- Port Overview
- Port Picture
- Description and Contacts of Key Companies
- Port Performance
- Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
- Berthing Specifications
- General Cargo Handling Berths
- Port Handling Equipment
- Container Facilities
- Customs Guidance
- Terminal Information
- Stevedoring
- Hinterland Information
- Port Security
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 |
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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 |
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. |
Port Picture
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 |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
December to April |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/A |
Other Comments |
N/A |
Handling Figures for 2018 |
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Vessel Calls (International only) |
88 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) imports |
6892 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) exports |
6 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018 |
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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 |
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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:
- Berthing (steering, towing and mooring) is managed by the port using 1 tow.
- There is 1 speedboat for piloting and 4 pilots.
- 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 |
|
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/A |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Other Capacity Details |
N/A |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
360 per day (15 containers per hour) |
Number of Reefer Stations |
Up to 40 connection points |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
None |
Off take Capacity of Gang 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) |
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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 |
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ISPS Compliant |
No |
Current ISPS Level |
N/A |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
No |