Congo

Port of Pointe Noire (CG PNR)

Congo
Also known as: Balck Point Bay
Port information
UN/LOCODE CG PNR
Coordinates -4.7833, 11.8333 (4°47′S 11°50′E)
Region CG-16
Nearest city Pointe-Noire
Body of water South Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1.3 m
Channel depth 11.5 m
Anchorage depth 14 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 337 m × 50 m × 16 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Moderate
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #391
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 200.01

Located in Congo, the port of Pointe Noire serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Pointe Noire has a Small harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Pointe Noire work with a channel depth of 11.5 m. Pointe-Noire is the nearest city to Pointe Noire, linking the port to inland markets.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Pointe Noire located?
Pointe Noire is a seaport in Congo, near Pointe-Noire.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pointe Noire?
The UN/LOCODE for Pointe Noire is CG PNR.
What is the channel depth at Pointe Noire?
The channel depth at Pointe Noire is 11.5 m.
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