Oil Pollution at Berth - Pointe Noire, Congo

We have been advised by the Club's correspondents of the following continuing issues with oil pollution at several berths at Pointe Noire, Congo.

The situation regarding oil pollution within the port of Pointe Noire has been well known for several months now (since September 2012) and the Port Authority is perfectly aware, but has yet to take measures to stem the leak.

Consequently this represents an obstacle to vessels calling at this port. We would recommend that all vessels intending to call at Pointe Noire, Congo should be advised of the prevailing situation and should charterers direct owners to this port, any clean-up consequences should be sought from the latter.

See attached file: Bulletin 868.pdf

泊位油污 - 刚果黑角

本协会由通代处得知，刚果黑角港口多个泊位持续存在以下油污问题。

自2012年9月起，黑角港口的油污问题已存在。港务局对情况非常了解，却还未采取措施阻止漏油。

油污问题对停靠该港口的船舶造成了影响。本协会建议向所有拟停靠刚果黑角港的船舶了解基本情况，若租船人指示船东停靠该港口，由此导致的船舶油污清理由后者负责。

详细信息请参阅附件。