to November). The currents in the vicinity of the terminal are reported to be irregular and strong at times.
A designated anchorage area lies 2.3 miles SW of the terminal. Vessels berth during daylight hours only, but may depart at any time. Vessels must have their engines ready for immediate use while at the terminal.
Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots, who act as mooring masters, may be contacted by VHF and board about 2 miles W of SPM B or near the anchorage area. They remain on board during the entire loading operation.
Vessels should send an ETA 10 days, 96 hours, and 24 hours prior to arrival via the oil company (TOPCON) office in Lagos. Vessels should then contact the terminal 2 hours prior to arrival on VHF channel 16.
A restricted area, with a radius of 3 miles, is centered on the terminal. All vessels are prohibited from entering this area
without prior permission.