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2.1.2 Comoros Port of Mutsamudu - Anjouan
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Port Overview

The port of Mutsamudu is the only deep-water port in the Union of the Comoros, it is also the one that has the largest transit of goods per year. More than 95% of the goods arrive in containers and are then re-dispatched to the other two islands. This activity represents 64% of the port's activities. Goods destined for the final destination of Mohéli are usually cleared on the spot before being loaded onto smaller vessels.

Exports are marginal, the only products exported are cloves and Ylang-ylang oil.

The port is under the supervision of the public company EPPAM (Public Port Authority Autonomous Port of Mutsamudu) and the company that has the port concession for handling since 2003, is the ASC (Anjouan Stevedoring Company) which is a subsidiary of the Indian Ocean Holding Shipping Group.

Key port information can also be found at: Maritime Database information on Comoros Ports


Port Location and Contact

Country

Comoros

Province or District

Anjouan

Nearest Town or City

with Distance from Port

Mutsamudu

N/A

Port's Complete Name

Ahmed Abdallah Abderrahmane International Port

Latitude

12.16682222

Longitude

44.39166667

Managing Company or Port Authority

EPPAM (Établissement Public Port Autonome de Mutsamudu)

Management Contact Person

Mr. Saoussam SALIM, Port Commandant

+269 3364929

Mr. Mohamed HOUMADI SALIM, Technical Director

+269 3321820

anjoutoport@yahoo.fr

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures

Ouani Airport

Daily domestic flights with AB Aviation and Inter Iles.

Daily regional flights (Mayotte) with EWA Air and AB Aviation companies.


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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Stevedoring

ASC (Anjouan Stevedoring Companie)

Mr Mounib ELHAD, Operations Manager

+269 332 00 02

Mounib_ops@anjouanstevedoring.com


Customs

Farid ABODO, Chef de Brigade

+269 334 31 12


For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.


Port Performance


The port is very rarely congested, there is an occupancy rate of about 20 days a month. The bigger vessels stay on average between 1 and 5 days before leaving, depending on the number of containers they have to load / unload. If several ships arrive at the same time the longest waiting times that have been observed have never exceeded 72 hours.

The port is instructed to prioritize humanitarian vessels in the event of a natural disaster.

Due to an increase in activity, the cargo terminal and the container storage area should be enlarged so that some customs-cleared containers can be dumped in a dedicated area, but the port can absorb the flow of goods for the moment.

Seasonal Constraints


Occurs

Time Frame

Rainy Season

Yes

December to April

Major Import Campaigns

No

N/A

Other Comments

N/A

Handling Figures for 2018

Vessel Calls (International only)

88

Container Traffic (TEUs) imports

6892

Container Traffic (TEUs) exports

6

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018

Bulk & Break bulk (MT)

No figures


Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on Comoros Port of Mutsamudu discharge rates and terminal handling charges, please see the following documents: 

Port of Mutsamudu Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges


Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth

Quantity

Length (m)

Maximum Draft (m)

Comments

Conventional Berth

1

200 m

9.5 m and 3 m

Main quay: 9.5m at the jetty, 7.5m at 180m and 3m at the end of the quay.

Container Berth

1

200 m

9.5 m and 3 m

Main quay

Silo Berth

None

N/A

N/A

N/A

Berthing Tugs

1

200 m

9.5 m and 3 m

Main quay

Water Barges

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Notes:

  1. Berthing (steering, towing and mooring) is managed by the port using 1 tow.
  2. There is 1 speedboat for piloting and 4 pilots.
  3. Boats over 100 m must be towed while others are only assisted by a pilot.

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type

Berth Identification

Imports - Bagged Cargo

Main quay

Exports - Bagged Cargo

Main quay

Imports and Exports - RoRo

Main quay

Other Imports

Main quay

Port Handling Equipment

Handling equipment is managed and owned by ASC.

Equipment

Available

Total Quantity and Capacity Available

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

Dockside Crane

No

N/A

N/A

Container Gantries

No

N/A

N/A

Mobile Cranes

Yes

80 MT

Good condition

Reachstacker

Yes

4 x 40 MT

Good condition

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)

No

N/A

N/A

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines

No

N/A

N/A

Transtainer

No

N/A

N/A

Forklifts

Yes

2 x 5 MT

Used for empty containers


Container Facilities

There are three storage areas for containers, a northern area for storing rice, flour and other foodstuffs, an area in the north for storing cement, and an area in the middle for the reefers and containers containing general goods.

Facilities

20 ft

Container Facilities Available

  • North zone is prioritized for rice and food in containers.
  • South zone used only for cement in containers.
  • Central area for reefer and general products.

Container Freight Station (CFS)

N/A

Refrigerated Container Stations

Yes

Other Capacity Details

N/A

Daily Take Off Capacity
(Containers per Day)

360 per day (15 containers per hour)

Number of Reefer Stations
(Connection Points)

Up to 40 connection points

Emergency Take-off Capacity

None

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift
(Containers per Shift)

3 shifts of 40 people (shifts of 8 hours)


Customs Guidance

Customs are present at the exit of the port and are open from 7:30 to 14:30 (except Sunday). If the documents are up to date it is possible to clear a container in the day. Failure to submit the necessary documents for customs clearance after 15 days will be penalized.

For more information on customs in Comoros, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 


Terminal Information

Multipurpose Terminal

There is only one terminal that is used for all types of commodities. There is a Ro-Ro ramp 20 m wide at the end of the wharf, but the draft is only 3 m because of the silting of the harbor.

Grain and Bulk Handling

Not available

Main Storage Terminal

There is a 2000 m2 hangar under the supervision of the ASC. It is used as a shelter for their motorized equipment because of the bad roof condition.

Another store is currently used by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry to store merchandise.

Storage Type

Number of Storage Facilities

Area (m2)

Bagged Cargo & General Cargo

1 (CCI warehouse)

120

Refrigerated Cargo

None

N/A

Stevedoring

Stevedoring activities are done by the private company ASC.

Hinterland Information

The goods leave the port on the trucks of commercial companies coming to pick up their cargo or with small trucks of 3 to 10 MT rented to private individuals. Any vehicle can access the port and there is no need for special authorization.


Port Security

The port is secured with concrete walls and security is provided by the Port Authority at the entrances and exits of the port. The gendarmes patrol on the wharves, and the ASC has its security service to guard the storage areas.

Security

ISPS Compliant

No

Current ISPS Level
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)

N/A

Police Boats

Yes

Fire Engines

No




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