Yoho Oil Terminal (4°00'N., 7°31'E.), located about 30 miles SE of Field Point, consists of a Floating Storage and Offshore (FSO) facility. The FSO (Yoho), which is equipped with a racon, is situated in a depth of 64m. The terminal can handle vessels up to 350,000 dwt.

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots, who act as mooring masters, can be contacted by VHF and board at the anchorage or where directed. Berthing is only carried out during daylight hours but vessels may depart at anytime. Vessels are moored in tandem, bow to stern, with the FPSO.

A designated anchorage area, with a radius of about 1 mile, lies centered about 5.5 miles ESE of the terminal. Obstructions and abandoned well heads may lie outside this area.

Vessels should send their ETA to the terminal 72 hours, 24 hours, and 4 hours in advance, specifying whether the time given is in GMT or local time. When the vessel is within 4 hours of arrival, the terminal should be contacted on VHF channel 16 or 17. Further communication, including instructions, will be conducted on a working channel. In the event of a communication difficulty, vesels should contact the Qua Iboe Terminal.

Yoho Oil Terminal, which is operated by Mobil Nigeria, Lagos, may be contacted by e-mail, as follows: qit.mooring.masters@exxonmobil.com

A restricted area, with a radius of 1.5 miles, is centered on the terminal. Vessels are prohibited from entering this area without prior permission from the terminal.

Caution.—It is reported (2002) that gas is escaping to the surface in an area lying about 6 miles NW of Yoho Terminal. All vessels are advised to keep clear of this area of escaping gas, which is marked by buoys.

It is reported (1986 and 1988) that discolored water and breaking seas were observed in an area lying about 5 miles SSW of the terminal. Caution is advised.

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