Kizomba A Terminal

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is situated about 75 miles WSW of Ponta da Moita Seca in the vicinity of an oil field. It consists of a Floating Production Storage and Offshore (FPSO) facility, a drilling platform, and a CALM buoy. The FPSO (Kizomba A), which is equipped with a racon, is moored in a depth of 1,180m and the CALM buoy is situated 1 mile NNW of it.

A designated waiting area, with a radius of 1.5 miles, lies centered 5 miles NW of the FPSO.

Local thunderstorms, which occur in the vicinity of the terminal, are usually preceded by a dense cloud belt and can be accompanied at times by wind gusts exceeding 50 knots. Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots, who act as mooring maters, can be contacted by VHF and board in the waiting area. Berthing is carried out only during daylight hours but vessels may depart at any time.

Vessels should send an ETA 72 hours, 48 hours, 24 hours, and 4 hours prior to arrival. Vessels should then contact the terminal when within VHF range. Changes to the ETA of more than 1 hour during the last 24 hours should be reported immediately.

The Kizomba A Terminal, which is operated by Esso Exploration Angola, may be contacted by e-mail, as follows: kiza.mooring.masters@exxonmobil.com

A restricted area, with a radius of 4 miles, surrounds the FPSO. Vessels are prohibited from entering this area without prior permission from the terminal.