2.1.8 Madagascar Port of Morondava
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2.1.8 Madagascar Port of Morondava Port Overview Port Picture Description and Contacts of Key Companies Port Performance Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges Berthing Specifications Customs Guidance Stevedoring Hinterland Information Port Security Port Overview The port of Antalaha is the second biggest of the SAVA region after Vohemar. This port is not able to receive containers or to do intarnational shipment but local cabotage with Toamasina and local product transfer (vanilla, cloves…) ensure enough activity to keep the port busy all year long. The SAMA Company (Henry Fraise subsidiary) is in charge of the port management. While the port is still operational, it suffers of a lack of maintenance and the SAMA is advocating to get funds to consolidate and rehabilitate the berths. The port is also suffering with a silting problem at the docking ramp level and needs to be dragged to receive bigger “beachers” boats. Today, because of the shallow waters, only vessels with a draft of less than 1m80 can berth in Antalaha. RoRo operation is possible with side- and quarter-ramp vessels. Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com Port Location and Contact Country Madagascar Province Antsiranana Nearest Town or City Antalaha with Distance from Port N/A Port's Complete Name Port of ANTALAHA Latitude -14.901217° Page 1 Longitude 50.282216° Managing Company or Port Authority SAMA (Société D’Acconage et de Manutention d’Antalaha) Management Contact Person APMF Port Officer : Mr RAKOTONIRINA Alain 032 05 311 87 [email protected] Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures Sambava Airport: 90 km Only domestic flights Antananarivo and Antsiranana Port Picture Page 2 Description and Contacts of Key Companies The SAMA has the global concession and manages all types of activities at the port level: safety, handling, and material / facilities management. For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Madagascar Port and Waterways Companies Contact List Port Performance There is no handling facilities for container in the port level and the most activities are made by daily laborers. The port is crowded most of the time as there is unloading and loading almost every day. Vessels carrying humanitarian freight can have prior access to if an official letter from government authorities is provided to the port authority. Seasonal Constraints Occurs Time Frame Rainy Season Yes From December to June Major Import Campaigns No n/a Other Comments Cyclonic season from February to May Handling Figures for January to July 2017 Vessel Calls 421 Container Traffic (TEUs) n/a Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2016 January to July 2017 Bulk (MT) 36 000 31 000 Break bulk (MT) Page 3 Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges Please refer to Stevedoring chapter Berthing Specifications Type of Berth Quantity Length Maximum Comments (m) Draft (m) Conventional Berth 2 115m 62m 1m80 N/A Docking ramp 1 16m Less than 1m Silted, need dragging Port Handling Equipment The port equipment and facilities are owned by SAMA (privately) and are managed by its own staff. Equipment Available Total Quantity and Capacity Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage Available Mobile Yes 2 x 3t Conventional mobile crane (small), of low capacity, in good condition, used for handling Cranes assistance. Customs Guidance Customs are available on site, they are mainly doing the regulation of loading and unloading. Terminal Information MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL The 2 conventional berth on the level of the port can received all types of cargo: bagged cargo, break-bulk and bulk. GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING All activities of grain and bulk handling are done manually by Dockers, with possibility of a crane assistance. MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL SAMA has a warehouse located nearest at the port for temporary storage of FRETs. This is in good condition, accessible to trucks and can store all categories of conventional cargo (which does not require specific installation). The storage cost is 5000 Ar / Tonnes / 15 days. Storage Type Number of Storage Facilities Area (m2) Bagged Cargo 1 200 m2 (500T max) General Cargo Refrigerated Cargo None n/a Stevedoring All handling activities / stevedoring at the level of the port can either be done by SAMA either by the receiver but SAMA rates are much higher than if negotiated directly with the Dockers. As an example, the WFP was paying 3500 Ar per ton for food bags handling during the ENAWO response in 2017 while the SAMA is charging 15’543 Ar per ton (tax excluded). Renting for a crane cost 82’870 Ar per hour (tax excluded) in the port. Hinterland Information The Antalaha port is only connected to the hinterland destinations by road within the SAVA region. Page 4 All types of truck can have access on the port and his berth. Port Security Only the port entrance is fenced for the moment, the entire perimeter should be done in 2017. Security ISPS Compliant No Current ISPS Level n/a (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) Police Boats No Fire Engines No Page 5.