Port of Tema (GH TEM)
Ghana
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| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | GH TEM |
| Coordinates | 5.6319, 0.0156 (5°38′N 0°01′E) |
| Nearest city | Tema |
| Body of water | Gulf of Guinea; North Atlantic Ocean |
| First port of entry | Yes |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Small |
| Harbor type | Coastal, breakwater |
| Shelter | Good |
| Tidal range | 1.6 m |
| Channel depth | 12.5 m |
| Anchorage depth | 54 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 19 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 25 m |
| Max. vessel (L × B × draft) | 366.3 m × 51.2 m × 18.7 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | Yes |
| Pilotage available | Yes |
| Tug assistance | Yes |
| Repairs | Moderate |
| Dry dock | Medium |
| Marine railway (slipway) | Medium |
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Nearest airport | Yes |
| Rail connection | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by ice | No |
| Entrance restricted by tide | Yes |
Facilities
Wharves
Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane
Mobile crane
Lifts up to 24 t
Lifts 25–49 t
Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Engine supplies
Provisions
Ratings
Located in Ghana, the port of Tema serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Tema has a Small harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Tema work with a channel depth of 12.5 m.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Tema located?
- Tema is a seaport in Ghana.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Tema?
- The UN/LOCODE for Tema is GH TEM.
- What is the channel depth at Tema?
- The channel depth at Tema is 12.5 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 12589 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 5163 km
- Los Angeles USA 12203 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 6235 km
- Hamburg Germany 5405 km
- Santos Brazil 6002 km
- Durban South Africa 5153 km
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