Guinea-Bissau

Port of Bissau (GW OXB)

UN/LOCODE
GW OXB
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
11 m
Nearest city
Bissau
Body of water
North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Guinea-Bissau
Port of Bissau, Guinea-Bissau © Joehawkins · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port information
Region
GW-BS
Coordinates
11.8667, -15.6333 (11°52′N 15°38′W)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
River, natural
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
6 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 Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Moderate Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
28.99
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 28.99

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

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