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AMICONGO SA — Agence Maritime Internationale du Congo

Ship agency – Petroleum product imports

Appointed by inter-ministerial order of 5 March 2012, AMICONGO SA represents vessels carrying petroleum products imported into the DRC, from notice of arrival to departure.

Who is it for?

Appointed by inter-ministerial order of 5 March 2012, AMICONGO SA represents vessels carrying petroleum products imported into the DRC, from notice of arrival to departure.

  • Tanker owners and charterers
  • Petroleum product importers
  • Oil terminals and depots
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Why trust us

  • Ship agent appointed by inter-ministerial order of 5 March 2012
  • Statistics reported monthly to the co-signatory ministry

How does it work?

  1. 1

    Notice of arrival and formalities

    Notice of arrival to port officials and State agencies: Maritime Commission, Immigration, Health, Customs, ANR, mooring pool, OCC.

  2. 2

    Free pratique

    On-board health inspection by the health officer, in port or at Buoy 16, followed by the granting of free pratique.

  3. 3

    Product certification

    Support to OCC: sampling and analysis in Kilau (SPA SOCIR) or Matadi (OCC). Rejected product leaves with the vessel.

  4. 4

    Discharge

    Depending on draught: direct navigation to Ango-Ango (Matadi), lightering at Buoy 16, or discharge at Buoy 16 to the Kilau terminal.

  5. 5

    Reports and departure

    Statement of Facts and Time Sheets sent to owner, charterer, terminal and inspectors, then the port clearance certificate is obtained.

Areas covered

  • Port of Matadi – Ango-Ango (SEP Congo, Lerexcom Petroleum, SPA Cobil facilities)
  • Buoy 16 (deep water, at the river mouth)
  • Kilau terminal – SPA SOCIR

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