Port of Bissau (GW OXB)
Guinea-Bissau
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| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | GW OXB |
| Coordinates | 11.8667, -15.6333 (11°52′N 15°38′W) |
| Region | GW-BS |
| Nearest city | Bissau |
| Body of water | North Atlantic Ocean |
| First port of entry | Yes |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Very small |
| Harbor type | River, natural |
| Shelter | Good |
| Tidal range | 6 m |
| Channel depth | 11 m |
| Anchorage depth | 4.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 3.4 m |
| Max. vessel (L × B × draft) | 36 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | Yes |
| Pilotage available | Yes |
| Tug assistance | No |
| Quarantine / pratique | Yes |
| Repairs | Moderate |
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Nearest airport | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by ice | No |
| Entrance restricted by tide | Yes |
Facilities
Wharves
Anchorage
Cranes
Mobile crane
Lifts up to 24 t
Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Engine supplies
Provisions
Ratings
Located in Guinea-Bissau, the port of Bissau serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Bissau has a Very small harbor of the River, natural type. Ships approaching Bissau work with a channel depth of 11.0 m.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Bissau located?
- Bissau is a seaport in Guinea-Bissau.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Bissau?
- The UN/LOCODE for Bissau is GW OXB.
- What is the channel depth at Bissau?
- The channel depth at Bissau is 11 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 13398 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 4806 km
- Los Angeles USA 10415 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 7524 km
- Hamburg Germany 5158 km
- Santos Brazil 5194 km
- Durban South Africa 6823 km
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