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

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
Notice of arrival and formalities
Notice of arrival to port officials and State agencies: Maritime Commission, Immigration, Health, Customs, ANR, mooring pool, OCC.
- 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
Product certification
Support to OCC: sampling and analysis in Kilau (SPA SOCIR) or Matadi (OCC). Rejected product leaves with the vessel.
- 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
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
Branches offering this service
Let’s talk about your operation
Describe your needs: the team in charge of this service will get back to you quickly.

